The city of Springfield and an organization seeking to open a second group home for people with mental and intellectual disabilities have reached an agreement in a lawsuit filed against the city. Volunteers of America sued the city in June 2012, claiming discrimination in the city’s zoning practices. The organization, which has operated a group home on Deer Road for more than 15 years, said the city was unlawfully denying its request to establish a group home on Chestnut Street.
Springfield signs agreement on VOA group home
