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Gov. Maura Healey speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Roxbury for the "No on 2" campaign against the ballot question to decouple the MCAS exam from the state's graduation requirement.
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Franklin
Cultural Council agenda
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Master
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County Regional Emergency Planning Committee
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Sewer Advisory Board Meeting
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Fire Department Open House/Tours
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Finance Committee Public Hearing
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Public Safety/Town Hall Municipal Complex Public Forum
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STATE
HOUSE AND BEYOND
The waves of web ads, robocalls, and TV and radio spots that precede every election are washing over Massachusetts, and Monday brings a campaign finance deadline that will shed light on the interests that are paying for the messaging on ballot questions. More than 8 percent of registered voters have already turned in their ballots and early in-person voters next week will be able to join those who have submitted their preference by mail as the elections further unfold, culminating on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Massachusetts still doesn't allow people to vote unless they have registered at least 10 days before an election, which means anyone who hasn't registered yet needs to do so by Saturday, Oct. 26. Despite the lack of competition for jobs in the General Court, there are hotspots around the state where legislative races are drawing attention. It's the five ballot questions that appear to be generating the bulk of interest this cycle. Outside of the election, the Legislature itself is poised to stir again now that top Democrats have informed the rank and file that they are close to having a clean energy bill for them to come to Beacon Hill and approve. An economic development bill may not be far behind. The emergence of major bills for votes just prior to the election adds a new element for voters and candidates to consider as they make their decisions. The House and Senate over the years have wrapped up most major legislative business by July 31 in election years, but the current crop of branch bosses, whether intentionally or not, have extended major decisions into the quiet of informal sessions. Republicans for the most part have played along with the Democrats by not using their power to slow down or stop bills during sessions where Democrats have been able to move key bills without a quorum. The week ahead could bring another major test of Republican acquiescence: will GOP lawmakers who voted against the original clean energy bills block the compromise version, or allow it to sail to Gov. Maura Healey's desk?
Labor unrest has become a regular thread throughout education, health care and hospitality sectors in Massachusetts, and on Wednesday, commuter rail workers will share their own frustrations about wages. Hotel workers continue striking at the Omni Parker House, Omni Seaport, Hilton Logan Airport, and Hilton Park Plaza. They plan to stay on the picket line until reaching an agreement with hotel management. Wednesday also marks another step toward a milestone as Appeals Court Judge Amy Blake of Peabody appears before the Governor's Council. The Healey nominee is poised to become the first woman to serve as chief justice of the Appeals Court.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024
PATS GAMEDAY BLOCK PARTY: Temple Place, which runs between Tremont Street and Washington Street across from Boston Common, is closed to traffic for a 12-hour tailgate festival as fans watch the New England Patriots' London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Downtown Boston Business Improvement District says there will be an "open-air block party setting" and fans can bring food and drinks from adjacent restaurants into the outdoors while watching the game. Game starts at 9:30 a.m. Eastern. Tailgate event runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Sunday, 8 a.m., Temple Place, Boston)
DEM CHAIR KERRIGAN ON 4: Mass. Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan is on "Keller At Large" talking about the age of the state's U.S. senators (Warren is 75, Markey is 78) and the battle over Question 2 (MCAS as a high school graduation requirement). (Sunday, 8:30 a.m., WBZ-TV Ch. 4)
