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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…
Mayor Sarno provides comments at DCAMM Public Hearing on Springfield Regional Justice Center Project Proposal
– Sarno continues Advocating for “Game Changing” North End Riverfront Site for new Roderick Ireland Courthouse –
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…