Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health & Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced the city’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF) Mini-Grant Program awardees today.

This past fall, the Springfield Department of Health and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to join for a ribbon cutting ceremony and special announcement at Hope Center for the Arts with Hope Center/Hope for Youth and Families founder Bob Bolduc, U.S. Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richard Neal, our city…

As the professional trade association for the municipal officials of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) acts as the voice of cities in towns throughout the Commonwealth. More than 110 local officials from communities across…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee for the annual Parade Marshall’s Reception at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club on Sunday afternoon.  Mayor Sarno had a great time, and plenty of laughs, as he…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chris Cignoli, Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW), announced Friday that the DPW will be dedicating an extra crew to respond to pothole repairs throughout the city.  After a brutal and unprecedented winter,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Bill Baker sat down today with members of the Springfield Caribbean Carnival Associations including District Fire Chief Curt Marcellin, Richie Richardson of Fab Fashion, and from the Caribbean American…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement on the passing of retired Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am very sorry to hear about Bishop Timothy McDonnell’s passing. My…

As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno declared March 5, 2026 as “Slam the Scam Day” in the City of Springfield. The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General are partnering with other…

Springfield Public Schools invites you to:

• Learn about the project & MSBA process

• See preliminary options being studied

• Understand the preliminary timeline

• Ask questions and give your input

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Command Staff, and the Springfield Police Department in celebrating Springfield Police Captain Edward Geier Sr.’s forty-year career and retirement.

Today marks 40 years to…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was able to catch up with 22 News Anchor Ciara Speller today at City Hall while she picked up the Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month Proclamation. Speller, and the foundation her and her mom founded the Jeffrey Speller…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris met with the CEO of the Gándara Center Lois Nesci for updates on their mental health and addiction program services.

Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank Gándara CEO…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky and Noach Kosofsky to celebrate Purim. Purim celebrates the rescue of all Jews in the Persian Empire as recorded in the biblical book of Esther. As part of the celebrations, it is customary to…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Bill Baker met with Springfield City Library Director Molly Fogarty, Springfield Library Commission chair Stephen Cary, and Executive Director for the Springfield Library Foundation Matt Blumenfeld today to…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited the city’s Housing Department at 1600 East Columbus Avenue this afternoon to bring greetings at the first meeting of the Springfield Housing Plan Steering Committee. The Committee is led by the city’s Housing Director…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter today to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame officials to formally express his disappointment on learning of secret discussions by Hall of Fame officials to relocate a major Springfield event to Boston: the annual…

– School and Municipal Closings Announced –

Free Parking Available in Parking Authority Garages

Due to the expected snow storm, the City of Springfield will be enforcing a citywide parking ban as of 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026 until further notice. The parking ban regulations are…

Employers that hire high school students of working age and are available to host a table at the 10th Annual Hoop Up Springfield Job Fair are encouraged to register for the job fair. 

This annual basketball tournament and job fair is for local youth…