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On Monday night, the commission discussed whether or not to recommend the Greenfield Police Department use body cameras, a proposed Safe Communities ordinance, measures to be implemented in the Greenfield Public Schools, & how to raise awareness of local veterans' needs.

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Turners Falls resident Edite Cunha shares her perspective as someone who immigrated to the United States as a child.

Last night, the commission adopted a resolution calling for the Greenfield Town Council to create a Safe Community Ordinance. Commissioners also discussed holding a public forum on vandalism, creating an action plan to end hunger in our city, and having a meeting in community housing to foster dialogue between the commission and residents.

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Last night, after presenting its Human Rights Award to Joan Featherman, the commission held a well attended and very interesting public forum on the topic of protecting immigrants in Sanctuary Cities.

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