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TRAFFIC ADVISORY - World's Largest Pancake Breakfast - this Saturday!
Traffic on Main Street, from State Street to Bridge Street, will be come to a halt for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast on Friday, May 16, 2025.
At 10am, barricades will be placed where Main…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes MassDevelopment President and CEO Attorney Navjeet Bal
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Chief of Staff Bill Baker welcomed a visit from Attorney Navjeet Ball, new President and CEO of MassDevelopment, Deputy Chief of…
Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield Recognize Lupus Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield recognized the month of May as Lupus Awareness Month with a proclamation. The month of May is Lupus Awareness Month and May 10th is World Lupus Day.…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Memorial Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from…
Mayor Sarno Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
– 11th Consecutive Budget Balanced without use of Stabilization Reserves –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono announced today the Fiscal Year…
Congratulations to dispatcher John (Johnie D) Deforest
Congratulations to dispatcher John ( Johnie D) Deforest
John was awarded "Massachusetts TERT West Team Telecommunicator of the year 2025. Great job Johnie!!!!
From Deputy Director of Springfield Fire…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Perez, and DPW Director Cignoli Announce Riverside Road Construction Update
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez, and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher Cignoli, in cooperation with the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC), are…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Memorial Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from…
"Stamp Out Hunger" on May 10th with the National Association of Letter Carriers
Saturday, May 10th marks the annual National Association of Letter Carriers 'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive- one of America's great days of giving.
These donations go directly to local food pantries…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, & city officials join Fenton & Scibelli families & hundreds of runners/walkers for the Lauren's Haven Inaugural 5k Road Race & 2.5k Walk
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal and city officials joined the Fenton & Scibelli families and hundreds of supporters to walk in the Lauren’s Haven Inaugural 5k Road Race & 2.5k Walk at…
Mayor Sarno and CAFO Buono to release FY26 Budget - TODAY - May 8th
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono announced today that they will release the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.…
City of Springfield to Celebrate National Day of Prayer
Celebrated on the first Thursday of the month of May, National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 by the United States Congress and has become a treasured part of our nation’s heritage of faith.
M…
Mayor Sarno appoints Paul Phaneuf to Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Paul A. Phaneuf of Springfield to the Board of Police Commissioners. Phaneuf is replacing Dr. Gary Berte whose term expired on April 1,…
Mayor Sarno joins Commissioner Calvi & SFD for Springfield Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) on Monday morning for a special Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at the Fire Department…
Trump Administration Terminates $1 Million in Grants to Address Asthma in Western Mass
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is condemning a recent move by President Trump to terminate nearly $1 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Department of Public…
Mayor Sarno and Sheriff Cocchi to join for special first pitch ceremony ahead of J.L. Sullivan Baseball League Opening Day Game at Picknelly Field
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will join with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and the John L. Sullivan Baseball League for Opening Day at Picknelly Field!
The 2025 John L. Sullivan Baseball League season…
City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development announces Request for Proposals (RFP)
– REHABILITATION OF BUILDINGS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (2024—2025) –