The Stanley Report
Waltham, Volume 9, No. 11
November 2014
In This Issue
News from Beacon Hill
Waltham Corner
Upcoming Events
About Rep. Stanley

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Rep. Thomas M. Stanley
9th Middlesex District 
 
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Happy Veterans Day



Land of the free



Celebrating Veterans Day



Wally's Way



Ceremony



Remembering



Memorial



American Flag

 

  

Waltham Fire Department

 

  

Gathering in Waltham

 

  

Ceremony

 

  

Bagpiper

 

  

Russ Malone addresses the City Council

 

 

Hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Health on Ebola Virus

 

 

Karen Higgins RN (Boston Medical Center) holding up ineffective protective clothing issued to nurses to treat Ebola.  

 

 

 Dr. Michael VanRooyen (Bringham and Women's) and Dr. Paul Biddinger (Mass General) testifying before the committee.

 

  

City Hall

 

 

 Grand Opening of the Prospect Hill Community Center

 

    

Community Center's computer room

 

 

 Prospect Hill Community Center

 

 

Rep. Stanley at the opening of the community center

 


 

Grand Opening

 

  

Boston Skyline

 



Autumn leaves

Fall leaves

Ready to rake!

Tree

Empty tree

Boat

Boat in Rockport, MA

vets2

Veterans Day Memorial

leaves

Fall foliage

trees

Country Road

LW Gap

Willoughby Gap


Rockport2

Rockport, MA

Festive Barn

Autumn

Barn

Burke, Vermont

mums        
Pumpkins


Fall Flowers

Mums

Pumpkins

Pumpkins for Sale

 

Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation




McDevitt Middle School



Flying Duck

 

Wild Turkey



Statue



Reflections 



Beacon Hill




Fishing



Family

 
Duck
  


Charles River



Chapin Beach



City Council



Moody Street Fire Station

 

 

 Gold Dome

 

   

State House

 

 

 Beautiful Boston




State House Dome 

Circle

Waltham's Circle of Remembrance 
  Dome

State House

Nobel

House Chamber

Watch Factory

Waltham Watch Factory

Beacon Street

Beacon Hill

Centennial Memorial

Centennial Memorial

Flags on Waltham Common

Flags on Waltham Common

 

 

State House

 

 

House Chamber    

 

 

Charles River Museum of Industry

   

 

State House Halls 

    

Nurses Hall    

Nurses Hall, State House 

   

Stonehurst Paine Estate

 

Stonehurst Paine Estate 

 

House Chamber

 

House Chamber

  

Vets Day

 

 Veterans Remembrance Circle  

   Hall of Flags

    

 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) 722-2230

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News from Beacon Hill

 

Last resident moves out of Fernald; Council waits for information

 

The last remaining resident has moved off of the Fernald property.  As the City of Waltham is in the process of purchasing the Fernald land from the state, the Waltham City Council has been waiting since May for information from the mayor about next steps.  Waltham is responsible for determining which re-use of the Fernald property is in the city's best interest.  The Council cannot move forward until it receives additional information from the mayor.

 

Last month, Rep. Stanley and Councilor Joe Vizard filed a resolution asking the City to issue an RFP to hire a firm to help asset manage and re-use the non-wetlands property on the Fernald land.  The firm would provide the City with proper information and full understanding of potential risks and challenges related to the use of the property.  Although the Council approved the resolution, the Councilors have not heard back from the mayor. 


Rep. Stanley invites public to zoning review public hearing

 

Rep. Stanley invites the public to participate in the process of improving the city's zoning ordinances.  The next zoning review public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 12 p.m. at Waltham City Hall.  Everyone is welcome to participate in and speak at these important meetings. We will incorporate your thoughts into a list of areas for more intensive review and revisions.

 

Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) Committee will present report


The Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) Committee will present its report during a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, Nov. 24th at 6:30 pm at the City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend.


Earlier this year, the I/I Advisory Committee, proposed by Rep. Stanley and approved by the Council, formed to provide the business community and ratepayers with an opportunity to advise the City Administration and City Council on strategies to improve the City of Waltham's I/I removal policies. Rep. Stanley serves as the liaison between the committee and the City Council and City Administration. The goal of the committee is to seek new solutions that will enable the City to correct the I/I problems in the shortest period of time with the least economic impact on residents and businesses.  

 

Rep. Stanley attends Joint Committee on Public Health to review the readiness of state health system to monitor the Ebola virus

 

Rep. Stanley attended an oversight hearing at the State House held by the Joint Committee on Public Health to review the readiness of state health system to monitor the Ebola virus outbreak and respond to potential cases of infection in Massachusetts. He heard testimony from state health officials, hospital leaders and clinicians with experience in the management of Ebola patient care and infectious disease control.