BUILDING TRADES WELLNESS: Mass. Building Trades Recovery Council holds its first "Walk for Wellness," which it intends to become an annual event to increase awareness of the construction unions' mental health and substance use recovery programs. "Opioid use and mental health challenges are rampant in the construction industry -- construction workers have one of the highest rates of substance use disorder compared to other workers, representing 25 percent of fatal opioid overdoses among all workers," the MBTRC said. Union members are set to participate from the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Massachusetts Laborers District Council, SMART Northeast Regional Council, and IUPAT District Council 35, along with contractors from Turner Construction Company and Suffolk Construction. (Sunday, 10 a.m., Larz Anderson Park, Picnic Shelter Area, 358 Goddard Ave., Brookline)
DEATON IN NEWTON: U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton attends the Newton Harvest Fair. (Sunday, 1 p.m., Newton Centre Green)
DEATON IN BOSTON: U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton (R-Bolton) holds a meet-and-greet event in Dorchester. (Sunday, 3 p.m., 24 Elm Hill Park, Boston)
VP CANDIDATE TIM WALZ IN BOSTON: With 16 days until Election Day, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz visits Boston on Sunday for an afternoon fundraiser. The Minnesota governor is scheduled to arrive at Logan Airport at 4 p.m., and press interested in covering his arrival in Boston must RSVP here. Walz is slated to speak at a Harris Victory Fund event in Boston at 4:45 p.m., covered by a print pool. Tickets start at $500 ("attendee" class). Donors in the "sponsor" class giving $10,000 get premium seating, those in the "champion" class ($25,000) get access to the photo line, and those paying for the "co-chair" or "chair" designation ($50,000 or $100,000) can attend the host reception. Host committee includes Carol Fulp, Bryan Rafanelli, former Ambassador Alan Solomont, former Ambassador Rob Barber, Shahid Khan, Ian and Isabelle Loring, Georgia Murray, Jane and Bill Stetson, and Linda Whitlock. Location provided upon RSVP. Walz' next stop after Boston is a 7:30 p.m. campaign reception in Greenwich, Conn., according to a campaign advisory. (Sunday, 4 p.m., Boston | Tickets)
Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
PROVIDERS' COUNCIL CONVENTION: Executive Office of Health and Human Services Secretary Walsh and Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Augustus address attendees at the Providers' Council's 49th annual convention, "Envision the Possibilities," for community-based human services organizations. President and CEO of Justice Informed, Xavier Ramey, delivers the keynote address. Sen. Velis and Rep. Ultrino will be given Awards of Excellence. (Monday, 9 a.m., Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston)
BILL RUSSELL BRIDGE: Gov. Healey and Boston Mayor Wu join Boston Celtics leadership, players and Jeannine Russell to rename the under-construction North Washington Street Bridge as the William Felton "Bill" Russell Bridge. Russell, who played for the Celtics for 13 years and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to the civil rights movement, died in 2022. "The bridge renaming will honor his dedication to civil rights and the fostering of Boston's youth and young athletes," Wu's office said. Crews are building the bridge to connect Charlestown to the West End and North End near TD Garden. Attendees include House Ways and Means Committee Chair Michlewitz, Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca, YMCA of Greater Boston President David Shapiro, and current and former Celtics players. Press asked to RSVP to press.office@boston.gov by 5 p.m. Sunday. (Monday, 9 a.m., 100 Causeway St., 8th Floor, West End, Boston | Livestreamed on boston.gov)
DURABLE MED EQUIPMENT: MassHealth holds a virtual public hearing on the emergency adoption of regulations dealing with durable medical equipment services. (Monday, 9 a.m. | More Info and Access)
MED EQUIPMENT HEARING: Executive Office of Health and Human Services hold a virtual public hearing on the emergency adoption of regulations tied to rates for durable medical equipment, oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment. The changes come with an annual fiscal impact of between $3.4 million and $3.6 million, according to the hearing notice. Written testimony will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Oct. 28. (Monday, 10:30 a.m. | More Info and Access)
HOUSE: House holds an informal session. (Monday, 11 a.m., House Chamber | Livestream)
SENATE: Senate meets without a calendar. (Monday, 11 a.m., Senate Chamber | Livestream)
BOSTON "NO ON 5": Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and other elected officials join business owners and tipped employees with the "No on 5" campaign to voice their opposition to Question 5. The ballot question would gradually increase what businesses must play to tipped employees until it mirrors the same minimum wage for all other workers. (Monday, 12 p.m., JJ Foley's, 117 East Berkeley St., Boston)
QUINCY "NO ON 5": Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch and other elected officials join business owners and tipped employees with the "No on 5" campaign to voice their opposition to Question 5. The ballot question would gradually increase what businesses must play to tipped employees until it mirrors the same minimum wage for all other workers. (Monday, 4 p.m., Fuji at WoC, 1420 Hancock St., Quincy)
