Boston and Springfield were among the "Top 10 best metro areas for STEM professionals" in 2018, according to statistics compiled by WalletHub, a personal finance website.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Boston was…

Please see the letter below written by Mayor Sarno to Sam Kennedy, President & CEO of the Red Sox.

40 new police officers graduate; 29 for the Springfield Police Department

Van Horn Park receiving $600,000 in renovations

Due to an unfortunate and inaccurate news report last night, we are reminding our residents that yard waste including leaves and small branches are collected on your regularly scheduled recycling day. Items must be placed by the curb no later than…

The Massachusetts DOT has informed the City of Springfield that repairs to the St. James Avenue Bridge will begin on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Due to the extent of the repairs, it is expected that the repairs will take 3-4 weeks to complete.…

To Track Opioid Overdoses in Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee and East Longmeadow

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today brought together Springfield-area elected leaders and public safety officials to discuss the need for statutory changes that will provide law enforcement and district attorneys with the additional tools they need to…

New Library Expected to be a “Model for the Future”

The Springfield Cultural Council announces its 2019 Grant Cycle for the residents of Greater Springfield, MA.

The Springfield Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, serving…

On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal gathered with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan to announce $2.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

These funds,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Springfield City Forester Alex Sherman, GGCP Program Administrator Joe Pellegrino, and ReGreen Springfield President David Bloniarz planted the first Greening the Gateway Cities…

State providing $2.5 million to advance project that represents important next phase in downtown revitalization

Mayor Sarno and his internal City "utilities" team of Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan,…

Campaign to raise funds for new East Forest Park Library crosses halfway point.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Timothy J. Plante today placed on the City Council agenda that the City is committing continue to aggressive funding of our retirement system, by adding over $2 million from the…

The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. is again sponsoring the Veteran of the Year Award.

The Award is given on an annual basis to a Springfield resident who is a Veteran and continuously volunteers their personal time to better our…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri and State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. announced today that $25,000 has been secured for the Springfield Police Department’s Hub & COR (Center of Responsibility) program.  The…

The City of Springfield invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for capital improvements to facilities that house services for low- and moderate-income households. Funds must be…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno read a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Navy Week, signifying the official kick-off of Springfield Navy Week. For a calendar of Navy Week events, please visit: http://www.outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Springfield/

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