Welcome to Our CityMayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomes you to Springfield, the cultural urban center of Western Massachusetts. The official website for the City of Springfield is your a 24-hour resource for finding city information, requesting city services and doing business with city departments.  FY 2011 Adopted BudgetThe FY11 Adopted Budget which was passed by the City Council on June 21, 2010 is now posted online. The budget represents General Fund appropriations for City departments for FY11 which runs from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. For a hard copy of the document, please contact the Finance department. Download the FY2011 Adopded Budget >> Single Stream Recycling Carts Go CitywideResidents with city rubbish service will no longer have to sort their recyclable material into separate bins. All sorting is done at the facility, which means recycling has never been easier. Single Stream Recycling Carts will be delivered beginning the first week of August. More info >> Mayor Sarno Names New Springfield CIOMayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann have announced the names of the individuals chosen to become the City’s new Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer. Andrew J. Doty of Springfield, Massachusetts has been chosen to fill the position vacated by former CIO Thomas Collins. More >> Giant Sneakers Arrive to Kick Off Arts & SolesCommunity leaders and artists were on hand to welcome the arrival of 20 six-foot high sneakers to be decorated and installed around downtown Springfield. The huge fiberglass footwear will serve as canvases for artists chosen through the Art & Soles public art project to answer the question, “What Makes Springfield Great?” More >>
Important Information About Open MeetingsIn the State of Massachusetts, M.G.L. Chapter 39, Section 23B states all governmental bodies must have meetings that are open to the public and readily available to anyone who wishes to attend. The City of Springfield provides access to meetings online in a variety of ways. More info >> Springfield Data Center Construction BeginsGovernor Deval Patrick joined Congressman Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and local officials to break ground on the state-of-the-art Springfield Data Center (SDC) at the site of the former Technical High School. More >> Mayor Sarno Chairs Zoo FundraiserThe Forest Park Zoo recently hosted its annual gala "Party with the Animals" fundraiser, where Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield First Lady Carla Sarno were the honorary chairs of the event. More >> State Street Rededication CeremonyLocal, state and federal officials gathered on June 3. 2010 to dedicate the $17 million State Street Corridor improvement project, culminating seven years of planning, design and construction. More info on MassLive >> Redevelopment Opportunity: 278 Pine StreetThe City of Springfield is requesting proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of 278 Pine Street in the Maple-Hill Local Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More info here >> General Consul of Italy Visits Springfield City HallConsolato Generale d’Italia a Boston Liborio Stellino recently paid a visit to Springfield City Hall. (Pictured left to right) Giuseppe Polimeni, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, General Consul Liborio Stellino, Antonio Talarico, and Vincenzo Ferraro. Arbor Allies Add 49 New TreesThe Springfield Arbor Allies planted 49 new trees for the cityscape over three recent weekends collaboration with Keep Springfield Beautiful and Peter Pan Bus Lines, the arbor allies third tree-planting event of the year. More info >> June 8 Auction Raises Over $253KThe City raised about $253,890 at the latest auction of Tax Title properties. Download an Excel spreadsheet showing sale prices for parcels sold at the June 8, 2010 auction. Mayor Meets with Federal HUD and SBA OfficialsMayor Domenic J. Sarno recently met with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development New England Regional Director and representatives of the United States Small Business Administration. More info >> City Breaks Ground on New Putnam High SchoolCity and Commonwealth officials were on hand at the groundbreaking for the new 315,000 square foot Putnam Vocational/Technical High School, funded in part by a $112.5 million grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority. More >> Buy Springfield Now Awarded Realtors GrantContinuing its support of sustainable homeownership in Springfield, the REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley (RAPV) will be providing a $5,000 grant to the Buy Springfield NOW program. More >> Springfield's Bond Ratings UpgradedStandard and Poor’s has raised its issuer credit rating for Springfield to ‘A-‘ reasoning that the City has made continued progress toward rebuilding its reserve levels and has improved financial