Please be advised that Springfield City Hall and satellite municipal buildings will close at 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and will be closed all day Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2024.  This closing will apply only…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno extends his thanks for to Spirit of Springfield and the City of Springfield’s dedicated neighborhood services team for making the South End shine bright this holiday season. The lights, funded by the Neighborhood Enhancement…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to be gifted a handmade blue knitted prayer shawl from The Prayer Shawl Ministry at the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Springfield.

Mayor Sarno states, “I was so touched by this beautiful handmade gift from…

Springfield, Massachusetts—Celebrate all of the holiday nights at Bright Nights at Forest Park.  The lights came on for the 30^th season on November 27, 2024, and they will continue to glow through January 5, 2025.  This includes Christmas Eve,…

The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the collection of Christmas trees starting Tuesday, January 7th, 2024 and will continue through Friday, January 31st, 2024.  Christmas Trees will be collected on your scheduled…

The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to notify residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 due to the Christmas Holiday and Wednesday…

Springfield City Hall Staff participated in an Ugly Sweater and Holiday Baked Goods Competition in preparation of the Holiday Season. Treats, which were all homemade, included fudge, maple bacon snickerdoodles, cupcakes and several different types of…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud Williams, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, City Councilors Lavar Click-Bruce, Tracye Whitfield,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sat down with Malcom “Mac” Mahoney today for a visit. Mayor Sarno had a great time chatting with Malcolm, along with his dad, Attorney William Mahoney, who serves as the city’s Human Resources and Labor Relations Director.

May…

On Tuesday December 17th, Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers on behalf of the Springfield Police Department along with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a promotional pinning ceremony for the Department’s eight newest Supervisors inside…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Communications Director Molly Shea joined Tuesday afternoon with award-winning photographer Don Treeger and family, and The Republican Newspaper team to celebrate Don Treeger’s career and wish him well as his retires.

Mayo…

A Reason to Celebrate This June: Expanding Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Youth Across Springfield Schools

The Springfield Renaissance School’s seniors participated in the school’s annual College March on Friday, December 13, starting at 9 a.m. The event began at Symphony Hall, where the Class of 2025 will graduate in June, and proceeded to the United…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli and Chief of Staff Bill Baker discussed with Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez and Carmen Santana, President of New North Citizens Council, initial roadway plans to…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Captain Brian Keenan on being named the next Chief of Police for the City of Holyoke.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a visit from Sally Abdul-Baki, owner of Cedar’s Food Mart and Grill on Armory Street. Abdul-Baki is also the sister of Imam Dr. Wissam Abdul-Baki of the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and Housing Director Gerry McCafferty met with Way Finders CEO Keith Fairey and Alisa Costa today in Mayor Sarno’s office for Housing initiative updates from Way Finders and the services…

Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, the city’s Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, SPS Chief Financial Officer Patrick Roach, Executive Director of Parks,…

The Springfield Garden Club celebrated December Holidays with Honored Guests on Friday at the historic and recently renovated Monkey House located in Forest Park.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Deputy Park Director Peter Krupczak, retired Park Director and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, and City Council Vice President Melvin Edwards joined with members of the The South End Citizens Council, Inc. (SECC) including SECC President Leo Florian…