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The City of Springfield Welcomes the Good Health Kiosk to City Hall on World Cancer Day
The Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has delivered The Good Health Kiosk to Springfield City Hall! The Good Health Kiosk arrived in…
City of Springfield announces successful Public Auction results
The City of Springfield held its first public real estate auction of 2026 last night, February 3rd, at City Hall. The well-attended auction event was highly successful, with all listed parcels sold.
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Mayor Sarno issues a congratulatory statement on Big Y Foods’ 90th Anniversary
– A truly outstanding corporate citizen –
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of retired Chief of Litigation John T. Liebel
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is very sorry to hear about that passing of the city Law Department’s former, long-time Chief of Litigation John T. Liebel.
Mayor Sarno states, “My sympathy, thoughts, prayers,…
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…
Mayor Sarno issues Statement on the passing of retired Veterans’ Services Director Thomas Belton
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is sad to hear about the passing of retired Veterans’ Services Director Thomas Belton. “Such a sad day. I am very sorry to hear about the passing of retired Veterans’ Services…
City of Springfield and Jeffrey Speller Foundation join in recognizing Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month
– Springfield to participate in “Light it Green” for CCA –
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Bill Baker along with city officials joined with Jeffrey Speller Foundation '4 Change'…
Mayor Sarno joins in celebrating the dedication of the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Gymnasium to State Representative Bud L. Williams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join with Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall and members of the Springfield School Committee, along with city and state officials on…
The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development is seeking proposals for inclusion in its 2026-2027 Action Plan
The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development has announced that it is seeking proposals for inclusion in its 2026-2027 Action Plan.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request…
City of Springfield celebrates Black History Month with 40th Annual Ruth B. Loving Raising of the Black American Heritage Flag
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Shroyria "Shay" Kraus, along with city officials joined with Representative Bud L. Williams of the 11th Hampden District, House Chair of the Joint…
Mayor Sarno, Director Ashe, and City of Springfield Parks Deptartment team celebrate and thank Chris Seabrooks
Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Tom Ashe and team joined at the Forest Park conference room for a bitter-sweet farewell celebration…
February is Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month
Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the slender tubes that carry the digestive fluid, bile.
As the world prepares to bring awareness to this aggressive form of cancer, the city of…
Have you noticed a streetlight out, or flickering? Please let Eversource know.
You can report streetlights that are damaged, flickering, dim, or out of power to Eversource at 1-800-286-2000 or through the Eversource website: https://www.eversource.com/residential/services/street…
UPSEU Local 424 celebrates the holidays
Dedicated city employees join to celebrate at the annual United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) Local 424 Winter holiday party. Cheers to a happy and healthy new year!
Mayor Sarno issues statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On January 27, 2026, the world will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, by Allied…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Provide Update on Significant Nor’easter Snow Storm - Parking Ban, School and Municipal Closings Announced -
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher Cignoli joined with city officials and representatives from Eversource for an emergency situational…
Mayor Sarno extends his Congratulations to Springfield’s Own Ruth E. Carter on Historic Oscar Nomination
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates Ruth E. Carter on her historic fifth Oscar nomination, the first black woman to reach five Oscar nominations. Ruth E. Carter is nominated in the ‘Costume Design’…
Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Calvi, and the Springfield Fire Department Host Promotional Pinning Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi, and members of the Springfield Fire Department will be hosted a promotional ceremony and badge pinning for two Captains, and two Lieutenants.
May…
Springfield Parks Department Announces 2026 “Fabulous February!” Events
– Free family fun at Forest Park during February School Break! –
Mayor Sarno meets with Leaders of the South End Community Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with Chae Swan, Wes Jackson- out-going Executive Director, and Tony Bergeron, the new Executive Director of the South End Community Center (S.E.C.C.). Mayor Sarno and Chae…