oversight. Standard and Poor’s also assigned its ‘AA-‘ long-term rating to Springfield’s state-qualified general obligation (GO) qualified school construction bonds (QSCB) and affirmed its ‘AA-‘ underlying rating (SPUR) on the City’s previously issued state qualified debt. More >> Springfield Qualified for 'Green Communities' FundsSpringfield is one of eight Pioneer Valley communities, among the 35 cities and towns in the state, that qualified for portions of a new $8.1 million Green Communities pool of grants for energy efficiency upgrades. More >> Rebuilding Together for 'Heroes at Home'Rebuilding Together Springfield’s (RTS) held a “Heroes at Home” Event, sponsored by Sears. The organization worked on a “Transitional Housing Facility” for 12 homeless veterans run by the WMASS Bilingual Veterans Association. More >> A Neutral Corner Program Fights Youth ViolenceMayor Sarno along with former Golden Glover and Professional Boxer Pat Ireland have introduced A Neutral Corner (ANC) Youth Boxing program as the latest in anti-violence initiatives designed to support Springfield middle and high school students. More >> Finance Team Shows Progress to Ways & MeansOn May 5th, Mayor Sarno traveled to Boston to meet with the Senate Ways & Means Committee. The Mayor was invited there to discuss the success Springfield has had transitioning to local control and to provide ideas that both the State and other Communities can implement for stronger management. In addition, the meeting provided the opportunity to present the continued need of State Aid and its impact on a community like Springfield. It is good timing for such as discussion as the Senate is working to finalize their budget recommendations this month. See the attached presentation that was provided to the committee. Presentation and more info >> White St. School Service Day ProjectA group of White St. School parents, community members and firefighters from Engine Co. #3 participated in the White St. School Service Day Project. The volunteers with the help of the Parks and Facilities Department spruced up the front of the school with planting, repainting and cleanup. More >> Communications Director Profiled in BusinessWestCity of Springfield Communications Director Thomas T. Walsh has been recognized as one of BusineWest's "40 Under Forty" winners for 2010. Read the profile in BusinessWest >> City Councilors Tour ParksMembers of the City Council Maintenance and Development Committee Kateri Walsh and Zaida Luna City toured City parks on Thursday with Executive Director of Parks and Buildings & Recreation Patrick Sullivan, Assistant Director Derek Roach, and City Councilors E. Henry Twiggs and Tim Allen. More >> Springfield Adolescent Sexual Health Advisory (SASHA) LuncheonOn Tuesday April 27th at the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Springfield Adolescent Sexual Health Advisory committee held a community luncheon to discuss "Engaging for Community Action on Teen Sexual Health, Education, Economics and Opportunity." More >> Recognition for the Springfield Housing AuthorityState Representative Brian Ashe presented a congratulatory citation to the Springfield Housing Authority in recognition of the recent opening of the remodeled community room at Forest Park Manor. (L to R) Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Brian Ashe and Springfield Housing Authority Director William H. Abrashkin Flag Raising Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention MonthMayor Sarno recently presented a Proclamation and helped raise the flag to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Springfield. More photos >> Mayor Congratulates Graduates of Schools Leadership ProgramThe Springfield Public Schools Professional Development program held a graduation ceremony for the District-based Licensure Program Class of 2010 on Wednesday, April 14th, and Mayor Sarno was on hand to congratulate the participating teachers and program staff. See photos >> City Hall Employees Raise Over $500 at Big Brother Big Sisters Bowl-a-ThonSpringfield City Hall employees raise over $500 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters during the Bowl-a-Thon. More >> 'Buy Springfield Now' Celebrates 100th HomeownerMayor Domenic J. Sarno and representatives from the Buy Springfield Now program joined Erin Welby at her new Springfield residence to celebrate Welby becoming the 100th resident to purchase a home through the program. Mayor Sarno extended his thanks and appreciation to all the local businesses for their continued participation in this endeavor. “Springfield is a great place to live, work and raise a family,” added Sarno. More >> City Hosts Delegation from Pskov, RussiaThe City of Springfield welcomed a delegation from Pskov, Russia on Monday April 6, 2010. The group visited sites including City Hall and Baystate Medical Center in order to learn how officials here tackle some of the same challenges they face at home. More >> Titeflex Jobs