MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative Farmer’s Market is just a few months away. But this year, it’ll be in a new location. The market is moving to the parking lot of 486 Springmill Street, where the NECIC will also be relocating its operations. NECIC’s Springmill Street offices, known as Grow by NECIC, will […]
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Mansfield community invited to Earth Stewardship celebration on April 22
MANSFIELD –The Earth Stewardship Celebration encourages all Richland County residents, organizations, businesses, churches, schools, and government organizations to participate in cleaning up litter, a tree planting or beautification project. To help get started, the Earth Stewardship Steering Committee invites the community to attend the kick-off and clean-up to open the 30th year anniversary of Planting Pride, […]
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‘Throw garbage in its place!’ as community Dumpster Day returns to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Richland County Land Bank and new sponsor Metal Conversions, LLC, are pleased toannounce the return of Community Dumpster Day on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until dumpsters are full) at the NECIC Community Outreach Center,486 Springmill St. Community Dumpster Day provides Mansfield […]
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After-hours rides: RCT receives $700K federal grant to help boost workforce mobility
MANSFIELD — A $700,000 federal transportation grant made it a good Friday indeed for Jean Taddie. The funds may create even better future days for those who need a ride to work outside of normal business hours. The Richland County Transit Board is one of just four organizations in the country to receive the funding […]
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NECIC hosting community forums for feedback from Mansfield’s north end residents
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative is hosting a series of community forums to listen, learn and plan with residents. “The community forums serve as a space where residents can express ideas, discuss community issues and possibly collaborate on meaningful solutions,” said community organizer Shanican Pender. “Our goal is to raise awareness and […]
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North End Farmers Market begins 7th year of operation
MANSFIELD — The North End Farmer’s Market kicked off Thursday evening at the NECIC Urban Farm. This year marks the seventh year the market has taken place on Bowman Street, but it has been a crucial part of the North End community for well over a decade. “Being able to have a market within walking […]
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NECIC welcomes Matthew Scruggs as new CEO
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Inc. (NECIC) has announced that Matthew Scruggs has officially stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer. This follows the organization’s October 2024 announcement that founding CEO Deanna West-Torrence would be stepping down, with Tony Chinni serving as interim CEO during the transition. At that time, the […]
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NECIC’s Community Dumpster Day returns on May 17
MANSFIELD – The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) and the Richland County Land Bank are proud to bring back Community Dumpster Day this spring. The event will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NECIC Community Outreach Center, 486 Springmill St, Mansfield. Community Dumpster Day offers a […]
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NECIC interim CEO resigns; agency announces reductions in staffing
MANSFIELD — North End Community Improvement Collaborative interim CEO Anthony Chinni has resigned and the non-profit agency has also reduced its staffing levels. That’s the crux of a press release issued Wednesday afternoon from NECIC board President Phil Mazzocco, who was appointed acting CEO with full executive authority over the organization founded 19 years ago. […]
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Open Source: What’s the latest with the NECIC community impact center?
MANSFIELD — It may not look like there’s been much change at the community center at 486 Springmill Street. But behind the scenes, work to transform the building into a state-of-the-art facility continues. The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) purchased the property in 2021. The organization plans to transform it into a larger, more […]