The Stanley Report
Waltham, Volume 4, No. 12 December 2009
In This Issue
Waltham Corner
Upcoming Events
About Rep. Stanley

Tom Picture

Rep. Thomas M. Stanley
9th Middlesex District
WEBF Grant Recipients 
 
Peter's family with awardees
 
Peters Family
(front row,  left to right)
Rona Peters, Joyce Kidd, Chris Hache, Carol Klatt, Susan Shaw
(back row, left to right)
Amy Desmond, Ann Peters, Dr. Alan Peters
 
Grantees 
 
SEP Grant Recipients
Joyce Kidd, Chris Hache, Amy Desmond, Carol Klatt
 
WEBF1
 
(front row,  left to right)
Joyce Kidd, Amanda Brennan, Jennifer Hacker, Chris Hache, Carol Klatt, Carla Paparella, Brian Greenleaft
(back row,  left to right)
Nancy Coppolino, Laura Vittum, Amy Desmond, Kendall Boninti, Judith Paradis, Thomas O'Toole

 
City Hall at Night
 
City Hall at Night
 
Hanging Out 
 
 Hanging Out
 
New Pic of Tom
 
Rep. Stanley in House Chamber
 
Winter Fun!
 
Winter Fun
 
Sunset on Winter
 
Sunset on Winter 
 
Lift off! 
 
We have lift off!
 
Holiday Tree at State House
 
Holiday tree at State House
 
 
Mountains
 
 
Snowy Path
 
 
Ice
 
Watch Factory 
 
Watch Factory
     
 
Happy Holidays! 
 
Great Hall 
 
Great Hall, State House 
 
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:

Happy holidays!  Best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season.
 
It is my pleasure to deliver December'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,

Signature 

Thomas M. Stanley

 
News from Beacon Hill  
 
Rep. Stanley Demands Financial Audit of House Expenses
  
In an effort to promote transparency and accountability in state government, Rep. Stanley and three House colleagues blocked floor action four times in legislative sessions this week to demand an independent outside financial audit be performed on a legal expense linked to the indictment of former House Speaker DiMasi.  Rep. Stanley, Rep. Patrick, Rep. Harkins and Rep. Greene are asking House Speaker DeLeo to authorize an audit of at least $378,000 in bills paid to outside attorneys that represented the House over the past year.  They are also asking for the the release of basic expenditure information of the House budget.
 
On Tuesday, Speaker DeLeo announced he would hire an independent attorney to review House spending but Rep. Stanley stated that "the audit would not be truly independent if the Speaker chooses who performs it."  Additional lawmakers are now calling for an audit or review of legal expenses linked to the former Speaker to ensure that taxpayers are not footing these legal bills.
 
Speaker DeLeo informed the House that House Counsel indicated that these inquiries might hinder the federal case involving the former speaker.  On Thursday, Reps. Stanley, Harkins, Patrick and Greene singed and delivered a letter to US Attorney Carmen Ortiz expressing concern over the Speaker's announcement and the management of the budget for the MA House. The representatives asked Attorney Ortiz to review the issue of payment for the legal services pertaining to the case involving former Speaker DiMasi.
 
Although the House and Senate ended formal sessions for 2009, the legislature meets informally to take up certain issues.  During informal sessions, any member can block action.  Informal session resumed on Thursday, allowing the House to approve $41 million in funds to shelter the homeless and $100,000 for the family of a slain Weymouth Police officer.
 
Rep. Stanley Supports Financial Literacy Pilot Program
 
Rep. Stanley cosponsored a bill to establish a financial literacy pilot program in MA.  The legislation seeks to ensure that high school graduates in three selected pilot districts receive instruction on budgeting, savings and investment, credit card debt and other issues associated with personal financial responsibility.
 
The current economic downturn has served as a stark reminder for families and communities of the importance of money management skills. Further, there is an increased need for parlaying money management techniques to our youth, providing them with the tools to develop smart life-long financial habits. Currently, the program, Are You Credit Wise, operates on nearly 80 college campuses annually, reaching more than 500,000 students. However, statistics show students in high school are beginning to take on similar financial burdens, without the proper education for being financially literate.
 
Coakley Wins Primary Election; General Election on 1/19
 
The 2010 United States Senate special election will take place on January 19, 2010. AG Martha Coakley won the primary election on December 8th. The death of Sen. Kennedy on August created the vacancy.
 
