Rep. Thomas M. Stanley 9th Middlesex District |
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Remembering 9/11
Rep. Stanley attended the Warrendale Little League Annual Banquet to celebrate
the 2012 season.
Rep. Stanley spoke at Francis Cabot Lowell Mill Apartments about successful efforts to cut a curb, improving mobility for residents.
Connors Pool, Waltham
Waltham City Hall
Rep. Stanley speaking about the collaborative effort to make improvements at Landry Park.
Celebrating improvements made to Landry Park Long the Charles River behind the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill Building in Waltham.
The Nephdure Foundation Walk
Walking for a cure for Nephcure.
At the groundbreaking of the next Brookline Bank at Newton & Main Streets in Waltham
Cong. Ed Markey on Waltham Common
State House
Early morning fishing
Sheep Pond, Brewster, MA
Hiking in VT
Bluff Mountain, Island Pond, VT
MA Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial
Boston
Ducks at Hardy Pond
Bass Fishing
John Adams Courthouse
Beacon Hill
Sunflower Season
Waltham Watch Factory
Waltham Post Office
Waltham Library
Centennial Memorial
Flags on Waltham Common
Fall flowers
Sail Away
Summer harvest
Grazing
Lake Willoughby, VT
Orange Flower
State House
Full moon
House Chamber
Charles River Museum of Industry
State House Halls
Moody Street Fire Station
Waltham City Hall
Nurses Hall, State House
Nurses Hall, State House
Stonehurst Paine Estate
House Chamber
Veterans Remembrance Circle
Nurses Hall, State House
If you'd like to visit the State House, please call 617-727-3676.
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Contact Information:
State Rep.
Thomas M. Stanley
State House
Room 167
Boston, MA 02133
(617) 722-2810 Thomas.Stanley@mahouse.gov |
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Dear Friend:
It is my pleasure to deliver September'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. If you'd like to follow me on Facebook, please click here. If you'd like to follow my fan page, please click here. To find me on Twitter, click here.
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
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News from Beacon Hill
11 Years Later, Massachusetts Remembers 9/11
On September 11, citizens across the Commonwealth gathered at ceremonies to remember the attacks and its victims. In Waltham, firefighters, policemen, politicians and residents attended a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in front of the Waltham public safety facility to remember the events of September 11, 2001. Folks gathered to remember the tragic events and honor those who lost their lives including Waltham resident John Wenckus who was aboard American Airlines Flight 11. To view a video of the ceremony, please click here.
In Boston , remembrance events included a wreath laying ceremony on the Public Garden, a raising of the flag and reading of names outside the State House, and a ceremony in the House Chamber which honored acts of civilian bravery. Two hundred and six victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 lived in Massachusetts.
Election Day is November 6, 2012 - Don't Forget to Vote! The Massachusetts general election will take place on November 6, 2012. The last day to register for the general election is October 17, 2012. To learn more about these elections, please visit the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Elections Division website.
