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Community Resources - food assistance
Given changes expected to the resources and supports available to families (cancellation of SNAP benefits), our city and schools have compiled a list of community resources to help families stay prepared. This information is now available on the SPS…
COMMUNITY VOTING OPENS FOR “WAGERS & WHISPERS” ART CONTEST
– Springfield Youth Share Powerful Stories About Gambling—Now It’s Your Turn to Vote –
The voices of Springfield’s young people are now live—and the community is invited to listen, reflect, and vote.
As part of the Wagers & Whispers: Place Your Bet…
Springfield Police Department Shares Resources and Services in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Springfield, MA- Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized each October. As part of this awareness campaign, the Springfield Police Department is sharing warning signs, resources and services for those who may be experiencing domestic…
Mayor Sarno and Veterans Department join with Harold Marney American Legion Post 420 for Special Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Veterans’ Services Director Joe DeCaro joined with members of Harold Marney's family and members of the American Legion Post 420 for a monument dedication, along with the unveiling of upgrades done to the building.
Harold…
Myrtle St. Bike Station is Open!
Springfield, MA – Deputy Development Officer Tina Quagliato Sullivan, the city’s Community Development team, Local and State Officials, the Indian Orchard Citizens Council and residents, joined for a special Ribbon Cutting Celebration to officially…
Mayor Sarno and the Society of American Magicians celebrate National Magic Week
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, staff and Thomas Gentile of the Society of American Magicians celebrate National Magic Week on Friday, ahead of October 25th- October 31st 2025, which is proclaimed National Magic Week in the City of…
Mayor Sarno and Health & Human Services Commissioner Caulton Harris announce Springfield’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Mini Grant Program Guidelines
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris announced today the city’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Mini-Grant Program guidelines.
The Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF) was established in…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Ashe thank Central High School Students for their help carving hundreds of Pumpkins for Springfield’s “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe extend their thanks to the art students from Springfield Central High School who joined with Parks staff at the Monkey House inside Forest Park…
Community Choice Power Supply Program - Info Session tonight
The first Info Session for the Community Choice Power Supply Program will take place tonight at 6PM at the Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center, located at 1187 ½ Parker St., Springfield, MA 01129.
The Springfield Community Choice Power…
Springfield Public Schools SPS Spotlight
Catch Springfield Public Schools SPS Spotlight: https://youtu.be/F0lTuxjFWmg; and Voices of SPS: https://youtu.be/XGNjEskRNag
These episodes feature Assistant SPS Superintendent Terry Powe and Manager of Family & Community Engagement Emily Cruzado.
…Springfield Redevelopment Authority announces hiring of Downtown Retail National Expert
Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Chair Margaret Boyle along with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan today announced the hiring of The Retail Coach, a national retail recruitment consulting company to…
Springfield Department of Health & Human Services and Big Y Pharmacy partner to offer Free Vaccine Clinic
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris announced today the city’s Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and Big Y Pharmacy have partnered to offer Free Vaccine Clinics to the community.
Springfi…
ValleyBike Station coming to Myrtle Street Park!
Join us for a ribbon-cutting and demonstration this Friday at 10AM. Myrtle Street Park is located at the corner of Main in Myrtle Streets in Indian Orchard.
The ValleyBike program, Pioneer Valley’s only bikeshare network, which had once paused, is…
Mayor Sarno and family join “sea of pink” for the 32nd Rays of Hope Walk on Sunday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by daughters Cassie and Chiara, took part once again in the annual Rays of Hope - Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer kicking off from Temple Beth El on Dickinson Street where thousands gathered to walk and run…
City of Springfield to host “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark”
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Thomas M. Ashe, Executive Director, Parks
What: Pumpkin Stroll After Dark
When: Wednesday, October 29 – Friday, October 31, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Aquatic Gardens, Forest Park, Springfield, MA; Guests enter…
Mayor Sarno asks State Senators to help restore Casino Mitigation Funding for Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a formal request to our local members of the State Senate to asking for help to restore Casino Mitigation Funding for Springfield.
Today, Mayor Sarno issued a letter to both State Senator Adam Gomez and State Senator…
City of Springfield’s Forestry Division supports Community Green Spaces in Springfield thanks to recently awarded TD Tree Days grant
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, has selected the Springfield Forestry Division to receive a 2025 TD Tree Days grant to help support local tree planting efforts. TD Tree Days is the bank's flagship volunteer program dedicated to enhancing…
Chief of Staff Bill Baker on behalf Mayor Sarno joins to Congratulate 6 new Springfield Fire Department Emergency Dispatch Graduates
Chief of Staff Bill Baker, on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined the Springfield Fire and Emergency Communications team today to congratulate the seven new Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications Dispatch graduates at a special…