The Springfield Caribbean month proclamation was presented to the organization of Caribbean countries (CARICOM) and a flag-raising was held after the presentation. L to R: District Fire Dept. Chief Curt Marcellin, Celebration Committee Director of Communication Maurice Lindsay, member Elaine Bourham, chairman Glenn Hartmann, member Rose-Ann Gaskin-Rice, Father Michael DeVine from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Andrew Sharpe of Boston, CEO of Authentic Caribbean Foundation, Inc., and Mayor Domenic Sarno.