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Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield Fashion Designer Justin Haynes on Role During the Upcoming Golden Globe Awards
-“From City Hall to Hollywood”-
Mayor Sarno proclaims Monday, December 29th, 2025 as Harlem Globetrotters Day in the City of Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno proclaimed Monday, December 29th, 2025 as Harlem Globetrotters Day in the City of Springfield. The Harlem Globe Trotters stopped in Springfield as a part of the team’s 100 Year Tour- the most legendary tour in Globetrotters…
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services to host Birth Justice Community Forum
Please join the Springfield Dept of Health & Human Services, Office of Health & Racial Equity for a Birth Justice Community Forum focused on centering lived experiences and advancing equitable, community-driven solutions related to pregnancy, birth…
Mayor Sarno joins to celebrate Milagros “Millie” Johnson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and many city colleagues joined today at City Hall to celebrate and thank Milagros “Millie” Johnson, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information, for her 25 years of dedicated service and advocacy in helping others.
…City of Springfield New Year’s Holiday Trash Collection Schedule & City Hall/Municipal Building Holiday Hours
Springfield City Hall and satellite municipal buildings will close at 2:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and will be closed all day New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1, 2026. This closing will apply only to non-emergency City…
City of Springfield joins for 2025 Kwanzaa Ceremony & Umoja (Unity) Celebration at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with the Springfield Kwanzaa Collective, led by School Committee member-elect Ayanna Crawford, this morning for Springfield’s 2025 Kwanzaa Ceremony and Celebration at City Hall. State Senator…
Springfield City Hall/Municipal Building Holiday Hours
Please be advised that Springfield City Hall and satellite municipal buildings will close at 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will be closed all day Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025. This closing will apply only…
Springfield DPW Announces Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to notify residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, December 25, 2025 due to the Christmas Holiday and no…
Springfield DPW to Begin Collection of Christmas Trees on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
DPW will begin the collection of Christmas trees starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026 and will continue through Friday, January 30, 2026. Christmas Trees will be collected on your scheduled recycling day.
Trees will be collected on residents recycling…
Mayor Sarno Visits with Hampden County Sheriff’s Office and Therapy Dog Willow
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a visit with his daughter Cassandra, Nina, and Becky from the Hampden County Sheriff Office, along with Therapy Dog Willow- a beautiful golden retriever.
Mayor Sarno states, “I was happy to visit with my daughter…
Do you have questions about the City of Springfield's Auction Process?
he City of Springfield will be holding a Municipal Property Auction Information Workshop on January 20, 2026.
Mayor Sarno and city officials join Onyx for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Grand Opening of Springfield Crossing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, city and state officials joined with Anton Melchionda, founder of Onyx Partners Ltd, his lovely mom and team, and developer Dinesh Patel on Wednesday morning to celebrate the Ribbon…
Mayor Sarno shares Holiday Greeting:
‘Tis the season, and I wish one and all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, and a joyous and prosperous new year filled with good health and much success.
May God Bless you and yours.
Respectfully,
Domenic J. Sarno
Mayor Sarno, city officials join with Congressman Neal, Baystate, the Western Mass EDC, & Springfield Regional Chamber for a conversation concerning the State of Healthcare in Western Mass
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, City Solicitor Steve Buoniconti, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Cathy Buono, and city officials joined this…
City of Springfield to join for free, family-friendly “Springfield United Toy Drive and Holiday Celebration” at the MassMutual Center
– Mayor Sarno to proudly serve as Honorary Event Chair –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and several City of Springfield Departments, including our Springfield Public Schools, the Department of Health and Human Services, and our brave and dedicated…
Summer expected to be chill at Springfield’s Mason Square Branch Library – new chiller unit installed on chilly day –
Although it happens to be one of the coldest days of the season so far, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe are happy to announce that the new chiller for the Mason Square…
Mayor Sarno’s Office gets festive & creative ahead of annual Holiday Door Decorating Competition
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was happy to see the front door to the Mayor’s Office decked out for the holidays as departments throughout the city prepare for the Holiday Door Decorating Contest.
“I'm excited to see our city’s creative talent and to have…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems Annual Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join and bring greetings at the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems Annual Fall Conference on Monday morning at the Springfield Sheraton Hotel.
Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank the…
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD-OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) - Rehabilitation of Buildings for Non-Profit Organizations
The City of Springfield invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for capital improvements to facilities that house services for low- and moderate-income households. Funds must be…
84 Years Ago: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
This weekend, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Joseph DeCaro, Director of Springfield Veterans Services and a proud Veteran serving with the U.S. Coast Guard reflect as we mark the 84th anniversary of the December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor that brought…