 

 

House Passes Bill Mandating CPR Training for Coaches

 

The House passed a bill which requires all school athletic coaches be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.  The bill, which is supported by The American Heart Association of Massachusetts, would apply to coaches for school athletics, not recreational programs in communities that are typically run by parent volunteers.  In November, the Senate passed the bill.  The bill still needs final approval in both branches.

 

MA Has Number One Ranking In Energy Efficiency

 

For the fourth year in a row, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has ranked Massachusetts first in the nation for energy efficiency policies and programs.   The Patrick Administration continues to expand on proven strategies and create new approaches to help businesses, cities and towns, institutions, homeowners, renters and low-income residents save energy and manage costs. Investments made by the Patrick Administration have created clean energy jobs, reduced reliance on foreign sources of energy and cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

 

31 New Infrastructure Projects Will Support Job Creation and Local Improvements

 

A new round of MassWorks Infrastructure Program grants will advance local development projects across the state. The grants total over $66 million in improvement projects that will support thousands of jobs in Massachusetts communities. Through these awards, the state will partner with cities and towns to support housing developments, infrastructure developments, road safety and revitalization projects. Through these grants, the Patrick Administration will partner with cities and towns making targeting investments in infrastructure such as roadways, streetscapes, water and sewers to facilitate and support new and sustained housing and economic growth throughout Massachusetts. To date, the City of Waltham has never applied for MassWorks funding. 

 

Governor Patrick Announces District Court Nomination

 

Governor Patrick announced the nomination of William M. Fitzpatrick as Associate Justice of the Lynn District Court. Fitzpatrick has been the Assistant General Counsel at the MBTA since 1992, managing a civil litigation practice in the Massachusetts trial courts. He previously served as legal counsel to the Massachusetts Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation for seven years and as an Assistant District Attorney in Norfolk County for two years. From 1982 to 2001, Fitzpatrick was a part-time law instructor at the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council. He is a graduate of Northeastern University (B.S., 1977) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1983). Fitzpatrick resides in Lynnfield.  If confirmed, he will fill the seat on the Lynn District Court created by the appointment of Judge Robert N. Tochka to the Superior Court.

 

Governor Patrick Outlines Progress in Closing Achievement Gaps

 

Governor Patrick joined with teachers, students, education advocates and community-based partners to celebrate progress made in closing achievement gaps in the Commonwealth.  The most recent MCAS results released this year by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education show that since 2007, 10th grade students across all racial and ethnic backgrounds have made impressive progress, including a 24-point increase for African American students and a 26-point increase for Hispanic students in English Language Arts. Math results show a similar positive trend with a 28-point increase for African American students and a 24-point increase for Hispanic students since 2007.

 

EF Education Expands North American Headquarters in Cambridge

 

State and local officials and EF Education First (EF) staff and organizational leadership celebrated the opening of EF's expanded headquarters in Cambridge. Headquartered in Massachusetts, EF has grown significantly as a world-wide leader in educational travel and language training, with nearly 1,000 employees in Massachusetts.  EF's newly constructed space in Cambridge is a $125 million project that consists of 230,000 square feet of office space and 31,000 square feet of public space in the company's ground floor. The new facility is built on land owned by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, awarded through a competitive bidding process. As part of the expansion, EF has agreed to maintain and make improvements to portions of North Point Park, a public park overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. EF has already filled 200 of the 400 new jobs that EF committed to creating following the 2012 groundbreaking.

 

Governor Patrick Announces District Court Clerk-Magistrate Nomination

 

Governor Patrick announced the nomination of Margaret D. Crateau as Clerk-Magistrate of the Gloucester District Court.  Crateau has worked in the clerk's office of the Gloucester District Court since 2001. She has been the Acting Clerk-Magistrate since January 2013 and was the First Assistant Clerk-Magistrate from 2001 to 2013. From 1991 to 2001, Crateau was a partner at the Law Offices of Daly and Daly in Salem where she focused on family law, personal injury, workers compensation and criminal defense. Prior to becoming a lawyer, she worked as a nurse at Salem Hospital. Crateau is a graduate of Boston College (B.S.N., 1986) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1991). She is a resident of Danvers. If confirmed, Crateau will fill the clerk-magistrate vacancy at the Gloucester District Court created by the retirement of the Honorable Kevin P. Burke.

 

South Station has a new name

 

Governor Patrick rededicated South Station as "Governor Michael S. Dukakis South Station Transportation Center" in recognition of the former Governor's devotion to public transportation and advocacy. During his time in office, Governor Dukakis was known to take the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) and received national attention for his public transit ridership, and he supported increased transportation funding to improve and extend subway and commuter rail service in order to promote economic growth and increase equitable opportunities across Commonwealth communities.  A key measure within Governor Dukakis' transportation initiatives was safety, helping to ensure that riders felt safe while riding transit. This focus resulted in the MBTA Police becoming the first department in Massachusetts and the first Transit Police Department in the country to be accredited by the National Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

 

Winter Heating & Energy Savings Resources

 

In preparation for the upcoming winter, please be aware of winter energy efficiency and renewable energy resources available to Massachusetts consumers. The most up to date information including energy efficiency programs and rebates, do-it-yourself options and help with utility/fuel bills and fuel assistance can be found here.

