Springfield Police and DPW announcing 10 people have been fined 300 dollars for illegal dumping in the city. 8 of the ten were city residents who were caught on tape in the act. In a statement, Springfield Mayor Dom Sarno says that the city will remain vigilant when it comes to quality of life issues. The two people that were not from Springfield are from Holyoke and West Springfield.
Mayor Sarno stated, “We are going to remain vigilant to ensure everyone understands illegal dumping will not be tolerated in the City of Springfield. We are continuing to expand areas and the violators should be aware we will catch up with you, so think twice. This program will remain a priority for my administration and we will provide the necessary resources to ensure all violators are prosecuted.”
Patrick Sullivan added, “The Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management is committed to working closely with Springfield Police to eliminate blight caused by illegal dumping activities. It is unconscionable that residents and people from outside the city consider illegal dumping as an option. We will continue to expand the program and at the Mayor’s direction, we will continue to monitor all sites and prosecute offenders. It is time that everyone realizes we have an affordable bulk pickup process and the rules need to be followed.”
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