The Stanley Report
Waltham, Volume 4, No. 8 August 2009
In This Issue
Waltham Corner
Upcoming Events
About Rep. Stanley

Tom Picture

Rep. Thomas M. Stanley
9th Middlesex District
 
Steve James
 
 House Clerk Steven James
 
House Chamber1 
 
Mural, House Chamber
 
House Chamber2 
 
Sign, House Chamber

 Sacred Cod
 
Sacred Cod, House Chamber
 
Chamber3
 
Road to Freedom, Chamber
 
Cahoons Hallow
 
National Seashore
 
clouds 
 
Summer Skies
 
Lifeguard Chair
 
Lifeguard Chair
 
Sand Dunes
 
Sand Dunes
 
Wellfleet Harbor
 
Inner Harbor
 
wellfleet   

Ocean View
  
State House Tour
 
If you'd like to visit the State House, please call 617-727-3676.

Contact Information:

 

State Rep.

Thomas M. Stanley

State House

 Room 167

Boston, MA 02133

(617) 722-2810

Thomas.Stanley@

 state.ma.us

Dear Friend: 

It is my pleasure to deliver August's edition of The Stanley Report, my monthly update from Beacon Hill. Please feel free to pass this e-mail along to your friends, family and co-workers and let them know they can subscribe to receive my monthly newsletter by emailing me.  

Thanks for reading, and for giving me the opportunity to represent you in the legislature.  As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (617) 722-2310.

Sincerely,

Thomas M. Stanley

 
News from Beacon Hill  

  
2009 Legislative Accomplishments
 
To date, legislative accomplishments include bills to modernize the transportation systems of the Commonwealth, to improve the laws relating to campaign finance, ethics and lobbying, to provide responsible reforms in the pension system, to reform House rules, to mobilize economic recovery in the Commonwealth, to provide for economic recovery through broadband initiatives, to adopt the federal secure and fair enforcement for mortgage licensing act of 2008 (The Safe Act) and an act regarding accountability of public utility companies.  There is still much work to be done in calendar year 2009 and Rep. Stanley will continue to keep constituents informed of important legislation. 
 
House Passes Bill to Strengthen Mortgage Lending Consumer Protections
 
Rep. Stanley joined his colleagues in House in passing legislation that will bring MA into compliance with a federal law to require all mortgage loan originators to be licensed through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. 
 
In an effort to address the role of unprofessional and unscrupulous individuals offering risky home loans which contributed to the mortgage lending crisis, Congress passed and the President signed the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act) which is designed to provide additional safeguards for consumers when working with their mortgage loan originators. 
 
Prior to the SAFE Act, states had varying standards of compliance for loan originators who offered mortgage loan services to consumers.  A mortgage loan originator accepts a residential mortgage loan application; or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan in exchange for compensation.  As a result, in some cases unqualified or unscrupulous individuals who lacked education and training provided confusing and false information to borrowers.
 
The SAFE Act will not only enact important consumer safeguards, but will establish a system of compliance, enforcement and continuing education for mortgage loan originators to ensure that the highest ethical standard be met.
 
While states are charged with enacting licensing standards that meet the requirements of the SAFE Act, overall responsibility for interpretation and compliance rests with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The law requires that all states codify the legislation by July 31, 2009.

 
United States Census 2010
 
The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas. All residents of the United States must be counted every 10 years. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens. The next census occurs in 2010. Census questionnaires will be mailed or delivered to every household in the United States in March 2010. The questions ask you to provide information that is accurate for your household as of April 1, 2010. The Census Bureau must count everyone and submit state population totals to the U.S. President by December 31, 2010. The first Census was conducted in 1790 and has been carried out every 10 years since then.  For additional information about the 2010 census, please click here.

 
MA School Building Authority Accepting Statements of Interest for FY2010 Process
 
State Treasurer Tim Cahill, Chair of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and Katherine Craven, MSBA Executive Director, announced that the MSBA is accepting Statements of Interest (SOI) electronically through its online web-based SOI System for the FY2010 filing season. The filing season began Friday, July 31, 2009 and will close Friday, October 23, 2009. Submitting a SOI is the first critical step in the MSBA's process for schools building construction and renovation grants. The MSBA program is a non-entitlement competitive grant program, and grants are distributed by the MSBA Board of Directors based on need and urgency, as expressed by the community and validated by the MSBA.
 