TEREZIN LEGACY AWARD: Jeffrey and Lynda Bussgang receive the Terezin Legacy Award from the Terezin Music Foundation, a nonprofit that honors Holocaust victims who were accomplished musicians and composers. Senate Majority Leader Creem presents the award to honor the Bussgangs' "impactful leadership and work for Jewish, cultural, humane causes and commitment to charities across the Commonwealth." (Monday, 5:30 p.m., Symphony Hall, Boston)
UPPER CAPE DEBATE: Sandwich Community Television and the Sandwich Enterprise host a pair of debates for legislative races. The event begins with Republican Rep. Steven Xiarhos of Barnstable and his challenger, Democrat Owen Fletcher of Barnstable. After that debate concludes, Republican Rep. Mathew Muratore of Plymouth and Democrat Rep. Dylan Fernandes of Falmouth will participate in their own debate as both vie for an open Senate seat. (Monday, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, 100 MA-6A, Sandwich | More Info)
JOSH KRAFT TALKS VOTING: New England Patriots Foundation President Josh Kraft, whose name has been floated as a potential 2025 challenger against Boston Mayor Wu, discusses "the power of democratic participation" at an event hosted by the foundation and the JFK Presidential Library. An unspecified Patriots player -- whose identity is still to be determined -- will join the conversation with Kraft and UMass Boston political science professor Erin O'Brien. MassVote will be on site at the event to register new voters. (Monday, 7 p.m., JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Smith Hall, Columbia Point, Boston | Livestream)
NEEDHAM MBTA ZONING: Needham Special Town Meeting takes place with 14 items on the warrant, including zoning by-law changes designed to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. The law requires communities near T service to zone for multi-family housing by right in at least one district. Many cities and towns have complied, but some have been rankled by the new requirements and the Supreme Judicial Court is weighing the state's attempt to force Milton to comply. (Monday, 7:30 p.m., James Hugh Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave., Needham | More Info)
BALLOT QUESTION REPORTS DUE: Supporters and opponents of the five ballot questions must file their latest campaign finance report with regulators by the end of the day Monday. Campaigns working on or against ballot questions did not have to report financial data for most of 2024, but since September they've faced reporting deadlines roughly every two weeks. The latest deadline covers the fundraising and spending period between Oct. 2 and Oct. 15, and it could be the last update about the big dollars behind the campaigns many voters receive before they cast their ballots. The next reporting period stretches from Oct. 16 to Nov. 1, with reports due on Nov. 5 -- Election Day itself. (Monday)
TUTWILER AT STEM WEEK - MONDAY: Education Secretary Tutwiler and other officials attend a series of events marking STEM Week. They will start with a kickoff at Boston Children's Museum (9 a.m., 308 Congress St., Boston), followed by a tour of the Henderson-Bertolon Simulation Center and discussion with health care students (12 p.m., Health Sciences Building, North Shore Community College, One Ferncroft Rd., Danvers) and then grant announcements in Lynn (2:15 p.m., Lynn Vocational Technical Institution, 80 Neptune Blvd., Lynn). (Monday)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024
CYBERSECURITY FORUM: MassCyberCenter hosts the eighth annual Massachusetts Cybersecurity Forum. Economic Development Secretary Hao delivers the keynote address. Plans also include an interactive tabletop exercise and panel discussions about alternative pathways to cybersecurity careers and small-business cybersecurity resiliency. (Tuesday, 8 a.m., Sheraton Boston-Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot St., Needham | Register)
EDVESTORS CEREMONY: EdVestors, a school improvement nonprofit, holds a ceremony for its annual School on the Move Prize. Organizers say three finalist schools will be recognized for their work to improve learning environments: Boston Adult Technical Academy in Bay Village, Josiah Quincy Elementary School in Chinatown and Mattahunt Elementary School. One of the schools will receive $100,000, while the other two finalists will each receive $10,000. Attendees include Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper and EdVestors CEO Marinell Rousmaniere. (Tuesday, 8 a.m., Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave., Boston)
HIGHER ED: Board of Higher Education meets. (Tuesday, 10 a.m. | More Info)
RESTAURANT WORKERS: Republican Rep. Muratore, who is running for an open Senate seat, hosts an event where local restaurant workers and owners voice opposition to a ballot question that would increase what businesses must pay tipped workers. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., Tolson's Tap and Tavern, 15 Columbia Road, Pembroke)
