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Mayor Sarno Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
– 11th Consecutive Budget Balanced without use of Stabilization Reserves –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono announced today the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget recommendation that will be…
Congratulations to dispatcher John (Johnie D) Deforest
Congratulations to dispatcher John ( Johnie D) Deforest
John was awarded "Massachusetts TERT West Team Telecommunicator of the year 2025. Great job Johnie!!!!
From Deputy Director of Springfield Fire and Emergency Services Rebecca Ocasio.
I would…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Perez, and DPW Director Cignoli Announce Riverside Road Construction Update
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez, and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher Cignoli, in cooperation with the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC), are updating residents on the status of investigatory…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Memorial Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, May 10th through Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Spri…
"Stamp Out Hunger" on May 10th with the National Association of Letter Carriers
Saturday, May 10th marks the annual National Association of Letter Carriers 'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive- one of America's great days of giving.
These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in Western Massachusetts…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, & city officials join Fenton & Scibelli families & hundreds of runners/walkers for the Lauren's Haven Inaugural 5k Road Race & 2.5k Walk
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal and city officials joined the Fenton & Scibelli families and hundreds of supporters to walk in the Lauren’s Haven Inaugural 5k Road Race & 2.5k Walk at Van Horn Park on Saturday.
Lauren's Haven is a…
Mayor Sarno and CAFO Buono to release FY26 Budget - TODAY - May 8th
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono announced today that they will release the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall in Room 220.
Mayor Sarno states,…
City of Springfield to Celebrate National Day of Prayer
Celebrated on the first Thursday of the month of May, National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 by the United States Congress and has become a treasured part of our nation’s heritage of faith.
Mayor Sarno stated, “A little prayer never hurt…
Mayor Sarno appoints Paul Phaneuf to Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Paul A. Phaneuf of Springfield to the Board of Police Commissioners. Phaneuf is replacing Dr. Gary Berte whose term expired on April 1, 2025. Mayor Sarno also reappointed Vice Chair…
Mayor Sarno joins Commissioner Calvi & SFD for Springfield Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) on Monday morning for a special Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at the Fire Department headquarters on Worthington Street.
Today, the…
Trump Administration Terminates $1 Million in Grants to Address Asthma in Western Mass
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is condemning a recent move by President Trump to terminate nearly $1 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Department of Public Health (DPH) to address asthma in Western…
Mayor Sarno and Sheriff Cocchi to join for special first pitch ceremony ahead of J.L. Sullivan Baseball League Opening Day Game at Picknelly Field
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will join with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and the John L. Sullivan Baseball League for Opening Day at Picknelly Field!
The 2025 John L. Sullivan Baseball League season kicks off Monday, April 28th at 5:30PM with a…
City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development announces Request for Proposals (RFP)
– REHABILITATION OF BUILDINGS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (2024—2025) –
DEA National Drug Takeback
#TakeBackDay is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. on Saturday, April 26, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: www.DEATa…
Mayor Sarno and city officials join for Graffiti Stories Project Art Exhibit Opening Celebration at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judith Crowell, and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford joined for the unveiling of the Graffiti Stories Project with Community Research…
Mayor Sarno Announces IBPO Local 364 Votes to Ratify New Police Contract
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 has voted to ratify a new labor contract.
The IBPO Local 364…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno shares a statement in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Mayor Domenic J.…
Happy Earth Day!
Mayor Sarno Issues Proclamation to Celebrate Earth Day 2025
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today issued a proclamation to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental…