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 a 24-hour resource for finding city information, requesting city services and doing business with city departments.  Springfield Receives EPA Climate Showcase GrantThe Environmenta Protection Agency announced nearly $500,000 in grant money going to the City of Springfield to help the community increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, at an event at the DeBerry Elementary School gymnasium on Monday, March 8, 2010. Congressman Richard Neal, EPA New England Regional Administrator Curt Spalding, and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended. More >> Mayor Sarno Appoints a New City Library DirectorMayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced the appointment of Molly “Lee” Fogarty as Director of the Springfield City Library. Fogarty has been serving as Interim Library Director since August 5, 2009, after former Library Director Emily Bader retired after 36 years of dedicated service to the residents of Springfield. The Springfield Library Commission voted unanimously on February 3, 2010, that Lee Fogarty be recommended to Mayor Sarno for appointment as Library Director. More >> Titeflex Tax Agreement to Save 100 City JobsMayor Domenic J. Sarno, city officials and Titeflex Corporation management have announced that a Special Tax Agreement (STA) has been approved that will retain over 100 manufacturing jobs at the Titeflex Corporation, located in Springfield since 1956. More >> Home Energy Savings SeminarThe City of Springfield, in partnership with the Massachusetts Municipal Association will be hosting a Free seminar on Home Energy Savings on Tuesday, March 16th at 6:00 p.m. at the Basketball Hall of Fame. The seminar will provide easy and cost-effective techniques to reduce energy consumption and save you money. RSVP required. More >> City Councilor RetreatMembers of the Springfield City Council will participate in a strategic planning retreat on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Good Life Center, 2nd Floor, 1600 East Columbus Avenue. The retreat commences at 8:00 a.m., with opening remarks from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Tim Allen. (Attached is a formal agenda for the retreat). More>> Mayor Sarno Invites President Obama to Play BasketballMayor Domenic J. Sarno has written a letter to President Obama inviting him to play in a charity basketball game with Senator Scott Brown. The proposed contest would be a two-on-two game, with the two politicians picking their "best female basketball player." Said Sarno, "Without divulging his entire game plan, I have a feeling [Brown's] best female player will be his daughter, Ayla Brown, a star basketball player at Boston College." Forest Park Heights Neighborhood HonoredSpringfield's historic Forest Park Heights neighborhood has been recognized as one of This Old House Magazine's Best Old-House Neighborhoods for 2010. The neighborhood was noted as being among the best nationwide in the categories for Bargains, Cottages and Bungalows, Easy Commute, Northeast, and Victorians. More >> Re-Development Opportunity: 52 Westminster StreetThe City of Springfield is currently soliciting proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of 52 Westminster Street, a 4,000 square foot Victorian home located within the McKnight Historic District, which is listed on National Register of Historic Places. The City is making $100,000 of CDBG funding available for exterior and structural improvements to the property. More >> UMass Design Center Renovations BeginThe University of Massachusetts Amherst began refurbishing office space in downtown Springfield for its new Design Center, with Chancellor Robert Holub and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno wielding sledgehammers. The event was marked with a celebration at Old First Church. More >> Mayor Sarno meets with members of the Titanic Historical Society, Inc.Pictured left to right: Pat Sullivan (Director of Parks and Facilities Management), Karen Kamuda (Vice President of Titanic Historical Society), Edward Kamuda (President of Titanic Historical Society), Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and John Judge (Chief Development Officer). NEA Foundation Awards $1.25M to SpringfieldA Springfield partnership bringing together an education union, the school district, and community leaders has been selected to participate in a $1.25 million, five-year effort to transform a set of the area’s most challenged schools into local and national models for teaching and learning. The NEA Foundation selected Springfield and two other districts from among more than 14,000 school districts nationwide to participate in the first major expansion of its signature Closing the Achievement Gaps Initiative. More >> New Community Police Hearing Board CreatedMayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced the details of a new Executive Order establishing the Community Police Hearing Board to take effect February 23, 2010. The order aims to increase police accountability to the community while assuring professional management of the department. More >> Acting City Collector/Treasurer NamedChief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann has appointed Senior Financial Accountant Stephen J. Lonergan Acting City Collector/Treasurer. Erdmann made the appointment following the resignation last week from City Collector/Treasurer Ehsanul Bhuiya to Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. More >> Senator Brown VisitsThe Commonwealth's newly-elected U.S. Senator Scott Brown paid a visit to Springfield City Hall during his recent swing through Western Massachusetts, and sat down with Mayor Sarno to discuss city priorities. More photos >> Black American Heritage Month Flag RaisingSpringfield observed Black American Heritage Month with a flag raising ceremony on Monday, February 1, 2010 at City Hall. The event was sponsored by the Springfield branch of the NAACP.. More photos>> State to Forgive $11 Million of City Loan RepaymentMayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the State will forgive $11 million of Springfield's loan repayment obligation under a tentative agreement reached with the Patrick/Murray Administration and the State Office of Administration and Finance. More >> City Auction Raises $648,600Springfield's first 2010 auction of properties in Tax Title raised $648,600 while putting 31 parcels back on the tax rolls. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has stated that “Getting these properties back on the tax rolls is a huge benefit to the City. More importantly, when these residences are rehabbed it has a tremendous impact on the abutting property owners’ quality of life and adds to the overall aesthetics of our City’s neighborhoods.” Auction Results >> Mayor Sarno Visits Rebecca Johnson SchoolMayor Domenic J. Sarno high-fives students at a Playground Rally at Rebecca M. Johnson School. Springfield CAFO NamedMayor Domenic J. Sarno and members of the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Screening Committee announced today that Lee C. Erdmann has been chosen to become the City’s first Chief Administrative and Financial Officer. More >> Springfield Celebrates Return to Ward RepresentationCelebrations for the 2010 Inauguration of Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield City Councilors and Springfield School Committee Members will begin Monday, January 4, 2010 and continue on Sunday, January 10, 2010. Festivities will mark the return to Ward Representation after 50 years. The formal Inauguration will be held in Symphony Hall on Monday, January 4, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. More >> City Hall Collects Mitts for KidsThis holiday season, Mayor Sarno’s office collected mittens, scarfs, and hats for needy children for the Mitts for Kids campaign. Mayor Sarno is shown here with items collected, along with Mary Moultrie of the City's Office of Community Development and Dawn Forbes Distefano of the YWCA. Hasbro's Giving Tree Program Marks 25th YearMayor Domenic J. Sarno was on hand to help Hasbro celebrate the success of its 2009 holiday toy drive. This season’s Giving Tree program – the 25th anniversary – generated 60,000 toys and games for underprivileged children in the Greater Springfield area, more than 650 pounds of foods for the region’s families in need, and spread 1,500 Acts of Kindness throughout the region. More >> Mayor Proposes Expanded Tax Relief for SeniorsMayor Domenic J. Sarno has submitted a proposal to the Springfield City Council to expand property tax relief to qualifying senior citizens. The plan would bring more households into eligibility for statutory tax exemptions by raising the limits on income and assets for homeowners. More >> Citizens Bank Funds Food and Heat AssistanceThe Citizens Bank Foundation announced it is donating $100,000 to three western Massachusetts nonprofit organizations that provide heating and food assistance to local residents in need. The Food and Fuel Initiative, aimed to help low-income residents cope with food and heating costs during the winter months, will support the Council of Churches of Greater Springfield, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno participated in the announcement held at City Hall. More >> Mayor Sarno recently met with local singer Vanessa Ford in his City Hall office. Springfield Mourns Passing of Former Library DirectorMayor Domenic J. Sarno stated that he was very sorry to hear about Springfield’s former Library Director Emily Bader’s passing and that his thoughts and prayers are with her husband Hank and their family. “Emily was a truly dedicated leader, who was so passionate to our library causes,” stated Sarno. More >> MassMutual Helps Beautify Pine PointA new Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) program is off to a fast start with a $15,000 donation to the Robinson Gardens Improvement Project from the MassMutual Financial Group. The Friends of SHA is a new program aimed at encouraging public/private partnerships to improve the quality of life, education, and job opportunities for Springfield residents. More >> Single Stream Recycling Program Goes Citywide December 1Residents with city rubbish service will no longer have to sort their recyclable material into separate bins, which means recycling has never been easier. Large blue wheeled carts for recycling will be delivered in phases, with Phase 1 residents receiving them November 16 - 25. More >> Vacant and Foreclosing Properties RegistrationThe City of Springfield has set a deadline of November 1, 2009 for property owners and banks or mortgage companies to register vacant or foreclosing properties with the City. Registration forms and information are available from the City’s website or by calling 3-1-1 (413-736-3111 from outside Springfield). More >> Swine (H1N1) Flu Info Page
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Draft Financial PlanChief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdman has released a Draft Multi-Year Financial Plan: Fiscal Years 2011-2014 for public review and comment. The plan provides details of the City’s four-year financial forecast. Send us your feedback on this plan. Now OnlineFraud Hotline - report information about fraud, waste or abuse of City resources to the City Auditor FY 2010 Tax Rate and Overvalue Applications - download the info sheet and forms City-Owned Real Estate Auction - scheduled for January 19, 2009 Single Stream Recycling Program - FAQ, Dos and Don'ts, list of Phase 1 streets 7% Meals Tax - the local-option meals tax increase went into effect as of October 1, 2009 Trash Lien Information - info and form. Questions about your bill? Check the Trash Fee FAQ River Walk & Bikeway - new info page City Council Meetings - browse by date for agendas and meeting notes Property Tax Payment History - Look up real estate taxes billed and paid for the last three fiscal years Building Permit Searches - Updated search for building, sprinkler, electrical, plumbing, gas, sign and water heater permits issued in the last 60 days A Place for Readers - Check out the Library's blog for the latest on new and upcoming books, author events, book groups and more Housing Code Violations - Now searchable by street address, neighborhood, date and/or type of violation Podcast - Hear what Mayor Sarno has to say in his latest audio chat, or submit a question for the next of his twice-monthly MassLive.com podcasts Search City Ordinances - Keyword searchable database of all ordinances, including the City Charter and Zoning regulations Project Updates: Latest economic development reports |
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