TOLMAN HOUSE: Recovery advocates and elected officials gather to unveil a new addiction recovery center in Brighton named in honor of former Sen. Steven Tolman. The Addiction Treatment Center of New England dedicated the recovery center to Tolman, who served in the Senate from 1999 to 2011 and then led the Mass. AFL-CIO, in honor of "his leadership to increase access to care for residents in Massachusetts and to remove barriers to treatment for those who are seeking recovery." Tolman plans to attend, as do former Senate President Robert Travaglini and current House Majority Leader Rep. Michael Moran. Parking is available at 2101 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton with shuttles available starting at 9:30 a.m. (Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., 1867 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton)
DIWALI CELEBRATION: Senate President Spilka, House Speaker Mariano, Rep. Chan of Quincy, and Rep. Howard of Lowell are scheduled to speak at a State House celebration of Diwali, the Hindu New Year festival of lights symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. "This joyous occasion not only highlights various rituals and practices but also emphasizes a powerful truth: light conquers darkness," organizers wrote. Speaking program is followed by a 12 p.m. lunch featuring "Diwali delicacies that will delight your taste buds." (Tuesday, 11 a.m., Great Hall)
CHILD CARE GRANTS: Department of Early Education and Care holds a bidders conference, focused on nonprofit programs, to discuss the application process for grants through the Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund. Grants between $200,000 to $500,000 will be awarded to help cover critical capital improvements, including for outdoor play spaces, HVAC systems and equipment, reconfiguring indoor spaces, emergency repairs and upgrades, accessibility improvements and security enhancements. Applications are due Dec. 12. (Tuesday, 11 a.m. | More Info and Register)
VETERANS TOWN HALL: Secretary of Veterans Services Santiago joins a "veterans town hall" event hosted by Reps. Montaño and MacGregor and Sen. Rush. "Veterans will be able to learn about what the state is doing to help them and their families, and express concerns on issues impacting former service members," lawmakers wrote in an advisory about the event. (Tuesday, 11 a.m., American Legion Post 76, 280 South St., Boston)
CHILD CARE GRANTS: Department of Early Education and Care holds its second event of the day to discuss the application process for grants through the Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund, with a focus on for-profit programs. (Tuesday, 2 p.m. | More Info and Register)
EV OPEN HOUSE: MassDOT holds an EV open house in Wellesley about the agency's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan, which officials say is required under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Massachusetts is slated to receive "significant" federal funding over five years, which will be used to establish an interconnected network of EV charging stations across the state. MassDOT says public involvement is critical for "understanding community interests, needs, and sentiments" as the plan is implemented. (Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wellesley Public Library Main Branch, 530 Washington St., Wellesley | More Info)
BOSTON LIQUOR LICENSES: Boston's Office of Small business hosts a virtual workshop about applying for liquor licenses. A new law has created 225 additional licenses for the city. (Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. | Register)
TUTWILER AT STEM WEEK - TUESDAY: Education Secretary Tutwiler and other officials attend a series of events marking STEM Week. The second day of events starts with a career and technical education equipment modernization grant announcement (9 a.m., Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School, 220 Sandwich Road, Bourne), followed by a site visit to a high school cyber security program (11:30 a.m., Southeastern Vocational Technical High School, 250 Foundry St., South Easton). (Tuesday)
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
MICHLEWITZ AT AIM: Associated Industries of Massachusetts hosts a Commonwealth Conversation event with House Ways and Means Committee Chair Michlewitz as the keynote speaker. Michlewitz will discuss the legislative session and the state's "fiscal and economic forecast," then participate in a "fireside chat" with hosts, according to AIM. Former Speaker DeLeo will deliver an introduction. Remarks are set to begin at 10 a.m. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Northeastern University EXP, 815 Columbus Ave., Eighth Floor, Boston | More Info)
