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Incoming lawmakers attended a private three-day "new legislator academy" at UMass Amherst (above) from Wednesday to Friday, a tradition that Senate President Karen Spilka's office has described as "an opportunity for newly elected legislators to become familiar with experiences that they will encounter in the legislature." The agendas for 19 representatives-elect and three senators-elect include nearly a dozen panels, speeches and sessions covering topics such as the budgeting process, ethics, and the cadence of legislative session.
TOWN
OF FRANKLIN
Mon.
Dec 16
7:00pm
Tues.,
Dec. 17
Franklin
Public Schools Community Relations Sub Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Joint
Budget Subcommittee Meeting
7:00pm
Weds.,
Dec. 18
Community
Preservation Committee Meeting
5:00pm
Economic
Development Subcommittee Meeting
5:45pm
7:00pm
Thurs.,
Dec. 19
7:30pm
Fri.
Dec. 20
1:30pm to 2:30pm
TOWN
OF MEDWAY
Mon.
Dec. 16
School
Committee Negotiations Subcommittee
3:00pm
6:00pm
Design
Review Committee Meeting
7:00pm
7:00pm
PEDB
Joint Meeting with Select Board
7:00pm
Tues.
Dec. 17
Medway
Redevelopment Authority
6:00pm
Weds.
Dec. 18
Norfolk
County Retirement Board
8:30am
6:00pm
Energy
& Sustainability Committee Meeting
7:00pm
Zoning
Board of Appeals Meeting - CANCELLED
7:30pm
Thurs.
Dec. 19
5:30pm
Economic
Development Committee meeting-CANCELLED
7:00pm
Conservation
Commission Meeting
7:30pm
STATE
HOUSE AND BEYOND
The week leading up to the winter solstice could be one of transition on Beacon Hill as people begin to say goodbye to 2024 and prepare for the knowns and unknowns that 2025 has in store. Lawmakers who will not be returning in the new session, either because they did not run again or lost their reelection bids, will have a chance to cap off their time in the House or Senate with a speech to colleagues Monday. The farewells usually raise humorous stories from years gone by, provide a sense of how things in the Legislature have (or sometimes have not) changed over the years, and give this iteration of the Legislature one last opportunity to be together before the 194th General Court starts on Jan. 1. Tuesday will see the focus shift from the rear-view mirror to the front windshield as the Electoral College meets nationwide to make official Republican Donald Trump's claim to more than the requisite 270 electoral votes to become president. The 11 electors for Massachusetts will cast their ballots Tuesday afternoon for Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, who earned more than 60 percent of the Bay State's popular vote in the November election but failed to win enough other states to be victorious. In late 2016, when Hillary Clinton's loss to Trump was still raw for Bay State Democrats, party leaders and electors completed their Electoral College work without once mentioning Trump's name. By Dec. 25, all states are required to transmit certificates of their Electoral College votes to designated state and federal officials, and the votes will be transmitted to Congress by Jan. 2, 2025. The new Congress is scheduled to be sworn in on Friday, Jan. 3 and will count the Electoral Votes in a joint session on Jan. 6, 2025. Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States at noon on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
The week ahead will also bring about a discussion of the University of Massachusetts' five-year financial outlook, a conversation that could be influenced by Trump's return to the White House. The Governor's Council is expected to handily confirm just-reelected Rep. Jerald Parisella of Beverly to a District Court judgeship, presenting the first opportunity for a special election in the new year. The calendar is littered with holiday parties, fundraisers, and soirees next week, post-work activities that could attract more people back to the building in the daytime as well. The House and Senate will each meet at least twice next week, and leadership could choose to use the hectic holiday season as a time to move legislation that maybe otherwise would not have advanced. Lobbyists and special interest groups continue to work behind the scenes hoping to either move bills forward or prevent them from advancing, or even emerging.
Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024
TANISHA SULLIVAN ON 4: Tanisha Sullivan, president of the NAACP New England Area Conference, talks with Jon Keller on "Keller @ Large" about the defection of some Black voters to Donald Trump, how the election affects the agenda of the NAACP, and the push for literacy education reform in Massachusetts. (Sunday, 8:30 a.m., WBZ-TV Ch. 4)
BOSTON HOMEBUYERS: Boston Mayor Wu celebrates first-time homebuyers. The Mayor's Office of Housing's Boston Home Center this year helped 235 households buy their first homes throughout the city. Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon and Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok also attend. (Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m., UMass Club, 32nd floor, 1 Beacon St., Boston)
ENG ON 5: MBTA General Manager Phil Eng is the guest on "On The Record," hosted by Sharman Sacchetti and Ben Simmoneau. (Sunday, 11 a.m., WCVB-TV Ch. 5)
OPEN ENROLLMENT: Massachusetts Health Connector continues its Open Enrollment Mall Tour. Staff will be on hand through 4 p.m. to answer questions about health and dental insurance plans. Open enrollment runs through Jan. 23. (Sunday, 11 a.m., Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, 1 Premium Outlet Blvd., Wrentham)
Monday, Dec. 16, 2024
ENG ON RT. 104: MBTA General Manager Eng hosts a "ride along" on Route 104 to celebrate the implementation of the first phase of the redesign of the bus network. Attendees will board a bus at 2nd St. and Carter St. in Chelsea and ride approximately 20 minutes along Route 104 to Airport Station. Participants will gather at the Everett-bound side of the street, same as Market Basket, for brief informal remarks and then cross the street together to ride towards Airport Station. In addition to Eng, Massport CEO Richard Davey and MassDOT Undersecretary Hayes Morrison are expected to attend. (Monday, 8:30 a.m., 2nd St. @ Carter St., Chelsea)
FERRY COMMISSIONING: Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority celebrates the commissioning of its new M/V Barnstable with a public ceremony and open house at its Hyannis terminal followed by an open house at its Nantucket terminal. The costs of purchasing and converting the vessel to carry passengers and automobiles were made possible, in part, by an agreement with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority that yielded $28.1 million in federal funding. After an hourlong ceremony, the vessel will be available for self-guided tours from until noon, then it will depart for Nantucket. It will be available for public, self-guided tours from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nantucket terminal. (Monday, 9:30 a.m., 69 South St., Hyannis)
ELECTRICIANS BOARD: Board of State Examiners of Electricians meets. Agenda includes an executive director report, a discussion of the clean energy law and meter socket adapter language, a review of holiday lighting done by unlicensed individuals and companies, and a closed session for an investigative conference. (Monday, 10 a.m. | Agenda and Livestream)
FLAME EFFECTS: Flame Effects Work Group of the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations meets. (Monday, 10 a.m. | Access)
UMASS TRUSTEES: University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees meets virtually. Agenda includes a report from UMass President Marty Meehan and a discussion on a five-year financial forecast. There will also be an executive session tied to collective bargaining and real estate, among other reasons. (Monday, 10 a.m. | Agenda and Zoom)
FRAUD ROADSHOW: Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation brings its fall fraud roadshow to Malden. There will be a discussion on seasonal fraud, lost or stolen packages, credit card skimming devices and identify theft protection. (Monday, 10:30 a.m., Malden Senior Center, 7 Washington St., Malden | More Info)
GAMING COMMISSION: Mass. Gaming Commission meets. Commissioners will get an administrative update from Executive Director Dean Serpa and a legislative update from Commissioner Brad Hill. The Racing Division will present a series of 2025 simulcasting-related requests and the Sports Wagering Division will raise a request related to a change of DraftKings' house rules. (Monday, 11 a.m., Agenda and Access Info)
HOUSE - FAREWELL SPEECHES: House holds an informal session. Representatives who aren't returning for the 2025-2026 term have the opportunity to give their farewell speeches, slated for the early afternoon. And House Clerk Steve James, who is also retiring at the end of this term, is scheduled to read his resignation letter. (Monday, 11 a.m., House Chamber | Livestream)
SENATE - FAREWELL SPEECHES: Senate meets without a calendar. Farewell speeches are planned from departing senators. There's a south of Boston element in play as the three retiring senators are Sens. Pacheco of Taunton, Moran of Falmouth, and Timilty of Milton. Session agenda also includes a memorial tribute to former Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki, who died Nov. 14. (Monday, 1 p.m., Senate Chamber | Livestream | Tentative Agenda)
FRAUD ROADSHOW: Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation is in Shrewsbury for its fall fraud roadshow, marking the second stop of the day. (Monday, 1 p.m., Shrewsbury Council on Aging, 98 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury | More Info)
FIREARM CONTROL: Roster Subcommittee of the Firearm Control Advisory Board meets virtually. (Monday, 2 p.m. | Livestream)
CCC EXECUTIVE SESSION: Cannabis Control Commission meets to go into executive session "to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel," according to the meeting agenda. (Monday, 2 p.m., Agenda and Access Info)
