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Springfield Museums Offer Free First Wednesday of Every Month through 2026
The Springfield Museums are proud to announce that thanks to a three-year, $800,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, as part of its nationwide 'Access for All' program, the first Wednesday of every month will be free admission to the…
Mayor and City Council Inauguration 2024
The 2024 inauguration ceremony for Mayor and City Council was on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the historic Symphony Hall.
$12 million Awarded to over 8,600 Households in ARPA Direct Assistance - Program Now Closed -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL), the third-party administrator selected by the City to review the eligibility and awarding process regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Direct Cash Household Assistance…
Springfield DPW Announces Traffic Alert for West Street Bridge into Ludlow - Construction Work to Begin January 8, 2024 -
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that the West Street Bridge into Ludlow will be closed for repairs beginning January 8, 2024.
New Downtown Parking Garage Continues Up-and-Coming Rise
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to view the construction progress of the new parking garage that is being built across from the MassMutual Center.
Springfield DPW to Begin Collection of Christmas Trees on Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the collection of Christmas trees starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024 and will continue through Friday, January 26, 2024.
Westmass to take Leadership Role with Develop Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan are excited to announce that Westmass Area Development Corporation (Westmass) of Springfield, a major not-for-profit economic and real estate development firm, will be taking on…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Indian Orchard Community Stalwart Linda Yarber
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “So very sorry to hear about my friend and Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council stalwart Linda Yarber’s passing on Christmas Day. My sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement go out to her sons Keenan, Keeno, family…
City of Springfield Celebrates Kwanzaa at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, Ayanna Crawford and other members of the Kwanzaa Collective, to bring greetings at the 2023 Kwanzaa Ceremony Celebration that took place Wednesday morning at City Hall. This annual…
City of Springfield to Celebrate Kwanzaa
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will join with Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, Ayanna Crawford and the Kwanzaa Collective, and bring greetings at the 2023 Kwanzaa Ceremony Celebration on Wednesday, December 27th at 11:00 am at City Hall. The…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Historic Sixth Inaugural Events Announced
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Judy Matt, President of Spirit of Springfield, announced today the details for Mayor Sarno’s historic sixth inaugural events that will begin Sunday, December 31st, 2023, and conclude Friday, January 5th, 2024. Mayor Sarno…
City of Springfield Office of Community Development Notice for Nonprofits of CDBG RFP’s
The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for capital improvements to facilities that house services for low- and…
Call for Art: STOREFRONT SPRINGFIELD - ART IN VACANT STOREFRONTS
The Springfield Cultural Partnership and Springfield Business Improvement District request submissions for digital art for vacant storefronts “Storefront Springfield: Let Your Light Shine."
MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board Selected as a Finalist for the EDA’s Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program
Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones, MassHire President and CEO David M. Cruise, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Holyoke Mayor Joshua…
Seniors at Riverview Senior Center hold Holiday Party
Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Mayor Sarno's Administrative Assistant Mini Marrero stopped by the Riverview Senior Center in the North End today to visit with residents, seniors and staff and wish them Feliz Navidad and a happy and healthy new year!
Springfield Holds Home Lottery for Four North End Housing Initiative Homes in Maple High Six Corners Neighborhood
Tom Ashe, Chief of Staff for Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, Deputy Housing Director Robert DeMusis, and Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan joined with City Councilors Melvin Edwards and Maria Perez, and…
Springfield DPW Announces Traffic Alert for West Street Bridge into Ludlow
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that the West Street Bridge into Ludlow will be closed for repairs in the coming weeks. While work is being performed, the bridge will be fully closed to traffic in both…
Springfield Receives $500,000 for Renovations at Harriet Tubman Park
Tom Ashe, Chief of Staff for Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management, joined with State Representative Bud Williams, City Councilors Melvin Edwards and Lavar Click-Bruce, and…
Mayor Sarno Congratulations Springfield resident Pedro Perez on Receiving Prestigious Award from Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Mayor Sarno states, “Congratulations to Pedro Perez on this well-deserved award. Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and I are very proud and again thank you for your selflessness and bravery assisting our officers apprehend a robbery suspect…