Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Jesse Lederman, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, Chief Information Officer Andrew Doty, Deputy Director of DPW Vinny DeSantis, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met today to…

The Massachusetts Health Connector, as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), is able to provide $0 Health Connector Plan for Springfield residents on unemployment income as part of the ARP provision that grants access to a zero-dollar health plan…

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. When parents cannot ensure the safety of children in their home, DCF provides out-of-home…

The William J. Boyle Scholarship Fund has awarded the second scholarship established to be awarded annually to a graduating Putnam Vocational Technical Academy student who will attend Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) the following fall.

On Tuesday July 6th, Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Chief Doug Bartlett of the United States Marshal’s Service, Brian Persons of the ATF Boston Field Division and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced the culmination of two…

All neighborhood library locations, except the Central Branch, will be open to the public for limited hours today, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The Central Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

On June 30, 2021, the Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) voted to open an inquiry to examine procedural enhancements to increase public awareness of and participation in its proceedings. Specifically, the Siting Board will explore…

The Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to bring a new event to the heart of Downtown Springfield beginning next week. The Court Square Concert Series will take place every Thursday Night through August beginning at 7pm on…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan are pleased to hear that the City of Springfield has improved its…

Kenny Lumpkin from Dewey’s Jazz Lounge stopped by the Mayor’s Office to drop off a special treat – Nana’s Sweet Potato Pie.  Mayor Sarno and staff raved about how delicious the pie was.  Kenny’s nana makes the sweet potato pie fresh every week for…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “What a nice surprise it was to run into one of Springfield’s all-time Basketball greats, Central High School graduate and NBA star Travis Best, along with “Pettaway’s Platoon” – High School of Commerce grad – Tony…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar “Coach” Click joined today with Bill Bullock, owner of Western Mass Zombies Basketball team, and his son Nicholas, as well as South End Community Center Executive Director Wesley Jackson to congratulate…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was great to see our former intern Shane Dillon, I appreciated his visit today. I’ve had some fantastic interns and Shane ranks right up there too. A bright future is ahead for this respectful young man.”

Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) serves the students of the Springfield Public Schools through a number of programs. This year, SSV will be piloting its first Summer Virtual Book Club!  

Springfield School Volunteers Summer Virtual Book Club will…

NEW THIS SUMMER! Home Grown Springfield, the culinary and nutrition program of Springfield Public Schools, is pleased to announce a new mobile grab-n-go weekday meal distribution program. The exciting new feature will be located at the following…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is saddened to hear of the passing of Guy Kenison of the East Springfield Neighborhood, a true community/neighborhood person.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Granny’s Baking Table founders Sonya Yelder and Todd Crosset along with City Councilor Jesse Lederman, Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) Director Chris Russell, BID Executive Assistant Michelle Grout,…

The City of Springfield Office of Housing along with Springfield Healthy Homes and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will host a virtual Town Hall on resources available for Springfield homeowners and landlords on de-leading their…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan to announce a $7.21 million grant from the US Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2021 Low and No Emission…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud Williams, Building Commissioner Steve Desilets, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato Sullivan, and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce joined…