People, Power, and Politics

Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle is leaving her post, following a contentious budgeting cycle at the agency after the Healey administration attempted to slash half of the case manager workforce. Doyle has helmed DMH since October 2020.

FRANKLIN

New Town Website Does Not Support “Cut and Paste” of calendar entries. Go to https://franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx to view directly. Steve Sherlock from Franklin Matters has kindly compiled and and shared the below information. Thanks Steve!

A light Town meeting schedule this week provides opportunity for participation in 2 other related events.

1 - Why is Franklin exploring a new police station? You can check out the existing conditions of the station at 911 Panther Way to see why Chief TJ Lynch claims that it is not sized for appropriate police functions today. It was built in 1991 when the staffing was in the 30’s. Now the staffing is almost double that and the locker space alone doesn’t cover the female officers & staff nevermind provide adequate room for the male staff and all the gear required today.

There is an open house and tour of the facility scheduled for Sunday, Oct 5 beginning at 6:00 PM. Come, walk through the station, talk with the Chief and others about the planning process.

2 - Election season is fully underway. Candidate interviews are being made available so all the residents and voters can cast an informed ballot either by mail, early voting at the Town Clerk’s office beginning Oct 17, or at the FHS gymnasium on Tuesday, Nov 4 from 6 AM to 8 PM.

There is also a candidate meet & greet at Teddy Gallagher’s on Wednesday, Oct 6 beginning at 6:00 PM.

The candidate interviews can be found in the 2025 Election Collection. As more are conducted and released, they will be added to the page. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.htm
*** Meeting schedule and agendas as of Town page 10/03/25, 7:00 PM ***

Police Station Open House

Sunday, October 5 Time: 6:00 PM

no agenda for this open house & tour opportunity

Planning Board Meeting

Monday, October 6 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062025-1936

Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, October 8 Time: 6:00 PM

Not yet available

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meetings

Thursday, October 9 Time: 2:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/513?fileID=6640

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Meeting

Thursday, October 9 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10092025-1941

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting

Thursday, October 9 Time: 7:30 PM - no meeting today, next session scheduled for Oct 23 https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10092025-1918

*** Looking back at the week that was ***

The School Committee conducted its shortest meeting of the calendar year on Tuesday. There were updates on transportation, the Franklin Education Legacy fund process, and thanks to Senator Rausch and State Rep Roy for their earmarks in the recent State budget which we confirmed received by the School District.

The School Committee meeting recap with audio & video links ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/school-committee-conducts-shortest_0363846285.html

The Conservation Commission meeting on Thursday is available for replay by Franklin TV -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IajMFl4dSrU

On the FHS athletic front, Franklin TV live streamed the following competitions this week:

• FHS volleyball, Mon 9/29 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGmK8XEAkeg
• FHS boys soccer Tues, 9/30 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PspN8s1E-TU
• FHS football friday, Oct 3 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzOXFI7LF0c

For all the meetings and cultural events, check out the calendar at Franklin.news where each day, that day's events are posted on the top of the page, the TV and radio schedules are on the bottom, and all the other goodness falls in-between.

Town calendar -> https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

Community calendar -> https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

Subscribe for the daily dose of information -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/welcome.html

Subscribe for the weekly dose of information -> https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/p/subscribe-for-email.html

MEDWAY

Medway’s new website, likewise, does not readily support cut and paste. Go to medwayma.gov.

STATE HOUSE and BEYOND

This session's rules reforms have so far not led to a surge of bills being rushed out of committees and to the floors of the House and Senate for debates. A House change intended to force committees to make recommendations on bills within 60 days after hearings has prompted action in some cases but old habits die hard and the House has again resorted to passing extension orders when committees can't or won't make decisions. In addition, any bill with significant fiscal or policy impacts needs to make it through the Ways and Means committees and those panels that are traditional legislative burial grounds are not subject to bill-reporting deadlines at all. There are 316 bills currently stacked up in House Ways and Means and another 234 in Senate Ways and Means. What's more, this is the stage of the two-year session when the biennial bill reporting deadline — which was moved up in this year's rules reform package — is now itself about 60 days away, on Dec. 3. There are other dynamics working against those pushing major policy bills this session. House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka hold formal sessions infrequently, at a pace of about one per week, at most. And when formals are held, representatives and senators are called to Beacon Hill to vote on legislation chosen by leadership rather than to meticulously work through bills on the House and Senate calendars, as lawmakers used to do. Legislative leaders have also made budgeting a year-round focus and preoccupation, frequently surfacing supplemental spending bills to address funding levels that were not sufficient in their annual budget. That approach shows no signs of abating, with legislators now wringing their hands over the choices they will have to make to try to salvage policy and funding priorities that are at risk under the One Big Beautiful Bill. And while attention turns to the continuation of the federal government shutdown, the week ahead also brings a quarterly Democratic Governors Association policy conference to Boston — a closed-door gathering where Gov. Maura Healey and her peers will discuss shared priorities and strategies.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