MUNI POLICE DIRECTOR: Executive Director Search Committee of the Municipal Police Training Committee meets. There will be an executive session to consider preliminary applicants, "including a review of résumés, in order to narrow the group of applicants down to finalists." (Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., 911 Training Center, 31 Maple St., Milford | More Info)
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL - JUDGE AMY BLAKE: Governor's Council holds public hearing on Gov. Healey's nomination of Judge Amy Blake to serve as chief justice of the Appeals Court. Blake practiced in the Probate and Family Court before Gov. Patrick nominated her to that court in 2008. Patrick and the Governor's Council elevated the lifelong Peabody resident to the Appeals Court in 2014. If confirmed by the council, Blake would be the Appeals Court's first woman chief justice. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., Room 222 | Livestream)
COMMUTER RAIL WORKERS RALLY: Workers on the commuter rail, which is operated by Keolis, host a rally to call attention to their expired contract. Union organizers say the workers are the lowest-paid commuter rail employees in the country and earn less than their counterparts at Amtrak. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., South Station, Boston)
MASS MAYORS: Massachusetts Mayors' Association holds its monthly meeting. (Wednesday, 10 a.m. | More Info)
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT CELEBRATION: Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities hosts its annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration. Attendees include Rep. Garlick, who chairs the commission, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Jones, Secretary of State Galvin, Sen. Barrett and Rep. Lawn. Barrett and lawn will receive "Legislative Champion" awards. The event will also honor Eversource Energy and Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston as well as Amanda Strange, an employment specialist at CHAI Day and Employment Services, Jewish Family & Children's Services. (Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., Hall of Flags)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT: Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission hosts a legislative updates webinar. Patrick Charles, PERAC's assistant deputy director, gives an overview of recently enacted legislation. (Wednesday, 1 p.m. | link text)
MWRA BOARD: Mass. Water Resources Authority Board of Directors meets. Agenda topics include a contract for the Metropolitan Water Tunnel Program, wastewater outfall monitoring, fiscal 2025 finances and rehabilitation of the Hayes Pump Station. The meeting also features an executive session to discuss watershed land acquisition and litigation strategy. (Wednesday, 1 p.m., Quabbin Visitors Center, 100 Winsor Dam Road, Belchertown | Agenda and Access Info)
MCB COLLEGE INFO: Massachusetts Commission for the Blind holds a virtual information session for high school seniors who are planning to attend college. Attendees will hear from current and former college students about their experiences, and learn how the MCB can help support them in their college journey. (Wednesday, 3 p.m. | More Info)
ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Boston Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities holds a webinar about finding accessible and affordable housing. Attendees will also learn about features included in ADA housing, including mobility or sensory units. (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. | Register)
TUTWILER AT STEM WEEK - WEDNESDAY: Education Secretary Tutwiler and other officials attend a series of events marking STEM Week. The third day of events features Lt. Gov. Driscoll and Economic Development Undersecretary Sarah Stanton alongside Tutilwer at the Mass Makes Innovation Challenge (9:30 a.m., Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield). Tutwiler will then attend a ribbon-cutting for an HVAC lab (12:45 p.m., McCann Technical High School, 70 Hodges Cross Road, North Adams). (Wednesday)
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
SMALL TOWN ADMINS: Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts holds its fall meeting. Sessions deal with ARPA funds, requirements for building code enforcement officials, building code changes expected in January, and positive management techniques. Cost is $25. (Thursday, 9 a.m., Brass Rail Meeting House, 90 Point Grove Road, Southwick | More Info and RSVP)
MBTA BOARD: MBTA Board of Directors meets. (Thursday, 10 a.m., State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston | Agenda and Livestream)
CHILD CARE GRANTS: Department of Early Education and Care holds a bidders conference to discuss the application process for grants through the Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund. Officials say they plan to award grants between $200,000 to $500,000. The session is focused on for-profit programs. (Thursday, 11 a.m. | More Info and Register)
SENATE: Senate plans to meet without a calendar. (Thursday, 11 a.m., Senate Chamber)