PALMER STATION: MassDOT hosts a public information meeting on the planning and design project related to a new passenger rail station along the proposed Compass Rail corridor serving Palmer and surrounding communities. MassDOT said its project team will provide an overview of the project, the station site alternatives and evaluation, and design considerations. Attendees will be asked to provide feedback on the site alternatives and design considerations. (Monday, 5:30 p.m., Palmer Public Library, Community Room, 1455 N Main St., Palmer | More Info)
WOMEN'S CAUCUS HOLIDAY PARTY: Women's Political Caucus hosts its annual young professionals group holiday party. General admission tickets are $25. A $35 ticket includes admission and a Young Professionals membership. (Monday, 5:30 p.m., Carrie Nation, Beacon St., Boston | RSVP)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
UMASS TRUSTEES: Audit and Risk Committee of the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees meets. Agenda items include an internal audit report, fiscal 2024 financial results summary, and an independent external auditor report. (Tuesday, 8 a.m. | Agenda and Zoom
BOARD OF ED: The Board of Education meets. The board will celebrate the 2025 teacher of the year, Luisa Sparrow, a special education teacher for fifth- and sixth-grade students at the Oliver Hazard Perry School in South Boston. Education Secretary Tutwiler will give an update on the fiscal year 2026 budget. Interim Commissioner Johnston will provide an update on district and school receiverships, and upcoming proposed changes to licensure regulations. The board will also give an update on the search process for a new commissioner, and their review of the Career Technical Education admissions process. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., 135 Santilli Highway, Everett | Livestream)
ARCHITECTS BOARD: Board of Registration of Architects meets. Agenda includes a discussion about architecture licensing laws and regulation, asbestos designer licenses and project reviews. (Tuesday, 9 a.m. | Agenda and Access)
BUILDING CODE APPEALS: Building Code Appeals Board meets virtually. Dockets involve properties in West Springfield, Boston and Nantucket. (Tuesday, 9 a.m. | Agenda and Livestream)
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan holds a roundtable on workplace violence in the aftermath of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Experts will discuss how to build a culture of safety, how to prepare for a crisis, and what to expect from investigations into workplace violence. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Emmanuel College, Eisner Administration Building Auditorium, 400 Fenway, Boston)
SOCIAL WORKERS: Board of Registration of Social Workers meets. Agenda includes application reviews, and a discussion of telehealth businesses and supervision. (Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. | Agenda and Livestream)
WOMEN'S NETWORK: Women's Network of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce holds an event celebrating its 30-year anniversary. Featured speakers include Susan Loconto Penta, founder of MIDIOR Consulting and Modern Administration Systems, and Caitlin Dodge, CEO of Argus. (Tuesday, 9:45 a.m., The Langham, 250 Franklin St., Boston | Tickets)
FIREARM LICENSING: Firearms Licensing Review Board meets virtually. (Tuesday, 10 a.m. | Livestream)
FIRE PREVENTION: General Requirements Code Committee of the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations meets. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., 1 State Road, Stow | More Info)
LOTTERY COMMISSION: The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission meets. Treasurer Goldberg will preside. (Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. | Contact gpolin@masslottery.com or 781-917-6057 for access)
ELDER HOME CARE: With elder home care and case management services facing major budget shortfalls this fiscal year, Mass Aging Access holds a virtual briefing call for supplemental funding. Sen. Jehlen and Rep. Stanley, co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, speak. Without a funding infusion, providers across the state warn that thousands of older Bay Staters will be unable to access care, and that existing services will be reduced or triaged. (Tuesday, 11 a.m. | Register)
VETERANS HOMES: Veterans Homes Council meets. Agenda includes presentations from Michael Lazo, executive director of the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke, and Christine Baldini, executive director of the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea. There will also be an informational presentation on the fiscal 2026 budget. (Tuesday, 11 a.m. | Agenda and Access)
CANNABIS COMMISSION: Cannabis Control Commission meets to consider licensing applications and to review the red-lined version of the proposed regulations related to social consumption. (Tuesday, 11 a.m., Union Station, 2 Washington Sq., Worcester | Agenda and Access Info)
MUNI LEADERSHIP: Massachusetts Municipal Association's Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy hosts a webinar called "Creating a Culture of Collaboration: The Power of Listening in Decision-Making." The webinar is designed for municipal leaders, managers and department heads. Registration is $75. (Tuesday, 12 p.m. | Register)
ELECTRICAL INTERPRETATION: Electrical Interpretation Code Committee meets virtually. (Tuesday, 1 p.m. | Agenda and Livestream)
PHARMACEUTICAL REIMBURSEMENT: Division of Insurance holds an information session focused on pharmaceutical reimbursement as officials look to understand factors driving up premiums. The event is part of a series about cost pressures ahead of rate increase filings next year. (Tuesday, 1 p.m. | More Info and Register)
