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She can play HORSE, and she can ride one, too. Gov. Maura Healey trots around Beacon Street on a horse borrowed from the National Lancers on Sept. 17, 2024, after launching the MA250 brand. (Lex250 via Instagram)
TOWN
OF FRANKLIN
Mon.
Sep. 23
7:00pm
Recreation
Advisory Board Meeting
7:00pm
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Tues.
Sep 24
Senator
Rausch: Town Hall Event
6:00pm
7:00pm
OSRP
and NCHR Subcommittee Meeting
7:00pm
Thurs.
Sept 26
7:00pm
7:30pm
TOWN
OF MEDWAY
Mon.
Sep. 23
6:30pm
Tues.
Sep 24
Select
Board Meeting - Tour of VFW Basement - 123 Holliston Street
5:15pm
Medway
Redevelopment Authority Meeting
6:00pm
Planning
and Economic Development Board meeting
7:00pm
Weds.
Sep 25
6:30pm
Energy
& Sustainability Committee - rescheduled meeting
7:00pm
7:00pm
Thurs.
Sep 26
POPULATIC
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY MEETING
7:00pm
STATE
HOUSE AND BEYOND
Lost in the debate over the proliferation of artificial intelligence is the emergence of remote government, the power of which has been on display since formal sessions ended for the year on Aug. 1. Since then, legislators meeting without a quorum in either branch have pushed at least five major bills to Gov. Maura Healey's desk, including one sent her way Thursday that permits interest on the state's rainy day fund to be redirected and used to attract federal grants and pay down debt. While there's no debate and not even many lawmakers present for the action, behind-the-scenes negotiations are occurring among top Democrats and bills continue to move on Beacon Hill. Healey is expected to sign the rainy day fund bill since the idea for it came from her administration. It's the fourth significant piece of legislation to pop out of conference committee since formal sessions ended, and in less than two months the Legislature is about halfway through its work on bills that have passed both branches, but stalled out in the six-person negotiating panels. The ones that remain are arguably the most significant and complicated, dealing with economic development, energy policy, health care oversight, prescription drug regulation, and new ways of tackling substance use disorder. They also cover topics where House and Senate Democrats appear to have more significant differences than, for instance, the accords reached in recent weeks on reforms to the long-term care and maternal health sectors and to make more alcohol licenses available in certain Boston neighborhoods. Also, the House and Senate since formal sessions ended have already sent Healey one supplemental budget and another one is still in the works to close out the books on fiscal 2024. And speaking of closing, the hospital transactions finalized in bankruptcy court between Steward Health Care and three buyers came with an estimated end-of-September closing target. There's been no word on final closings, though, and if those are delayed, the state could be on the hook for even more money to keep Steward hospitals up and running.
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
CAMPAIGN SEASON: Jon Keller talks with marketing expert Diane Hessan, author of "Our Common Ground," about reactions to the campaign season from the group of 500-plus voters across the country she maintains dialogue with. (Sunday, 8:30 a.m., WBZ-TV Ch. 4)
FINEGOLD ON 5: Sen. Finegold of Andover, co-chair of the economic development bill conference committee, is the guest on "On The Record." (Sunday, 11 a.m., WCVB-TV Ch. 5)
POLLINATOR GARDENS: Congressman McGovern visits the Pollinator Gardens in Hopkinton. (Sunday, 11 a.m., Hughes Farm, 192 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton)
YES ON 2 CANVASS: Reps. Owens of Watertown and Connolly of Cambridge participate in a canvass kickoff for the Yes on 2 campaign. The ballot question, which is opposed by some top lawmakers, would eliminate the use of MCAS exams as a graduation requirement. (Sunday, 1 p.m., 8 Reed Street Terrace, The Park, Cambridge)
TREASURERS CONFERENCE: Treasurer Goldberg attends the National Association of State Treasurers annual conference through Tuesday. (Sunday, Swissotel Chicago, Chicago, IL)
Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
DORCHESTER AVE. BRIDGE: A newly constructed Dorchester Avenue Bridge opens, carrying vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists over MBTA Red Line, commuter rail and maintenance tracks between Von Hillern and Kemp Streets. The opening will also allow MBTA Route 18 buses to return to their normal routes. (Monday, 4 a.m., Dorchester Avenue, Boston | More Info)
UNRAVEL BIOSCIENCES: Reps. Donato and Garballey join Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and other officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Unravel Biosciences' new headquarters and lab facility. The company said it uses artificial intelligence to develop new therapies for complex diseases with high unmet need, and is preparing a clinical trial for a novel therapy aimed at treating Rett syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that begins in early childhood. (Monday, 10 a.m., Unravel Biosciences, 196 Boston Ave., Suite 1000, Medford)
CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY: Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Executive Committee meets virtually to discuss the ongoing executive director search. Members will go into executive session to "consider or interview applicants for employment or appointment by a preliminary screening committee if the chair declares that an open meeting will have a detrimental effect in obtaining qualified applicants," according to the agenda. (Monday, 10 a.m. | Agenda and Access)
TRAIN SAFETY: The nation's annual "See Tracks, Think Train" Rail Safety Week takes place. Organized by Operation Lifesaver, Inc., a public safety non-profit dedicated to rail safety education, "See Tracks, Think Train" Rail Safety Week is September 23 – 29. Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt, MBTA General Manager Phil Eng, MBTA Chief Safety Officer Timothy Lesniak, Keolis Vice President of Safety, Security, Quality and Environment Kellie Andrews, and MBTA Transit Police Officer and Massachusetts State Coordinator for Operation Lifesaver Dana DeLorenzo plan to attend and offer remarks. (Monday, 10 a.m., North Station, Track 1, Boston | Livestream)
CELTICS BASKETBALL DELIVERY: Gov. Healey, Mayor Wu and education officials visit the Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School in East Boston to deliver a signed Boston Celtics basketball. According to Healey's office, the ball is one of 10 donated by the team to celebrate the "2024 Attendance All-Stars," schools that experienced the largest drop in chronic absenteeism. Education Secretary Tutwiler, DESE Acting Commissioner Johnston and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Skipper join. (Monday, 10:30 a.m., Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School, 33 Trenton St., Boston)
ENGINEERING ROADSHOW: National Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stops at the East Milton Square reconstruction project to celebrate its transformational impact on the community. (Monday, 10:30 a.m., East Milton Sq., Milton)
MCAS DATA: Charles River Regional Chamber hosts a webinar on MCAS data with Board of Elementary and Secondary Education member Matt Hills, who found that about 700 students per year, or 1 percent of each class, met local standards for graduation but left high school without a diploma solely because they did not get sufficient MCAS scores. The MCAS exams were created as part of the 1993 education reform law and passage became a high school graduation requirement in 2003. Question 2 on November's ballot would eliminate the requirement that a student pass the MCAS in math, science and technology, and English in order to receive a high school diploma. Ed Lambert, executive director at Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, will also speak to provide info on why many business leaders are concerned about eliminating MCAS as a statewide graduation requirement. (Monday, 11 a.m., Register)
SENATE: Senate meets without a calendar. (Monday, 11 a.m., Senate Chamber | Livestream)
HOUSE: House holds an informal session. (Monday, 11 a.m., House Chamber | Livestream)
SALEM PRESSER: Anticipating that more than last year's 1.2 million visitors will come this year to downtown Salem in the weeks through Halloween, Mayor Dominick Pangallo hosts a press conference with Police Chief Lucas Miller and Keolis Commuter Services CEO Abdellah Chajai to encourage spooky season visitors to use public transportation. Press only. (Monday, 1:30 p.m., police headquarters, 95 Margin St., Salem)
DISABILITY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit kicks off, bringing together disability advocacy leaders and emerging leaders focused on services, programs and the rights of people with disabilities. It's hosted by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, the Disability Policy Consortium and the Boston Center for Independent Living. The first day is focused on program alumni. (Monday, 3 p.m., Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough | More Info)
NEW ENGLANDERS OF THE YEAR: Gov. Healey is a special guest as the New England Council honors its New Englanders of the Year: Retired Brigadier General Jack Hammond, retiring U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire, Eastern Bank Executive Chair Bob Rivers, WEX President and CEO Melissa Smith, and the Burton family (the late New England Patriot Ron Burton, his son the longtime Boston sportscaster and the others who run the Ron Burton Training Village). U.S. Rep. Trahan and Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner also attend. The council said it is aware of the hotel workers on strike at the event's venue, but does not expect any disruption. The three-day strike began on Thursday morning. "The Council respects the right of labor unions to strike and advocate for the best interests of their members," the group said. (Monday, 4 p.m., Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, 450 Summer St., Boston)
DESE SPECIAL MEETING: Board of Elementary and Secondary Education holds a special meeting to discuss the state's MCAS testing accountability system, ahead of last year's results being published on Tuesday. Voters in November will have the choice to decouple the standardized test from a public school student's ability to graduate, and campaigns for and against the ballot measure have picked up in recent weeks. (Monday, 5 p.m., Live Stream)
