Young adults weigh-in on local concerns

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Adults from 18 to 35 were invited to the Springfield State Building Wednesday night. They took part in one of a series of meetings called by the Patrick-Murray administration to hear young adults' concerns.

It was a meeting designed to hear the concerns of a sometimes under-served population.

One participant talked about the need for better transportation to and from local college campuses and surrounding neighborhoods, and other higher education obstacles.

"People can't pursue education and pay full rent. so basically I want to make it a point to see if they can have an education housing project together, where students can live in affordable housing," said Anellyse Gonzalez of Springfield.

The Patrick-Murray administration is planning to host another similar meeting with young adults at UMass Amherst towards the end of October.