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Springfield DPW Announces Traffic Alert for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning

The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that due to the services for Maureen Neal, residents/the travelling public should expect traffic disruption/road closures on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.…

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Join TJO for National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day!

Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke residents are welcome to come celebrate with your furry friends at Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center on May 8, 2025 for National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day!

627 Cottage St. Springfield,…

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Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Akers, & City Councilor Click-Bruce announce Enhanced Illegal Dirt Bike Enforcement

 

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, who chairs the City Council Subcommittee on Public Safety, and Deputy Chief David Martin joined at Greenleaf Community Center on Wednesday…

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City of Springfield Aquatics Division Offering Lifeguard Training Course during April Vacation Week

The City of Springfield Aquatics Division will once again be offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course during April school vacation week. Course participants will learn CPR, First Aid, AED, and Water Rescue Skills. Free certifications are also…

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Mayor Sarno to attend Forest Park Civic Association Informational Meeting on the “X” Intersection Reconstruction Project

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works Director (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli, and City Forester Alex Sherman will join with the Forest Park Civic Association (FPCA) on Tuesday evening for an Informational Meeting on the “X” Intersection…

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Mayor Sarno concludes Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Hearings

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono and team completed the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget hearings today. Chief of Staff Bill Baker, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and Budget Director Chris…

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Mayor Sarno joined Superintendent Akers and Springfield Police to March in the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Mayoral Aide and 2019 Springfield Colleen Rose McCaffery, joined with Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and the Springfield Police Department contingent to march in the 72nd annual H…

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PVTA TO IMPLEMENT ENHANCED SERVICE & A NEW ROUTE

PVTA will implement enhanced service that will begin on Sunday, March 23rd with additional funding received in FY24 and FY25, thanks to the continued support from the Massachusetts Legislature and the Governor.

Over the past 18 months, PVTA…

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Mayor Sarno appears on Western Mass News’ Getting Answers with Dave Madsen

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno appeared on Western Mass News’ “Getting Answers” program with Dave Madsen on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. Topics ranged from updates on Springfield budgetary efforts to Mayor Sarno’s health upon his event cancer diagnosis.

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Mayor Sarno signs on to U.S. Conference of Mayors letter to Congressional Leadership

Mayor Sarno joined 94+ Mayors across America to urge Congress to protect tax exempt bonds, funding for CDBG and HOME, the Direct Pay Energy credits, the child tax credit, and Medicaid Benefits

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Employers & Apprenticeship Programs: Fresh Start Career Day

Are you interested in being part of Fresh Start Career Day coming up in May? Fresh Start Career Day is a job fair dedicated to connecting motivated job seekers with opportunities to rebuild their careers and contribute to their communities!

Cost to…

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Mayor Sarno welcomes visit from Unity Hearts Foundation team

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the founders of the Unity Hearts Foundation Emmanuel Owusu & Naefia Padi, and their team for a meeting today. Unity Hearts Foundation hosts the annual African Community Festival which will take place this year on…

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Eversource Info Session: Learn about programs to help manage your energy bills

Understanding Your Winter Natural Gas Bill: What to Know and Resources Available to Help

Join Eversource MA at this in-person event in Springfield on March 18th at the Ray Jordan Senior Center to learn about and enroll in financial assistance and…

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Mayor Sarno schedules Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Hearings

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono have released the schedule for the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget hearings.  City Department Heads will be presenting their FY26 budget requests and will…

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Mayor Sarno and City Finance Team attend Municipal Finance Oversight Board meeting for city bond projects

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Bouno, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, Acting Comptroller Steve Lonergan, Acting Collector/Treasurer Sandy Powell, and Chief of Staff Bill Baker joined today at city hall…

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Mayor Sarno, city and state officials join Governor Healey for Tax Saving Public Awareness Event

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Governor Maura Healey on Tuesday afternoon at Educare Springfield on Hickory Street for a special tax saving public awareness event.  The Governor highlighted the signing of the state’s first tax cuts in more than…

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March 11, 2025, 3-11 Day!

HAPPY “3-1-1” DAY to our tremendous 311 Customer Service Team!

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