EV CHARGING: City of Boston hosts a virtual open house on EV charging in East Boston. Discussion will focus on expanding access to charging stations and identifying sites. (Monday, 6:30 p.m. | Register)
TREASURERS CONFERENCE: Treasurer Goldberg attends the National Association of State Treasurers annual conference through Tuesday. (Monday, Swissotel Chicago, Chicago, IL)
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024
POSTAL CUSTOMERS: Postal Customer Councils of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut cohost a seminar featuring "latest postal updates and programs from the USPS Executive Leadership Team" along with the screening of a National PCC Day broadcast from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Panel discussing "a variety of mailing industry topics" features Rob Leveille, the mail and OpScan services supervisor at UMass Amherst. Elected officials in Massachusetts have recently ripped the postal service for office closures, deteriorating service, and unresponsive administrators. (Tuesday, 8 a.m., Plainridge Park, Plainville | Registration)
DCR STEWARDSHIP: Policy Committee of the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Stewardship Council meets virtually. Agenda items include a resource management plan report, "be kind" campaign and rodenticide update. (Tuesday, 8 a.m. | Agenda and Livestream)
POST COMMISSION: Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission meets virtually. Members plan to go into executive session to discuss matters tied to discipline or dismissal, investigation of criminal misconduct charges, and preliminary inquiries. (Tuesday, 8:15 a.m. | Agenda and Zoom)
DESE MEETING: The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education holds its first meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year, after a summer recess. Board members are scheduled to discuss results of the 2024 statewide MCAS assessments. A special committee on pandemic recovery and literacy will present a report on recovering learning losses from COVID-19, a week after Gov. Maura Healey formally launched her "Literacy Launch" program. Education Secretary Tutwiler will provide an update on the program meant to expand access to evidence-based literacy learning across Massachusetts. Other informational items on the agenda have to do with virtual schools, charter schools and grants approved by the commissioner. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett)
DISABILITY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: Second day of the Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit features sessions dealing with advocacy projects, leadership, storytelling in self-advocacy, campaigns for social change, and disability history. Attendees will also hear from experts on "core issue areas" of affordable and accessible housing, transportation, and rights and advocacy. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough | More Info)
FIRE PREVENTION REGS: General Requirements Code Committee of the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations meets. Agenda includes reviewing updated language for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. (Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Department of Fire Services, 1 State Road, Stow | Remote Access)
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT DAY: The annual Civic Engagement Day hosted by the Boston Mayor's Commission for People with Disabilities helps attendees learn how to get involved with municipal government. A morning session at 10 a.m. is geared toward Boston youth and young adults, while a session started at 5:30 p.m. is focused on adults with disabilities. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., 1 City Hall Square Plaza, Boston | Register)
APPI-OWNED BUSINESS: Economic Development Secretary Hao speaks at the Asian Business Empowerment Council's virtual event discussing its latest report. The study examined "the complex and diverse challenges and opportunities experienced by AAPI entrepreneurs in our state," the group said. "In Massachusetts, one in twelve residents are of AAPI heritage and AAPI businesses are the fastest-growing ownership sector in the state," the organization said. "Despite this, Asian-owned businesses are still widely misunderstood and inadequately supported." (Tuesday, 10 a.m., Register)
COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND: Massachusetts Commission for the Blind holds a public hearing on its proposed Comprehensive Annual Independent Living Social Services Plan. It would be in effect from Oct. 1, 2024 through Sept. 30, 2025. Written comment will also be accepted through Tuesday. (Tuesday, 10 a.m. | More Info and Zoom)
'STOP DISCRIMINATION' RALLY: "Rally of solidarity" is held next to the "Embrace" monument on Boston Common supporting the Haitian community in both Massachusetts and Springfield, Ohio. Hosted by groups including the Mass. Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), Lawyers For Civil Rights Boston, Mass. Law Reform Institute, and Haitian-Americans United Inc. Organizers are inviting "partners, elected officials and allies committed to justice." (Tuesday, 12 p.m., Boston Common)
