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OLIVEIRA AND GOMEZ ADJOURN SENATE IN HONOR OF SPRINGFIELD’S DORA ROBINSON
Springfield — On Monday, July 24th, State Senator Jake Oliveira (Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester District) and State Senator Adam Gomez (Hampden District) moved to adjourn the Senate in memory of Dora Robinson. Robinson was a longtime Springfield community leader and mentor, former CEO of the United Way of Pioneer Valley, and Executive Director of Martin…
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Senate Passes $513 Million Supplemental Budget
Bill provides relief to fiscally stressed hospitals, reduces pension liability, assists special education obligations, and dedicates funding for farms and rural communities affected by natural disasters
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Come Ride This Train – Kids ON TRACK – July 22 & 23, 2023
Palmer, MA – As part of the Kids ON TRACK weekend, CTrail, the Amherst Railway Society, and Springfield Union Station are working together to offer special roundtrip train rides between Springfield and Hartford on the mornings of July 22 & 23, 2023.
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Governor Healey Kicks Off 2023 Summer Nights Program
BOSTON – As part of its commitment to promoting the safety and health of Massachusetts’ young people, the Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the expansion of the Department of Conservation’s successful Summer Nights Program.
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Emerging Adult Court of Hope Graduates Second Participant
Springfield – Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s Emerging Adult Court of Hope (EACH) graduated its second participant, Sedale Collymore, 26, of Springfield, on Wednesday, February 16, 2023. Sedale had been facing several serious charges from an incident in August of 2019, and instead choose to participate in the EACH Court in order to turn his…
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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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