Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris announce that on August 17^th from the hours of 3-6pm, The City of Springfield Department of Health & Human Services will be having a Health & Wellness event,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stood proudly alongside Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) staff as Walmart executives awarded the SRM with a grant of $25,000 on Friday, August 12.The grant will support the SRM’s multiple Emergency Service Programs to the…

This morning Mayor Sarno addressed City Hall’s twelve summer interns during their program farewell breakfast. Mayor Sarno thanked them for their hard work throughout the past few months with the City Clerk’s, Elections, Facilities and Human Resource…

Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers on Saturday, August 13, 2016.  The sites are:

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined members of the Ecuadorian Civic Club and their families for their annual event at City Hall to celebrate the Ecuadorian Day of Independence. Members presented the history of Ecuadorian independence in both English and…

Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers on Thursday and Friday, August 11-12, 2016.  The sites are:

Mayor Sarno hosted newly named Springfield Technical Community College President Dr. John B. Cook in his office today. He looks forward to continuing a great working relationship with STCC through economic development, workforce development and…

August 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor
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To The Editor:

Having just finished my walk this Sunday morning in our beautiful Forest Park, I wanted to put down my thoughts on the positive excitement in our downtown…

Mayor Sarno stopped by the CRRC MA site on Page Boulevard last week to view the ongoing construction progress. CRRC will manufacture 284 subway cars for the MBTA with production beginning in the spring of 2018.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno honored some special guests today at City Hall, Youth Basketball of America National Championship teams, the Springfield Mig’s and Lady Mig’s. The 10^th grade boys and 6^th grade girls won both of their titles, respectively, this…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno helped to launch Go Fresh Springfield’s new Mobile Farmers Market vehicle this morning as the Go Fresh Project enters into its sixth season of brining fresh, local produce to low income neighborhoods throughout the city.

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Today Mayor Sarno met with Ariana Ramos, daughter of City Councilor Orlando Ramos and founder of “Amazing Ari” designs, to purchase some of her handmade pocket squares. Ariana was taught to sew by her grandmother and produces her lines of men’s…

Today is the U.S. Department of Education’s Read Where You Are digital day of action to raise awareness and draw attention to the importance of summer reading wherever children spend their time.  Read Where You Are supports President Obama’s My…

The City of Springfield is advising residents that swimming at Camp Wilder, Bass Pond and the Paddle Club is closed until further notice due to high bacteria results. The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services retested the water today…

Last night neighborhoods across the City of Springfield joined forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the Annual “National Night Out” crime and drug and gang prevention event. It was a great evening for neighbors to get together with…

On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, neighborhoods throughout Springfield are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the Annual “National Night Out” crime and drug and gang prevention event. National Night Out will involve…

On Friday, July 29, 2016, organizers of the 2016 Caribbean Carnival Association lead by Gloria Starlett, gathered on the front steps of City hall to publicly announce this year’s festival.  Every year, festival guests are treated to a Caribbean week…

On Thursday, July 28, 2016 Mayor Sarno, Sgt. John Delaney and the Quality of Life Ordinance Flex Squad conducted a “park & walk” on Carver Street to interact with residents and hear their concerns. The Ordinance Unit, made up of Sgt. Delaney and…

The Springfield Department of Veterans’ Services invites veterans and their families to this informational session to learn about various services, benefits and community resources that may be available to them. The event will be held on Wednesday,…

Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25-27, 2016.   The sites are: