Springfield 2022: highlights from a year in review
As 2022 comes to a close, Reminder Publishing took a look at some of the major events and storylines that shaped the community over the past year.
Source: thereminder.com
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Sarno critical of reinstatement of two Springfield police officers
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said he’s “concerned” with the reinstatement of two city police officers. The pair were convicted in connection with a 2015 off-duty fight outside of a city bar.
Source: nhpr.org
Springfield City Council voices frustration over police commission's limited role
Councilors were upset over how the newly formed police commission has been implemented so far. It was discussed during a special meeting Wednesday night.
Source: ctpublic.org
Springfield police commissioners tell city councilors they need more help, resources from the city
The chair of Springfield's police commission said his board is not getting everything it needs from the city to do its job. The civilian panel was reestablished by the city council to handle police discipline cases.
Source: wshu.org
As federally-mandated reforms await, Springfield Police Department budget is level-funded by the mayor
Sarno promises money will be there to support reforms
Source: wamc.org
New Springfield Board of Police Commissioners may request budget for staff, office space
Newly-appointed police commissioners, City Councilors meet
Source: wamc.org
Springfield Board of Police Commissioners holds inaugural meeting
Members vow to be open, fair, and free of political influence.
Source: wamc.org
Following order by Mass. high court, mayor appoints Springfield police commission
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno has appointed members to the city's Board of Police Commissioners. The move comes after the mayor lost a legal battle over the formation of the board.
Source: wbur.org