Through an SOI, districts are asked to outline any specific school building deficiencies and any resulting negative educational impact. Selection of which school projects get funded in the new program will be a competitive process where grants will be directed to school projects that present the greatest need and urgency for capital improvements. Once projects are selected, the MSBA and the local community will collaborate on a solution that makes educational and financial sense.
 
To learn more or apply, please click here.

Rep. Stanley Cosponsors Letter on Behalf of SHIRE HGT
 
Rep. Stanley, along with Sen. Fargo, Rep. Koutoujian and five additional legislators, sent a letter to the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center located in Waltham in support of Shire HGT's expansion proposal. The legislators wrote that "Shire HGT, like the Center, exists at that same intersection of medical and scientific know-how and the kind of jobs and growth that Massachusetts can and should foster and sustain.  For both medical and economic reasons, we enthusiastically endorse the proposal from Shire that is now before you."
 
The Commonwealth's investment in Shire is important given the MA economy. During difficult fiscal times, Shire HGT has created approximately 350 new positions in MA and has plans to create an additional 400 more by 2013.   It is estimated that the employment levels resulting from Shire's expansion in Massachusetts may generate up to $36 million of state personal income tax through 2014.  

MA #1 in Nation for America's Legislators Back to School Program Legislator Participation
 
The National Conference of State Legislators has informed MA of the nationwide results of America's Legislators Back to School program, and Massachusetts and Utah are number 1!  The two states tied for the highest percentage for Legislator participation in the 2008 - 2009 Back to School Program. This is the third consecutive year Massachusetts has been #1. During the NCSL Summit held this summer, the 10th anniversary of the Back to School Program was lauded during a general session. Please click here and then click on the "video" icon.  

AARP launches new web tool to help lower drugs costs
 
AARP launched its new Doughnut Hole Calculator, a free web tool that can help residents "avoid the dreaded coverage gap" which can leave folks stuck with thousands of dollars in unbudgeted spending.  Click
here to access this calculator.  According to the AARP, in 15 minutes visitors can view a graph of their out-of-pocket spending by month, look up lower cost drugs for their conditions, create a Personal Medication Record and print out personalized letters to their doctors to help start a conversation about safely switching prescriptions. 
 
MBA Veterans Legal Hotline
 
If you are a veteran, or family member of a veteran who needs to appeal a state or federal benefits decision, the Massachusetts Bar Association can help. Please call (617) 338-0572 to be matched with a volunteer attorney - for FREE.
 
AG and MA Association of Realtors offer consumer publication on foreclosures
 
In an effort to educate homeowners on how to avoid foreclosure, the AGO and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors have collaborated on a brochure to help educate consumers on financing a home and avoiding foreclosure.  The brochure is entitled "Protecting your Investment: Understanding Financing and Avoiding Foreclosure."  To download a copy of the new brochure, please click
here.

Fun & Affordable Things to Do in MA 
 
Even in this economy, there are a lot of reasonably priced things to do in Massachusetts. Take in a minor league baseball game, walk the Freedom Trail or just relax at one of our beaches.  Some great ideas include going to the beach, catching a concert at the Hatch Shell or having a picnic in a state park.  To learn more, click here
 
 
Apply online for Food Stamps or Health Insurance and Health Assistance!
 
You may be able to complete a Food Stamps or Health Insurance and Health Assistance Programs application online. A simple screening survey asks questions about people in your household and compares your answers with the program rules. For more information, please click
here
 
Job Opportunities with the Commonwealth of MA

There are a number of job listings posted on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts home page.  For more information, click
here.
Waltham Corner
 
Reminder!  Council Primary Election on 9/22
 
The City of Waltham will hold a preliminary election on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 for city council seats.  The last day to register to vote is September 2nd.  For more information, please click here
 
WPD Applies for Grant
 
The Waltham Police Department (WPD) submitted a Justice Assistance $13,039 grant to the USDOJ. The award will be used to partially fund the purchase of an LSCAN 500P finger and palm print scanner by Crossmatch Technologies.  This technology will allow the WPD to comply with the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) guidelines as well as allow its officers to obtain the highest quality palm images for criminal identification, forensic analysis, and background checks.
 
