NECCEE OFFERS FAMILIES A CHANCE TO “TRIM” BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXPENSES - Cosmetology School reaches out to public during the recession

Northampton-based New England Center for Cosmetology and Esthetics Education (NECCEE) will offer free haircuts to students 17 years and younger who are returning to school this fall.

Appointments for the back-to-school haircuts can be scheduled for August 19 through August 27, 2009 on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Patricia Butterfield, Owner and Director of Administration states, “We are making this small gesture in an effort to help families who are feeling the pinch during this recession.”

The school clinic is located at the rear entrance of 58 Pleasant Street. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 585-8821. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday from 9.30am to 4.00pm and evenings Monday through Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

Read about a family who already has taken advantage of this great program.