City of Springfield
Recent News About City of Springfield
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Mayor Sarno Announces $7 Million for Continued Tax Relief Initiatives for Springfield Residents and over $5.5 Million Invested into Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and City Councilor Tim Allen, Chair of the Council’s Finance Committee, announced today a total of over $13.5 million that is to be invested to continue to provide much-needed tax relief for Springfield residents and enhancing our neighborhoods and infrastructure.
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70.3 Ironman Western Massachusetts Road Closures
The Springfield Police Department would like to inform our residents and visitors of some road closures this upcoming weekend to ensure the safety of athletes participating in Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts.
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Mayor Sarno, Councilor Govan and Officials Highlight over $500,000 in Neighborhood Improvement Projects in Indian Orchard and South End Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Zaida Govan and Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance, joined with local residents and businesses and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council to highlight over $500,000 in neighborhood improvement projects in the Indian Orchard and South End on the corner of Main Street and Oak Street in Indian Orchard.
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Springfield-based Eversource Energy earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 90
Eversource Energy, which is based in Springfield, earned a score of 90 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
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Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood hold Special Golf Course Dedication Ceremony in Memory of Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined with the Springfield Police Department and family and friends of Carla Ambrose, wife to fallen SPD Officer Kevin Ambrose, to honor the memory and sacrifice of Officer Kevin Ambrose with a special dedication ceremony at hole #7 at Franconia Golf Course.
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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on False Discharge Alert from Water and Sewer Commission - Reassures Residents we Continue to have one of the best Water System in the Country
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Upon hearing about the CSO discharge public advisory notice from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, I reached out to Josh Schimmel, Executive Director of the Commission for review and clarification on the alert notice.
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Mayor Sarno and Officials joined with Westfield Starfires to Announce Summer Classic Game at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Deputy Director Peter Krupczak joined with Westfield Starfires Owner Chris Thompson and team officials, and MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley to announce that their summer classic game between the Westfield Starfires and the Pittsfield Suns, presented by MGM Springfield, will be held at the Walker Grandstand baseball field at Forest Park on Sunday, July 30th at 4:00 pm.
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Tonight’s Concert in the Park moved to Carriage House Tent due to Inclement Weather
The Springfield Park’s Department announced today that due to possible inclement weather tonight’s scheduled concert in the park with renowned and award-winning artist Michelle Brooks-Thompson, will be moved to the Carriage House Tent.
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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Celebrate Caribbean Heritage with Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Fire Chief Curt Marcellin and our Caribbean community to celebrate Caribbean Heritage with a special flag raising ceremony at City Hall.
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Mayor Sarno Tours Tower Square Park Farmers Market on Opening Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Business Improvement District (BID), presenting sponsors Country Bank and Big Y for the opening day celebration of the Downtown Springfield Farmer’s Market at Tower Square Park which is located at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street here in Downtown Springfield.
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Springfield Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program Marks Third Anniversary
The Springfield Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program surpassed its third year on Saturday June 3rd.
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Mayor Sarno continues push for new Courthouse on North Riverfront in Response to DCAMM Report
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno expressed his continued support for a new state-of-the-art Courthouse on the North Riverfront area in response to the Divisions of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Springfield Courts Complex Relocation Assessment report.
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Mayor Sarno and State Representative Williams to co-host Juneteenth Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams will co-host a special Juneteenth celebration on Monday, June 19th with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall at 2:00 pm.
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Mayor Sarno Takes 2nd Place – His Personal Best – at the 2023 Spirit of Springfield Annual Mayor’s Cup Putting Contest
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, and Agawam Mayor William Sapelli this morning at Springfield’s beautiful Franconia Golf Course for the Spirit of Springfield’s Golf Classic and the Annual Mayor’s Cup putting contest.
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Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood Remember Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood will honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose.
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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Highlight Liberty Street Paving Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works Director (DPW) Chris Cignoli joined with City Councilors Attorney Michael Fenton and Attorney Sean Curran, Lamari Jackson from State Senator Adam Gomez’s Office, DPW Civil Engineer Vinnie Derose, and Cathy Mossi President of the Hungry Hill Neighborhood Council and Kathy Brown, President of the East Springfield Neighborhood Council to highlight the paving of Liberty Street.
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Mayor Sarno Congratulates Rustic Brewing Company and White Lion Brewing on being named Two of the Top 25 Breweries in Western Massachusetts, according to Beer Lovers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Springfield’s own Rustic Brewing Company and White Lion Brewing on being named two of the top 25 breweries in Western Massachusetts by Beer Lovers.
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City of Springfield Commemorate Memorial Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton, Deputy Director Joe DeCaro and the Springfield Veterans’ Services Department for the city of Springfield’s annual Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony with a program and honorary wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans’ Monuments located in Court Square.
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Springfield Police Academy Graduates 30 New Officers
Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl C. Clapprood on behalf of Longmeadow Police Chief Roberts Stocks and Springfield College Department of Public Safety Chief Joe Tiraboschi is pleased to announce 30 recruits graduated from the Springfield Police Academy Class on Thursday May 25th.
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Mayor Sarno Announces $2 million in 12th Round of ARPA Outdoor Dining Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan today announced 17 new awards totaling $1,998,942 to local restaurants and organizations seeking to create new, refurbish, or expand outdoor dining spaces.