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Councilor Joseph Ferreira (left) administers the oaths of office to newly-seated Brockton District Court Clerk Magistrate Eric Donovan just minutes after his confirmation vote, while Councilor Terry Kennedy (center) looks on. The Governor's Council was only scheduled to vote on three of Gov. Charlie Baker's court nominees Wednesday, but in an unusually accelerated timeline wound up stamping its approval on five of them -- including a pair who were just interviewed Wednesday morning.--SHNS
FRANKLIN WEEK AHEAD
Monday, Oct.3
7:00pm
Tuesday, Oct.4
Electrical Conduit Petition Hearing
2:00pm
Community Preservation Committee Meeting
7:00pm
Wednesday, Oct 5.
5:00pm to 6:00pm
7:00pm
Thursday, Oct. 6
7:30pm
STATE HOUSE AND BEYOND
Lawmakers and candidates for higher office alike will lurch into the final full month before the election when the calendar flips on Saturday, and unfinished business on Beacon Hill could factor into how voters feel when they head to the polls. Top Democrats continue to drag their feet on the more than $4 billion economic development and tax relief bill they froze at the end of formal sessions, and anything they include or exclude from the final version yet to be revived could explode into a campaign issue with affordability and inflation top of mind in November. They also might sense political opportunity in their yet-unrevealed next steps: House and Senate leaders could wait to finalize their spending and tax relief plans until after the election when they won't face immediate ramifications at the ballot box, or they could roll out a plan before then in a bid to tilt some of the closer races toward incumbents or toward their Democratic allies in other contests. There doesn't seem to be much appetite for keeping the bill's original scope intact, and not just because lawmakers cannot authorize the previously-approved nearly $1.4 billion in borrowing during the informal sessions planned for the remainder of the term: the updated version will "probably not" include the Legislature's $500 million program that would have sent one-time checks to middle-income taxpayers "because $3 billion worth of checks are going out" under the mandatory 62F relief, Senate budget chief Michael Rodrigues told 1420 WBSM this week. "I do expect we will [be] able to pass an economic development bill in the neighborhood of maybe $2.5 billion," Rodrigues said, forecasting a bottom line lower than the combined surplus and American Rescue Plan Act spending in the original bill. "That's going to have good investments in there, in our hospitals, in our nursing homes, in our human service workforce, in climate change, and energy supports." Count the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation among those who think the math supports more spending; a new analysis from the group forecasts that lawmakers would have $1.55 billion in surplus leftover after dealing with a $1.6 billion closeout budget, plus nearly $2.3 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds to deploy. That's enough to "easily accommodate more than $3 billion in economic development spending" alongside Baker's closeout supp, they estimate. Comptroller William McNamara will be closely watching the clock for action on that closeout supp next week and beyond since he has to file his own fiscal year-end report by Halloween, but based on past precedent, don't expect lawmakers to sweat it too much if the comptroller is sweating.
Storylines in Progress
... Gov. Baker speaks to human services executives and workers on Monday at an annual expo as the industry continues to try and rebound from major strain during the pandemic ... Head-to-head debates between statewide candidates are still a couple of weeks away, but Republican attorney general candidate Jay McMahon will get a chance to practice his debating skills in a Sunday WBZ-TV debate about the undocumented immigrant drivers' licenses referendum ...