KICKING THE CLIMATE CAN: Climate activists plan to rally outside Gov. Healey's office calling for Beacon Hill to approve climate legislation "ending expansion of methane gas pipelines and protecting ratepayers." Organizers including the Sierra Club, UUMass Action and Mothers Out Front Mass. say the event will include "theater enactment of legislators kicking climate cans." (Tuesday, 12:15 p.m., Outside Governor's Office)
VETS HOMES COUNCIL: Veterans Homes Council meets. Veterans Home at Holyoke Executive Director Michael Lazo and Veterans Home at Chelsea Executive Director Christine Baldini give informational presentations. Other agenda items include an informational presentation on the budget, the Hero Act, and the council's annual report. (Tuesday, 5 p.m. | Agenda and Livestream
DATA AND TRACKING: Boston Interactive Media Association, a network of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, holds a panel event called "Cookies, Data, and Google – The Future of Data and Targeting." Organizers say the "third-party cookie has been removed across most browsers, and Google's latest move confirms that cookies will soon be a rarity, even on Chrome." The event will explore the changing online dynamic. Panelists include Eva Morse of Hill Holliday Media, Erin Mullaney of Connelly Partners, Drew Stein of Audigent and Rob Auger of Digitas North America. (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Wayfair, 4 Copley place, 7th floor, Boston | Register
TREASURERS CONFERENCE: Treasurer Goldberg attends the National Association of State Treasurers annual conference through Tuesday. (Tuesday, Swissotel Chicago, Chicago, IL)
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
DISABILITY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit continues with a focus on areas like transportation and housing. Issue groups will meet and develop short-term action plans to address problems facing the disability community. The summit concludes with a certificate ceremony. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough | More Info)
MUNI POLICE: Standards Subcommittee of the Municipal Police Training Committee meets to review and discuss the September agenda. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., 42 Thomas Patten Drive, Randolph | Remote Access)
LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT: The state's Operational Services Division hosts a "show and mow event," focused on battery-powered landscaping equipment. Attendees will be able to test the equipment and speak with vendors. (Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., John Augustus Hall, 180 Beaman St., West Boylston | More Info)
FINANCIAL HEALTH: Midas Collaborative and Financial Empowerment Network host the 16th annual Financial Health and Wellness Summit. Julie Beckham, associate vice president of financial education and strategy at Rockland Trust Bank, gives the morning keynote and Treasurer Goldberg provides afternoon remarks (1:30 p.m.), along with a presentation from her Office of Economic Empowerment. (Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Edward M. Kennedy Institute, 210 Morrissey Blvd., Boston)
WU AT CHAMBER: Boston Mayor Wu is the featured guest at a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce government affairs forum. About 700 people from the region's business community are expected to attend. After giving her remarks, Wu will take part in a chat with Chamber CEO Jim Rooney. Media RSVP to cbaines@bostonchamber.com. (Wednesday, 9:45 a.m., Boston Renaissance Hotel, 606 Congress St., Boston)
MASS MAYORS: Massachusetts Mayors' Association holds its monthly meeting. (Wednesday, 10 a.m. | More Info)
MUNI POLICE: Municipal Police Training Committee meets. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., 42 Thomas Patten Drive, Randolph | Remote Access)
TRAUMA TALK: Massachusetts Women Veterans Network holds a "trauma talk" workshop. Mark Richards of the Red Cross will discuss the effects of trauma and ways to overcome those effects. (Wednesday, 12 p.m., Ludlow Veterans Center, 487 Holyoke St., Ludlow | Remote Access)
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL: Governor's Council meets and could vote on whether to confirm career public defense attorney Sarah Hamilton to a Superior Court judgeship. Rescheduled from Sept. 18. (Wednesday, 12 p.m., Council Chamber | Livestream)
AUTHOR TALK: The State Library's Author Talks Series features Stephanie Schorow and her book, "A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure: The Greater Brewster Journal of 1891." The book chronicles four Lowell women who traveled to the Harbor Islands to "escape their traditional roles as wives, mothers, and daughters," the library's blog says. "A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure recounts the seventeen-day journey of the 'Merrie Trippers' through snippets of their journal, photographs, and illustrations," the blog continues. Schorow is a Boston-based freelance writer and journalism instructor. (Wednesday, 12 p.m., State Library, Room 341 | Livestream)
BUILDING ENERGY REPORTING: Department of Energy Resources holds a virtual public hearing on its proposed regulations to implement the Large Building Energy Reporting policy. The policy, based off clean energy and offshore wind legislation from 2022, includes energy use reporting requirements for buildings over 20,000 square feet. "The law requires electric, gas, and steam utilities to report usage data on behalf of the covered buildings," officials say. "It requires covered building owners to report usage for delivered fuels such as oil, propane, and wood." DOER will use the public feedback as officials finalize the regulations. (Wednesday, 1 p.m. | More Info and Register)
