Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Due to the holiday, there will be no collection of rubbish, yard waste or recycling materials on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Residents normally scheduled for these services on Wednesday will have their items picked up on…

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The City of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management has announced that the swimming pool in Forest Park will be closed on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 due to a mechanical pump filtration issue.  The…

Monday, July 2, 2018

The City of Springfield announced this week the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the property known as the former Indian Orchard Fire Station in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield. The developer chosen…

Monday, July 2, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City from Tuesday, July 3^rd to Thursday, July 5^th…

Mayor Sarno Continues Neighborhood Improvement Initiatives

Friday, June 29, 2018

This afternoon, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the former…

Thursday, June 28, 2018

The Springfield Police Department and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) will begin working together in July to review the department’s Internal Investigation Unit’s (IIU) policies and practices.  Commissioner John…

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said, “In the name of public safety, I am pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to shut down Carregan’s.”

Carregan’s Lounge is located at 155 Maple Street.

Please see the…

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management announced that Forest Park Pool, Gerena Pool, and Five Mile Pond will open this Saturday. The pools and Five…

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Mayor Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City on Friday, June 29^th to Monday, July 2^nd. The sites are:…

Monday, June 25, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the city has released an Invitation for Bids, seeking proposals for Public Art in the Springfield Central Cultural District. The program, funded via the Community Development Block Grant…

Friday, June 22, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that he’s just been notified by Human Resources & Labor Relations Director Atty. Bill Mahoney that Springfield Patrolmen and women Union Local 364 has voted to ratify a new four…

Friday, June 22, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner John Barbieri are pursuing the shutdown of Carregan’s Lounge, located at 155 Maple Street in Springfield, due to continued public safety and quality of life issues emanating from the…

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the Springfield Planning Board is reviewing the draft Marijuana Zoning Regulations at its meeting on June 20, 2018. The regulations were drafted by the City’s Planning staff as part of…

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

The Springfield Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB) today issued its Annual Report covering the periods for 2017. The report provides an overview of the complaints involving police misconduct that have been reviewed by the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno spent met and spoke with a group from the Highland House on Oak Street.  The group invited the Mayor in for Waffles and Strawberries and a discussion on the direction of the City of Springfield.  The lively group inquired…

Monday, June 18, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen R. Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will open cooling centers in the City on Monday, June 18th. The sites are:

Monday, June 18, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that he has authorized splash pads to be opened two weeks earlier than scheduled in anticipation of the extreme heat warning.  Nine sites are open today and all sites will be opened by noon time…

Friday, June 15, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Congressman Richard E. Neal for a press conference announcing the opening of the CTrail Hartford Line with a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning.

A total of 17 trains a day will operate between…

Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Springfield Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB) participated in a training session on Tuesday with Brian Corr, President of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). NACOLE is a…

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Parking Authority (SPA) today announced parking rates for commuters utilizing Union Station transit, in advance of the new Hartford Line commuter rail service set to begin this…