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HCC Foundation to award more than $200,000 in college scholarships
HOLYOKE, MA — More than $200,000 in scholarships is available for new, current and transferring Holyoke Community College students for the 2017-2018 academic year. Students must be currently enrolled at HCC or have been accepted for the upcoming academic year to be eligible for scholarships, which are awarded through the HCC Foundation. The application…
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UWPV seeking Requests for Funding
Springfield, Mass. — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) is seeking Requests for Funding (RFFs) for its Basic Needs Grant Program. These grants support programs and services in the Pioneer Valley that provide temporary and short-term food, shelter, and heating assistance to stabilize individuals and families faced with an emergency due to loss of employment, housing, natural…
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MassVOTE Urges Vigilance
MassVOTE Condemns President Trump’s Fraudulent Voter Fraud Claims; Urges Vigilance BOSTON – Wednesday, January 25, 2017 – MassVOTE today condemned President Donald J. Trump’s call for a “major investigation” of unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud by minorities, while highlighting recent success in increasing voter access across the Commonwealth. “Massachusetts celebrated a record 75 percent…
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Community Input
News Release For Immediate Release Community Input Sought During Strategic Plan Update Process January 9, 2017 – As the district works to update its Strategic Plan, it is seeking input from the community. A short survey is currently available on the Springfield Public Schools website (www.springfieldpublicschools.com) and members of the community are encouraged to participate…
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IO Monthly Citizens Council Meeting
We would like to invite all residents of Indian Orchard to our monthly Citizens Council meeting. The Indian Orchard Citizens Council meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 117 Main Street in Indian Orchard. We have vacancies on the board for those interested. Elections will be in the Spring. Please come out with…
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Student Support Program Keeps Men’s Soccer Successful on the Field and in the Classroom at STCC
SPRINGFIELD – For Coach William Sweidel, the defining moment of the men’s soccer season at Springfield Technical Community College didn’t come from a single goal, win or playoff result. Instead, it came from a realization. “I think this kind of experience,” Sweidel said, gesturing toward the table where he sat alongside MILE advisor Melvin Tejada…
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