Author Archives: SNOL

This summer has been a busy summer for Springfield No One Leaves and the SBTA. This fall promises to be an even busier season! We are continuing to track and support many families throughout Springfield in their fight against the … Continue reading →

On Monday we passed the strongest anti-foreclosure legislation in the state. Last night, more than 50 residents fighting back against banks to stop no-fault evictions, accept rent and give loan modifications that include a principal reduction, came out for our … Continue reading →

On Monday August 22nd, after months of organizing by residents facing foreclosure with the No One Leaves/Nadie Se Mude Coalition, the Springfield city council unanimously approved the strongest anti-foreclosure legislation in the country. See the Press Release & the actual … Continue reading →

We are on the verge of passing the strongest anti-foreclosure legislation in Massachusetts. Next monday, the city council will take its final votes on an ordinance that would enact a $10,000 cash bond to aid the city in maintaining and … Continue reading →

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON ANTI-FORECLOSURE ORDINANCES WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10TH @ 5PM  Springfield City Hall (36 Court Street) — Room 200 (we will gather at 4:30 outside city hall) Next wednesday, August 10th, the Springfield City Council will hold a subcommittee hearing … Continue reading →

Following a raucous rally of over 100 people outside of city hall this evening, the Springfield City Council voted unanimously to approve the mandatory mediation and foreclosure requirements ordinances! The movement continues to build. Big thanks to all the groups … Continue reading →

When we fight back, we win! This evening marks another victory for Springfield No One Leaves and the Bank Tenants’ Association!  We called for a protest at tomorrow’s auction of the DeCaro family’s home and demanded that Bank of America continue … Continue reading →

On Tuesday June 28th, organizers and activists planned a two part protest to do two things: 1) Make clear to anyone interested in purchasing the Miranda family home that if they planned to evict after foreclosure, we would be ready … Continue reading →

Springfield Community Members and Tornado Survivors Offer Thanks, Warnings and Creative Solutions – Press Conference, Monday, June 20, 11:30 am. Please download the attached Press Release for more information: Press Release: Nothing About Us Without Us/Nada Por Nosotros Sin Nosotros

CALL YOUR CITY COUNCILOR TODAY! On Monday June 20th, there will be two issues brought up in the Springfield City Council to reduce the number of foreclosures and evictions in Springfield. First, an ordinance that would increase the burdens to … Continue reading →