If you drive past Pittman Elementary School on East Bennett during nighttime hours, you may have noticed additional lighting on the school parking lot and playground. According to Laura Batson, principal at Pittman School, and Stephen Hall, chief communications officer for Springfield Public Schools, the SPS facilities team installed the lights in response to security concerns voiced by parents and Oak Grove residents.
As longtime OGNA resident Gerald Clary reminds us, “If you see something, say something.”
Coming up: Watch for details of upcoming block party, and Bennett street cleanup. Visit Oak Grove’s Facebook page for further details, or contact an officer.