The City of Springfield Department of Public Works has announced that due to a large brush fire at the Bondi’s Island Landfill, the landfill will not be open to accept yard waste drop off from residents on Friday, October 16, 2020 and Saturday,…

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. This year’s National Takeback event is…

The City of Springfield Department of Parks and Recreation, in consultation with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and adhering to the City of Springfield’s Health and Human Services COVID-19 public health and safety…

The After Action Workshop is sponsored by the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services. This Workshop was produced with input, advice, and assistance from the After Action Planning Team, which followed guidance set forth in the U.S.…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen-Caulton Harris, CAFO TJ Plante, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined for a meeting with Director Pam Peebles and members of her team from the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and…

The Springfield Public Schools in consultation with the state Department of Public Health, City of Springfield Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and adhering to the City of Springfield’s Health and Human Services COVID-19…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with board members from the city's Neighborhood Councils and Civic Associations for a virtual COVID-19 Update Meeting.

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates and welcomes incoming Bishop William D. “Bill” Byrne on being named by the Vatican as the new Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Springfield.

Mayor Sarno stated, “On behalf of the City of Springfield I want to…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with officials and representatives from Eversource and Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a merger announcement at the Columbia Gas facility on Roosevelt Ave.

On Monday October 12, 2020 Governor Baker's administration announced a comprehensive set of resources, known as the Eviction Diversion Initiative, to support tenants and landlords during the financial challenges caused by the pandemic. The goal of…

Springfield Public Schools has partnered with CVS pharmacy to help ensure convenient access for students to obtain the flu shot, as mandated by health and education officials for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Flu shot clinics will take place in…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan encourage developers, real estate professionals, businesses, and other associated industries to join them at the first ever virtual Western Massachusetts Developers Conference on…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Daniel Warwick announced today that out of an abundance of caution the Springfield Public School’s (SPS) have issued an early dismissal from school today and have temporarily suspended remote learning due to…

The City of Springfield’s Veterans Department is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of cemeteries for Veterans Day.  Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2020.  

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and out of an…

The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is holding FREE seasonal Flu Clinics. Flu Season is on-going. We would like to get ahead of what is considered “peak” time in the flu cycle.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces the appointment of Lavar Click to Mayoral Aide.  Click previously served as an Aide with the City Council.  His start date will be Tuesday, October 13, 2020. 

Mayor Sarno stated, “I am glad to bring on Coach Lavar…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Carlos Gonzalez joined with Paul Picknelly, Joseph DeCaro the Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs for the City of Springfield, and members of the Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts…

Members of the Springfield Fire Department and the Springfield Association of Firefighters Local 648 helped today at the Oasis Foodbank at Central High School. Local 648 Union President Chad Jacobs joined with his fellow SFD members to assists with…

The FBI released its annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) on Monday.  This report shows detailed crime information for cities across the country.  In the past ten years overall part one crime* has decreased by 44% in the city of Springfield and violent…