 Forest Park Manor celebrates the Year of the DragonThe Springfield Housing Authority and the city’s Department of Elder Affairs co-sponsored the luncheon, which brought together people who hail from the Southeast Asian country nearly 9,000 miles away. More >>
Access Funds to Help with Tornado RebuildingReBuild 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 ClassesThe 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 ExpandedDue 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 ProjectThe Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, a nonprofit serving at-risk youth in underserved communities across the United States, announced today the organization will bring its next Youth Development Park project to Springfield. More >>
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Emergency Preparedness Director Robert Hassett and Representatives Of The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter Unveil New Mobile KitchenFollowing a year of unprecedented natural disasters in the City of Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was joined by Springfield’s Emergency Preparedness Director Robert Hassett and representatives from the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter in downtown’s Court Square to unveil a new mobile kitchen. More >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Appoints Kevin E. Kennedy as Springfield’s New Chief Development OfficerKennedy 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 SpringfieldThe 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 ManagementThe City of Springfield today accepted a donation on behalf of the Department of FY 2012 Adopted BudgetThe 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 >> Pictures from the Puerto Rican Heritage Month CeremonyRibbon Cutting for the Opening of Springfield’s New Adolescent Health CenterSpringfield’s Director of the Division of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Steve Bradley of Baystate Health Systems and City Councilor Kateri Walsh get ready to cut the ribbon for the opening of Springfield’s new Adolescent Health Center. Show of Patriotism for Veterans DayThomas 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 >> Cambridge College Moves Center to Tower SquareIn an effort to make Cambridge College more accessible to local students, college representatives have decided to move the Springfield Regional Center to Tower Square in the downtown business district of Springfield, MA. More >> Tornado Recovery ResourcesRebuilding Guide for HomeownersThe City of Springfield and HAP Housing has released a guide to assist residents rebuilding after the June 1 tornadoes with identifying resources available to assist them. Download the Rebuilding Guide >> Information and resources for residents and businesses recovering from tornado damage can be found here, including local, state and federal disaster recovery resources for families and businesses in the Springfield area. This resource page will be kept up to date with the latest information as the local recovery effort unfolds. Pictures from the Guardian Uniform Ribbon CuttingMayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield’S Veterans Services Director Thomas Belton Announce Details Of 2011 Student Art ContestMayor 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 500,000thAdditional Recycling Bins Available For Springfield ResidentsIn 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 YouThe 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 UpdateThe Road to Recovery - More >> Steel Beam from the World Trade Center Escorted Down Springfield’s Main StreetDivision of Insurance Launches Toll-Free Hotline Number for Consumer Complaints and InquiriesWestern 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.comAs 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 ReportThe 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 Public-Private Partnership Formalized to Lead Rebuilding EffortsMayor 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 2012-2015Chief 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 PlanSpringfield'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 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 >> Parking Bans - Severe Weather Emergency Regulations
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