Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Daniel Warwick announced today that out of an abundance of caution the Springfield Public School’s (SPS) have issued an early dismissal from school today and have temporarily suspended remote learning due to…

The City of Springfield’s Veterans Department is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of cemeteries for Veterans Day.  Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2020.  

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and out of an…

The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is holding FREE seasonal Flu Clinics. Flu Season is on-going. We would like to get ahead of what is considered “peak” time in the flu cycle.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces the appointment of Lavar Click to Mayoral Aide.  Click previously served as an Aide with the City Council.  His start date will be Tuesday, October 13, 2020. 

Mayor Sarno stated, “I am glad to bring on Coach Lavar…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Carlos Gonzalez joined with Paul Picknelly, Joseph DeCaro the Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs for the City of Springfield, and members of the Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts…

Members of the Springfield Fire Department and the Springfield Association of Firefighters Local 648 helped today at the Oasis Foodbank at Central High School. Local 648 Union President Chad Jacobs joined with his fellow SFD members to assists with…

The FBI released its annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) on Monday.  This report shows detailed crime information for cities across the country.  In the past ten years overall part one crime* has decreased by 44% in the city of Springfield and violent…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in recognition of the 5^th annual national Energy Efficiency Day on October 7, 2020, has proclaimed the entire month of October as "Energy Efficiency Month" in the City of Springfield. The City is joining over 700 regional and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with members and friends of the Springfield Rescue Mission to celebrate Executive Director and CEO Ron Willoughby will is retiring after 33 years of dedicated service. Mayor Sarno presented Ron Willoughby with a…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to view the new Mason Square Apartments sign that was recently built. The new apartment building was formerly the old Indian Motorcycle building and the Mason Square Fire Station. The new Mason Square Apartments…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, CAFO TJ Plante, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood DPW Director Chris Cignoli, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, City Solicitor Ed Pikula,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in consultation and at the recommendation and agreement with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris and the Board of Public Health have announced that unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID-19…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris held a press briefing to address the Commonwealth’s latest COVID-19 Risk Assessment Map in which Springfield has been designated as a “Red” / High-Risk…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with James W. Hunt, Esp., Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Chief Communications Officer for Eversource Energy. The meeting included a discussion on Eversource’s continued operations and work in the City of…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick; Director of the Department of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey; Ward 1 City Councilor Adam Gomez; School Committee members Maria Perez, Chris Collins and LaTonia…

The State Department of Public Health has issued tips for residents to enjoy a safe and healthy Halloween. These guidelines are taken out of an abundance of caution due to the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to help prevent and mitigate the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with retired State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula, Human Resource and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi and a dedicated crew of over 100 strong from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department for a neighborhood Day of Action to clean up litter and improve the landscaping along the tree belt areas…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again welcomed Dr. Robert Johnson, the new President for Western New England University (WNEU). This continues the series of meetings Mayor Sarno has been holding with his administration and cabinet heads to continue to…

In good fun and to support the Spirit of Springfield, golfers took to Franconia Golf Course on Friday, September 25, 2020, for the postponed Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic. Before the 10:00 am shotgun start, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with…