Learn More about the 2012 Statewide Ballot Questions Three statewide ballot questions will appear on the November 6, 2012 State Election ballot. The first question focuses on a proposed law would prohibit any motor vehicle manufacturer, starting with model year 2015, from selling or leasing, either directly or through a dealer, a new motor vehicle without allowing the owner to have access to the same diagnostic and repair information made available to the manufacturer's dealers and in-state authorized repair facilities. If passed, the second would allow a physician licensed in Massachusetts to prescribe medication, at a terminally ill patient's request, to end that patient's life. The third proposal would eliminate state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying patients. To learn more about these three initiatives, please visit Secretary Galvin's website. Info about the West Nile Threat in MA The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently raised the West Nile virus (WNV) threat level to "High" in Newton and to "Moderate" in Needham, Waltham, Wellesley and Weston. WNV infected mosquitoes have been found in 93 communities from nine counties so far during 2012, and health officials predict that the state is on track to have the greatest number of WNV-positive mosquito pools since WNV was first seen in Massachusetts in 2000. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease. WNV is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with WNV will have no symptoms. When present, WNV symptoms tend to include fever and flu-like illness. In rare cases, more severe illness can occur. People have an important role to play in protecting themselves and their loved ones from illnesses caused by mosquitoes. To learn more, please click here. Gov. Patrick Requests Federal Funding for MA Fishermen Gov. Patrick recently asked the federal government to help provide economic relief to Massachusetts fishermen. He wrote a letter to Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank which included information on National Marine Fisheries Service data suggesting potential groundfish catch limit cuts in 2013 of between 43 percent and 73 percent across multiple stocks, which would hurt the livelihood of New England's fishermen. Gov. Patrick Signs Prescription Monitoring Bill with Concerns over Funding Gov. Patrick signed a bill (Senate Bill 2125) designed to protect against prescription drug abuse, but warned that public health officials will need additional funding to meet the goals of the Legislature. While the governor supports the bill, he was concerned that the Legislature did not appropriate enough money to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, or the Department of Public Health, to "effectively implement the more costly measures" in the bill in fiscal 2013. The legislation limits the number of doctors who excessively prescribe medications that can be abused or sold illegally. The bill also tries to increase participation in the state's Prescription Monitoring Program which helps identify patients who might be shopping for prescription from various doctors. MA to Use $300K Grant to Advance Nursing Profession A $300,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, an organization focused on improving healthcare, will help the Commonwealth further advance the nursing profession. Massachusetts was one of nine states to receive a grant the Foundation. Funds will be uses to enhance curriculum at state universities to examine the core skills nurses will need in the future and find ways to eliminate financial and other barriers some nurses overcome to receive advanced degrees. The Department of Higher Education will oversee the grants. Mass Students Improve Performance on ACT High school students in the 2012 class in MA outperformed most students in the U.S. on the annual ACT test, a benchmark for their college and career readiness. Students scored an average composite score of 24.1 out of a possible 36 points. The national average was 21.2. A rival college entrance exam to the SAT, the ACT test studies college readiness in English, reading, math and science. Mass.gov Offers Open Government Website To foster an "open government," Mass.gov offers information about legislative and regulatory processes, public records, campaign finance reports, lobbyist registrations and reports, open meetings and more. Residents can also get details on the state budget, see where the state's money comes from, locate a law on a topic that is of interest to you or obtain information on any city or town in Massachusetts. Residents can also view detailed information on state government spending. To learn more and visit the site, click here.
MassDOT RMV Customer Service: New Number MassDOT announced a new telephone number for Registry of Motor Vehicles business and transactions, 857-DOT-8000/857-368-8000. The number serves the RMV's Call Center which answers an average of 45,000 calls each month. Over the next year, customers will become familiar with the 857-DOT area code and exchange as MassDOT offices across the Commonwealth transition to the new number. The telephone transition will result in annual phone bill and maintenance savings of approximately $422,000. Concerned about lead in your home? Lead is a toxic metal that can come from a number of materials found in and around our homes, including old paint and contaminated soil. If you have lead pipes, or brass or chrome-plated brass faucets and fixtures, it can enter your drinking water via the plumbing. Lead exposure frequently occurs without any symptoms, and can cause behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures and death. Children six years old and younger are most at risk. The state offers information about lead and removing it from your home. To learn more, visit the Health and Human Services' website.
File for unemployment insurance benefits online or by phone The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) administers the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program, providing temporary assistance to unemployed Massachusetts workers. Click here to get help with filing a new claim.
