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	Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomes you to Springfield, the cultural urban center of Western Massachusetts. The official website for the City of Springfield is your 24-hour resource for finding city information, requesting city services and doing business with city departments.

Come to the Final Rebuild Springfield Citywide Meeting! January 31st (Tuesday)

The final Rebuild Springfield meeting will be held as a celebration of the work done to date and as a kickoff meeting for the implementation phase.  Come participate in the meeting!  Tuesday, January 31st, 2012  from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the St. Anthony Social Center (375 Island Pond Road). Visit the Rebuild Springfield website for more information >>

Forest Park Manor celebrates the Year of the Dragon

Access Funds to Help with Tornado Rebuilding

ReBuild Western Massachusetts can help you access funds to rebuild after the tornado. Make Energy Smart improvements that will help save on energy bills for years to come! Download the flyer for more info >>

Low Impact Water Fitness Classes

The Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management announces that Water Aerobics classes for various fitness levels start January 24th, 2012 at the Milton Bradley School pool. Get info on times, fees and more >>

Springfield Fire Commissioner Gary Cassanelli Retires

Veterans Services Expanded

Due to increasing demand for service, the Springfield Department of Veterans Services announced today that the Department has for the first time expanded efforts to have various National Veterans Services Organizations in their office each month; a free and confidential service connecting Veterans and their families. More >>

Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Announces That Springfield Will Be The Site Of Its Latest Youth Development Park Project

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Emergency Preparedness Director Robert Hassett and Representatives Of The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter Unveil New Mobile Kitchen

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Appoints Kevin E. Kennedy as Springfield’s New Chief Development Officer

Kennedy will manage a consolidated community development department created in 2008 under Springfield’s Finance Control Board. He also will oversee the City’s housing, neighborhood, economic development, code enforcement and planning departments, as well as staffing of the redevelopment and industrial development financing authorities.  More >>

Wellspring Initiative Receives $200,000 Grant To Create Worker-Owned Cooperatives in Springfield

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded a $200,000 Roadmaps to Health grant to Partners for a Healthier Community, Inc. of Springfield, the lead agency with University of Massachusetts Amherst in a two-year collaborative initiative to build employee-owned companies in Springfield.  More >>

Bicentennial Committee Donates $186,965 to the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management

The City of Springfield today accepted a donation on behalf of the Department of
Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management from the USA Bicentennial Committee of Springfield, MA.  More >>

FY 2012 Adopted Budget

The City of Springfield’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, beginning July 1, 2011 appropriates $542,203,022 to programs and services across all City Departments including the School Department. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the FY 2011 Actual budget.

Download the full FY 2012 Adopted Budget Document >>

Show of Patriotism for Veterans Day

Thomas Belton, Director of Veterans Services is calling on all municipal employees who are veterans, reservist, or National Guard to pin on their military medals, wear their uniforms (or partial uniform),  or Legion Post caps the week of November 7th as a show of patriotism for Veterans Day.  More >>

Tornado Recovery Resources

Pictures from the Guardian Uniform Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield’S Veterans Services Director Thomas Belton Announce Details Of 2011 Student Art Contest

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield’s Veterans Services Director Thomas Belton announced today the details of a Student Art Contest and Exhibit.  The contest will focus on “What Veterans Day Means to Me.”  More >>

3-1-1 Call Center Takes its 500,000th

Additional Recycling Bins Available For Springfield Residents

In an effort to further boost recycling rates and reduce costs associated with disposal, the Springfield DPW will make available to households in Springfield an additional 95 gallon blue recycling barrel. More >>

Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information Available to You

The Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information, a local consumer program funded by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office will be there to provide free consumer pamphlets and brochures and answer consumer questions.  Consumer advocates will also assist consumers in obtaining their free credit reports and provide referrals to other agencies, if necessary. A Spanish-speaking representative will be available to assist. More >>

100 Day Tornado Recovery Update

The Road to Recovery - More >>

Steel Beam from the World Trade Center Escorted Down Springfield’s Main Street

Division of Insurance Launches Toll-Free Hotline Number for Consumer Complaints and Inquiries

Western Massachusetts residents with continued tornado-related issues and consumers with post-Irene questions should call (888) 563-446.  More >>

Springfield Police are proud to announce a partnership with GetCrashReports.com

As a service to our resident and the business community, Springfield Police are proud to announce a partnership with GetCrashReports.com to provide online access to all Springfield Massachusetts crash reports.  More >>

FY 2012 Budget Cut Impact Report

The following information was released by Mayor Domenic Sarno and CAFO Lee Erdmann on July 1, 2011 in response to the City Council's cuts to the Mayor's FY 2012 recommended budget.

Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Cut Impact Cover Letter, July 1, 2011
Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Cut Impact Report

Public-Private Partnership Formalized to Lead Rebuilding Efforts

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that a public-private partnership of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and DevelopSpringfield has been finalized. The two agencies were tapped by Sarno to plan and manage a comprehensive multi-year effort to rebuild all sections of the City affected by the June 1 tornadoes. Both organizations have now taken the actions necessary to formalize the partnership.  More >>

Multi-Year Financial Plan: FY 2012-2015

Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann has submitted the finalized Multi-Year Financial Plan: Fiscal Years 2012-2015 to Mayor Sarno and City Council. The policy ideas included in this plan incorporate the themes of consolidation, civilianization, marketization and regionalization of City programs and services. It provides a detailed projection of the City’s expenses and revenues for the next four fiscal years, based on conservative assumptions. This document should be considered a planning tool which will allow the City to shape its future direction.

FY 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Plan

Springfield's Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2012-2016 provides a detailed view of the capital needs within the City of Springfield. The total amount for the capital plan is $351.7 million from Fiscal Year 2012-2016. One of the City’s top priorities with this plan is to address projects that have been deferred due to lack of funding. These projects include City and School facilities projects, vehicle replacements, and infrastructure improvement. The Capital Improvement Plan also offers capital policy decisions to be implemented in the future.

Important Information About Open Meetings

In 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 >>

Parking Bans - Severe Weather Emergency Regulations