Waltham Partnership for Youth Spelling Bee
 
Save the Date for WPY's 4th annual Spelling Bee 2009 on November 12th, 2009 from 6:30pm - 9pm. The event will take place at McDevitt Middle School at 75 Church St. For more information, please contact Carlos Vidal at 781-314-3031 or [email protected].  Please click here to download an entry form.
 
WSEPAC Website/ Summer School Survey
 
The Waltham Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (WSEPAC) announces updates to its website.  Please visit the website to view resources, information and updates throughout the year.  Look for its calendar for the 2009-2010school year soon. WSEPAC also added an anonymous survey focused on the Waltham Summer School (Extended Year Services) programs.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate (staff, administration, parents, etc).  Please click here to access the survey and let WSEPAC know how you feel the program is working for you or your family.
 
Reach Back to School Drive
 
It's Back-to-School time for many of REACH's participants.  As in the past, REACH is fortunate to partner with Cradles to Crayons who will once again provide backpacks and school supplies for children ages 12 and under.  However, REACH seeking support to help them provide backpacks and supplies for 41 kids between the ages of 13 and 17. 

There are a few ways you can help: Purchase the items on your own,  provide REACH with a check, and it can purchase the items for you or send REACH gift cards to allow clients to pick out their own school supplies.  If you'd like to help, please email [email protected] or call Courtney at 781-891-0724 ext. 104.   For more information about REACH, please click here 
 
Job Opening at the Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center
 
The Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center is looking for a part-time (10 hours/week), bilingual (English/Spanish) intake coordinator for the mental health department.   The coordinator will coordinate health services for new and existing patients by receiving department phone calls, scheduling appointments, screening for health insurance, maintaining up-to-date community resources and support clinical and admin staff as needed. A BA is required.  For additional information and to learn how to apply for this and other positions, please click here.  
 
Waltham Citizens Police Academy

 
Applications are now being accepted for the Waltham Citizens Police Academy.  This 12-week FREE program will allow you to get a behind-the-scenes look at police work.  Classes include patrol procedures, narcotics investigation, domestic violence, field exercises, patrol ride alongs, firearm training and much more! 
 
Classes are once a week (Wednesdays), Sept. 23rd until December 9th, 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm at the Waltham Police Department Academy Classroom, 155 Lexington Street. Applications are available at the Main Station at 155 Lexington Street or from the Neighborhood Substation at 11 Carter Street.
 
Recycling in Waltham!
 
There are many easy day-to-day things you can do to help the environment.  Learn more about what you can do to help. Information about recycling programs in Waltham is available by clicking here.  
 
Waltham Food Pantries:
 
COLLINS FAMILY FOOD PANTRY - operated by the Red Cross behind Red Cross offices at 867 Main St. every Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. Call 781-642-7000 for more information.

GRANDMA'S PANTRY - operated out of Christ Church, 750 Main St., Waltham. For Waltham residents 60 years old or older on a fixed income. Open Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. Food may be left at the church office; call ahead for hours (781-891-6012). Checks may be made out to ``Grandma's Pantry'' and sent to Christ Church.
 
SACRED HEART FOOD PANTRY - operated out of the Church Hall. Donors may leave food in the kitchen daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 781-899-0469 for more information.
 
KIDS F.E.A.S.T. - operated by the Salvation Army provides 55 children with a hot meal every day, and serves 300 families each month. Donors may leave non-perishable food at the office, 33 Myrtle St. Monday through Friday. Checks may be made out to the Salvation Army. Call 781-894-0413 for more information.
 
THE FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN - operated by the Immanuel United Methodist Church at 545 Moody St. is open Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m. Food donations accepted at the church entrance at the corner of Moody and Cherry streets from 2 to 6 p.m. Operated from the Methodist Church, 545 Moody St. under the direction of Dick Rogers of Middlesex Human Services. Rogers may be reached at 781-883-2050.
 