Deal ApprovedMayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced that The Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts unanimously approved a Special Tax Agreement for Springfield's Titeflex Corporation. The agreement retains 100 manufacturing jobs in the East Springfield neighborhood. More >> Financial and Capital Improvement PlansChief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann has released a Multi-Year Financial Plan, FY 2011-2014 and Capital Improvements Plan, FY 2011-2015 for public review and comment. Russian Delegation Visits City HallState Senator Stan Rosenberg and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, will host a day-long series of meetings with a 12-member delegation from Pskov, Russia on Monday, March 29th. The delegates will explore a range of topics with their Springfield counterparts, including such municipal infrastructure projects as water/sewer, health and human services and recycling and solid waste disposal programs. More >> Report Crime Anonymously with Text-A-TipTo send an anonymous crime tip from any text-enabled phone: Springfield citizens can now text crime tips to the police safely and anonymously through the new Text-A-Tip program. The two-way text messaging system sends citizens' messages through an encrypted server in Canada, which allows 2-way text dialog while shielding the caller's number and identity from authorities. The Springfield Police Department is partnering with county, state and other regional authorities on this service. Springfield Receives EPA Climate Showcase GrantThe Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $500,000 in grant money going to the City of Springfield to help the community increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, at an event at the DeBerry Elementary School gymnasium on Monday, March 8, 2010. Congressman Richard Neal, EPA New England Regional Administrator Curt Spalding, and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended. More >> Mayor Sarno Appoints a New City Library DirectorMayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced the appointment of Molly “Lee” Fogarty as Director of the Springfield City Library. Fogarty has been serving as Interim Library Director since August 5, 2009, after former Library Director Emily Bader retired after 36 years of dedicated service to the residents of Springfield. The Springfield Library Commission voted unanimously on February 3, 2010, that Lee Fogarty be recommended to Mayor Sarno for appointment as Library Director. More >> City Councilor RetreatMembers of the Springfield City Council will participate in a strategic planning retreat on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Good Life Center, 2nd Floor, 1600 East Columbus Avenue. The retreat commences at 8:00 a.m., with opening remarks from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Tim Allen. (Attached is a formal agenda for the retreat). More>> UMass Design Center Renovations BeginThe University of Massachusetts Amherst began refurbishing office space in downtown Springfield for its new Design Center, with Chancellor Robert Holub and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno wielding sledgehammers. The event was marked with a celebration at Old First Church. More >> Mayor Sarno meets with members of the Titanic Historical Society, Inc.Pictured left to right: Pat Sullivan (Director of Parks and Facilities Management), Karen Kamuda (Vice President of Titanic Historical Society), Edward Kamuda (President of Titanic Historical Society), Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and John Judge (Chief Development Officer). NEA Foundation Awards $1.25M to SpringfieldA Springfield partnership bringing together an education union, the school district, and community leaders has been selected to participate in a $1.25 million, five-year effort to transform a set of the area’s most challenged schools into local and national models for teaching and learning. The NEA Foundation selected Springfield and two other districts from among more than 14,000 school districts nationwide to participate in the first major expansion of its signature Closing the Achievement Gaps Initiative. More >> New Community Police Hearing Board CreatedMayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced the details of a new Executive Order establishing the Community Police Hearing Board to take effect February 23, 2010. The order aims to increase police accountability to the community while assuring professional management of the department. More >> State to Forgive $11 Million of City Loan RepaymentMayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the State will forgive $11 million of Springfield's loan repayment obligation under a tentative agreement reached with the Patrick/Murray Administration and the State Office of Administration and Finance. More >> Swine (H1N1) Flu Info Page
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