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Country Bank, WooSox Announce Community Giving Campaign
WARE Country Bank and the Worcester Red Sox have announced a community giving campaign to support nonprofit leaders throughout the region. To kick off the campaign, dubbed “WooStars,” Country Bank recognized 11 local nonprofits at Polar Park, including Springfield-based organizations Friends of the Homeless, Ronald McDonald House, Christina’s House, and Habitat for Humanity, along with Worcester-based organizations the United Way, Why Me, Sherry’s House, Provision Ministry, St. John’s Food Pantry for the Poor, the Boys and Girls Club, and Habitat for Humanity. Each nonprofit was presented with a $5,000 check from Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank. Representatives of the nonprofits also participated in a television commercial to support the campaign. Country Bank and the Worcester Red Sox Foundation will select nine additional nonprofit leaders who have stepped up to the plate to serve
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May 7, 2021
The City of Springfield going after illegal dumpers in the city. The city has been at it since back in 2014 when more and more residents began complaining of people running into certain neighborhoods and dumping not only trash, but beds and other items as well. Cameras were installed to identify, find and prosecute those who are violating the quality of life of residents. The Mayor says since October of last year, people were cited in seven different cases. One man was cited three separate times for illegal dumping.
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.”
Springfield City Council holds off accepting $1 million anti-gang grant as some question transparency, effectiveness
Updated Feb 17, 2021;
SPRINGFIELD The City Council recently delayed accepting a $1 million youth and gang violence prevention grant with some members saying they want more details on how the money is spent and whether the programs are effective.
Tracye Whitfield, chairwoman of the council’s Finance Committee, said this week she is looking for specifics and data on spending and outcomes from the Police Department and its partner organizations. She said she will invite representatives of the grant recipients to future subcommittee meetings to discuss their programs.