Springfield, MA – – In March of 2015, Police Commissioner John Barbieri and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno unveiled plans to expand the C-3 Initiative and develop efforts in the South End, Forest Park, and Mason Square, with the common thread between the…

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 throughout the City of Springfield citizens, community groups, law enforcement agencies, business, state and local officials will join over 38 million people in over 16 thousand communities…

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Springfield Reads to Build a Better World, a citywide summer reading project developed to help spread the message of the importance of children reading for 20 minutes every day, announced that in total, participating children…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Jennifer Schimmel, Executive Director of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, celebrated the 30^th Anniversary of the organization beginning with an official proclamation read on the steps of City…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno spent a good portion of the morning engaging youth, families, and organizers in the North End's Kenefick Park

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey visited the Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center in Forest Park today to meet with youth who are a part of the City of Springfield Summer Enrichment Programs. AG Healey’s…

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

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 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 19-21,…

Monday, July 17, 2017

Mayor Sarno welcomed Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal to his office today to discuss strengthening the partnership between the City of Springfield and HCC, and working in collaboration with Springfield…

Friday, July 14, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will once again attend the outdoor Polka Mass given by Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 4:15 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church  (25 Parker St, Indian Orchard). The 37th…

Thursday, July 13, 2017

The Springfield City Library has been awarded a $4.9 million construction grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), allowing the Library to replace the current East Forest Park Branch with a…

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, his staff, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Licensing Director Attorney Alesia Days, and Attorney Katherine Garvey recently met with residents on the continued late night quality of life disruptions…

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that he is livid on another repeat violent gun offender, Maurice Bailey, being released on low bail, to be put right back on our streets. He said, “The defendant states that it’s not his gun –…

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I appreciate MGM’s continued belief and investment in our Springfield as ‘they continue to build momentum!’ Again, this is now about our local residents and business vendors taking advantage of…

Friday, July 7, 2017

Today the City of Springfield bid adieu to Barbara Dyer, a 40 year employee with the city.  Ms. Dyer served the city as a Real Estate Data Coordinator.  Barbara Dyer, we wish you the best as you embark on your new journey…

Friday, July 7, 2017

In response to a recent inquiry regarding the naming of the Forest Park tennis courts by Angelica Core, a writer with the Republican, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states “This is my administration’s continued efforts to enhance…

Thursday, July 6, 2017

The City of Springfield and Springfield Public Schools (SPS) will expand on career readiness pathways thanks to a $171,833 grant provided by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission aimed providing workforce training programs to…

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Mayor Domenic Sarno states that he commends Police Commissioner John Barbieri and congratulates new Deputy Chief Cheryl Clapprood on this well- deserved and solid appointment. Deputy Chief Clapprood replaces recently retired…

Monday, July 3, 2017

Springfield resident Mike Borecki set out this morning at 4:30 a.m. on a trek from Springfield City Hall to Palmer to benefit and promote the 2017 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was joined by State…

Friday, June 30, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that Gerena tunnel improvement work continues on replacing pin hole leaks in pipe and also started, abatement procedures in closed rooms. Additionally, major roadway work was completed in the North…

Friday, June 30, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “In speaking to Commissioner John Barbieri and Springfield Police Department narcotics officers yesterday after more successful major raids and arrests were made that took 21,000 bags of heroin…