Tenant Advocacy Clinic at WATCH
 
The Tenant Advocacy Clinic provides one-on-one training and personalized assistance to any tenant with a housing related issue or question.  Tenants can drop in to receive assistance at WATCH (517 Moody Street) every Monday from 7 - 8:30 pm and every Thursday from 7 - 8:30pm.  Those who cannot come in person may leave a message on the Tenant Clinic Hotline and someone will return their call during Clinic hours: 781-891-6689 x203. The clinic is provided through a partnership between Brandeis University and WATCH.

"Quack for Education" Duck Race
 
On Saturday, September 19, 2009, the Waltham Education & Beyond Foundation (WEBF) a non-profit organization is planning a "Quack for Education" duck race to raise funds to benefit the foundation's Excellence in Education Grant Program.  The grant program provides teachers with funding to incorporate new learning programs that will enhance the educational opportunities of students of the Waltham Public Schools.  The event will take place on the Charles River by Margarita's Restaurant at 2pm.
 
For just $5.00, a duck can be "adopted". The raffle ticket number you purchase will correspond to a numbered plastic duck that will be dumped into the Charles River on race day.   If your duck crosses the finish line first, you will win $1,000!   The WEBF has set a goal of having a thousand or more ducks enter the race.
 
Several local businesses have lined up to help "sell" ducks during the summer months.  Ducks can be "adopted" at Citibank, Marcou Jewelers, Waltham Park & Recreation, Glendale Package Store, Pizzi Farms, Waltham Vision Care-Lee Lerner, Hair's Evelyn, RTN Credit Union and Watertown Savings Bank-Main St. in Waltham.
 
The WEBF's Excellence in Education Grant Program is in its second year of providing $17,000 in grant funding.  Please help us reach our goal by adopting a duck and joining us on race day!
 
Nonprofit Spotlight: Waltham Family School
 
The WFS is an Even Start Literacy Program which provides educational opportunities for children and their parents by integrating early childhood education, adult education and parenting activities in a comprehensive family literacy program.  WFS serves Waltham's families who have a preschool age child, age 3-5, and who want to work on improving their English language skills and strengthening their parenting and life skills.   
 
Waltham is one of seven communities in MA awarded a federal grant, funded through the Massachusetts Department of Education, for an Even Start Literacy Program. WFS is a partnership of the Waltham Public Schools and four key community agencies located in Waltham, including Breaking Barriers, Inc., the Parent Child Home Program, the Power Program and the Waltham Partnership for Youth (PFY).  For more information about the WFS or to learn if your family might qualify, please click here.

Rep. Stanley is a board member of the WPY and Advisory Board member of the Waltham Family School. 
 
Donate Your Books to More than Words Bookstore and Caf�!
 
Looking for somewhere to donate your books, CDs and DVDs?  Interested in hosting a book drive?  More Than Words Bookstore and Caf� is the place for you!
 
More Than Words is a nonprofit that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school, to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business!
 
By working as a team to manage their own retail and online bookstore and cafe business, our youth develop leadership, employment skills and self confidence as they prepare for their transition to adulthood!
 
Please contact Jennifer Stewart at 781-788-0035 or [email protected] for more information regarding book drives and donations or stop by 376 Moody St.
 
Council on Aging volunteers
 
The Council on Aging is looking for volunteers to deliver meals on wheels once a week.  The delivery process takes less than 45 minutes.  It's a great opportunity to help our homebound seniors. On-call volunteers are also needed. Please call Betty Giusti at (781)314-3499, ext. 3300.

National Archives

The National Archives is open to the public Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 7am - 4:30pm, Thursdays 7am- 9pm and the first Saturday of each month 8am - 4:30pm. The National Archives and Records Administration is located at 380 Trapelo Road in Waltham.

Waltham Partnership for Youth Announces Activities Directory
 
The Waltham Partnership for Youth posted an online activities directory for 2008-2009. Information is available on after school programs, arts, homework and tutoring, outreach, recreation, scouts, sports, summer programs, technology, and more.  Activities, opportunities and resources are available for school-aged children (PK-12). Click
here to access the directory in English and click here for Spanish. 
City of Waltham website announces job openings 
 
Job opportunities are posted on the City of Waltham's website
 
City of Waltham posts a boards and committee meetings calendar of events
 

Click here for more details!