Find Volunteer Opportunities at Connect & Serve Connect & Serve is a free web-based volunteer portal administered by the Massachusetts Service Alliance. The Connect & Serve website is a valuable resource for organizations who recruit volunteers and for individuals who wish to find fulfilling volunteer opportunities in their communities. Click here to find a volunteer opportunity near you. Connect & Serve's user-friendly design has many features to increase the visibility of opportunities across the state, including a quick search function highlighting impact areas, an easy zip-code radius search, and a monthly service projects calendar. All volunteer opportunities are promoted through a statewide collaboration with volunteer connector agencies to build awareness to a wider audience in all regions of the state. Fall activities in MA Massachusetts is an amazing place to visit year-round, and when the leaves explode with color and the fall air becomes crisp and cool, our state comes alive anew! Enjoy hot apple cider, hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and agricultural fairs. Plan a fall foliage tour, a day trip to or overnight stay at one of our many state parks, discover our national parks, or visit a nature center. Hunters can look forward to the season opening for deer, as well as black bears, turkeys, and waterfowl. Looking for more inexpensive fall fun? Check out our 50 fun things to do for under $50 to learn the best events and places to be in Massachusetts this fall! Click here for more information. Spreading the Word on the Flu Vaccine Every flu season, local health officials work hard to get the word out about the importance of getting vaccinated. At the same time, our communities are becoming more ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse than ever before. Now there's a new, comprehensive guide to help local public health departments and community-based organizations get the message out about flu vaccine to the wide variety of people, languages and cultures in their midst. The guide provides a range of real-world practical tips and tools for anyone looking for ways to engage with hard-to-reach populations on the importance of flu vaccination. For more information about how to stay healthy this flu season, click here. 2012 KIDS COUNT® Data Book The 2012 KIDS COUNT® Data Book was recently released, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Data Book compares all 50 states on key indicators of child well-being. The 2012 Data Book ranks Massachusetts 2nd overall in supporting children who live here. Please click here to access the report. Broken down the Data Book ranks Massachusetts: 1st in education looking at measures including preschool attendance, 4th grade proficiency in math and reading and high school graduation rates; 2nd in health including number of low-birth weight babies, children without health insurance, child and teen deaths per 1,000 and teens who abuse alcohol or drugs; 10th in family and community including children living in single parent families, children whose parents do not have a high school diploma, children living in areas of high poverty and teen birth rates; and 11th in economic well-being including teens who are neither in school nor working, children living in poverty, children whose parents are unemployed or underemployed, and children who live in households with high housing cost burdens. DPH Offers Health Promotion Clearinghouse Website The website distributes publications and materials on important topics such as asthma, diabetes, nutrition & physical activity, sodium, stroke, substance abuse, tobacco cessation and prevention and more. These materials benefit a wide range of residents, including people interested in improving their health and making healthy choices, anyone in healthcare who provides information or education to patients and educators working with diverse populations. Click here to learn more. Exciting New Veterans Resource! The Patrick Administration launched www.MassVetsAdvisor.org, a cutting-edge web portal that offers enhanced access to services and support for veterans living in the Commonwealth. The new site will help veterans and their family members access more than 200 state and federal benefits in one location, including programs for education, counseling, employment, health care and other services. MassVetsAdvisor streamlines comprehensive data from state and federal resources and lists only the benefits and services each veteran is qualified for, including an "action plan" to apply for the benefits. Veterans will be able to print, email, save or forward the action plan to their Veterans Services Officer for additional one-on-one assistance. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program WIC is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. WIC's goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. To apply for WIC, call 1-800-WIC-1007 or contact a WIC Program in your community. Please click here for more info.
SAVE Partners with Veterans' Services to Support Veterans & Their Families The fundamental principle of the Statewide Advocacy for Veterans' Empowerment (SAVE) program is to advocate for veterans who are not able to obtain the benefits they have earned due to institutional or personal barriers. The program's primary mission is prevention of suicide and mental health distress through the identification of issues facing veterans when they return from service and proactively providing them with access to benefits and services that may address these issues and result in positive transitions back to civilian life. SAVE acts as a liaison between veterans and their families and the various agencies within the federal and state governments. To learn more, please click here. Mass 2-1-1, in Partnership with United Way, Partners with Department of Veterans Services To learn more about the services available to veterans by MA 2-1-1 and the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services, the chief advocate for veterans and their families in the Commonwealth, please click here. 2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services Information and Referral. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families seeking services or volunteer opportunities and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2-1-1 makes it possible for people to navigate the complex and ever-growing maze of human service agencies and programs. By making services easier to access, 2-1-1 encourages prevention and fosters self-sufficiency. It also is hoped that it will reduce the number of non-emergency calls inappropriately made to 911. MassWildlife Offers Calendar of Events The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) is responsible for the conservation - including restoration, protection and management - of fish and wildlife resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. The Division works to balance the needs of people and wildlife today so wildlife will be available for everyone's enjoyment today and for future generations. To learn more about DFW events across the Commonwealth, such as wildlife-related workshops, talks, walks or demonstrations, please click here. Drivers Encouraged to "Donate Life"
Massachusetts drivers can register as organ donors on their driver's license or online through the Donate Life New England registry. About 99 percent of all Massachusetts residents who designate themselves as organ and tissue donors do so through the Registry of Motor Vehicles at RMV branches and on its website.
