Washington, DC
The city of Springfield, Massachusetts is using $500,000 in federal funds to renovate a neighborhood park.
Congressman Richard Neal said the project will ensure continued recognition for Jaime Ulloa, the man the park is named for.
The advocate for Springfield’s Latino community died more than 35 years ago.
” Most importantly, Jaime Ulloa was a friend of mine,” said Neal. ” I knew him from my earliest days in government. This park is part of a neighborhood that has given life to Springfield’s history. This is a neighborhood of upward mobility and aspiration.”
Improvements to the park include upgrades to the playground and picnic areas, new walkways and lighting. The work should be finished by next summer.