Rep. Stanley Asks Speaker DeLeo to not Politicize Coakley Replacement

 

Rep. Stanley recently wrote a letter to House Speaker DeLeo requesting that the Legislature not appoint someone to fill Attorney General (AG) Martha Coakley's term should she win the Senate election in January 2010. Rep. Stanley encouraged his colleagues to sign onto this letter.

 

In light of the December 8th Statehouse News article, "Underneath Statewide Campaign, a Smaller Electorate Considers Own Choice," a Boston Globe article "Taxpayers' bill nearing $378,000 in DiMasi case," and previous actions by the AG's office, significant issues have emerged that suggest that the House should not politicize the selection of an AG should Martha Coakley win the US Senate election in January.  Previous legislative action may be under investigation by the AG's, and the appointment of a House member who has not been elected by the people may be viewed as compromising such an investigation going forward. 

 
Patrick Administration Releases $17.8 Million in Stimulus Funding To Rehire Municipal Police Officers & Fire Fighters
 
To help municipal police and fire departments impacted by budget cuts that have forced layoffs and vacancies, Gov. Patrick announced the administration will release $17.8 million in federal stimulus funds to hire, rehire or retain 83 police officers in 35 police departments and 105 firefighters in 85 fire departments. The funds will also be used to support additional shift staffing needs.  This is the first round of awards to police departments and the second round to fire departments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
 
Police departments will receive $6.2 million. 147 cities and towns previously received a combined total of $15,749,229 in police grants directly from ARRA earlier this year. The administration will direct $11.6 million to fire departments. Because the ARRA program does not include staffing grants for fire departments, the Governor set aside funds specifically to retain and rehire fire fighters in communities throughout Massachusetts earlier this year. The federal Recovery Act does make $210 million available nationally for fire departments to compete for grants to support the renovation and construction of local fire stations. 
 
124 police departments and 87 fire departments submitted applications to the Patrick Administration's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) for the two staffing grant programs. EOPSS used formulas based on budgets, staffing issues and public safety concerns to determine which departments received grants. For a full list of award recipients, please click here.
 
House announces furloughs and layoffs
 
Employees of the Massachusetts House of Representatives will participate in a five-day furlough program expected to yield approximately $620,000 in savings. Reps. Stanley and Koutoujian will also participate in the five-day furlough program. These savings are in addition to the $602,810 the House has already returned to the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2010 and to the $2,040,600 returned in Fiscal Year 2009. The furloughs and layoffs are the latest cost-saving action taken by the House and are expected to yield $620,000.
 
DCR Holds Public Meeting on Beaver Brook
 
At a meeting on November 17, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) held a public hearing at the Massachusetts Audubon Society's Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in Belmont.  DCR unveiled a plan to protect and care for Beaver Brook's natural environment while encouraging public recreational use.   The plan will be submitted to the agency's Stewardship Council for approval.
 
Some of the DCR's recommendations include creating a visitors center and parking area; offering educational brochures and putting up signs about the park's habitats, wildlife, and history; maintaining its existing trails and creating new ones to expand access to more areas in the reservation; and finding ways for school groups to use the parkland for biology and ecology studies.
 
Connors Pool to Receive $6M in State Funds

 
Gov. Patrick announced $6 million to fund the design and construction of The Department of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Connors Memorial Swimming Pool in Waltham.  The design is underway, construction is expected to begin in spring 2010, and the pool is expected to open in the summer of 2011.  Rep. Stanley, who has advocated on behalf of Connors Pool for years, is "thrilled that our hard work has paid off and Waltham will now have an additional first class recreational facility for our families to enjoy."

According to DCR, the new pool will feature a gradual beach entry, a separate lap area, a contained area for small children and an open swim area for adults and older children. The new bathhouse will include shower and toilet facilities, family changing spaces, offices for a pool manager and lifeguards, a first aid room, storage for lifeguard equipment and a janitor's closet. The bathhouse will also feature a central atrium with vending machines, drinking fountains, phones and shaded benches.
 
Expiring Use Bill Signed into Law
 
After passing both branches unanimously, Gov. Patrick signed a bill to preserve "expiring use" affordable housing.  Chapter 159 of the Acts of 2009 addresses expiring use challenges in three ways: 1) tenants will be notified prior to a change in the rent's affordability, 2) a housing authority, local nonprofit or developer will have a right of first refusal to match the building's purchase price, and 3) tenants who do not qualify for enhanced Section 8 vouchers would have potential rent increases capped for 3 years.  The bill will help maintain affordable homes for tenants in buildings where rent levels are no longer protected. 
 
