Marlow Bunch picks out school supplies at the school supply giveaway tent.
Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen
SPRINGFIELD — People in Mason Square came out for City Start Community Day on Sept. 18. Community organizations, including the McKnight Neighborhood Council, Dress for Success Western Massachusetts and Martin Luther King Family Services set up booths along Ben Swan Way. Martin Luther King Charter School of Excellence had information for families with children, while American International College and Springfield Technical Community College offered brochures to teens and young adults. After a visit from Mayor Domenic Sarno, DJ Scope entertained the crowd, while people lined up at the Rodney’s Spice Kitchen food truck for lunch.
A woman shops at the Faith Luxe Creations booth. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen 
A mural is spray painted by artist Self. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen 
At the McKnight Neighborhood Council table, a poster displays residents’ ideas for an improved Mason Square. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen 
Blu and Gemma Rodriguez draw with sidewalk chalk. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen 
A resident picks up information about Mason Wright Senior Living. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen 
A piece of sidewalk art reads stronger together. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen
