 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 24-hour resource for finding city information, requesting city services and doing business with city departments. TIFFANY STREET PAVING WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 AND THURSDAY JUNE 20, 2013June 18, 2013 -Springfield, MA- The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works received notification that Tiffany Street will be paved Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20, 2013. Work will begin at 5:00 AM on the morning of the 19th. Please be advised that temporary road closures may occur and delays are possible. The patience of those that will be affected is appreciated. City of Springfield RFPs Four Parcels on Central StreetJune 13, 2013 –Springfield, MA- The City of Springfield has issued Requests for Proposals for the purchase and development of four contiguous City owned lots of Central Street. The lots will be sold together to one developer. Public Notice on Elias Brookings Elementary SchoolThe Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed construction of a new Elias Brookings School. View and comment on the FEMA Assessment » City of Springfield Commemorates Memorial Day Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Springfield Veterans Services Department and local ROTC’s commemorates Memorial by laying wreaths at the City’s war memorials. View the Photos >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Appoints T.J. Plante as CAFO June 6, 2013 -Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has chosen Mr. Timothy J. Plante as the new Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) for the City of Springfield. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno commented on his selection; “I am pleased to announce Timothy J. Plante’s selection as Chief Administrative and Financial Officer for the City of Springfield. In his previous role as City Finance Director and School Chief Financial Officer, he worked tirelessly on behalf of the City to recover from multiple disasters, while guiding the budget process during some of the most trying financial times in the City’s history.” Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Honors 911 Dispatch Department and Dispatchers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Recognizes the City of Springfield Dispatch Department for Outstanding Service during Citywide Emergencies June 6, 2013 Springfield, MA - The Springfield 911 Emergency Police/Fire dispatchers are being honored at Springfield City Hall for their role in handling emergency situations over the past two years. This year, the City of Springfield’s Dispatch Department was honored by The State 911 Department during its 4th Annual 911 Honors Awards Ceremony at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA., Specifically, the dispatchers from both Police and Fire divisions who were working when the Tornado struck and/or for the Gas Explosion that took place. Final Project For $200 Million State Street Improvment Begins Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Springfield Museums President Holly Smith-Bove' will hold a press conference tomorrow to highlight the ongoing street renovations along the State Street Corridor. Construction has already begun on the $2 million road improvement project that will significantly upgrade Spring, Elliot and Edwards Streets in the historic Armory-Quadrangle neighborhood. In addition to newly paved streets, the comprehensive redevelopment plan will include improved landscaping, specialty lighting, new sidewalks and urban forestry. City of Springfield Celebrates Founder's Day Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners and the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management honored The University of Massachusetts’ Forest Service, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, Mass Mutual, the Medical Reserve Corp., Northern Tree, PeoplesBank, Congressman Neal, Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and tornado volunteers at a reception on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Carriage House in Forest Park. City of Springfield Announces Real Estate Property Auction June 18, 2013The City of Springfield will be holding their second real estate auction of 2013 on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, located at 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA. More about this auction >> City of Springfield Celebrates Asian American-Heritage Month W h e r e a s, during this month, we join with other cities and dedicated organizations throughout the State to recognize the profound impact that Asian American and Pacific Islander residents have had on our society. Today we say "thank you" to those who have enriched the quality of life here in the City of Springfield, whose talents and contributions strengthen our economy, protect our security, and enliven our City every day. City of Springfield Celebrates Gay Pride Month W h e r e a s, These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire City. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon Springfield residents to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. FY 2014 Mayor's Recommended BudgetMayor Sarno's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 totals $571.8 million, a 1.6% increase from current FY 2013, and includes funding for 2.9% additional employees than in FY 2013 (21.9% fewer than in FY 2008). Download the Mayor's Recommended Budget document >>
