Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi welcomed Springfield’s newest class of firefighters during a ceremony at Springfield Fire Headquarters this morning.

The four new firefighters graduated at the…

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Kerri Sullivan, President of the Springfield St. Patrick's Parade Committee announce that there are six days left to purchase tickets to the 2018 Colleen Coronation and Awards Presentation Ball.…

Friday, January 26, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick J. Sullivan, City Forester Edward Casey, and Assistant City Forester Alex Sherman welcomed from the Massachusetts Department…

Thursday, January 25, 2018

This morning during a ceremony in the Mahogany Room of Symphony Hall, Bernard “BJ” Calvi was sworn in as Springfield’s new Fire Commissioner. Attending the ceremony were Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Fire Marshal Peter…

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “After a number of meetings and interactions with our Museums Board of Trustees and Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a plausible agreement has been reached. Though, I still, as many others do, feel…

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Mayor Domenic Sarno announced today that, in the City’s continuing efforts to combat the opioid crisis, the City has retained the services of Scott+Scott, Attorneys at Law, LLP (“Scott+Scott”) to represent it in…

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I support and stand with Governor Charlie Baker’s proposed legislation to tackle the opioid crisis. As with the Governor, I again, oppose the injection site approach, but with proper…

Thursday, January 18, 2018

What: Firefighter Exam Open House

When: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Where: John J. Duggan Academy Auditorium, 1015 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01109

For more information and when to apply,…

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Due to the weather, the Public Health Council hearing on syringe access scheduled for Wednesday, January 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Central Library is cancelled.  A rescheduled date will be announced as soon as it…

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Due to the impending weather and upon recommendation of emergency preparedness officials, Springfield City Hall will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2018. This pertains to all…

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Due to the impending weather, the Department of Public Works will be enforcing a city wide parking ban as of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16 until further notice. The parking ban regulations are as follows:

No parking…

Friday, January 12, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that  the Department of Elder Affairs has partnered with PVTA for a transportation program for all City of Springfield seniors ages 55 and older.

“Our team has worked very hard with…

Friday, January 12, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “What’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong – President Trump once again, goes to his wheelhouse, his ‘M.O.’ and persona to make such hurtful and mean spirited comments.  My oldest…

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Cambridge College and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Apprentice Standards have announced the launch of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ very first Hospitality Pre-Apprentice Program…

Monday, January 8, 2018

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site hosted a ceremony this morning to commemorate the transfer of the Armory from the US Army to the National Park Service. Distinguished speakers were Congressman Richard E. Neal,…

Monday, January 8, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Morgan Drewniany, Executive Director of the Springfield Central Cultural District (SCCD) to announce the receipt of a Beveridge Family Foundation grant to help the organization both create an…

Monday, January 8, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield will release an RFP for Round Three of CDBG funding for capital improvement projects.  The City of Springfield invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of…

The new Community Preservation Act (CPA) tax surcharge will begin appearing on residents’ third quarter tax bills in January. This is a 1.5% surcharge on real estate taxes, which will be used to fund projects that preserve the character of the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a meeting at 10:00 a.m. this morning with Friends of the Homeless and City Departments, including Police, Code Enforcement, Housing and Health and Human Services to discuss the Cold Weather Response Strategy for the City…

The Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Association of Black Business and Professionals and The Black Leadership Alliance (BLA) will be hosting a Kwanzaa celebration at 12:00PM on Friday, December 29, 2017. The event will take place at UMass…