Friends,
Moving Pillsbury Forward identified early in our formation as a working group that public safety was a real issue with the vacant and partially demolished Pillsbury plant. That was just over 6 years ago. Today, over 60% of the structures at the site have been demolished since we took ownership in 2022. And work will continue for the next few months to demolish the remaining structures.
Earlier this month, we partnered with the Springfield Fire Department to utilize our front yard area and two-story office building for training exercises. Approximately 200 firefighters took the opportunity to practice hose line advancements and deck gun water stream placement (aka Target Practice).
Yes, it is a bit ironic that this place that was a serious public safety concern for over twenty years became a great place for public safety training for one week in early April. Advancing our community is the mission. Partnerships have been a key element.
Thanks for being a part of this important community project!
~ Team Pillsbury
