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Mayor Sarno and City Officials join for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony showcasing Milton Bradley School Pool Improvements
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Deputy Parks Director Peter Krupczak, Aquatics Director Joseph Federico, Director of School and Municipal Buildings Jon Carignan, Milton Bradley School Principal Kristen Hughes, and city officials…
Mayor Sarno Announces Targeted Tax Relief Initiative and Tax Relief Committee
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, Board of Assessors Chairwoman Jessica Guerra, and City Solicitor Stephen Buoniconti along with City Council President Attorney Michael Fenton and members of the…
Mayor Sarno brings Greetings and Thanks at Spirit of Springfield’s Annual City of Bright Nights Ball
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and Parks Director Tom Ashe will join with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, President of Florence Bank and Bright Nights Ball Honorary Chair Matthew Garrity, MGM…
Mayor Sarno, city officials, Community Preservation Committee, and Indian Orchard neighborhood join to unveil Godfrey Triangle Upgrades and restoration of WWI Veterans Memorial
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, Director of Veteran’s Services Joe DeCaro, City Councilor Zaida Govan, the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, members of the Community…
Springfield DPW shares MassDOT Bridge Closure Notice – Bridge on St. James Avenue over the abandoned rail line near Albany Street closed until further notice –
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that today, Thursday afternoon, November 6, 2025, the City of Springfield was notified by the state Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that the bridge on St.…
WE LOVE SPRINGFIELD❤️
- Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan join Spirit of Springfield and Celebrate Springfield Committee for Welovespringfield Holiday Marketing Initiative Premiere -
Springfield is bustling with activities and beaming with bright lights during the holiday…
Springfield DPW November 11th Holiday Solid Waste Collection Schedule and Bulk Collection Announcement
– Regular Pick-up on Veterans Day, No Bulk Collection on the weeks of 11/24 and 12/1 –
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works (DPW) Solid Waste Division has announced that there will be regular municipal trash, recycling and yard…
Where can I get help finding food?
Where can I get help finding food?
Online Resources
Go to their website and click “get help” to use the food finder map, it has lists of pantries and meal sites with an online interactive map, you can search by location and by…
Congratulations to Springfield’s 2025 Veteran of the Year Elmer McMahon; and 2025 Parade Marshal Mike Arillotta
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, Veterans’ Services Director Joe DeCaro, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris and the Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee joined to announce the 2025 Veteran of the Year and…
Springfield Joins to Raise Puerto Rican Flag
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, city, and state officials celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month with the city’s annual Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony.
Mayor Sarno states, “Springfield is proud of our diversity, especially our Puerto…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and NAACP President Bishop Swan announce partnership to support Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and Local Food Pantries
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi joined at City Hall on Monday morning with Leslie Smith on behalf of Spring of Hope Church / National Association for…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and NAACP President Bishop Swan to Partner to Support Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and Local Food Pantries
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi will join with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Springfield branch President…
Springfield Police Provide Safety Tips for Bicyclists and Pedestrians as we Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday November 2nd. In addition to setting your clocks back an hour and changing or checking the batteries in your smoke detectors, the Springfield Police Department wants to remind pedestrians and bicyclists to stay…
Hundreds join for Opening Night at “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark” in Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe and the Parks & Recreation team were thrilled to welcome hundreds of attendees to the inaugural “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark” event in…
Springfield Police Department Shares Halloween Safety Tips
The Springfield Police Department urges everyone to be extra-cautious on Halloween so that residents and trick-or-treaters can celebrate safely.
Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers stated, “There will be thousands of kids on our…
Springfield’s “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark” event at Forest Park cancelled tonight due to inclement weather
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the Pumpkin Stroll After Dark event scheduled for tonight, Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Forest Park is cancelled due to inclement weather.
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Community Resources - food assistance
Given changes expected to the resources and supports available to families (cancellation of SNAP benefits), our city and schools have compiled a list of community resources to help families stay prepared. This information is now available on the SPS…
COMMUNITY VOTING OPENS FOR “WAGERS & WHISPERS” ART CONTEST
– Springfield Youth Share Powerful Stories About Gambling—Now It’s Your Turn to Vote –
The voices of Springfield’s young people are now live—and the community is invited to listen, reflect, and vote.
As part of the Wagers & Whispers: Place Your Bet…