On January 9, 2016, the No Books No Ball male mentor program held its opening day at the Orchard Gardens School. During this event, Tony Richards, Executive Director of NBNB (standing with the microphone) announced its 25th year of operation.
Governor Charlie Baker visited John Duggan Middle School in Springfield to highlight a Level 4 school in the midst of a turnaround. The governor toured the school, met with students and took part in a roundtable discussion about the flexibilities created by the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership.
Boston residents and city officials gathered last week for the annual Three Kings celebration at City Hall.