Improved Benefits and Discounts for Drivers
Drivers around the state are able to take advantage of more discounts and expanded benefits as the competitive marketplace continues to mature. Managed competition went into effect April 1, 2008, ending the fixed-and-established system under which the state set auto insurance rates. The new system created a marketplace that allows companies to compete for consumers through rates, discounts, and benefits. Since the start of the reform, 13 new companies have entered the state, including three of four biggest carriers in the country (Allstate, Progressive and GEICO).
To shop for a better auto insurance policy, visit www.mass.gov/autorates, research carriers' websites, and meet with insurance agents. For more info, visit the Massachusetts Division of Insurance's website, (www.mass.gov/doi) an agency within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Follow the Office at www.mass.gov/consumer.
Foreclosure Resource Center
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's web page offers resources for consumers, data and analysis, research and articles from our publications and information on policy and regulations related to foreclosures. Please click here to learn more.
Tour the State Library
The State Library welcomes Rep. Stanley's constituents to the library and arranges tours for school groups or other groups who wish to view the premises and see some of its special holdings. Staff can show materials about Rep. Stanley's district and about subjects of interest to Waltham and Lexington.To schedule a tour, please contact pamela.schofield@state.ma.us or call 617-727-2590 or email the reference department directly using the above number or e-mail reference.department@state.ma.us. You may also contact Rep. Stanley's office for assistance. You may wish also to visit the library's blog.
Job Opportunities with the Commonwealth of MA
A number of job listings are posted on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website.
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Waltham Corner
Curb Cut Improves Mobility for Mill Residents
Rep. Stanley and other elected officials attended a cookout at the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill Apartments to acknowledge the work that the City of Waltham, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Waltham Handicap Commission and the legislative state delegation did to create a handicap accessible ramp along the edge of Landry Park, the roadway that goes behind the apartments to the sidewalk. This new ramp, which cut a curb, is located directly in front of the walkway which crosses the Charles River, makes it much easier for citizens with wheelchairs and walking issues to walk from the street onto the sidewalk and cross the river. Additional improvements included the installation of a new fence along the Charles and the naming of Landry Way. The Mill offers 258 apartments units for seniors.
Celebrating Improvements at the Mill
Waltham Farm Day - FREE Public Event!
The Waltham Fields Community Farm will host Waltham Farm Day on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 2-5pm at 240 Beaver Street Waltham. All are welcome! Live music will be provided by Royer's One Man Band. Activities will include cider making, family-friendly farm projects, tractor climbing, meeting the Hawke family's chickens and bees, seed art and face painting, recipe sampling, a Pick Your Own carrot patch and pumpkins for sale! A free trolley will depart from the Waltham Common starting at 2pm, with overflow parking at the Warren Ball Field at the corner of Beaver St. and Waverly Oaks.
Help Support our Troops!
The Waltham VFW Post 2152 and Ladies Auxiliary are collecting items to send to our troops. Suggested items for donations include Q-tips, chopsticks, deodorant, lotion, puzzles, Sudoku, magazines, Jell-O, pudding, prepackaged tuna or chicken, rice, sunblock, crossword puzzles, hand sanitizer, playing cards, paper, envelopes, notepads, pens, books, gum, mints, all kinds of candy and dry products, board games, balls and anything to help keep their minds occupied. For additional information, please contact Janet Lyons at 781-894-9243 or dragonlady19@verizon.net.
Waltham's School Health Advisory Committee Seeking Members
The Waltham Public Schools School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) meets four times a year, and welcomes new members. The SHAC is open to all parents, community members, school personnel and students. The goal of the SHAC varies each year. This school year the goal of the SHAC is to review our current Wellness Policy and concussion data. We need your input! Please join the committee. The SHAC meetings are one hour and we meet at Waltham High School in Room 118 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Meeting dates for 2012-2013: September 27, November 15, February 7 and May 2. For more info, email Marie DeSisto, Director of Nurses and District 504 Coordinator at mariedesisto@k12.waltham.ma.us or call 781-314-5462.