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY CELEBRATION: Veteran Native American radio and TV broadcaster Jay Winter Nightwolf is the keynote speaker at an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. (Saturday, 10 a.m., Massachusetts Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan)
CAMBRIDGE MATH TRAIL: The Cambridge STEAM Initiative, Math Talk, Young People's Project and Tutoring Plus celebrate the launch of the new Bob Moses MathTrail. Families and community members will meet at Sennott Park in Cambridge to parade through the MathTrail -- a new mile-long trail with a series of visual and interactive installations that introduce math concepts to children. Participants are encouraged to download the free Measure! Everything! app before the event to use on the trail (Saturday, 10 a.m., Sennott Park, 305 Broadway, Cambridge)
McMAHON AT MASS. & CASS: Attorney general candidate Jay McMahon plans to visit the Mass. and Cass area, joined by a friend of his who is a recovery advocate, to hand out food and water along with information about substance addiction treatment. He will also host a media availability. McMahon announced Friday morning that he planned to visit the neighborhood, where people dealing with homelessness and drug addiction have congregated on sidewalks and streets in recent years, and released a video in which he talked about his son Joel's 2008 death from an opioid overdose. "My son was a U.S. Army veteran and was injured in Iraq. Those injuries led to prescription opiates. Then, sadly, addiction," McMahon said. "I never want another family to go through what ours has suffered. ... I want justice for our children, justice for victims of crimes, and to make sure that the purveyors of these poisons end up behind bars." (Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m., media availability outside New Market Pizza, near corner of Mass. Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, Boston)
HEALEY, DRISCOLL IN WORCESTER: Gubernatorial candidate Maura Healey and her running mate Kim Driscoll join U.S. Rep. McGovern, Worcester Mayor Petty, Gardner Mayor Nicholson, Sen. Gobi, Sen. Chandler, Rep. Mahoney, Rep. LeBoeuf, Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose, and Democratic Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy for a campaign event. (Saturday, 11 a.m., 261 Park Ave., Worcester)
WU FOR QUESTION 1: Boston Mayor Wu canvasses in support of Question 1, the proposed 4 percent surtax on annual incomes above $1 million. Wu and local campaign supporters speak to volunteers, then head out to knock on doors. (Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Stony Brook MBTA Station, 100 Boylston St., Jamaica Plain)
DRISCOLL ON THE TRAIL: Lieutenant governor candidate Kim Driscoll joins union leaders and families at the Carpenters' Union Family Day (12 p.m., 13 Holman Rd., Millbury). Driscoll then hosts a meet and green in Leyden (3:45 p.m., 752 Greenfield Rd., Leyden). Driscoll travels to Conway for the Conway Turkey Dinner with Rep. Blais (5:30 p.m., Conway Grammar School, 24 Fournier Rd., Conway). (Saturday)
PORTRAITS OF PRIDE: A new public photography exhibition "Portraits of Pride" opens in the Boston Common to celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ History Month. The installation features 8-foot portraits of prominent Massachusetts LGBTQ leaders in public service, entrepreneurship, business, law and more. The portraits were shot by photographer John Huet and cuated by local LGBTQ advocate and producer Jean E. Dolin. (Saturday, 1 p.m., Boston Common at corner of Charles Street and Beacon Street | Additional installation at Gallery Wall of Seaport Square, 60 Seaport Blvd., Boston)
YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROJECT 25TH: Young People's Project celebrates its 25th anniversary with a keynote address from actress Alfre Woodard. Partners include MathTalk and The Algebra Project. (Saturday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m., District Hall, 75 Northern Ave., Boston | More Info)
FARE GATES LAUNCH AT NORTH STATION: The long-promised fare gates at North Station will kick into operation, requiring passengers to have a ticket to enter and exit the gated area of the station. Conductors will still confirm on trains that passengers have purchased fares for the correct commuter rail zone, but the fare gates will replace platform-door ticket checks at North Station. The MBTA and commuter rail operator Keolis also expect to install fare gates at South Station and Back Bay Station. Officials have previously estimated the package of fare gates would help recoup millions of dollars in unpaid fares. (Saturday, North Station)
LYNN COMMUTER RAIL STATION CLOSES: MBTA shutters the Lynn station on the commuter rail's Newburyport/Rockport Line starting Saturday as part of a $72 million project to completely rebuild the station. The MBTA described "safety concerns about deteriorating conditions of the station and associated infrastructure" behind the decision to close the facility. While it is shuttered, the T will run a free shuttle bus from Lynn Station to Swampscott Station until a new temporary platform is built, and MBTA bus routes 441/442 and 445 will also connect to Wonderland for Blue Line service. (Saturday | More Info)
