SPRINGFIELD — Substance use disorder is an area of mental health that is often shrouded in shame and stigma. Springfield Mercy Medical Center has been working to treat the disorder through its addiction consult services program since 2018. Now, a $1.1 million grant will allow even more people to seek treatment without judgement.
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick resigned on Thursday, June 6, after the June 5 release of an unintentional voicemail recording in which he disparaged at-large School Committee member LaTonia Monroe Naylor and her family, calling them “freaking scumbags.”
During the summer, the holidays are far from the minds of most people, but Cheryl Przezdziecki is seeking people who want to help single mothers provide holiday magic for their families. Early registration has opened for The Empowerment Project’s Sponsor-A-Mom program.
LUDLOW — Ludlow has been experiencing an influx of rodent activity in the past two years. As the presence of rats and mice in backyards and trashcans has continued to be an issue for many in the community, the town released a statement urging people to take precautions on their properties, such as securing trashcans and reducing clutter.
WARREN — Warren is in the process of creating a new Master Plan, a document that will guide the town’s decisions and growth over the next five to seven years.