 

MA DPH Responds to Ebola Virus Outbreak

 

The recent outbreak of Ebola virus in western Africa has attracted worldwide attention and a coordinated response from public health authorities including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) among many others. Here in Massachusetts, DPH infectious disease and emergency preparedness specialists are closely monitoring the ongoing response to Ebola in Africa - just as we do for any other outbreak of illness or disease.  To learn more, click here

 

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Announces March 2015 Public Opening

 

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate (EMK Institute) announced it will open to the general public with a formal dedication in March of 2015. Housed in a beautiful 65,000 square-foot facility designed by world renowned architect Rafael Vi�oly, the Institute will be a dynamic center of learning and civic engagement.  It will use cutting-edge technology to convey the history of United States Senate and its pivotal role in America's development and governance.

 

The Institute is located next to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The location, on the University of Massachusetts - Boston campus on Columbia Point, will enrich the cultural and educational life of Boston and the region and serve the country as a center of national and international scholarship and public discourse.  As construction nears completion, a planned rollout will bring the Institute to life in stages in the next year with three tracks of targeted outreach, public activities, and initial programming leading up to the public dedication next March.  For more information about the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, please visit www.emkinstitute.org. Follow the Institute on Twitter @emkinstitute. 

 

Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line Improvement Project Update

 

Throughout the months of September through November 2014 the MBTA will be continuing construction of major improvements on the Fitchburg Line. This is the second year of a 3-year improvement project to improve track, signals, bridges, and stations to reduce trip time and increase service reliability.  To facilitate the efficient completion of this work, weekend service has been suspended on the line from July 12th through November 16th, 2014.  Click here for additional information.

 

Government Center Station Closure

 

Government Center Station is closed for two years while crews work to reconstruct the station into a fully accessible, safer, modern, more comfortable facility.  During the Station's closure, both Blue and Green Line trains will pass through Government Center Station but will not stop there.  For more information, click here

 

MyLegislature Website Features Improvements


Updates to the public website will allow users to personalize their experience when navigating bills, committees, hearing information and connecting with legislators. Through "MyLegislature" users can create a user-id and password to access their secure MyLegislature account. Users can identify specific bills, hearings, committees and legislators that they are interested in following and their personalized homepage will display each selection. Any hearings scheduled for their selected committees will automatically be included in their MyLegislature hearing list. In addition, users can further personalize MyLegislature by identifying any accessibility needs.  The updated website also includes an easy-to-use format to connect with legislators. The public website can be found at www.malegislature.gov.

  

Check out the Massachusetts Business One-Stop

 

Are you doing business in Massachusetts or just getting started? Our one-stop business portal has the information and tools to help you succeed.  Click here to learn more.

 

Resources to help you find a job

 

Finding a job can be difficult, so Massachusetts offers a number of programs and services to help job seekers find work.  Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers connect workers and employers through job fairs and workshops, while the office of Labor and Workforce Development offers detailed job hunting information, including tips on writing a resume and cover letter, interviewing and networking, as well as career planning advice. The state also offers a variety of training opportunities for job seekers to obtain the education and skills needed for good paying jobs and careers. Additionally, special Section 30 Training Benefits programs exist for the unemployed. Please click here to learn more.

 

Mobile ticketing for Commuter Rail available

 

Commuter Rail customers: Buy your single-ride, 10-ride tickets, and monthly passes via the MBTA's new mobile app for smartphones.   Single and 10-ride tickets are now available for the Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell, and Newburyport/Rockport Lines. Purchase your monthly pass from your smartphone.  No waiting required.  Please click here to learn more.


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.

  

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.

  

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. 

  

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. .To schedule a tour, please contact [email protected] or call 617-727-2590 or email the reference department directly using the above number or e-mail [email protected].  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.
Waltham Corner

 

2nd Annual Warrendale Holiday Food Drive

 

Please join me in supporting the 2nd Annual Warrendale Holiday Food Drive. The effort is being spearheaded by Zev, Christine, Abigail, Olivia, and Zayden Young.

 

This time of year we have a lot to be thankful for. There are families in our community that unfortunately are not able to share in the joy and richness that the holiday season brings.

Please join us for the next month, from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, in collecting non-perishable food items that we as a community can share with the local Sacred Heart Church food pantry. Donate what you can contribute...it does not have to be a lot.

