From the Globe today comes a straightforward description of what community organizers do all day...and night. See the whole article including a picture of long time Boston organizer Lew Finfer looking very cool and non threatening. In a … [Read more...]
Greetings from mass.gov — what can we do better?
* To begin with, we have various laws, regulations and policies that we must adhere to. For example, any new web technologies must adhere to the Commonwealth's Web Accessibility Standards. (Can blind users access BMG's content with … [Read more...]
Breaking! Governor Patrick announces over $2 million in Commonwealth Corps grants
Barnstable: $62,928 Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Inc Program Name: The Regional Caregiver Support and Dementia-Specific Respite Program Amount: $62,928 The ASCCI propose the Regional Caregiver Support and … [Read more...]
” I wanted to help other struggling campaigns in any way I could.”
Civic engagement at it's best!!Crossposted at ONE MassachusettsFrom CommonwealthMagazine: Homegrown campaigns often work if a lightening-rod issue is on the ballot, but when the issues are more mundane, it isn’t so easy, … [Read more...]
His Excellency visits Amesbury
I attended the town hall discussion led by the Governor this evening in Amesbury. Both he and the questioners made some good points and the dialogue was genuine. He took questions for about an hour, which in some cases involved … [Read more...]
Onset Crime Watch — Good Civic Partnership
And in SouthCoast Today "It really is the essence of a community project," Town Administrator John McAuliffe said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. Mr. McAuliffe had identified the building as a possible site for the partnership. … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick’s Town Hall tour — coming to a town near you!
Here's the Governor on the town hall tour: And here's his message, which includes a rundown of some recent achievements. Friends, Over the past 18 months, our administration has built a foundation for real, lasting change. We have … [Read more...]
Rep. Garballey establishes interactive blog for the 23rd Middlesex
Sean Garballey, the Rep elected this year for the 23rd Middlesex in the special election after Jim Marzilli resigned, has set up an interactive blog to keep his district informed. Here is the link: … [Read more...]
Real Civic Engagement ! Wellesley’s Lynne Smith runs for Governor
of Red Sox Nation! What a wonderful fun thing to do! And what a warm, lovely and cheerful person! What do you bet that she's fitting this election into a long list of other civic projects!! Check out the candidate … [Read more...]
“You guys rock,” says Library Board of Trustees Chairman
[Library Director Betty] Gregg says the money raised by the children will be used to purchase [over 1000 books and other] materials which will, in turn, free up money in the regular library budget with which she hopes to hire a part-time … [Read more...]
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