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Mass Probation Service Advertises Job Openings and Services in a Unique Way As Participant of a Local Xmas Tree Decorating Contest

11/20/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

A group of MPS employees joined together to participate in the 30th Annual Methuen Festival of Trees Xmas decorating contest where they entered a seven-foot, Avengers-themed tree named “Always Hiring Superheroes in Your Community."

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Essex County Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates Clients Success at Graduation Ceremony

11/10/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Essex County Veterans Court celebrates clients’ success at graduation held in Lawrence.

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Massachusetts Probation Service's Executive Team Meets with Local U.S. Probation Staff

11/08/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Members of the Massachusetts Probation Service's Executive Team recently met with representatives from the US Probation Office to discuss how both agencies can collaborate in the future.

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Northern Berkshire District Court Probation Department Hosts 9th Annual Project Warm Winter for Local Veterans

11/07/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Items such as hats, gloves, socks, hygiene products and non-perishable foods are being sought for donations which will be provided  to the North Adams Veteran's Service office.

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BMC-Roxbury Probation Acknowledge Colleagues in Closing Ceremony for Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

11/07/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation staff at the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court (BMC) end month-long observance of Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Month with closing ceremony.

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Massachusetts Probation Officers make unannounced visits to homes of sex offenders Halloween night

11/01/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Hampden and Worcester Superior Court Probation Officers made home visits to more than 40 level 2 and 3 sex offenders to ensure that they were not opening their doors to trick or treaters.

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Massachusetts Courts Host Fourth Annual Statewide Trial Court Cares Food and Clothing Drive

11/01/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

November is the beginning of the charitable giving season and the Massachusetts Trial Court is kicking off its Fourth Annual Trial Court Cares Clothing and Food Drive which was launched during the Pandemic.

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Margaret E. Oglesby Award is presented to Quincy Assistant Chief Probation Officer Susan M. Forzese

11/01/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Margaret Elizabeth Oglesby Award was presented by her husband, Frank Oglesby, to Quincy District Court Assistant Chief Probation Officer Suzanne Forzese at the Massachusetts Probation Service Training and Operations Center (MTOC) this morning.

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State Police and Roxbury ACPO Keison Harry present framed jerseys to Executive Team from Boston Strong Invitational

10/27/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

This week, the Massachusetts State Police recognized the Massachusetts Probation Service's participation in the Boston Invitational, a community event held to commemorate the lives lost during the Boston Marathon tragedy.

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Probation’s Victim Services Unit assists victims and survivors of crime

10/27/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Massachusetts Probation Service’s Victim Services Unit (VSU) is available to assist victims and survivors of domestic violence and violence navigate the court system.

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Fenton Judicial Center Cultural Appreciation Week Event Features Cultural Fashion Show, Speeches, Musical Performances, and Feast

10/18/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Attendees arrived to find beautiful cultural clothing representing such countries as the Dominican Republic, Japan, and Thailand.

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Bristol Superior Court will host its Seventh Annual Naturalization Oath Ceremony

10/17/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

This ceremony is one of hundreds of events taking place across the state as part of the Massachusetts Trial Court’s Seventh Annual Cultural Appreciation Week, October 16-20.

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Author and Court Leaders Address Audience at Lawrence Community Justice Support Center's Cultural Appreciation Event

10/17/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

Author Jennifer DeLeon shared stories about her life as a child of immigrants and a student in a school where she felt like she didn’t fit in, similar to the character in her book.

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Springfield Cultural Appreciation Week event to feature posthumous tributes and remarks by three local mayors

10/16/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Hampden County Cultural Appreciation Week will feature a posthumous tribute to the first keynote speaker at the celebration when it was introduced seven years ago.

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The Massachusetts Trial Court’s 7th Annual Cultural Appreciation Week will feature a variety of public events that celebrate diversity and community

10/13/2023 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Massachusetts Trial Court's 7th Annual Cultural Appreciation Week celebration will feature more than 100 events across the state. The following are some highlights of those events that are open to the public.