House to Discuss Education
 
The House will caucus this Wednesday to discuss Senate-approved education reform legislation. The House will take up its version of the bill in January, aiming to agree on a bill with the Senate in time for the Commonwealth to meet a Jan. 19th, 2010 deadline to apply for federal "Race to the Top" education funds.   The bill would boost underperforming schools, launch new "innovation" schools and allow more charter schools.
 
RMV License Renewal Notification Site

The new Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) hopes to integrate many more technology-based features into the services that it brings to its citizens and commuters everyday.  Please click
here to navigate directly to the RMV's official site to sign-up for the license renewal notification service. 
  
ARRA-Created Job Opportunities
 
Employers who create jobs using ARRA funding post new job announcements to the Commonwealth's JobQuest system. A wide range of stimulus-related positions--ranging from career counselors to communication specialists are available. This system is constantly updated, so residents should check back for new opportunities.  Please click
here to access the website. 
 
Need Help?  Resources Available to Battle Economic Downturn
 
Mass.gov offers residents information on how to get help in tough economic times.  Please click here to access information on topics such as jobs and unemployment, housing and foreclosures, home heating and energy, gas prices and commuting, managing finances, health care and insurance, food and nutrition and business assistance.  
 
Online access to statewide community resources
 
Mass 2-1-1 online directory is an information resource for emergency food, rent, help paying your heating and utility bills, mental health counseling, health programs, public health and safety services, child care referrals, job resources, and other help for individuals, parents and families. Click here to learn more about Mass 2-1-1.
 
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. 
 
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
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Waltham Corner
 
WEBF Awards Grants
 
In November, the Waltham Education and Beyond Foundation (WEBF) issued $22,000 in grants to local schools to update library technology and improve literacy programs.  Teachers from Waltham High School (WHS), Northeast Elementary, Stanley Elementary, Plympton Elementary, McArthur Elementary and McDevitt Middle School attended the event at the Forefront Conference Center to receive the awards. 

Thanks to WEBF's Excellence in Education Program grants, WHS will update its library technologies and a program to link literature and math will be developed at Northeast and MacArthur schools. The Reagle Players' Bob Eagle and Thomas O' Toole, director of drama and English arts at WHS, applied for and received a grant to enable actors to visit elementary schools so they can act out dramatic texts.

Grants from WEBF's Sally Elizabeth Peters Enrichment Program, which focuses on the arts, theater, drama and science, will help bring an educational music group to perform for special education and integrated preschool programs at Northeast and Stanley schools, and improve a "hands on'' science program at Northeast.
 
WEBF was launched in 2007 to help Waltham students and teachers by raising cash to develop programs not funded through the school budget. To learn more, please click here.
 
 
The Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO) 2009-10 Season
 
Valentine's Concert, Saturday, February 13th, 2010, 7:00 pm at Kennedy Middle School, 655 Lexington Street in Waltham. Ticket Line: 857-919-1385 or visit www.wphil.org.  Featuring a triple concerto with our music director, his wife, and his dad!  Vivaldi: Concerto for Three Violins in F Major, RV551 Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite.  Dvorak: Symphony No.8 in G Major, Op.88

To purchase tickets online, learn more about the 2009-2010 season or learn more about the WPO, please click here
 
WPO

Traffic Commission Meeting
 
The commission will meet Dec. 17th to discuss a request to relocate the MBTA Bus Stop 70A at Totten Pond Rd. at Wyman St to Home Suites Hotel; a request to post a fire lane at Government Center and 775 Main Street (Danversbank); the posted speed limit at Garden Lane, Garden Circle & Middlesex Road, based on recommendations submitted by MassDOT Highway Division; the installation at "Caution Deer Crossing" sign at Trapelo Road; and a "NO TURN ON RED" sign on Lincoln Street at Smith Street .
 
Update on Totten Pond Road Exit
 
MassHighway recently updated Rep. Stanley on the status of the Winter Street Bridge project.  According to MassHighway, the project is approximately 55% complete. Construction is expected to be substantially completed sometime in late 2010. It is possible that some intersection work and temperature sensitive work like final paving and landscaping may need to wait until spring 2011.
 
Economic and Community Development Committee Meeting
 
A special meeting of the Economic and CommunityDevelopment Committee will take place on
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Henry M. Hoover Committee Room at City Hall. The committee will address the issue of bike rack locations and other miscellaneous issues. 
 
