AVON – Village residents have split opinions on a sidewalk that is planned for D'Angelo Parkway, the quiet horseshoe off of North Road near the circle, but their cordial, thoughtful conversation Monday night is a strong testament to the care that the community and Village Board have for one another. At a Village-organized community meeting before the regular Village Board meeting agenda, Mayor Tom Freeman opened the floor to public comments. … [Read more...]
‘Have a Suicide Conversation Before You Regret Not Having It’
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Suicide Task Force works around the clock to make people more comfortable talking about suicide. Lynne Mignemi, a founding member and administrator for the Task Force, says that the vast majority of suicide cases are due to an untreated or undertreated mental health condition. The Task Force's priority is to defeat suicide's stigma and get people to speak up when they notice potential signs or symptoms … [Read more...]