PSW, Inc. Helps Teens Get Jobs in Waltham
Youth employment is at an all-time low. In the first two months of 2012, youth employment was at 25.6%. Partnerships for a Skilled Workforce, Inc. (PSW, Inc.) partnered with Waltham High School (WHS) to place youth in jobs with local employers. With funds from the Department of Education and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, 50 Waltham youth gained valuable work experience this summer. Gerard Leone, Middlesex County DA, is a champion for recognizing the importance of youth employment as part of a healthy community and has helped PSW, Inc. to provide summer jobs. Waltham employers played the key role in our youth employment partnership. Many Waltham employers have stepped up the plate consistently, investing in our future workforce. Employers such as Boston Environmental and Engineering Associates, Harrison Transportation, True Value Hardware, Waltham Veterinary Hospital, and Watertown Savings Bank have hired teens through our career specialist Russell Chudnofsky at WHS for summer jobs. Young people need to learn to work. PSW, Inc. is looking for employers who want to invest in student work experiences year round. Many career goals start with a young adult's first job. To learn more or partner with PSW, Inc., contact Kelley French, Youth Director at kfrench@pswinc.org or 508-281-6910 x7.
Non-profit spotlight: Neighbors Who Care
Neighbors Who Care, based in Waltham, provides volunteer services such as companionship and transportation to medical appointments, assistance with grocery shopping and errands, and home visits for homebound elders and chronically ill adults in the greater Waltham community, free of charge. Neighbors Who Care is looking for volunteers to help enhance the quality of life of homebound elders and have a direct positive impact on a person in the Waltham community. Volunteering just a few hours a week will have a great impact. To learn more about the program, please visit www.neighborswhocare.net or email heather@neighborswhocare.net.
Springwell Moves to Waltham
Springwell, formerly based in Watertown, is moving to Waverly Oaks Road in Waltham early in October. Springwell is a private, non-profit agency that has been creating, managing, and coordinating services for seniors, individuals with disabilities and those who help care for them for more than 30 years. Springwell serves all elders, individuals with disabilities and their families regardless of financial situation or level of need. Its reputation for excellence is why more than 10,000 families turn to us each year for support. Please click here to learn more about Springwell. About Waltham Fields Community Farm Waltham Fields Community Farm (WFCF) promotes local agriculture and food access through its farming operations and educational programs, using practices that are socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable. It encourages healthy relationships between people, their food supply, and the land from which it grows. To learn more about this valuable resource in our community and view upcoming events, please click here. Interested in Joining the Waltham American Legion Band (WALB)? 
The band The WALB is looking for new members of all ages who enjoy playing music. Benefits of joining the band include a trip to Toronto, Canada in August, travelling around the country, serving your community and social interaction. Foreign travels for the band have included Ireland, England, and a famous parade through Red Square in Moscow with Dot at the helm. The Waltham American Legion Band is a volunteer band which plays 25 to 30 parades and 8 to 10 concerts annually throughout New England and the Greater Boston Area. The band travels in its own bus from Waltham. Uniforms, music, and stands are supplied, as well as percussion and sousaphones. Rehearsals are held at the Waltham American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverley Oaks Rd on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Most members have played in high school and college bands. Auditions are not necessary. The Waltham Legion Post also hosts the Soft Touch Dance Band, an 18 piece "big band" specializing in music from the '40s and '50s. For more information, please contact David Zablatsky at (617) 548-6208 or davidz625@gmail.com.
Non Profit Spotlight: Waverly Redemption Center & Work Services
The Waverly Redemption Center (WRC) has a new home downtown and a new parent company, WCI - Work, Community, Independence. The WRC has moved from the Fernald Developmental Center to a new space at 23 Summer Avenue, off Summer Street, and is open Mon-Fri 9-4 and Sat 8:30-3:30.