 

There are two ways that you can help and participate:

1. Please drop off all canned items, or items that will not spoil or sour to 208 Warren Street, or

2. Call Zev at 617-645-3492, the donation can be picked up at your home.

 

Thanksgiving Food Baskets Charity Opportunity

 

 

Neighbors Who Care

 

Neighbors Who Care is proud to be serving elders in the greater Waltham area for the past 11 years. We match volunteers with seniors who may find themselves isolated or having a hard time doing life-giving activities, such as getting groceries or going to the hair dresser.  Its volunteers serve as compassionate visitors, accompanying shoppers, or friendly supporters at a doctor's appointment. As well, its clients and volunteers can be found playing Scrabble, reading and discussing a book together, visiting a festival in the North End, exploring a local museum or shopping for a  good bargain. Neighbors Who Care also host clients and volunteers for ice cream socials, teas, an outing to the symphony and holiday parties.  If you are interested in learning more about its volunteer opportunities or services, go to www.neighborswhocare.net or contact [email protected].

 

 

Waltham Garden Club Holiday Program

 

The Waltham Garden Club presents Floral Designer Extraordinaire Courtney Ogg-Mancuso in a "Holiday D�cor Creations" program.  The program will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 12 - 3:00 p.m. at Stonehurst,  100 Robert Treat Paine Drive in Waltham.  For more information, call Angie at 781-899-0373 or visit the Garden Club website

 

SWITCHBOX Art Project

 

The City of Waltham, through its Mayor's Office, and the Waltham SWITCHBOX Art Committee, invites any person who lives or works in Waltham to participate in a public art project.   To represent the vibrancy and spirit of Waltham, a switchbox art project will be instituted to "transform" plain electrical boxes throughout the City into public pieces of art. These metal canvases will present an exciting opportunity to turn background urban utilities into conversational pieces that celebrate the historical and cultural wealth of our City and increase the beauty of our public space. To learn more or complete a form to participate, click here.

 

Scouts Offer Programs for Youth


The Scouting programs of Massachusetts offer many varied opportunities for youth.  Cub Scouting is a year-round, family-oriented part of the Boy Scouts of America program designed for boys who are in first through fifth grades (or are 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting: character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relationships, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, and preparation for boy scouts.

 

The Girl Scouts of America programs are also available for the same age range. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.


If you're interested in either program, the best way for you to get information is through the "Be a Scout" tools online.  Just enter your address, and the information for the closest units will be displayed. For info on Boy Scouts, visit https://beascout.scouting.org/.  For info on Girl Scouts, visit

http://www.girlscouts.org/join.asp.

 

News from the Waltham Symphony Orchestra-"World Class Music Right in the Heart of Waltham"

 

Maestro Patrick Botti invites all Waltham residents to its FREE concerts of orchestral and chamber music.  In keeping with the orchestra's mission of community outreach and promotion of young artists, many concerts feature the participation of Waltham students.  For dates and times of upcoming performances, visit www.walthamsymphony.org.

 

Residential Collection of Televisions and Computers

 

The City of Waltham's procedure for the collection of televisions and computers has changed. Capitol Waste will pick up televisions and computers, VCRs, printers, cables, etc. at curbside on your regular trash day.  The pick-up must be scheduled and called in by 3:30pm on the day before.  Please call 617-569-1718.  Leave a message, if necessary. The driver does not assist with transport to curb.  Items should be placed curbside by 7am. Please report any abandoned computers or TV's with the address to Capitol Waste for pick-up.

 

Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra News

 

WPO  

The mission of the Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra is to provide the community opportunities to perform in and attend orchestral and chamber concerts of the highest quality.  Please find below a preview of upcoming events. For more information, click here.

  

Waltham Council on Aging Seeks Volunteers

 

The Waltham Council on Aging's Meals on Wheels Program needs volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors.  Volunteering involves 45 minutes one day a week to deliver about 10 meals in a designated neighborhood.  Please contact Debbie Barry at 781-314-3300.

 

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.   For more info, email Marie DeSisto, Director of Nurses and District 504 Coordinator at

[email protected] or call 781-314-5462.

 

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.    

  

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/.

     

Housing Clinic at WATCH  

The Housing 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 (24 Crescent St, #401) 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 Housing 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!

    


Upcoming Events & Opportunities

 

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].   

 

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].

 

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.

 

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 

 
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 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 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; [email protected].

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.
About Rep. Stanley:

State Representative: 2001 - Present 
City Council: 1998 - 2004, 2006 - Present
Council President: 2003
 
City Council Committees: 
Chair, Economic & Community Development Committee
Chair, Long Term Debt Committee
Ordinance & Rules Committee  

Committees:
 
Ways & Means Committee
Post Audit & Oversight Committee
Municipalities Committee 
 
Education:  Suffolk University (MPA), Bentley University (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  
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   
Other: Basketball coach for the Police Athletic League

Personal:

Married to the former Kimberly A. Bayliss
Children: Ryan, age 20, Parker, age 11