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022
IMMIGRANT LICENSE LAW DEBATE: WBZ political analyst and MASSterList columnist Jon Keller hosts a debate over Question 4, which asks voters whether to keep or repeal a new law making undocumented immigrants eligible for driver's licenses in Massachusetts starting next summer. Attorney general candidate Jay McMahon of Bourne argues for repealing the law; Sen. Edwards of East Boston argues for keeping it on the books. (Sunday, 8:30 a.m., WBZ-TV Ch. 4)
O'BRIEN ON 5: Newly-seated Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien, a former lawmaker, treasurer, and gubernatorial candidate, is this week's guest on "On The Record." (Sunday, 11 a.m., WCVB-TV Ch. 5)
Monday, Oct. 3, 2022
TRAHAN AT NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL: Congresswoman Trahan addresses business leaders at the latest "Capitol Hill Report" breakfast hosted by The New England Council. Media are asked to RSVP by email to eheisig@newenglandcouncil.com. (Monday, 8:30 a.m., The Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St., Boston)
PROVIDERS' COUNCIL CONVENTION: Health and Human Services Secretary Sudders is scheduled to deliver remarks to nearly 1,000 nonprofit executives and human services workers at the Providers' Council 47th Annual Convention and Expo, promoted by organizers as the largest one-day celebration of the community-based human services sector in the Northeast. At 10:05 a.m., Sen. Gomez, Rep. Ashe and Judge Matt Machera are among 13 individuals and organizations receiving awards of excellence. (Monday, 9 a.m., Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston)
SJC SITS IN BOSTON: Supreme Judicial Court meets with six cases on its docket, including a dispute (Perez v. Department of State Police) over whether State Police should be required to reimburse an employee for lost wages, seniority, and time while suspended on a criminal indictment that ultimately gets dismissed without a finding or guilty verdict. Other cases include a murder conviction appeal and contract dispute. (Monday, 9 a.m., John Adams Courthouse, Pemberton Square, Boston | Livestream)
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE IN BOSTON: U.S. House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, chaired by Congressman Himes of Connecticut, tours training facilities, workshops, and classroom spaces at the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters regional headquarters in Boston. Roundtable discussion follows with NASRCC's apprentices and instructors. Space is limited, per the committee, and members of the press should RSVP to the panel's press secretary at mauricio.armaza@mail.house.gov. (Monday, 10 a.m., 750 Dorchester Ave., Boston)
JULIAN ASSANGE RALLY: Organizers rally to defend Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks who faces 18 federal counts alleging he published classified documents related to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Assange, who has lived outside of the U.S. for years, was detained in the United Kingdom last month and may face extradition. The organizers say they will rally to "defend Julian Assange in order to defend press freedom and our First Amendment." (Monday, 11 a.m., Park Street Station in the Boston Common, Boston)
STATE OF MASSGOP: "Radio Boston" plans to focus Monday's program on "the battle for the soul of the Massachusetts GOP," looking at the effects of former President Trump and trends in the party's level of representation on Beacon Hill, where it holds 27 out of 160 House seats and three out of 40 Senate seats. (Monday, 11 a.m., WBUR-FM 90.9)
HOUSE AND SENATE: House and Senate meet in informal sessions. (Monday, 11 a.m., House and Senate chambers | House Livestream | Senate Livestream)
BAKER AT HUMAN SERVICES EXPO: Gov. Charlie Baker is scheduled to address nearly 1,000 nonprofit executives and human services workers at the Providers' Council Annual Convention and Expo. (Monday, 1 p.m., Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston)
DONATO EMCEES ITALIAN HERITAGE FETE: House Ways and Means Assistant Vice Chair Donato is master of ceremonies at the 23rd anniversary Italian Heritage Month ceremony, hosted by Consul General Arnaldo Minuti and the October As Italian Heritage Month Committee. Honorees at this year's event are Joseph Albanese, Dr. Frank Gagliardi, and Dr. Stephen Maio. (Monday, 6 p.m., Dante Alighieri Cultural Center, 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge)
HODGSON CAMPAIGN: Former Rep. Betty Poirier hosts a reception to support Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson in his bid for reelection this November. Attleboro City Council President Jay DeLisio, Rep. Jay Barrows, Rep. Steve Howitt, former Rep. Kevin Poirier and former Rep. Phil Travis are all scheduled to attend to support Hodgson. (Monday, 6 p.m., Stella Osteria, 6 North Washington St., North Attleborough)
FAIRHAVEN BRIDGE MEETING: MassDOT hosts a public meeting to discuss proposed replacement of the Route 6 Bridge over the Acushnet River in Fairhaven and New Bedford. (Monday, 6:30 p.m., Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven)