STATE GRANTS EXPO: A State Grants Expo will help connect local government agencies, nonprofits and community service organizations with state grant opportunities. It's sponsored by Sen. Finegold, in collaboration with Sens. Payano and Tarr and Reps. Hamilton, Nguyen, F. Moran, Ramos, Shand and Vargas. (Wednesday, 3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St., North Andover)
MASS. POVERTY COMMISSION: Mass. Poverty Commission meets. The group is chaired by Sen. DiDomenico and Rep. Decker, and attendees will discuss how the state can create, expand and improve anti-poverty services in the state. (Wednesday, 3 p.m., Agenda and Access Info)
CHILD CARE GRANTS: Department of Early Education and Care holds a virtual information session on the Commonwealth Cares for Children Program and proposed changes to the funding formula. Funded at $475 million in the fiscal year 2025 budget, the program has helped to stabilize the state's early education and care sector by providing monthly payments to programs. (Wednesday, 6 p.m. | More Info and Register)
DPU ROAD SHOW: Department of Public Utilities hosts its fourth "road show" in Quincy. DPU commissioners will give a presentation on the department's work, and there will also be a public comment period. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock St., Quincy | Register)
TARR GUESTS WITH SENATE CANDIDATE: Kelly Dooner, a state Senate candidate and Taunton City Council member, holds a fall campaign kickoff with Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr as the anticipated special guest. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Towne Tavern, 3138 Cranberry Highway, Wareham)
CLEAN WATER ACTION CELEBRATION: Clean Water Action Massachusetts hosts a "Fall Celebration," where state Climate Chief Hoffer delivers the keynote address. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, 154 Moody St., Waltham | More Info)
MORRISSEY BOULEVARD: Department of Transportation hosts the sixth public meeting of the Morrissey Boulevard Commission. The commission was established by the Legislature to study the boulevard corridor in Dorchester and recommend transportation and infrastructure improvements. The goal of the plan is to increase climate preparedness and safety for all modes of transportation, including pedestrians, and to better connect adjacent neighborhoods. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Boston Collegiate Charter School, 215 Sydney Street, Boston)
WATERTOWN DAM: Department of Conservation and Recreation holds a public meeting about possible future design options for the Watertown Dam located on the Charles River, including removing the dam. DCR says it's encouraging public feedback on the project through Oct. 9. (Wednesday, 7 p.m., Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown | More Info)
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
VET MENTAL HEALTH: VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care System hosts first responders from public safety departments across central and western Massachusetts for a free all-day summit focusing on veteran mental health, suicide prevention, and housing support. (Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Hotel Northampton, 36 King St., Northampton)
2025 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Administration and Finance Secretary Gorzkowicz offers his projections for the state's economy at a "2025 Economic Outlook" presentation hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Organizers say the secretary plans to address revenue projections, health care, insurance and migrant costs, and workforce and competitiveness issues. The executive forum event will also feature a panel discussion involving Takeda Global Quality Officer Elaine Shannon, PNC Bank Chief Economist Gus Faucher, and Way Finders CEO Keith Fairey. Presentation begins at 9 a.m. following an hour of "coffee and conversation." (Thursday, 8 a.m., WilmerHale, 60 State St., Boston | More Info)
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS: Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions meets virtually. Agenda includes a discussion on the new maternal health law, including licensure for lactation consultants. (Thursday, 9 a.m. | Agenda and Livestream)
SPILKA ON CHILD CARE: Senate President Spilka is the keynote speaker at a Childcare Matters forum hosted by The Boston Foundation and Amplify LatinX. Event discusses latest trends and challenges in child care and early education and their impacts on communities of color. (Thursday, 9 a.m., Edgerley Center for Civic Leadership at the Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington St., Boston)
ADDICTION RECOVERY CELEBRATION: Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery hosts its 34th annual recovery month celebration and march. Lt. Gov. Driscoll, Department of Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu are all scheduled to speak. September is National Recovery Month. (Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common. March to the Shubert Theater, festivities there at 11 a.m.)
