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Timber Cutting Begins for Forest Park Aquatic Garden Gazebo
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan are proud to announce that the timber cutting process for the new Forest Park…
Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and Sheriff Cocchi Proudly Join with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other Community Partners for a Special 'Springfield Holiday Festival'
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi were pleased to join with Springfield Together Inc., Teka Jones from Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge…
MassHire Presents: Do You Know the Internet?
Learn what is really happening when you are online and more from MassHire’s Tech Shorts series. Visit masshirespringfield.org to Build Your Resume, Get Basic Help with Your Unemployment Claim, Get…
AMR Announces Holiday Hours for COVID-19 Testing Site at Eastfield Mall
American Medical Response (AMR), the City of Springfield’s provider of medical transportation, announced today that the daily “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 testing site at the Eastfield Mall will be…
Mayor Sarno Approves MVP Grant Funds to Neighborhood Councils
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has approved Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant funding to nine (9) neighborhood councils that applied for grant funding to help increase awareness and…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Hold Lottery for North End Housing Initiative Homes
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, Deputy Housing Director Robert DeMusis, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan, and School Committeewoman and Councilor-Elect…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Provide COVID-19 Situational Update
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris held a COVID-19 situational update press conference today to announce the distribution plan of the city’s…
Mayor Sarno Enjoyed the SciTech Band's 15th Annual Winterfest Holiday Concert
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to join and celebrate the Pride of Springfield, our SciTech Band as they presented a special holiday concert – the 15th Annual Winterfest Holiday Concert at the…
Mayor Sarno Approves CDBG Grant Funds to Non-Profits for Capital Improvements
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has approved the RFP CDBG grant funding request from local non-profits for capital improvements to their facilities. The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development…
Springfield Police Officers Responding to Burning Building Help to Evacuate the Multi-Unit Building
Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and the Springfield Police Department are today releasing body-worn camera footage of first responding Springfield Police officers evacuating a burning, smoke-filled…
Under the Sea Week Coming to Springfield Museums
Under the Sea Week at the Springfield Museums begins December 27 @ 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Explore our incredible One Big Ocean through activities inspired by our special exhibits and permanent…
Springfield DPW Announces Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Trash and Recycling Schedule
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to notify residents that trash, recycling and scheduled bulk appointments WILL BE picked up as normal on Christmas Eve, Friday,…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Completion of MCDI Demolition - Seeks Public Input on Re-Use of Site
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan are announcing the substantial completion of the demolition of the former…
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Police Commissioner Clapprood Meet with BHN President and CEO Steve Winn
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with BHN President and CEO Steve Winn…
Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and Sheriff Cocchi Thank Big Y for Christmas Turkey Donation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood joined with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and retired State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin as Big Y President Charlie D’Amour and the…
Mayor Sarno and Team Meet with State Transportation Secretary Tesler and MassDOT Team on Roadway Safety
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, Springfield Police Traffic Division Captain David Martin, Lt. Mel Kwatowski, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met today with state…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick Joined Principal Tokarz to Celebrate and Honor Central High School Golden Eagles Football
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent Daniel Warwick and Athletic Director Dwayne Early joined with Central High School Principal Tad Tokarz, and Central High School Interim Football Head Coach Bill…
Mayor Sarno and City Employees Enjoy City Hall Holiday Party
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by his wife Carla, was honored to welcome all City of Springfield employees to the annual City Hall Holiday Party on Friday. The event returned following a one-year…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Bigda Federal Court Decision
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am not the appointing authority, that rests with Commissioner Clapprood. However, this has been a stain and dark cloud hanging over our department for well over six…
City of Springfield Issues Cybersecurity Warning after Timekeeping Company Kronos Hit by Nationwide/International Ransomware
The City of Springfield is issuing a cybersecurity warning after being notified that the timekeeping company Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) and their Kronos Private Cloud was recently hit by a nationwide…