NEW INSPECTOR GENERAL: Jeffrey Shapiro, an attorney whose work on Beacon Hill dates to the late 1990s and who stepped into the state comptroller's job on an acting basis in 2017, starts as the state's new inspector general. Shapiro succeeds Glenn Cunha, who served as the state's independent watchdog for the last decade, and Natalie Monroe, who served as acting inspector general since Cunha left office this summer. Shapiro will be the fifth inspector general in the job's history. The inspector general is appointed jointly by the governor, attorney general and state auditor. Shapiro has been a right-hand man, in the role of first deputy comptroller, to the last three comptrollers -- Thomas Shack, Andrew Maylor and William McNamara -- and served as acting comptroller from October 2017 until December 2017. In addition to his previous work as chief operating officer and assistant district attorney in the Middlesex DA's office, Shapiro worked on the legislative staff of former Congressman Marty Meehan, and was also chief of staff under former Attorney General Thomas Reilly. He practiced consumer protection and antitrust law in the AG's office. (Monday)
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022
LIFE SCIENCES COMPANY EXPANSION: Sen. Friedman, Rep. Haggerty, MassBio President and COO Kendalle Burlin O'Connell, and Woburn Mayor Galvin participate in ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of Comera Life Sciences' new executive office suite in Woburn, joined by Comera Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Hackman and COO Dr. Neal Muni. Comera Life Sciences is focused on "developing a new generation of biologic medicines to improve patient access, safety and convenience by transforming IV-administered biologic drugs into injectable forms patients can administer themselves, thereby saving time and lowering health care costs," according to an advisory. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., 12 Gill St., Woburn)
HIGHER ED STUDENT SUCCESS COUNCIL: Board of Higher Education's Academic Affairs and Student Success Advisory Council meets virtually. Agenda topics include an equity agenda update as well as a workplace about an SAT Optional Pilot and undergraduate admissions standards. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., Agenda and Access Info)
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022
CLEAN WATER TRUST: Mass. Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees meets. (Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., Zoom)
'STATE OF LATINO EDUCATION': Latinos For Education celebrates its fifth anniversary at its annual State Of Latino Education event, which features discussion of "progress that Latino students and educators in the Commonwealth have made towards educational equity as well as the challenges that remain ahead." Former House Ways and Means Chairman Jeffrey Sanchez serves as master of ceremonies, and the group plans to honor Latino educators and policymakers "that have played a critical role in advancing the Educator Diversity Act." Rep. Vargas is recipient of the La Promesa award, according to an advisory, and former Springfield Public Schools assistant superintendent Lydia Martinez is recipient of the La Lucha Award. Other scheduled participants include House Speaker Mariano, Education Committee co-chairs Rep. Peisch and Sen. Lewis, Ways and Means Committee chairs Sen. Rodrigues and Rep. Michlewitz, Mass. Teacher of the Year Marta Garcia, and former Rep. Juana Matias, who is now a regional administrator in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Wednesday, 2 p.m., Great Hall)
BEYOND THE VINEYARD: Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition holds a virtual event to discuss the recent arrival of Venezuelan migrants to Martha's Vineyard and "the many needs advocates and providers routinely face in assisting migrants, which spans areas including housing, legal aid, interpretive services, medical care, and more." Organizers said the briefing will also include a discussion of "steps Massachusetts may take to better address the arrival and long-term care of migrants." Speakers include MIRA Executive Director Elizabeth Sweet, Political Director Sarang Sekhavat and Director of Legislative Affairs Amy Grunder. (Wednesday, 3 p.m., Register)
TRAN ON THE TRAIL: MassGOP Chairman Jim Lyons hosts a campaign event for Republican U.S. House candidate Dean Tran, who is challenging Congresswoman Trahan in November's election. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Evviva Trattoria, 7 Cornerstone Sq., Westford)
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022
HOGAN AT POLITICS & EGGS: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks at "Politics & Eggs," a regular stop for potential presidential candidates and other figures in politics. Hogan, who has taken a similar moderate approach as fellow popular Republican Gov. Baker, is in his second term. The New England Council and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College have hosted "Politics & Eggs" leading up to presidential primaries since 1995. Speakers that have headlined the event in recent months include former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former Vice President Mike Pence, and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. (Thursday, 8 a.m., New Hampshire Institute of Politics, Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Dr., Manchester, N.H.)
