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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 →

Please Join Us For the: DeCaro Family Foreclosure Auction Protest Thursday July 14th 2011 @ 12:30 PM 152 Lucerne Rd, Springfield, Massachusetts (MAP) At our Bank Tenant Association meeting tonight the DeCaro family gave stirring testimony of their ongoing battle … Continue reading →

This past Monday, June 20th, BTA members and organizers testified at Springfield City Council to get a resolution passed unanimously encouraging”mortgage holding banks and companies to implement a voluntary moratorium on foreclosures and no-fault evictions for the residents of the … 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