 Pictures From Forest Park ManorOne of the Forest Park Manor residents, Tom Damato, turned 100 years old on May 8th and had a celebration at the May 14th Hot Lunch. The Mayor stopped by as well. See The Pictures >>  Tree Planting at Forest Park Aquatic GardenToday's planting at the Forest Park Aquatic Garden was initiated by Graziano Garden Center, who also donated the Japanese Maple that was planted, as part of the statewide "Plant Something" event. More >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Signs Casino Host Agreement Transmittal Letter Mayor Domenic J. Sarno signs the transmittal letter and sends the Community Host Agreement negotiated with MGM to the Springfield City Council. Pictured along side the Mayor is President of MGM Springfield Bill Hornbuckle; who signed the Community Host Agreement on behalf of MGM. View More >>  Forest Park Voted Best Public ParkWith 736 acres of open space and a variety of recreation options for the whole family, Forest Park, the crown jewel of Springfield, has been voted the best public park in the Pioneer Valley by the Valley Advocate! Stop by today to see what’s blooming! Read More >> Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) Announces The Launch Of Its New WebsiteSpringfield School Volunteers (SSV) announces the launch of its new website www.springfieldschoolvolunteers.org. The website was made possible in part by donations received through the December 2012 Valley Gives campaign. The one-day philanthropy push, organized by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, was a 24-hour effort to leverage technology and social media to help connect donors with their favorite nonprofits. Find Out More >> Bottles for BostonWMAS's Bottles for Boston is an effort to raise money for those victims, first responders, and other organizations who helped in the Boston tragedy. Special commemorative water bottles are being created and will soon be available for purchase. Find Out More >>  Mayor Domenic Sarno Participates In The Ground Breaking For A New Parish Hall At St. Paul The Apostle Parish 35th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans DayMayor Domenic J. Sarno Participates in 35th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Day. View the Photos >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Declares April National Public Health Month in Springfield Now, Therefore, I, Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor, of the City of Springfield, do hereby proclaim, The Month of April 2013 as “National Public Health Month”, in the great City of Springfield and call upon the people of Springfield to observe this month by helping our families, friends, neighbors, co-workers and leaders better understand the importance of public health. View the Photos >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And The City Of Springfield Participate In Light It Up Blue Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield participated in Light It Up Blue, a unique global initiative by Autism Speaks to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world was lit up in blue on April 2, 2013 to show their support for World Autism Awareness Day. The City of Springfield Election Office’s own Gil Molina organized the event and help raise over $500 from his colleagues. View the Photos >> WMECo and Springfield Partnership in Energy Efficient Construction Pays Big Taxpayer DividendsJoin WMECo President and COO Peter Clarke and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno at the newly constructed Roger L Putnam Vocational Technical Academy. The $115 million school is a prime example how the city’s energy efficiency partnership with WMECo is paying off – saving energy, increasing comfort and cutting greenhouse gases – while also saving taxpayers money. Read More >> Mayor Domenic Sarno Announces Staff Changes In The Finance DepartmentMayor Domenic J. Sarno announced Friday that Springfield’s Budget Director LeeAnn Pasquini will be leaving the City of Springfield’s Finance Department. LeeAnn is leaving the City to pursue a position at the University of Massachusetts as the Director of Budget and Planning for the Office of the President. Read More >> Mayor Sarno Recognizes The 2013 Putnam Academy Boys Basketball Division 1 State Champions Speakers included Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent Dan Warwick, School Committeeman Christopher Collins, Principal Gil Traverso, Coach William Shepard, City Councilor Bud Williams, and Team Captain Kayjuan Bynum. Mayor Sarno offered proclamations celebrating the Putnam Academy Boys Basketball Team’s State Championship and another recognizing Coach William Shepard. View the Photos and Proclamations >>
City Of Springfield Announces Abutter Lots Sales ProgramThe City of Springfield is announcing the “Abutter Lots Sales Program”. The program is designed to sell City-owned vacant lots valued under $25,000 to property owners with a home or building directly abutting a vacant lot. Read More and Download Application >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Significant Savings At The Springfield Parking AuthorityMayor Domenic J. Sarno today made the first of several upcoming parking announcements regarding the advances in the management of parking under the Springfield Parking Authority (SPA) that have resulted in immediate savings to the taxpayers and the city budget. Read More >> City of Springfield Reduces Annual Energy Cost by $2.6 Million Through Online Reverse Auctions Run by World Energy SolutionsMayor Domenic J. Sarno, Phil Adams, CEO, World Energy Solutions, Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, Dan Warwick, Superintendent of Schools and TJ Plante, Acting Chief Administrative and Financial Officer announced the successful on line auction to purchase electricity over the next three years. World Energy Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: XWES), a leading energy management services firm, assisted the City to successfully procure over 135 million kWh of electricity. The resulting 35-month contract is expected to save the City more than $2.6 million annually. Read More >> Mayor Sarno Joins In New England Public Radios Ground Breaking Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined in New England Public Radio’s groundbreaking ceremony at 1525 Main Street. NEPR relocating to Downtown Springfield is another initiative in establishing stronger ties between the City of Springfield and UMASS Amherst. By this time next year NEPR expects to have 30 employees working Downtown at their new location. 1525 Main Street will be home to both NEPR stations: WFCR FM and WNNZ AM. Read More >> Tornado Recovery Resources Rebuilding 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. Springfield Police announce 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 >> 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 >> |
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