MUNICIPAL CYBER SUMMIT: MassCyberCenter at the Mass Tech Collaborative hosts a virtual event designed to help municipal leaders, first responders, utility providers and IT personnel improve cybersecurity programs in their city or town. Organizers said the event will feature "keynotes from state and federal officials and sessions to learn about the latest threats and modern security concepts -- including zero trust architecture." (Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Register)
APPEALS COURT AT UMASS: A three-judge Massachusetts Appeals Court panel holds an official session in UMass Law School's Francis J. Larkin Moot Court Room with six cases on the schedule. (Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Moot Court Room, UMass Law, 333 Faunce Corner Rd., Dartmouth)
GAMING COMMISSION: Mass. Gaming Commission is expected to meet to discuss and potentially act on issues related to its implementation of legal sports betting. (Thursday, 10 a.m., More Info TBA)
HOUSE AND SENATE: House and Senate hold informal sessions Thursday before adjourning for the Columbus Day weekend. (Thursday, 11 a.m., House and Senate chambers)
HEALEY & UNIONS FOR DiZOGLIO: Gubernatorial candidate Maura Healey and a bevy of union officials host a Beacon Hill fundraiser for auditor candidate Diana DiZoglio. Suggested contributions range from $100 to $1,000. Host committee features Healey; Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Stephen Tolman; John Bonfiglio, business manager of Massachusetts and Northern New England Laborers' District Council; Lou Antonellis, business manager and financial secretary of IBEW Local 103; Robert Butler, business manager of Local 17 and regional president, Sheet Metal Workers; Massachusetts Building Trades Council President Frank Callahan; Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12 Business Manager Tim Fandel; Harry Brett, special representative for New England, United Association; Sprinkler Fitters Local 550 Business Manager Peter Gibbons; Iron Workers Local 7 Business Manager Michael Hess; United Association Director of HVACR Services Brian Kelly; Pipefitters Local 537 Business Manager Dan O'Brien; International Association of Fire Fighters General President Edward Kelly; IAFF New England Vice President Jay Colbert; Heat and Frost Insulators International Vice President and Local 6 Business Manager James Lister; International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien; Teamsters Local 25 President Thomas Mari; William McLaughlin, business manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4; Painters and Allied Trades District Council 35 Business Manager Jeff Sullivan and President Roger Brunelle; Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local 3 President Robert Rizzi; North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Executive Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Byrne; and International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 4 Business Manager Timothy Morgan. (Thursday, 11 a.m., Carrie Nation Restaurant and Cocktail Club, 11 Beacon St., Boston)
GOLDBERG AT ARTS ACADEMY: Treasurer Goldberg attends ribbon-cutting at the Boston Arts Academy. (Thursday, 11 a.m., 174 Ipswich St., Boston)
HPC ADVISORY COUNCIL: Health Policy Commission Advisory Council meets to discuss the 2022 health care cost trends report that the HPC's board approved at its last meeting. The report warns that health care costs are projected to continue to grow in Massachusetts, describing an overall decline in 2020 as a pandemic-influenced blip, and calls on policymakers to take action to limit the burden on Bay Staters. (Thursday, 1 p.m., Livestream)
WATERTOWN INNOVATION: Stakeholders come together to celebrate Watertown's recent success attracting lab and life sciences, retail, hotel and residential business to the city. The development of a mixed-use residential, work and shop space called Arsenal Yards has almost finished construction, and a nine-story biotech building is slated to open in a few months. The event is focused on transforming Watertown to a "leading location for innovation and modern urban living." (Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Mighty Squirrel Biergarten, 130 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown)
MASS HEALTH AWARDS: Massachusetts Health Council hosts its annual awards reception, honoring Dr. Moses Dixon, president and CEO of Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, Inc.; Rev. Diefort Fleurissaint, pastor at Total Health Christian Ministries and chair of True Alliance Center and Haitian-Americans United; Audrey Shelto, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation; and COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers Moderna and Pfizer. (Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Seaport Hotel Boston, 1 Seaport Ln., Boston)