Finance Committee Approves Items
 
At the request of Mayor McCarthy, the Finance Committee approved $68,500 for handicap projects, $15,000 for legal services and $15,000 for a Disposal of Catch Basin waste.  The Committee also approved three grants for the Waltham Police Department for Justice Assistance ($13,039), Traffic Enforcement ($17,000) and Training ($25,407).
 
Mayor McCarthy Seeks Council Approval on the following  tems:
 
Mayor McCarthy asked the Council to approve a gift of $100.00 from Attorney Robert E. Connors, Jr. for the upkeep and maintenance of the holiday lights on the Common;  the acceptance of an award of $21,600 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for FY201, which had been awarded from Round 2 Fire Services Staffing Grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds; an award of $3,772 from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for FY2010 (Student Awareness of fire Education (S. A. F .E.) Grant); and a gift from the Waltham Firefighters Union Local 866 in the amount of $2,500.00 to off set the state cut in the S.A. F. E. Program.
 
Mayor McCarthy also asked the Council to approve a loan order in the amount of $4.7 million to be used for sewer improvements as identified in the City's sewer facilities plan and the first payment of the FY2010 Formula Grant in the amount of $34,765.50 from Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging.
 
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
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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.

 
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. 

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)  

PET BEREAVEMENT
 
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center of New England recognizes the important role pets play in people's lives and will offer a free bereavement support group for children and adults on the first Wednesday of every month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at VESCONE, 180 Bear Hill Road, Waltham. Information: 781-684-8387.
 
OVEREATERS
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for recovery from over-eating, anorexia and bulimia, meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at St. Mary's CCD, 30 Pond St., Waltham. Information: 508-875-0001, select option #1.
 
PARENTAL STRESS
 
Parents Helping Parents hosts a free and confidential parent support group every Wednesday evening in Waltham. Come share your experiences and gain valuable support, parenting advice and encouragement from other parents in the group. Information: 1-800-632-8188; [email protected]; www.parentshelpingparents.org.
 
WALTHAM TOASTMASTERS
 
Toastmasters International meetings are on the first and third Thursday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Meadow Green Rehab & Nursing Center, Trapelo Road. It is open to anyone at least 18 years old. Group works to help get over anxiety in public speaking and work on leadership skills. Call 781-894-7182 or e-mail [email protected].
 
9th Annual Death by Chocolate
 
The Rotary Clubs of Newton and Waltham Present "Death By Chocolate" to be held on January 31st, 2010 from 1PM - 4PM. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Newton, 320 Washington St., Newton, MA Tickets are $15 for Adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age. Free parking.  To learn more, click here.
 
SERVE MEALS If you are interested in volunteering your time to assist the Middlesex Human Service Agency in serving meals, please contact Dick Rogers at 781-894-6110.
 
HOSPICE Evercare Hospice seeks volunteers for friendly visits with hospice patients 1-4 hrs per week in Waltham. Free training provided. Call Marjie Rochon at 781-472-8641 or e-mail [email protected].
 
REAGLE PLAYERS Non-profit theater company Reagle Players seeks volunteers: ushers, dressers, reception, stitchers and much more. Share any skills. No formal experience necessary. Call 781-891-5600 to inquire or visit www.reagleplayers.com for information.

COMMUNITY DAY CENTER The Community Day Center seeks volunteers to tutor low to no income guest in literacy, GED, resume writing and computer skills including hunting for jobs on the internet. Bilingual Spanish and Portuguese speakers especially needed. Hours: Monday - Friday 1:30-4:30 or weekends at the Library. Call Rob Mark, executive director, 617-960-7793, www.communitydaycenter.com, [email protected].

MARISTHILL Maristhill Nursing & Rehab Center seeks volunteers to assist with Mass, Eucharistic Ministry, accompany people to medical appointments (no driving required), visit with elders, or share your unique talents and gifts in other ways. No experience necessary. Training, supervision, and support are provided. Call Maureen Andrew at 781-893-0240.
 
HOSPICE & ADMINISTRATIVE HELP VNA Care Choices needs volunteers to offer emotional and practical support to terminally ill patients and their families in many communities, including Waltham and Newton. Training and supervision provided. Call Nancy Barcelo, 781-890-4440, ext. 3471.
 
COMMUNITY LINKS Wayside Community Links, 118 Central St., Waltham, seeks volunteer to do street outreach and co-facilitate educational groups for adolescents. Spanish and Portuguese speaking candidates are especially needed. Training provided. Call 781-891-0555 Ext. 71 for more information.

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. 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].
 
 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.
  
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
 
City Council Committees:  
Finance
Long Term Debt
Community Development
Veterans

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, Fitzgerald 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