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Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and NAACP President Bishop Swan to Partner to Support Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and Local Food Pantries
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi will join with the National Association for the Advancement of…
Springfield Police Provide Safety Tips for Bicyclists and Pedestrians as we Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday November 2nd. In addition to setting your clocks back an hour and changing or checking the batteries in your smoke detectors, the Springfield Police Department wants…
Hundreds join for Opening Night at “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark” in Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe and the Parks & Recreation team were thrilled to welcome hundreds of attendees to the…
Springfield Police Department Shares Halloween Safety Tips
The Springfield Police Department urges everyone to be extra-cautious on Halloween so that residents and trick-or-treaters can celebrate safely.
Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers…
Springfield’s “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark” event at Forest Park cancelled tonight due to inclement weather
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the Pumpkin Stroll After Dark event scheduled for tonight, Thursday, October 30, 2025 at…
Community Resources - food assistance
Given changes expected to the resources and supports available to families (cancellation of SNAP benefits), our city and schools have compiled a list of community resources to help families stay…
COMMUNITY VOTING OPENS FOR “WAGERS & WHISPERS” ART CONTEST
– Springfield Youth Share Powerful Stories About Gambling—Now It’s Your Turn to Vote –
The voices of Springfield’s young people are now live—and the community is invited to listen, reflect, and vote.
…Springfield Police Department Shares Resources and Services in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Springfield, MA- Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized each October. As part of this awareness campaign, the Springfield Police Department is sharing warning signs, resources and services…
Mayor Sarno and Veterans Department join with Harold Marney American Legion Post 420 for Special Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Veterans’ Services Director Joe DeCaro joined with members of Harold Marney's family and members of the American Legion Post 420 for a monument dedication, along with the…
Myrtle St. Bike Station is Open!
Springfield, MA – Deputy Development Officer Tina Quagliato Sullivan, the city’s Community Development team, Local and State Officials, the Indian Orchard Citizens Council and residents, joined for a…
Mayor Sarno and the Society of American Magicians celebrate National Magic Week
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, staff and Thomas Gentile of the Society of American Magicians celebrate National Magic Week on Friday, ahead of October 25th- October 31st 2025, which is…
Mayor Sarno and Health & Human Services Commissioner Caulton Harris announce Springfield’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Mini Grant Program Guidelines
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris announced today the city’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Mini-Grant Program guidelines.
The Opioid…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Ashe thank Central High School Students for their help carving hundreds of Pumpkins for Springfield’s “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe extend their thanks to the art students from Springfield Central High School who joined with…
Community Choice Power Supply Program - Info Session tonight
The first Info Session for the Community Choice Power Supply Program will take place tonight at 6PM at the Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center, located at 1187 ½ Parker St., Springfield, MA…
Springfield Public Schools SPS Spotlight
Catch Springfield Public Schools SPS Spotlight: https://youtu.be/F0lTuxjFWmg; and Voices of SPS: https://youtu.be/XGNjEskRNag
These episodes feature Assistant SPS Superintendent Terry Powe and…
Springfield Redevelopment Authority announces hiring of Downtown Retail National Expert
Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Chair Margaret Boyle along with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan today announced the hiring of The Retail Coach, a…
Springfield Department of Health & Human Services and Big Y Pharmacy partner to offer Free Vaccine Clinic
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris announced today the city’s Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and Big Y Pharmacy have partnered to…
ValleyBike Station coming to Myrtle Street Park!
Join us for a ribbon-cutting and demonstration this Friday at 10AM. Myrtle Street Park is located at the corner of Main in Myrtle Streets in Indian Orchard.
The ValleyBike program, Pioneer Valley’s…
Mayor Sarno and family join “sea of pink” for the 32nd Rays of Hope Walk on Sunday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by daughters Cassie and Chiara, took part once again in the annual Rays of Hope - Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer kicking off from Temple Beth El on…