GRID MODERNIZATION: Grid Modernization Advisory Council meets to discuss its goals and strategic plan for 2025. After a time for public comment, there will also be an update on grid modernization plans that utility companies submitted earlier this year to accommodate the shift from fossil fuels to electricity generated by cleaner sources. (Tuesday, 1 p.m., Agenda and Access Info)
LAND USE REGS: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs holds a public hearing on proposed regulations tied to a 2022 law on preserving open space. The regulations deal with changing the use or disposition of land. Written comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Jan. 22. (Tuesday, 1 p.m., MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough | More Info and Livestream)
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Enough Abuse holds a legislative update on their priority bills to prevent child sexual abuse. The nonprofit is preparing to reintroduce six bills in the new session, including those to require child sexual abuse prevention education in schools and youth organizations; enhance screening of new school employees; criminalize sexual abuse of students by school employees, and prohibit the age of consent as a defense in such cases; eliminate the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases, and others. (Tuesday, 1 p.m. | Zoom)
413 PUBLIC HEALTH: State legislators from western Mass. will present a $200,000 check to the Public Health Institute of Western MA from a legislative earmark to support 413Cares.org, an online resource database for western Massachusetts. (Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., 9th floor conference room, 1350 Main St., Springfield)
ELECTORAL COLLEGE CASTS VOTES: Massachusetts Electoral College meets, with plans to cast the state's 11 votes for Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, who lost the Nov. 5 election to Republicans Donald Trump and JD Vance. The Democratic ticket won 61 percent of the vote in Massachusetts, compared to 36 percent for the GOP ticket. State Secretary William Galvin swears in the Massachusetts electors: Sharon Stout, Marilyn Flowers Marion, former Rep. Lida Harkins, Marsha Finkelstein, Kaveesh Pathak, Jeremy Comeau, Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff, Thomas Holloway, Martin Kane III, Brian Corr, and Tanya Neslusan. Electoral ballots are tabulated and the result announced before the votes are sent by registered mail to Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the chief federal judge of the Massachusetts District. The electoral votes of all 50 states will be counted and certified by Congress on Jan. 6, 2025. (Tuesday, 3 p.m., House Chamber)
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL - JENNIFER BINGHAM: Governor's Council interviews Newton family law attorney Jennifer Bingham, whom Gov. Healey nominated to the Probate and Family Court bench. Bingham previously worked for 16 years at Grindle Robinson LLP in Wellesley. (Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Council Chamber | Livestream)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT: Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission meets. (Wednesday, 11 a.m., 5 Middlesex Ave., Suite 304, Somerville | More Info and Access)
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL: Governor's Council meets, and could vote on whether to confirm three judicial candidates: Rep. Jerald Parisella (District Court), Northeast Legal Aid attorney Caryn Mitchell-Munevar (Probate and Family Court), and Nicholas Brandt, a former deputy legal counsel to Gov. Baker (Boston Municipal Court). (Wednesday, 12 p.m., Council Chamber | Livestream)
EARLY ED CARE: Board of Early Education and Care meets. (Wednesday, 1 p.m., 126 Phoenix Ave., Lowell | More Info and Livestream)
CLINTON LIQUOR LICENSES: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure accepts written testimony on a Rep. Kilcoyne bill dealing with liquor licenses in Clinton. (Wednesday, 1 p.m. | More Info)
SYNTHETIC OPIOIDS: Traci Green, director of the Opioid Policy Research Collaborative at Brandeis University, gives a presentation on nitazenes, a type of synthetic drug that has started to show up in the illicit drug supply in Massachusetts and around the country. Green will also discuss xylazine, medetomidine and other drug trends at the virtual event hosted by the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region. Attendees will learn about the drugs' health effects and how they impact overdoses. (Wednesday, 1 p.m. | Register)
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Energy Efficiency Advisory Council meets. (Wednesday, 1 p.m. | Register)
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL - HILARY McCAMIC: Governor's Council holds hearing on Gov. Healey's nomination of public defense attorney Hilary McCamic to a District Court judgeship. The Newbury resident has been with the Committee for Public Counsel Services since 2012. (Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., Council Chamber | Livestream)
CCC DIRECTOR SEARCH: Cannabis Control Commission meets to get an update on its executive director search after the candidate chosen by commissioners, David Lakeman, backed out after being offered the job. The CCC originally scheduled this meeting for Dec. 13 but postponed it at the last minute because all commissioners were not available that day, Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins said. (Wednesday, 2 p.m., Agenda and Access Info TBA)
