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Springfield Police Department Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments
Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers is pleased to share several successes and milestones achieved by the Springfield Police Department in 2024.
In 2024, Springfield Police Officers responded to more than 223,000 calls for service…
Mayor Sarno joins for 10th Annual Citywide Dr. King Day Celebration hosted by the MLK Day Collaborative at the MassMutual Center
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2025, following the city’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Flag Raising Celebration and NAACP Officer Installation ceremony at City Hall, The MLK Day Collaborative held their 10th annual…
City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development and Office of Housing announce RFPs
– City seeking proposals for inclusion in its 2025-2026 Action Plan –
City of Springfield holds Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Flag Raising Celebration & 2025 Greater Springfield NAACP Officer Installation Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford joined with state and city officials, and members of the community for the City of…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall’s State of the Schools Address
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join and bring greetings at Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall’s State of the Schools Address which was held on Friday, January 17, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Cedar’s Banquet Hall from 9:30…
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of former longtime Board of Police Commissioners Chairman Edward Keating
The Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issues statement on the passing of former longtime Board of Police Commissioners Chairman Edward Keating.
Mayor Sarno states, “First of all, I am so sorry to hear of my friend Ed Keating’s passing, even at 94 years old, he…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Police congratulate retired SPD K9 Mr. Warner on winning national service medal
Retired Springfield Police Officer K9 Mr. Warner to be Honored in Washington, D.C.!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Springfield Police Department Officer Eric Blair and family, representatives from American Medical…
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Music, Food, & Fun — All for a Great Cause - Blues to Green!
Join Blues to Green on Saturday, February 22nd at 52 Sumner in Springfield, for Fat Tuesday Jazz Night, a spirited Mardi Gras celebration filled with live music, Creole cuisine, and a joyful community atmosphere — all to support Blues to Green - the…
Springfield High School Students -- SWSC Pipeline Program Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2025!
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is pleased to announce that applications for the Pipeline Program for summer 2025 are now being accepted! Applications will be accepted until March 26, 2025.
The Pipeline Program is a work-based learning…
Mayor Sarno, city and state officials join Dress for Success Western Massachusetts for ribbon cutting celebration at new Downtown Career Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with Dress for Success Western Massachusetts (DFSWM) on Wednesday morning for a special ribbon cutting celebration at DFSWM’s new Career Center located at 45 Lyman Street in Springfield.
May…
Springfield seeking input on Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
– Upcoming Public Hearing January 23, 2025, 5:30 PM at the Mason Square Library –
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join Warming Partners to Announce New Emergency Overflow Shelter
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, city, and state officials joined with local partners Tuesday morning at Wesley United Methodist Church to celebrate the opening of the new Warming Partners emergency overflow shelter in Springfield.
City officials, including…
Mayor Sarno Thanks State Representative Puppolo for Refiling Bail Reform Legislation
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. has refiled the bail reform legislation that aims to put the Commonwealth and our District Attorneys on equal footing as it relates to the ability to appeal bail…
City of Springfield Department of Health & Human Services collecting donations of blankets, hats, gloves, scarves this winter
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield Department of Health & Human Services is taking contributions of new blankets, hats, gloves, and scarves to help…
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awards $100,000 for East Springfield Library Branch Expansion Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, Springfield City Library Director Molly Fogarty, Chair of the Springfield Library Commission Stephen N. Cary, Ward 2 City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton, and East…
DPH free COVID/ Flu vaccine clinic in Springfield 1/17 - $75 GIFT CARD WITH VACCINATION (must be 12+ to receive a gift card)
FREE vaccine clinic:
Springfield Prep Charter School (2071 Roosevelt Ave.)
Friday, 1/17 (1:30-4:30PM)
Walk-ins welcome!
Registration encouraged:
home.color.com/vaccine/register/cdrmaguire
Ages 6…
Mayor Sarno and State Representative Puppolo to Refile Bail Reform Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter today to State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. requesting him to refile the bail reform legislation that aims to put the Commonwealth and District Attorney’s on equal footing as it relates to the ability for…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks our Springfield Police Department and all of our public safety officials on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Mayor Sarno states, “I want to extend my deepest gratitude and thanks to all of our brave and dedicated men and women of our Springfield Police Department, and all of our public safety officials. To all of our officers, thank you for your courage…
Mayor Sarno commends and thanks Healey-Driscoll Administration on Adult Reentry Grant Initiative
– ROCA Springfield, The Mission Inc., and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Awarded –
Springfield City Council holds 2025 Organizational Meeting
The Springfield City Council held their 2025 organizational meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025. The Council elected their leadership and adopted rules for the for the upcoming legislative year.
During today’s meeting, in which all thirteen…