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Committee waives many facility fees for Springfield youth nonprofits but leaves insurance issue for follow-up
Summary
The school committee approved an amended school building permit policy to remove annual usage fees and hourly rates for Springfield nonprofits serving youth, while members asked for later review of the policy's insurance waiver for non‑Springfield groups.
The Springfield School Committee voted March 13 to amend its school building permit policy to reduce facility fees for nonprofit youth organizations that use school gyms, fields and other spaces.
Chief Pat Roach and other staff told the committee the amended policy removes the yearly usage fee and the hourly rate for qualifying Springfield nonprofits; groups that require school personnel (security, cafeteria staff or other district employees) will continue to pay…
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