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Springfield DPW Announces Traffic Alert for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that due to the services for Maureen Neal, residents/the travelling public should expect traffic disruption/road closures on…
Join TJO for National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day!
Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke residents are welcome to come celebrate with your furry friends at Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center on May 8, 2025 for National Animal Disaster…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Akers, & City Councilor Click-Bruce announce Enhanced Illegal Dirt Bike Enforcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, who chairs the City Council Subcommittee on Public Safety, and Deputy Chief David Martin joined…
City of Springfield Aquatics Division Offering Lifeguard Training Course during April Vacation Week
The City of Springfield Aquatics Division will once again be offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course during April school vacation week. Course participants will learn CPR, First Aid, AED, and…
Mayor Sarno to attend Forest Park Civic Association Informational Meeting on the “X” Intersection Reconstruction Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works Director (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli, and City Forester Alex Sherman will join with the Forest Park Civic Association (FPCA) on Tuesday evening for…
Mayor Sarno concludes Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono and team completed the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget hearings today. Chief of Staff Bill Baker, Deputy…
Mayor Sarno joined Superintendent Akers and Springfield Police to March in the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Mayoral Aide and 2019 Springfield Colleen Rose McCaffery, joined with Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and the Springfield Police…
PVTA TO IMPLEMENT ENHANCED SERVICE & A NEW ROUTE
PVTA will implement enhanced service that will begin on Sunday, March 23rd with additional funding received in FY24 and FY25, thanks to the continued support from the Massachusetts Legislature and the…
Mayor Sarno appears on Western Mass News’ Getting Answers with Dave Madsen
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno appeared on Western Mass News’ “Getting Answers” program with Dave Madsen on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. Topics ranged from updates on Springfield budgetary efforts to Mayor…
Mayor Sarno signs on to U.S. Conference of Mayors letter to Congressional Leadership
Mayor Sarno joined 94+ Mayors across America to urge Congress to protect tax exempt bonds, funding for CDBG and HOME, the Direct Pay Energy credits, the child tax credit, and Medicaid Benefits
Employers & Apprenticeship Programs: Fresh Start Career Day
Are you interested in being part of Fresh Start Career Day coming up in May? Fresh Start Career Day is a job fair dedicated to connecting motivated job seekers with opportunities to rebuild their…
Mayor Sarno welcomes visit from Unity Hearts Foundation team
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the founders of the Unity Hearts Foundation Emmanuel Owusu & Naefia Padi, and their team for a meeting today. Unity Hearts Foundation hosts the annual African Community…
The City of Springfield’s Aquatics Department wants to help you go from Overweight 2 Healthy!
- The City is offering an Aquatic Fitness Program called O2H -
Eversource Info Session: Learn about programs to help manage your energy bills
Understanding Your Winter Natural Gas Bill: What to Know and Resources Available to Help
Join Eversource MA at this in-person event in Springfield on March 18th at the Ray Jordan Senior Center to…
Mayor Sarno schedules Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono have released the schedule for the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget hearings. City Department Heads will…
Mayor Sarno and City Finance Team attend Municipal Finance Oversight Board meeting for city bond projects
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Bouno, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, Acting Comptroller Steve Lonergan, Acting Collector/Treasurer Sandy Powell, and…
Mayor Sarno, city and state officials join Governor Healey for Tax Saving Public Awareness Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Governor Maura Healey on Tuesday afternoon at Educare Springfield on Hickory Street for a special tax saving public awareness event. The Governor highlighted the…