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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi will join with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Springfield branch President…

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Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday November 2nd.  In addition to setting your clocks back an hour and changing or checking the batteries in your smoke detectors, the Springfield Police Department wants to remind pedestrians and bicyclists to stay…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe and the Parks & Recreation team were thrilled to welcome hundreds of attendees to the inaugural “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark” event in…

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The Springfield Police Department urges everyone to be extra-cautious on Halloween so that residents and trick-or-treaters can celebrate safely. 

Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers stated, “There will be thousands of kids on our…

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The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the Pumpkin Stroll After Dark event scheduled for tonight, Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Forest Park is cancelled due to inclement weather.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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