CHILD CARE GRANTS: Department of Early Education and Care holds its second event of the day, focused on non-profit programs, about the application process for grants through the Early Education and Out of School Time Capital Fund. (Thursday, 2 p.m. | More Info and Register)
AUTISM COMMISSION: Autism Commission holds its quarterly meeting. For access, contact Carol.M.Gracia@mass.gov. (Thursday, 2 p.m. | More Info)
DTA GREENFIELD: Greenfield Advisory Board, housed within the Department of Transitional Assistance, meets. Agenda includes updates from members, as well as statewide updates. (Thursday, 2 p.m. | Agenda and Access)
CANCER PHOTO EXHIBIT: A reception is held for the photo exhibit at City Hall of cancer survivors from Greater Boston. The exhibit is presented by Dana-Farber and Harvard Cancer Center's Faith-Based Cancer Disparities Network. (Thursday, 4 p.m., 1 City Hall Square, 2nd Floor | More Info)
EV OPEN HOUSE: MassDOT holds an open house in Pittsfield, the latest public event about the agency's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan that's required under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. "Massachusetts will receive significant federal funding over five years to support the construction and operation of Direct-Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations along major highway corridors as designated by the Federal Highway Administration," MassDOT says. (Thursday, 6 p.m., Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield Library, 1 Wendall Ave., Pittsfield | More Info)
WHITE STADIUM: Boston city officials hold a public meeting about the latest game day transportation plans for White Stadium, envisioned as the future home of a professional women's soccer team. (Thursday, 6 p.m. | Zoom)
LEADERS OF IMPACT: NCAA President Charlie Baker delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Leaders of Impact ceremony hosted by UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management. Sarah Bergs, founder of the Nourish Foundation that works to connect conservation and community well-being in South Africa, will receive an award. (Thursday, 6 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | More Info)
TUTWILER AT STEM WEEK - THURSDAY: Education Secretary Tutwiler and other officials attend a series of events marking STEM Week. Lt. Gov. Driscoll joins an Innovation Career Pathways grant announcement (8:30 a.m., Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, Reading), and Tutwiler then visits adult education students (11 a.m., Boston Career Institute, 422 Main St., Malden). Driscoll, Tutwiler, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Jones, and Economic Development Undersecretary Sarah Stanton host a GE Vernova partnership announcement about expanding career technical initiative programs in the afternoon (2:30 p.m., Keefe Regional Technical School, 750 Winter St., Framingham). (Thursday)
Friday, Oct. 25, 2024
TAX POLICY CONFERENCE: Mass. Taxpayers Foundation hosts its annual tax policy conference. Congressman Neal will discuss what's at stake for Massachusetts in upcoming tax debates with Eric Lesser, a former state senator and senior counsel at WilmerHale Boston. Other events on the program include an update from Department of Revenue Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder and a panel discussion about tax policy and the 2024 elections. (Friday, 8 a.m., WilmerHale, 60 State St., Boston | More Info)
STEM DESIGN CHALLENGE: Lt. Gov. Driscoll, Education Secretary Tutwiler, and Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie host a STEM design challenge with fifth grade students. (Friday, 8:30 a.m., East Boston Bradley School, 110 Beachview Rd., East Boston)
MUNI HR: Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources hosts its annual Labor Relations Seminar. Agenda features sessions on labor law updates, a Massachusetts pension overview, legislative updates, management rights, and an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Registration is $90 for MMHR members and $110 for non-members. (Friday, 8:30 a.m., Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens | Register)
CAPE & ISLANDS DTA: The Cape and Islands Advisory Board of the Department of Transitional Assistance meets. Agenda includes updates from members, as well as statewide updates. (Friday, 10 a.m. | Agenda and Access)
VETERAN PSYCHIATRIC CARE: Executive Office of Veterans Services holds a remote public hearing on proposed regulations on psychiatric care. The regulations build upon the HERO Act, which calls for EOVS to reimburse mental health treatment. (Friday, 10 a.m. | More Info and Access)
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Saturday, Oct. 26 -- 10 days before Election Day on Nov. 5 -- is the last day to register to vote to participate in the unfolding elections. Register in-person at a local election office by 5 p.m. or online by 11:59 p.m. By-mail registration must be postmarked by Oct. 26. Legislation to allow same-day voter registration in Massachusetts did not make headway this session. | More Info)
