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Dr. Carmen Gomez receives American Probation and Parole Award 

6/28/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

The American Probation and Parole Association presented Dr. Gomez with the Carmen Rodriguez Member of the Year Award.

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Salem District Probation staff celebrate Paralegal Assistant Training (PLAT) interns 

6/28/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

The three graduating high school students were interns in the court’s Paralegal Assistant Training (PLAT) Autism Higher Education Program.

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MPS staff attend national Probation and Parole conference in Indiana 

6/27/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

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Juvenile Court Probation Staff are Recognized as “Community Treasures” at Gala for Debbie’s Treasure Chest 

6/26/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Essex Juvenile Probation Officer (PO) Kelly Conlin and Middlesex Juvenile Assistant Chief Probation Officer Carlos Ruiz were honored at Debbie’s Treasure Chest’s Second Gala, “A Celebration of Community Treasures,” held at Salvatore’s in Lawrence.

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Suffolk Juvenile Probation Officer presents National Guard Patriotic Award to supervisors 

6/26/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

The supervisors were honored with the "Patriotic Employer" award in recognition of their steadfast support during the probation officer's upcoming deployment to Europe.

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Community Connections Resource and Job Fair 

6/26/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

The job fair, hosted by Probation's Pretrial Services Division, offered employment opportunities, support services, and a chance to connect with probation officers.

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Franklin/Hampshire Juvenile Probation staff are sworn in to serve the court and community 

6/25/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

The swearing-in ceremony welcomed new leadership and probation officers.

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Plymouth District Court Probation dons new MPS gear 

6/24/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation staff celebrated Appreciation and Applause Day in style!

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Franklin County Womanhood Program Graduates Create Blankets to Donate to Local DCF Office and Children's Advocacy Center in Community 'Giving Back Night' 

6/24/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Participants hand-tied 30 fleece blankets which they donated to the Greenfield office of the Department of Children and Families and the Children's Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin (CAC).

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Cambridge District Court Probation Staff Participate in Community Wellness Event 

6/21/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Cambridge District Court Probation staff set-up a community resource table and provided information on programs, resources, jobs, and healthcare at the "Hoops & Health: Making Men's Health a Priority," held at Hoyt Field in Cambridge on June 15th.

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In Tribute to John G. Morahan 

6/21/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Probation Officer John Morahan was known as a “kind, thoughtful, and generous man,” during his 25-year career with the Massachusetts Probation Service.

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Second Annual MPS Pride Day celebrates LGBTQIA+ community and its history 

6/20/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

"Celebrating Pride: An MPS Special Event,” featured a day of information, education, heartfelt stories of life’s experiences as a transgender young adult, Pride trivia, and more.

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Lynn District Court Employees Join with Community Service Crew in City of Lynn Park Clean-Up 

6/20/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Staff helped clear sections of the park, which spans 9.8 acres, of debris and glass.

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Barnstable Fatherhood Program Hosts Graduation Ceremony 

6/18/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Barnstable Fatherhood Program graduates seven fathers and acknowledges the founder of the state’s longest running Fatherhood Program as he leaves the role as lead facilitator.

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Marlborough District Court celebrates Grand Re-opening 

6/13/2024 Massachusetts Probation Service

Marlborough District Court hosted a grand reopening of the court which featured remarks by court and local leaders as well as a tour of the newly-renovated building.