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SATURDAY MARCH 1st: Springfield Parks Department Announces 2025 “Fabulous February!” Events
– Free family fun at Forest Park during February School Break! –
City of Springfield announces opening of Senior Tax Work-off Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Bill Baker, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, Elder Affairs Director Roy Goodman, Chairman of the Board of Assessors Attorney Patrick…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Bishop Dr. Bryant Robinson, Jr.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I was so saddened to hear from Bishop Dr. Bryant Robinson, Jr.’s son Trey this evening that his dad had passed. My sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out…
City of Springfield celebrates Black History with 39th annual Ruth B. Loving Black American Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud Williams, and Dr. Gloria Williams joined with city and state officials, the Springfield Black Coalition, The Peter Brace Brigade, and the community to…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s HHS Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris on special recognition from Governor Healey’s Black Empowerment Advisory Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to congratulate Helen Caulton Harris, who has long-served as the City of Springfield’s Health & Human Services Commissioner, on being selected by Governor Maura…
Mayor Sarno Acknowledges National School Counseling Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno acknowledges National School Counseling Week and thanks all of our School Counselors for their continued dedication and efforts in helping our students dream big.
Mayor Sarno…
Public Review and Comment Period for the Springfield Police Department Community Engagement Plan Now Open
The City of Springfield, in collaboration with the DOJ Settlement Agreement, has issued new policies in accordance with standards set forth by Massachusetts General Law, the Municipal Police Training…
City of Springfield to celebrate Black American Heritage with 39th annual Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams will join with Police Superintendent Larry Akers, city and state officials, the Springfield Black Coalition, The Peter Brace Brigade, and…
Fire Commissioner Calvi releases annual report for 2024
The S.F.D. responded to a total of 21,516 total calls a 3% increase from 2023 201 Structure fire's 8 were multiple alarms, 11,624 medical calls. miscellaneous responses totaled 9,892. The S.F.D.…
City of Springfield Aquatics Division Offering Lifeguard Training Courses
- Free Course and Certifications for Springfield Public Schools Students! -
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford on National Birth Justice Fellowship
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to congratulate Shenell Ford, who serves as a Mayoral Aide, on being selected to participate in the first year of the Vital Village Networks National Birth Justice…
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) information addressing Immigration Concerns
At Springfield Public Schools (SPS), we are steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that every school-aged child residing in Springfield has access to a free public education, as guaranteed by state…
Mayor Sarno, Dr. Dinnall and team meet with Congressman Neal and team
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, the city’s Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, SPS’s Chief Financial and…
Mayor Sarno and Schools Superintendent Dr. Dinnall join with Congressman Neal to announce federal EPA Grant for new Zero-Emission School Busses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, and school and city officials joined this morning with Congressman Richard Neal at City Hall to announce a major…
Mayor Sarno joins to celebrate the opening of Caring Health Center’s newest facility on Boston Road
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, and city and state officials joined this morning with Caring Health Center, Inc. CEO Tania Barber, the Caring Health Center Board of Directors, and…
Government Matters Episode with Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers
Mike Dobbs sat down with the Springfield Police Department's Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers for Episode 66 of FOCUS TV's Gov't. Matters recently. They discuss a wide range of subjects but what's…