Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mercy Medical Center today for a Memorial Service in honor of all those who have lost their lives at Mercy in 2020, including those taken by COVID-19.  Mayor Sarno also presented a proclamation declaring Wednesday,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he is planning a series of structured dialogues between police officers, community members and groups, with an emphasis on those who previously have not had strong or positive relationships with the police…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Springfield resident Kimberly J. Weir to the Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB).  

Last year, Mayor Sarno, on the recommendations from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the City of Springfield a $550,000 grant to repair the culvert at South Branch Parkway.  The grant is part of FEMA’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announce that the City of Springfield and Tapestry Health will offer additional testing sites for residents.  The additional testing sites are in support of…

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that the 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony festivities have officially been rescheduled to May 13-15, 2021 and will be relocated, this one time, to Mohegan Sun due to the continuing impact of the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Court Square to view the status of the work that is continuing at the Elm Street Project.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Interim President of Westfield State University Dr. Roy H. Saigo. Some of the items discussed included how both the City of Springfield and the University was handling the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the public…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, announced today that former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Roderick L. Ireland will act as Special Advisor to the Mayor.  In this role, he will provide advice with regard to the continued cooperative…

City Councilor Jesse Lederman, Chairman of the City Council Committee on Sustainability and Environment, in conjunction with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, announce that the City of Springfield…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to give thanks to everyone in our community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for dedicated City employees.  

Representatives from the Eastman Corporation joined with Mayor Sarno at City Hall to donate…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today joined with Christina Raschi, owner of the new 413 Café in downtown Springfield, for a ribbon cutting ceremony where he presented a proclamation declaring Tuesday August 11, 2020 “413 Café Day” in the City of…

“‘Wow Lucky 7’ – seven years in a row – thank you! With these truly challenging times we’re currently living in – ‘you still like me!’ I’m honored and privileged to be your Mayor and live it and love it 24/7. Thank you for your continued vote of…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening Cooling Centers on Monday, August 10, 2020 through Wednesday, August 12, 2020.  

Due to the COVID-19…

For the second time this week, the City of Springfield and Water and Sewer Commission respond to a water main break, this time at the intersection of Dwight and Taylor Streets.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, State Representative Bud L. Williams, State Senator James T. Welch, City Councilors Brown, Gomez, Lederman and Whitfield, and NAACP President Bishop Talbert Swan on the front steps of…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director for Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, City Forester Alex Sherman, and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi joined with Congressman…

As a result of the impact of Tropical Storm Isaias throughout the City of Springfield, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be responsible for the collection of tree debris / yard waste as part of the City’s standard yard waste collection…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that all city services and municipal buildings will be reopened for business Thursday, August 6, 2020.  The advisory for residents to shelter in place has also been lifted.  

Earlier this morning Mayor Sarno declared…