The Springfield Mayor Dom Sarno is asking residents to do what they have done in the past and when they protest violence and racism to act responsibly and peacefully. The Mayor and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood say they are both appalled by the death of George Floyd. And he says he believes there will be justice. But he also said the city will keep protesters and safe this weekend. Marches are planned in downtown Springfield and East Forest Park.
Besides the Springfield protest, there are similar protests in Chicopee, Northampton, Greenfield, East Longmeadow, Monson and Amherst among others.