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Thank you, SPD, for serving our community this year and saving lives
With 2024 coming to a close, Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers would like to recognize several officers for serving our community this year and saving lives.
Superintendent Akers Recognizes Officers Caldero, A. Rodriguez,…
Police Officer Exam Open Houses
Looking to make a difference in our community? Join us for one of our upcoming open houses to learn more about the Civil Service process and meet directly with members of the City of Springfield Police Department.
Read more about the Civil Service…
Mayor Sarno to provide comments at DCAMM Public Hearing on Springfield Regional Justice Center Project Proposal
– Sarno continues Advocating for “Game Changing” North End Riverfront Site –
Mayor Sarno to attend School Committee Organizational Meeting
– Sarno continues Advocating for Renewal of School Security Camera/SPD MOU –
City of Springfield joins Kwanzaa Collective for 2024 Umoja (Unity) Celebration at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, and city and state officials joined with Ayanna Crawford and members of the Kwanzaa Collective in the Valley…
City of Springfield holds Annual Lighting of the Menorah in Court Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, State Representative Jake Oliveira, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Chief…
Mayor Sarno shows off Don Treeger’s Award Winning Photo “Cat Scan” now hanging in his office
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was proud to show photographer Don Treeger today that Don’s award winning 1992 photo title “Can Scan” now hangs in the Mayor’s Office.
Mayor Sarno states, “Back in 1992 when I first saw this fantastic photo shot with squirrel…
NEW LIGHTS AGLOW IN DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD - Funded by Neighborhood Enhancement Fund -
Just in time for Christmas, Main Street, from Dover Street to Locust Street, and the newly renovated Court Square are aglow with new holiday lights funded by Springfield’s Neighborhood Enhancement Fund.
The Main Street lights include giant snowflake…
Springfield Cultural Partnership & Community Music School of Springfield Announce Trust Transfer Project Artist Development Fellowship Cohort
The Springfield Cultural Partnership (SCP) and Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS), proudly announces the Trust Transfer Project Artist Development Fellowship Cohort, funded by the 2025 Urban Agenda Grant through the Massachusetts Executive…
Mayor Sarno, City, and State Officials join Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Julius “Dr. J” Erving for a Special Birthplace of Basketball Monument Dedication Ceremony in Mason Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud Williams, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe, City Councilor Lavar Click Bruce, President of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame John Doleva, community…
Reminder – Springfield DPW’s Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule, Christmas Tree Collection Schedule
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 due to the Christmas Holiday and Wednesday…
Springfield Department of Elder Affairs hold Holiday Brunch
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Elder Affairs Director Roy Goodman and the Springfield Department of Elder Affairs for their Holiday Brunch on Friday, December 20th. Ms. Senior Massachusetts was also in attendance.
Mayor Sarno sits down and gets an Update from the Latino Counseling Center on the Rise Academy Mental Health / Social Justice Initiatives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sat down with Jonathan Alicea, CEO and President of the Latino Counseling Center, and his team along with representative from Baystate Health to discuss the successful initiative and participate in a social media campaign at…
Springfield City Hall/Municipal Building Holiday Hours
Please be advised that Springfield City Hall and satellite municipal buildings will close at 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and will be closed all day Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2024. This closing will apply only…
Mayor Sarno Thanks the Spirit of Springfield for Making the South End Bright
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno extends his thanks for to Spirit of Springfield and the City of Springfield’s dedicated neighborhood services team for making the South End shine bright this holiday season. The lights, funded by the Neighborhood Enhancement…
Mayor Sarno honored to receive a Prayer Shawl from St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to be gifted a handmade blue knitted prayer shawl from The Prayer Shawl Ministry at the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Springfield.
Mayor Sarno states, “I was so touched by this beautiful handmade gift from…
Bright Nights at Forest Park Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Year's Eve and New Year's Night
Springfield, Massachusetts—Celebrate all of the holiday nights at Bright Nights at Forest Park. The lights came on for the 30th season on November 27, 2024, and they will continue to glow through January 5, 2025. This includes Christmas Eve,…
City of Springfield DPW to Begin Collection of Christmas Trees on Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the collection of Christmas trees starting Tuesday, January 7th, 2024 and will continue through Friday, January 31st, 2024. Christmas Trees will be collected on your scheduled…
Springfield DPW Announces Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to notify residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 due to the Christmas Holiday and Wednesday…