SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The city of Springfield is expanding its park clean-up efforts to address the growing issue of drug paraphernalia found in local parks.

Springfield unveils new housing units for the homeless

Helen Caulton-Harris, the Health & Human Services Commissioner, has allocated $25,000 to initiate the project, which aims to remove dangerous items such as needles from parks and surrounding areas.

"I have residents who call me on a daily basis, who say we found a needle," said Helen Caulton-Harris, Health & Human Services Commissioner.

"The focus is on the children, who play at the park and are in the crossfires of encountering drug paraphernalia," said Areta Odiah, 22News reporter.

"We're all here for the same common goal and that is to make sure our children and fami

See Full Page