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Community Policing and Resources
—By Ken Harris—- Last year, I was proud to share my article concerning advances in technological communications and the benefits it provides for the Springfield Police Department and residents in the never-ending challenge to make our city a safe place to live and work. I briefly wrote about the significance of Nextdoor.com, a private social…
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MEET AND GREET CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICE
Library, Elections Office Co-sponsor Civic Engagement Event SPRINGFIELD, MA – August 11, 2017 – The Springfield City Library is partnering with the City’s Election Commission and the League of Women Voters to offer Springfield residents an opportunity to meet candidates for City Council and School Committee. Participants can bring their concerns, ask questions and hear…
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Time Is Running Out To Get Your Child Immunized for Back To School
SPRINGFIELD – Shopping for back to school? Did you forget something? How about checking those vaccine records and making sure your child is completely ready for school? “Time is running out to get your child’s immunizations up-to-date before the school bells ring once again,” said Dr. J. Michael Klatte, a pediatric infectious…
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RICHIE, YOU REALLY DID IT!
—–By Frederick A. Hurst—– Congratulations to Congressman Richard “Richie” Neal for a job well done and for the vision that allowed him to see the possibilities in Springfield’s Union Station when it was little more than rubble. He has worked relentlessly on the project for decades while hoards of skeptics whispered their doubts. The outcome…
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Springfield Partners for Community Action Builds Community
SPRINGFIELD, MA ― June 2017 ― The staff at Springfield Partners has found a delicious way to celebrate the success of Paul Boyd, one of our Individual Development Account graduates. Looking for assistance in expanding his small business, Chef Boyd enrolled in our Individual Development Account Program. Chef Boyd completed the program in May…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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