CANNABIS ADVISORY: Cannabis Advisory Board, the volunteer group that makes nonbinding recommendations to the Cannabis Control Commission, holds a meeting. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Agenda TBA)
RETIREMENT BOARD: Massachusetts State Retirement Board holds a remote meeting. Treasurer Goldberg will chair the meeting. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Email MSRBCommunications@tre.state.ma.us to request access)
ROCA POLICE TRAINING: Roca Impact Institute hosts an event to highlight benefits of its "Rewire4" training, which organizers say has helped better prepare thousands of police and corrections officers. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley will speak. Towson University lecturer John Skinner will also present findings from an evaluation of more than 5,000 police officers who received the training. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Zoom)
SENATE: Senate plans to meet without a calendar. (Thursday, 11 a.m., Senate Chamber)
HEALTH POLICY COMMISSION: HPC Advisory Council meets to discuss the commission's 2024 policy recommendations and upcoming annual health care cost trends hearing. (Thursday, 12 p.m. | Livestream).
POLICE MEMORIAL: Police, elected officials, and families of police who died in the line of duty gather for the 35th annual ceremony at the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial adjacent to the State House. Four names are being engraved into the memorial this year: Patrolman Paul Tracey of the Waltham Police Department, who was killed last December while working a detail on Totten Pond Road; Corrections Officer Anthony Pasquarello of the Essex County Sheriff's Department, who died in 2021 after contracting COVID-19 while working at the correctional facility in Middleton; Patrolman Daniel McLean of the Beverly Police Department, who was electrocuted by a streetlight in 1911; and Special Police Officer Alexander Griffin of the Newburyport Police Department, a Civil War veteran who died after being beaten while he attempted to arrest a man on the Fourth of July in 1879. Treasurer Goldberg provides remarks. (Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Ashburton Park | More Info)
REHAB COUNCIL: State Rehabilitation Council meets virtually. (Thursday, 5 p.m. | Zoom)
GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY: Sen. Moore talks about the importance of social health and what being a good neighbor means at the Millbury Good Neighbor Day Dinner. Event is hosted with the Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness. Organizers said elected officials, civic leaders, high school students and residents of senior communities will "break bread, experience the importance of breaking down generational barriers, and find common ground that is essential to a stronger Millbury, Sutton, Grafton, and a more resilient Commonwealth." (Thursday, 5 p.m., Asa Waters Mansion, 89 Elm Street, Millbury)
Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
CAPE COD VETS: Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center holds its annual "Stand Down for Veterans Cape Cod," where attendees can connect with resources. There will also be giveaways of essential items for veterans, including toiletries and new or gently used clothing. A patriotic opening ceremony is slated for 10 a.m. The event runs through 3 p.m. (Friday, 9 a.m., Emerald Resort, Irish Village/Hyport Conference Center, 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis | More Info and Register)
MCB JOB FAIR: Massachusetts Commission for the Blind holds a virtual "reverse" job fair, which helps connect employers with legally blind job seekers. Prospective employees will have the opportunity to showcase their skills, experience and qualifications, organizers say. (Friday, 10 a.m. | Register)
CANNABIS COMMISSION: Cannabis Control Commission is expected to hold a business meeting. (Friday, 10 a.m., Agenda TBA)
FLOOD PROTECTION: Boston hosts "Deployables Day," which officials say is a citywide training exercise on temporary flood protection. "Boston is among the most vulnerable cities in the country to flooding," the event notice says. "As sea levels rise, damaging floods will shift from a rare occurrence to a common reality." (Friday, 10 a.m., 1 City Hall Square Plaza, Boston | More Info)
GOLDBERG LUNCHEON: Metro South Chamber of Commerce hosts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg as the featured speaker at its Good Day Metro South luncheon. In her third term overseeing the state Treasury, Goldberg has recently been in the headlines for having fired Shannon O'Brien from the Cannabis Control Commission, a decision that could soon be before the state's highest court. (Friday, 11:45 a.m., Grow Associates, 68 Mazzeo Dr., Randolph)
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
GOP FUNDRAISER: MassGOP hosts a concert and fundraiser. Invite lists Chair Amy Carnevale, House Minority Leader Jones, Senate Minority Leader Tarr, Worcester County Sheriff Evangelidis, Plymouth County Sheriff McDonald, Plymouth County DA Cruz, as well as a host committee that includes Sens. Fattman and Durant, Reps. Frost, Kane, McKenna, Soter, and Smola, and former Baker Cabinet member Mike Kennealy. (Saturday, 12 p.m., Off the Rails , 90 Commercial St., Worcester | Tickets)