MENORAH LIGHTING: Central Synagogue of Boston hosts its annual menorah lighting at the State House. Gov. Healey makes beginning remarks. Treasurer Goldberg and other elected officials are expected to attend. The New England Conservatory and Berklee School Ensemble perform. (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Second floor, Grand Staircase)
DEMOCRATS PARTY: Gov. Healey, Lt. Gov. Driscoll and Chairman Kerrigan host the Democratic Party's annual holiday party, which is also a significant fundraiser. In addition to toasting to the year's work, the party will also "take a moment to honor the invaluable contributions and leadership of the legislators who will be leaving the Massachusetts State House and Senate." Tickets start at $100 and rise all the way up to a suggested $15,000 "governor's circle" contribution. (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Alcott Junior Ballroom, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., Boston | Tickets)
GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE: A panel discussion on state approaches to gender-affirming care is hosted by the Boston Bar Association Health Law Section. Insurance Commissioner Michael Calijouw and Sapna Khatri, director of the Reproductive Justice Unit at the Attorney General's Office, speak about Massachusetts protections for gender-affirming care with another Trump administration approaching. Cassie Paolillo of Mintz and Joshua Abrams of Mass General Brigham discuss considerations for Massachusetts providers and the impact of a Supreme Court case dealing with youth transgender care. (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., 16 Beacon St., Boston | Register )
ROAD SAFETY: MassDOT holds a virtual meeting to provide the public an opportunity to learn about the proposed project to make changes to state-owned bus stops and associated crosswalks. Changes could include upgrading curb ramps to ADA standards, adding or refreshing crosswalk striping, constructing pedestrian crossing islands or curb extensions, visibility improvements, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons with crosswalk lights. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., More Info)
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
GROUP INSURANCE: Group Insurance Commission meets. (Thursday, 8:30 a.m. | Agenda and Livestream)
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS: Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions meets. Agenda items deal with harm reduction services in health care settings for people who use drugs, nutrition and supplements, and an application review. (Thursday, 9 a.m. | Agenda and Livestream)
MBTA BOARD: MBTA Board of Directors meets. (Thursday, 10 a.m., State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston | Agenda and Access Info)
RETIREMENT BOARD: The State Retirement Board meets. Treasurer Goldberg chairs the meeting. (Thursday, 10 a.m | Contact MSRBCommunications@tre.state.ma.us for access)
DISABILITY COMMISSIONS: Massachusetts Office on Disability holds a webinar focused on municipal commissions on disability, including for current members and individuals interested in starting the groups in their cities or towns. The commissions provide advice to local governments about the needs of the disability community. (Thursday, 10 a.m. | Register)
FIRE SERVICE: Fire Service Commission meets. Agenda includes an annual report discussion. (Thursday, 10 a.m. | Agenda and Access)
SENATE: Senate plans to meet without a calendar. (Thursday, 11 a.m., Senate Chamber)
SHELTER RIBBON-CUTTING: Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Augustus attends as Clinical & Support Options hosts a ribbon-cutting for a new shelter space with on-site medical services. (Thursday, 12 p.m., 29 Industrial Drive East, Northampton)
PHARMACEUTICAL UTILIZATION: Division of Insurance continues its series of information sessions exploring cost pressures causing rising health insurance premiums. This forum is focused on "pharmaceutical utilization," officials say. (Thursday, 1 p.m. | More Info and Register)
HERO ACT: Executive Office of Veterans Services holds a virtual town hall about the new law expanding benefits for veterans. Attendees will learn how the HERO Act affects health care, education, housing and employment services. (Thursday, 5 p.m. | Livestream)
SWING BRIDGE PROJECT: MassDOT hosts a meeting to provide the public a project update for the proposed replacement of the "Swing Bridge" that carries Route 6 over the Acushnet River between New Bedford and Fairhaven. (Thursday, 6 p.m., More Info)
WATERTOWN PLAYGROUND: Department of Conservation and Recreation holds a virtual public meeting about the proposed redesign of Farren Playground and adjacent hardcourts in Watertown. Officials say improvements will make the playground, entryway and pathways more accessible and easier to maintain. (Thursday, 6 p.m. | Zoom)
Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
OPEN ENROLLMENT: Massachusetts Health Connector's continues its Open Enrollment Mall Tour. Staff will be available until 4 p.m. to answer questions about enrolling in health and dental insurance plans available through the Connector. Open enrollment runs through Jan. 23. (Friday, 11 a.m., South Shore Plaza, 250 Granite St., Braintree)
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024
BOSTON WINTER WONDERLAND: City officials hold the annual "Boston Gives Back: Winter Wonderland" event, which celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. There will be face painting, free toys and food, photos with Santa and other family-friendly activities. Attendees can register for one of two sessions, either 12-3:30 p.m. or 4:30-8:30 p.m. (Saturday, 12 p.m., Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury | Register)