 
Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Waltham Calendar & Events (as announced in the Daily News Tribune)  

NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, Exhibit on time

From waking to the rooster's crow to catching the 8 am train, how Americans judge and value time has changed over the centuries. For All Time: Clocks and Watches from the National Heritage Museum is a new exhibit at the Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Rte. 2A, Lexington, running Aug. 15-Feb. 21. It explores the story of timekeeping through spectacular objects drawn from the Museum's own collection - 95 clocks and 22 watches, ranging in dates from about 1700 to about 1930. For information, contact the Museum at 781-861-6559 or click here.
 
WEST SUBURBAN YMCA, Fall sports

The West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St., has announced its new fall sports line-up. Registration for the new sports line-up begins Monday, Aug. 17. There are three new tennis programs: Toddler Tennis, Youth Tennis, and Adult Indoor Tennis. Rookie Soccer League, exclusively for 7 year olds, focuses on strengthening skill sets and learning team play. All games will be 3 v. 3, allowing for a lot of touches. Friday's Recess program combines all of your favorite recess-style games into one exciting, fast-paced, and fun program. Games include; Dodge ball, Nuke 'Em, Capture the Flag, Mat Ball, Speed Ball, and Floor Hockey. And, for the first time in the fall, one-day PRE-YBA Basketball Clinics. The clinics are open to children ages 5-8. For more information, contact Renee Gaudette at 617-244-6050, ext. 3012 or [email protected].
 
Cub Scout pack hosts registration
 
Cub Scout Pack 137 of Lexington, serving boys in grades 1-5 typically in the Estabrook and Hastings School districts but open to anyone interested, will hold registration for new scouts at their first pack meeting of the new school year Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in Clarke Hall at Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.  For more information about scouting, contact Cubmaster Tad Coburn at [email protected] or call 781-863-6285.
 
Waltham Farmers' Market
 
Find plants, early produce and more in the Sovereign Bank parking lot at One Moody Street, Waltham, across from Waltham Common. The Spring Market Day will take place rain or shine. For more information on the Waltham Farmers' Market, click here.  
 
 
WALTHAM LIBRARY, Land Trust book on display
The Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., is currently displaying the Waltham Land Trust's conservation book. There are a wide range of topics, including a history of New England forests, endangered animals, solutions to global warming, a bio of Rachel Carson, and a video by Al Gore. You'll discover how to make your workplace greener - and your children, too. Featured in the display is material on The Waltham Land Trust, Waltham's own local group dedicated to preserving open space. This year the WLT celebrates 10 years of working to benefit the environment.For more information about the Waltham Land Trust and its activities, visit www.walthamlandtrust.org.

FATHERS, Comprehensive evaluations
The Boston Metro West office of Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance, a private duty home care agency, will be honoring elderly fathers in the community by offering free comprehensive senior care evaluations for any male over the age of 65 during the week before and the week after Father's Day. To schedule an appointment, contact Right at Home at 617-597-1500. For more information, go to www.bostonmetrowest.rightathome.net.
 
`YOU DON'T SAY' The Waltham Channel presents a new program, ``You Don't Say.'' Waltham residents are allowed 5 minutes of airtime to speak on topics that are important to them. Commercial content is not allowed. Information: 781-899-8834.

WALTHAM MUSEUM Experience the rich history of Waltham at The Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington St., open Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission $4, seniors and children under 12, $2. Information: www.walthammuseum.com.
 
BOOKS, CDs, DVDs If you are looking to donate your books, CDs and DVDs, or hosting a book drive, donate to More Than Words Bookstore and Cafe, 376 Moody St. More Than Words empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school, to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Information: 781-788-0035; [email protected].

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS Atrium Mall and the Mall at Chestnut Hill invite shoppers to help Homes for Our Troops, an organization that remodels or builds homes for soldiers returning from Iraq that have sustained severe injuries. The Giving Tree is at both malls Nov. 28-Dec. 24. Information: [email protected]; 508-823-3300.

