Hopefully everyone is aware of the three ballot questions that really threaten our communities. Please get out and vote on Tuesday, November 2nd and please vote NO! NO! NO! on questions 1, 2 and 3.
A quick update:
Question 1 would take away all state money for drug and alcohol treatment by ending the tax on alcohol.
Question 2 would take away opportunities for affordable housing across the commonwealth by eliminating the main affordable housing law.
Question 3 would take away more than $2.5 billion from our schools, parks, roads, youth programs and services for seniors by reducing the sales tax from the current 6.25% to 3%.
So, remember - protect our services, protect our homes and protect our communities by voting NO! NO! NO!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Vote for Your Community Action Representative
We are holding elections on Wednesday, November 10, to elect members to our Board of Directors from three city districts. Voters from each district may vote at our main office, located at 619 State Street, here in Springfield, between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.
District #2 consists of Old Hill Neighborhood, the Upper Hill Neighborhood, and a portion of the Forest Park Neighborhood. Voters from this district may cast their vote at the Mason Wright Retirement Community, 74 Walnut Street, Suite B109, from noon till 6:00 pm.
District #4 consists of Metro Center, the Lower Liberty Heights Neighborhood, and parts of the Forest Park Neighborhood. Voters from this district can visit the Hungry Hill Citizens Council at 474 Armory Street (rear) from 8:00 am till 12:30 pm to cast their vote. They can also use the YMCA of Greater Springfield, 275 Chestnut Street, to vote between noon and 5:00 pm.
District #6 consists of Indian Orchard, East Forest Park and of course, parts of the Forest Park Neighborhood. Voters may visit the Church in the Acres, 1383 Wilbraham Road, from noon till 3:00 pm or the Weatherization Office for Springfield Partners for Community Action at 284 Main Street, Indian Orchard, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.
If you reside in one of these districts, please come out and vote. Board members have the responsibility of guiding the agency in fulfilling its mission. As the city's anti-poverty agency, we have over 20 programs designed to help low-income residents improve their living and economic situations.
We are still accepting nomination papers for a seat on the board from the three districts mentioned. Nomination papers are available at 619 State Street, at our Childcare Center located at 721 State Street, and at our Weatherization Office at 284 Main Street in Indian Orchard. Nomination papers must be signed by 10 district residents and returned to 619 State Street by noon on Thursday, November 4.
Members are elected for two year terms. Board meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month and additional committee meetings are held on a monthly basis.
Please call our main office at 413-263-6500 with any questions and please, be sure to vote.
More Scholarship Info
Forgot the recent promise to add some more photos of the Scholarship Awards Breakfast. So, added an animoto video for fun. Hope you enjoy.
http://animoto.com/play/0nlnAjpbe18Kf03fyzVXDA
http://animoto.com/play/0nlnAjpbe18Kf03fyzVXDA
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