Formally located at the Fernald Center, 200 Trapelo Road, relocated at 23 Summer Avenue to continue to support the Waltham and surrounding community in all if its recycling needs. The business, which first opened in 1987, accepts any quantity of MA redeemable cans, plastic and glass. The WRC offers .05 per redeemable container and also accepts donations for local charities. WRC can also offer assistance with Can Drive Fundraisers for schools, clubs or civic organizations.
The new parent company, WCI, is a private, non-profit agency that provides residential and employment/day supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Waltham and its surrounding towns. WCI oversees all administrative and financial duties related to running the center and this includes the employment of 25 employees that have been affiliated with the center for many years. For directions or information, call 781-373-2180 or email mdespres@wearewci.org or patricia.maxon@state.ma.us.
Sales & Marketing Toastmasters of Waltham
Sales & Marketing Toastmasters in Waltham is for professionals, students, stay-at-home parents, or retirees and is an excellent place to improve your communication skills. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn the skills that will help you be more successful in your chosen endeavor. At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking, and working with, others in a supportive, non-threatening environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once every two weeks for about two hours. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to learn and practice the skill of communications. To learn more and access a list of upcoming meetings, please click here.
Waltham Women's Club
The Waltham Women's Club has been in existence for over 118 years. At one time there were over 125 members of the Waltham Women's Club whose mission is to "increase among women a spirit of cordial cooperation in addition to educational, philanthropic and civic awareness." The Waltham Women's Club is one of the oldest organizations dedicated to self and community. The club meets monthly from Sept. to April on the first Wednesday of the month. Check out or website for more information: https://sites.google.com/site/walthamwomansclub2/. 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. City of Waltham website announces job openings
Job opportunities are posted on the City of Waltham's website. Waltham posts boards and committee meetings calendar of events
Click here for more details!
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Waltham Lions Club The Waltham Lions Club, of which Rep. Stanley is a member, was chartered in 1939. With its motto being "To Serve," the Lions raise funds within the community mainly for assisting with eye research. The Lions also support local groups and those in need. The Waltham Lions Club is a registered non- profit charity, and supports Waltham Education and Beyond Foundation, Waltham High School Scholarships, Special Needs of Waltham Citizens, the Waltham Boys and Girls Club, Boston Aid for the Blind and Holiday Food Baskets for the Needy, to name just a few. For additional information about the Waltham Lions Club, please click here. |
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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; info@parentshelpingparents.org; 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 howardlr@sprintmail.com. 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 marjorie_rochon@uhc.com.
Historic Gardens at the 1793 Coach House at Gore Place Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate in Waltham, announced the completion of 19th century, demonstration gardens recently installed near the 1793 Coach House on the 43-acre estate. Free to the public year-round and fully handicapped accessible, the gardens consist of historic varieties of flowers, vegetables and herbs including aromatic herbs intended to provide an enhanced experience for the low sighted and blind visitor. The gardens are under the supervision of Scott Clarke, Director of Buildings and Grounds for the estate. According to Scott Clarke, "These gardens offer a unique opportunity to tell our visitors about varieties of plants and gardening techniques common in the early 19th century." This program was supported, in part, by grants from the Waltham and Watertown Local Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The gardens may be viewed year-round, dawn-to-dusk. Admission and parking are free. Gore Place was the home of Christopher and Rebecca Gore. Gore was the 7th governor of Massachusetts, a lawyer, investor and farmer with over 400 acres of farmland. Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street, just off Route 20 (Main Street) near the Waltham/Watertown line. For more information call: (781) 894-2798 or visit the museums website at: www.goreplace.org
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. 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, walthamday@comcast.net. 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. `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; jennifer@mtwyouth.org. 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.
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About Rep. Stanley:
State Representative: 2001 - Present
City Council: 1998 - 2004, 2006 - Present
Council President: 2003
City Council Committees:
Public Works
Community Development
Veterans
Long Term Debt, Chair
Committees:
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
House Post Audit and Oversight Committee
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Education: Suffolk University (MPA), Bentley College (BS - Management), Mass Bay Community College (AS - Business Administration)
Board Member: Waltham Partnership for Youth, 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), Waltham Public Library Planning Committee
Children: Ryan, age 18, Parker, age 9
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