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Springfield Pride Parade Announces the Exciting Launch of the 2024 Safe Space Summer Program
Pride Parade is thrilled to announce the 2024 Safe Space Summer Program, designed to provide a supportive, enriching, and fun environment for the youth of our community. This program is brought to you in collaboration with Springfield College,…
Mayor Sarno Proclaims June 21, 2024, as Boston Celtics Day in the City of Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno proclaims Friday, June 21st, 2024, as Boston Celtics Day in the City of Springfield.
The Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship symbolically on June 17, 2024 at TD Garden in City of Boston.
The Celtics won their 18th…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates & Thanks Will Cahillane
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with Department of Capital Asset Construction Project Manager William Cahillane on Tuesday to wish him well as he takes the next step in his career. Will is a proud Springfield native who has served in the city’s Department…
Mayor Sarno Enjoys Meeting with Angela Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan met with Angela Park, President and CEO of Springfield Performing Arts Ventures Inc. (SPAV). Angela shared updates with Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan on her most recent venture, 52…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Peter D. Banko, Baystate Health's New President and CEO
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was pleased to meet with Peter D. Banko, Baystate Health’s new President and Chief Executive Officer along with Dr. Mark Keroack on Tuesday. Dr. Keroack has served as Baystate’s President and CEO for the past 10 years and…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan join Mercy Medical Center Officials to tour progress on Andy Yee Memorial Palliative Care Unit project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, and Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato Sullivan joined with Mercy Medical Center President Dr. Robert Roose, Mercy’s Director of the Sister Caritas Cancer Center Dr.…
Statewide 9-1-1 System Outage
The statewide 9-1-1 system is experiencing an outage Tuesday afternoon. If you have an emergency in SPRINGFIELD please call 413-784-4911. Our business line and non-emergency line at 413-787-6300 remains operational.
Thank you for your attention…
Summer in Springfield
“School is out for the summer! And the official first day of summer begins with the summer solstice on Thursday, June 20, 2024. We will be experiencing hot and humid weather starting today, Tuesday June 18th and have been preparing for the heat wave.…
Mayor Sarno Thanks MGM Springfield for Donating Water for City Cooling Sites
Tony Pettaway, from Springfield Health and Human Services picked up 2 pallets of water generously donated by MGM Springfield.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I want to thank the MGM team for their generous donation of water to our city’s cooling centers. Once…
Free Summer Eats Program Meal Sites for 2024
With the school year ending, free Summer Eats meals will begin soon on Thursday, June 20th, in Springfield! All kids and teens 18 and under can eat meals for free; no sign-up is required, and no questions are asked. Just visit the Summer Eats sites…
Springfield DPW Announces that Solid Waste Collection will Begin Early on Wednesday June 19th, Thursday June 20th, and Friday June 21st 2024 Due to Projected Heat Wave
The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division wishes to inform the residents of Springfield who have municipal trash, recycling and yard waste collection scheduled for Wednesday June 19th, Thursday June 20th, and Friday June 21st 2024 that pick…
City of Springfield Announces Pools Opening Early Due to Anticipated Hot Weather – Cooling Centers will also be Available –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe announced today that city pools will be opened early due to the anticipated hot and humid weather next week. Mayor Sarno and Health and…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Distributes $5 Million in Disaster Relief Funds to Communities Impacted by Severe Storms
Residents and businesses reminded to apply for FEMA assistance by July 15 at disasterassistance.gov
BOSTON– The Healey-Driscoll Administration has distributed nearly $5 million of state disaster relief funding to 13 communities that were impacted…
Mayor Sarno Wishes Dads a Happy and Healthy Father’s Day
"Dads make a difference. Happy Father’s Day and thank you dads for your love, nurturing and patience too!"
- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
Springfield Designated as Housing Choice Community by Healey-Driscoll Administration
City is now eligible for exclusive housing, infrastructure and other grant programs
Today the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the City of Springfield has been designated as a Housing Choice Community. This is the seventh year of…
It’s a Beautiful Day on Duryea Way - Wine & Beer Garden Event Today!
Join Springfield BID today, June 13th, for an exciting evening at the Duryea Way Wine & Beer Garden presented by Berkshire Bank & Bulkley Richardson! From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, enjoy an array of wine, craft beers, and local vendors in the vibrant…
Mayor Sarno Commemorates Flag Day
June 14th is Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the U.S. Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, ‘Old Glory’ should unite us, not divide us. We are still the greatest nation in the world. The…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan, & Housing Director McCafferty join Beacon Communities to Celebrate Completion of Baystate Place in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and Housing Director Gerry McCafferty joined with Beacon Communities and city and state officials on Wednesday for a grand opening to celebrate major upgrades to 346 mixed-income units…