SUPPLIES FOR TROOPS Waltham VFW Post 2152 and Ladies Auxiliary will be collecting donations to send to our soldiers in Iraq - Master Sgt. Kathrine Ortaga, Sgt. Chris Physic, Spc. Jeremy Bray, Spc. Paul Briggs, Spc. Daniel Fernandez, Maater Sgt. Kathrine Ortaga and 2Lt. Ryan Galluzzo. Items: www.carepackageproject.com. Information: 781-894-9243.

OPERATION SOLDIER Operation American Soldier is collecting items or donations for shipping costs. Soldiers have requested the following items: candy, cookies (small packages), snacks, microwave popcorn, powdered drink singles, socks (crew), T-shirts, toiletries (unscented), feminine products, blank note cards, playing cards, DVDs & CDs. We need help packing boxes, paperwork and more. Information: 617-504-0532.

BOOKS TO SOLDIERS Got Books can send someone who is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces overseas a care package full of books. To submit the name and address, visit www.GotBooks.com/troops. Got Books provides all books and also handles and pays for all labor and shipping costs. Information: www.GotBooks.com; 978-396-6026.

CLOTHING EXCHANGE The Waltham Clothing Exchange, 50 Church St., is closed until September. Information: 781-893-6240.
 
PAGEANT Latinos en Accion de Waltham is looking for contestants for the next beauty pageant to be the queens of the festival on July 18. The deadline to summit an application is June 30. The organization's college scholarship deadline is also June 30. Information: 781-330-3082; 508-620-2828.

ENGLISH CLASSES Hope International Church, 21 Bruce Road, Waltham, will have free English classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 8-July 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Books cost $90. Classes for all levels. Registration: www.hopeic.org; 781-891-5238.
 
ICE SKATING Celebrate the 40th season of Bay State Skating School's learn-to-skate classes at Newton-Brighton and Waltham rinks. Professional instructors teach recreational, figure and hockey skills to the beginner, intermediate and advanced skaters. Information: www.baystateskatingschool.org; 781-890-8480.
 
REAGLE PLAYERS Reagle Players, at Robinson Theater, 617 Lexington St., Waltham, presents "Mame,'' playing July 16-25, which includes Lee Meriwether; and ``La Cage aux Folles,'' Aug. 13-22, with David Engel and Jamie Ross. Tickets range from $32-$54. Tickets/information: 781-891-5600; www.reagleplayers.com.
 
SATURDAY SOCIALS The French American Victory Club Saturday socials with the Country Masters are on the second Saturday of the month, 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $10. Information: 781-899-8195; www.favclub.org.
 
STUDENT ART Back Pages Books has installed artwork by art students of the Waltham Public Schools at its store, 289 Moody St. The artwork will rotate monthly. Information: 781-788-9988; [email protected].

About Rep. Stanley:
 
State Representative: 2001 - Present
City Council: 1998 - 2004, 2006 - Present
Council President: 2003
 
House Committees:
 
Post Audit and Oversight
Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Housing 
  
Education:  Suffolk University (MPA), Bentley College (BS - Management), Mass Bay Community College (AS - Business Administration)
 
Board Member: Waltham Partnership for Youth, Reagle Players, Warrandale Little League, Waltham Family School Advisory Board, Waltham Safe and Healthy Schools YRBS Steering Committee, Waltham Community Day Center (Honorary), Reach Beyond Domestic Violence Advisory Board, Safe Schools Healthy Students Initiative, Waltham Community Day Center (Active Honorary) 
 
Member: Lions Club, Sons of Italy, Democratic City Committee, Fizgerald School PTO, Fernald Reuse Committee, Hardy Pond Association, Friends of Waltham Library 
 
Awards:
 
Work, Community, Independence - Human Service Advocate of the Year, 2008
COFAR - award recipient for support of people with mental disabilities, 2003
MassBay Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
WATCH CDC - Housing Advocate Award, 2007
Minuteman Senior Services - Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
Boston Bar Assoc., Greater Boston Legal Services and MetroWest Legal Services - Pillar of Justice Award, 2003
Shining Star Award, Edinburg Center 
 
Personal:
 
Married to the former Kimberly A. Bayliss
Children: Ryan, age 15, Parker, age 6