REAL ESTATE AWARDS: Boston Real Estate Times hosts its annual awards gala. Award recipients include: Peter Merrigan, CEO of Taurus Investment Holdings, Person of the Year; Jennifer Clark, managing director of the RMR Group, Lifetime Achievement Award; CBT Architects and Principal David Nagahiro, Architecture Firm of the Year; Avison Young and Managing Director/Principal Thomas Collins, Commercial Brokerage Firm of the Year; J. Calnan & Associates, Inc. and CEO Jay Calnan, Construction Firm of the Year; Rachel Woodhouse, principal of Dyer Brown & Associates, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Award; Hancock Associates and Director of Engineering Joe Peznola, Engineering Firm of the Year; Sasaki and Director of Sustainability and Resilience Tamar Warburg, Excellence in Green & Sustainability Design; The Bulfinch Companies, Inc. and Managing Director and General Counsel Mark R. DiOrio, Excellence in Commercial Real Estate Law; Heading Home and CEO Danielle Ferrier, Nonprofit Organization of the Year; Rockland Trust and President Gerard Nadeau, Real Estate Finance Leader of the Year. (Thursday, 6 p.m., Burlington Marriott Hotel, One Burlington Mall Rd., Burlington)
CLEAN ENERGY PLAN HEARING: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs holds a public hearing to accept input on the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030 that it released in June. The plan commits Massachusetts to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 33 percent compared to 1990 levels by the middle of this decade and by 50 percent, the minimum required under law, by 2030. "To enable Massachusetts to achieve its emissions limits, and sublimits, the plan incorporates two overarching approaches: One, electrify non-electric energy uses and two, decarbonize the electric grid," EEA Secretary Beth Card said in June. "The 2025-2030 CECP also aims to make Massachusetts' transportation and energy systems more efficient to reduce energy costs and the cost of transition. The CECP highlights the commonwealth's plan for 2025 and 2030 while maximizing the ability to realize a 2050 future in which the heat in our homes, the power in our vehicles, and the state's electric grid can all operate with a minimum reliance on fossil fuels." (Thursday, 6 p.m., Zoom)
NEW BEDFORD BRIDGE MEETING: MassDOT hosts a public meeting to discuss proposed replacement of the Route 6 Bridge over the Acushnet River in Fairhaven and New Bedford. (Thursday, 6:30 p.m., New Bedford Vocational Technical High School, 1121 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford)
HEALEY RECEIVES WALSH RECOVERY AWARD: Joseph Nee South Boston Collaborative Center honors AG Healey with its Martin J. Walsh Leadership in Recovery Award. Healey's office said the award recognizes "her advocacy and efforts to help the recovery community and for holding accountable those who profit off vulnerable individuals struggling with substance use disorder." Healey will attend and speak. (Thursday, 8 p.m., Seaport Hotel, 1 Seaport Lane, Boston)
Friday, Oct. 7, 2022
SJC SITS IN PLYMOUTH: The Supreme Judicial Court holds special sitting in Plymouth with four items on the docket, including appeals of two first-degree murder convictions stemming from Brockton cases -- Commonwealth v. Anildo Correia and Commonwealth v. Jerome Morris. Other cases include appeals related to traffic violations. (Friday, 9:30 a.m., Plymouth County Superior Court, 52 Obery St., Plymouth)
CLEAN ENERGY PLAN HEARING: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs holds a second public hearing of the week to accept input on the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030 that it released in June. The plan commits Massachusetts to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 33 percent compared to 1990 levels by the middle of this decade and by 50 percent, the minimum required under law, by 2030. (Friday, 12 p.m., Zoom)
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022
HONEY BEE WINTER MANAGEMENT: Department of Agricultural Resources' "Bee Team" holds honey bee education day focused on winter management at its state apiaries in Amherst and Danvers. Open to the public, no registration required. Organizers plan to hold event regardless of weather. (Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m., UMass Agricultural Learning Center, 911 North Pleasant St., Amherst | Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, 565 Maple St., Danvers)
