MTAC Announces New Prevention Campaign
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) announces a new prevention campaign, Kids and Weed Don’t Roll Together, to educate parents, guardians and community residents to the dangers and consequences of youth marijuana use.
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Community Collaboration is Key
Monday, May 10, 2021
On Saturday, April 24th, Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) held its Spring Drug Take Back Event and collected 150 pounds of pharmaceuticals.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
With the help of Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) hosted a successful cleanup event of the Massapequa Preserve on Saturday, April 17. MTAC was joined by its partners, the New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, the Nassau County Police Department and the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162, as well as a large number of community residents. Youth organizations such as the Girl Scouts, Daisy Troop #2347 and the Boy Scouts Troop #691 were also in attendance at last weekend’s event.
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Safe Disposal Prevents Prescription Drug Misuse
Monday, April 12, 2021
Residents and parents can help prevent prescription drug misuse by turning in unused or expired medication for safe disposal at Massapequa Takes Action Coalition’s (MTAC) Spring Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Massapequa High School East Driveway - District Office Parking Lot.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) is hosting a walk through/cleanup event of the Massapequa Preserve on Saturday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
FREE Alcohol Awareness Training is being offered by YES Community Counseling
Center’s PACT Initiative and MTAC for employees and managers working at bars, restaurants
and retail stores that sell and serve alcohol in the Massapequas.
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) is partnering with YES Community Counseling Center (YESCCC) to provide Opioid Abuse and Overdose Prevention Education for families and concerned community members on Thursday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
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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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