Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Massapequa Preserve is widely used by community residents and youth as a place to enjoy the natural beauty of our town especially during Covid-19. Unfortunately, we have discovered that sometimes the Preserve is not used in a positive way.
The Massapequa Preserve is widely used by community residents and youth as a place to enjoy the natural beauty of our town especially during Covid-19. Unfortunately, we have discovered that sometimes the Preserve is not used in a positive way.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
First time use of alcohol by 12 to 17 year olds spikes in June, July and December.
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
On Saturday, October 24th, Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) held a Fall Drug Take Back Event. With the help from all volunteers, 200 pounds of pharmaceuticals were collected.
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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Massapequa Takes Action Coalition is hosting a virtual community meeting to discuss efforts and concerns about underage drinking, youth marijuana use and local community hot spots.
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Residents, parents and students (grades 9-12 and college) are invited to attend Massapequa Takes Action Coalition’s virtual community movie night showing of “If They Had Known” on Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Residents and parents can help prevent prescription drug misuse by turning in unused or expired medication for safe disposal.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Taking part in community sports and recreation is an important part of how Massapequa youth develop into healthy adults.
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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Massapequa High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club Members and Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) recently joined over 500 youth from around the nation for CADCA’s (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) 2020 Virtual Mid-Year Training Institute (MYTI).
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Monday, August 3, 2020
Massapequa and Massapequa Park businesses are participating in MTAC’s Sticker Shock Campaign which highlights the importance of parents serving as healthy role models and not providing alcohol (social hosting) to teens.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Summer time is often the first time teens use alcohol. In the Massapequas, youth report having their first drink before the age of fourteen.
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