The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the collection of Christmas trees starting Tuesday, January 3, 2023, and will continue through Friday, January 27, 2023.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan are offering a friendly reminder to residents about ice safety and to stay off lakes and ponds during the winter season. The cold…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s ninth round of ARPA funding awards for neighborhoods totaling over $2.27 million as part of the Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, State Representative Orlando Ramos, School Committeewoman LaTonia Monroe Naylor, Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, Ayanna…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to get a visit from IT Director Andy Doty who also presented the Mayor and each of his staff with a handmade slate coaster adorned with the city seal and customized for each staff member with their name.

Mayor…

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…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined today with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and retired State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin as well as Big Y President Charlie D’Amour and the Greater Springfield Credit Union…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe stopped by the Human Resources department to thank Christina Rooney Kelly for her service and wish her a happy retirement. Mrs. Kelly has served in the Personnel Department for twenty years.

Mayor…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Deputy Police Chief Rupert Daniels joined today with AMR Regional Director Patrick Leonardo and AMR Program Director Emily Chandler for the American Medical Response (AMR) 9^th Earn While You…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante announced today the appointment of Stephen Lonergan as Treasure/Collector following the resignation of Christopher Caputo who has taken the Treasurer/Collector…

On this day, December 21, 1891, 131 years ago, Dr. James Naismith introduced to Springfield and the world, the game of Basketball. Originally from Canada, Dr. Naismith was a 31-year-old physical education teacher at Springfield College (then known as…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and a number of city department heads joined today with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico, and Senior Outreach Liaison Eliana Gutierrez for a special Holiday…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Patricia Bernard, VP of Finance and Operations for Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services for a special holiday donation to the community center from Eversource. Joe Mitchell, Community Relations and Economic…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited with Seniors at Duggan Academy on Monday, December 19th to discuss and take questions on the importance of education and the career opportunities that become available. Mayor Sarno shared his own personal experience…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Jesse Lederman and Councilors Justin Hurst and Victor Davila joined with State Senator Eric Lesser, Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky, Rabbi Noach Kosofsky and the students from Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in…

On Friday December 16^th, 364 Gives, the charitable foundation of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 Springfield Patrolman’s Union, announced the recipients of their 2022 donations. 

364 Gives is donating $7500 to the…

The City of Springfield’s Human Resources Department held the city’s first Ugly Holiday Sweater contest for city employees today. Many employees enthusiastically participated to win the coveted title of “Ugliest Sweater.”

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno…

Did you know, the American Red Cross has a workforce made up of over 90% volunteers?  

Red Cross Disaster Relief Volunteers respond to home fires and other local emergencies to provide the affected families with immediate necessities such as food,…