FOREST FIRES: Community Land and Water Coalition hosts a presentation and panel discussion of the myths and realities of forest fires in Massachusetts. Speakers will address the use of controlled burns on state lands. Since 1911, when the state Bureau of Forest Fire Control began a wildfire mission, the average size burn has been reduced from more than 34 acres to 1.17 acres, the state said, "while the state has tripled the area of its wooded lands, more people have built homes within forested environments, and recreational opportunities in the Commonwealth's many forests and parks have grown enormously." A lunch and reception with the speakers follows (at a price of $35 per person). (Saturday, 10:30 a.m., The Gallery Room at Plimoth Patuxet, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth | Register)

MASS-CARE COOKOUT: Mass-Care Single Payer Campaign, which advocates for a single payer health care system, holds a "solidarity cookout." Organizers say they are fighting against the "profits over people" health care model, and promoting "Medicare for All" bills sponsored by Reps. Sabadosa and Scarsdale and Sen. Eldridge (H 1405 / S 860). In session after session, the legislation has failed to gain traction on Beacon Hill but supporters point to problems with the current system as a reason to consider alternatives. The Health Care Financing Committee, which heard the bills at a June 18 hearing, secured a long extension -- until March 18, 2026 -- to take action on the House proposal. The cookout runs through 2:30 p.m. (Saturday, 11 a.m., Larz Anderson Shelter, Goddard Avenue and Newton St., Brookline | Tickets)

GROW FOOD NORTHAMPTON ANNIVERSARY: Grow Food Northampton Community Harm holds its 15th anniversary celebration, including the dedication of the farm's new pole barn. U.S. Rep. McGovern speaks. (Saturday, Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m., 140 Meadow St., Florence)

ASHLAND CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Senate President Spilka presents citations to the Ashland Citizen of the Year and the Ashland Day Grand Marshal. (Saturday, Oct. 4, Ashland)

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

SPILKA ON KELLER: Senate President Karen Spilka joins political analyst Jon Keller's weekly "Keller at Large" talk show. She'll discuss the impact of Trump administration budget cuts, her opposition to new taxes, the new Senate data privacy law and recent revelations about improprieties by sports betting operators, according to Keller. (Sunday, 8:30 a.m., WBZ-TV)

DURKAN ON @ISSUE: Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who represents Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Kenmore, the Fenway and the West End, joins NBC 10 reporter Matt Prichard on the network's weekly "@Issue Sit Down." (Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NBC 10)

COLLINS ON THE RECORD: UMass Chan Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins joins WCVB's weekly political talk show "On the Record." (Sunday, 11 a.m., WCVB-TV)

Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

MOSQUITO CONTROL: Bristol County Mosquito Control Commission holds a public meeting. Agenda includes a lease update, retirement and fiscal year 2027 budget request discussion from the commissioner, along with a field update. (Monday, 7 a.m., 38R Forest St., Attleboro | Agenda & Register)

HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE CHALLENGES: State House News Service and MASSterList host an event diving into the array of challenges stressing the state's health care workforce. Health Policy Commission Executive Director David Seltz gives a keynote address. Health Care Financing Committee co-chairs Rep. Lawn and Sen. Friedman take part in a legislative panel, and an industry panel features leaders from the Mass. Medical Society, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, and others. Event sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. Networking and refreshments begin at 8 a.m., program starts at 9 a.m. (Monday, 8 a.m., UMass Club, 1 Beacon St., Boston | Tickets)

PROVIDERS’ COUNCIL CONVENTION: Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Kiame Mahaniah delivers opening remarks welcoming attendees to the Providers’ Council 50th Annual Convention & Expo, which features workshops and exhibits focused on community-based human services. (Monday, 9 a.m., Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston)

ARCHITECTURAL ACCESS: Architectural Access Board holds a public meeting. Agenda includes incoming case reviews, a closed quasi-judicial session and administrative discussion. (Monday, 9 a.m. | Agenda & Access)

LITERACY EVENT AT JOSIAH QUINCY: Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz join students, educators, and Scholastic officials at a literacy event celebrating Josiah Quincy Elementary as the first Boston school to join Scholastic's United States of Readers program. The national literacy program provides book access to low-income students, including 1,510 in Boston. Students will hear from author Jerry Pallotta and receive free books as part of the program. (Monday, 10 a.m., Josiah Quincy Elementary School, 885 Washington St., Boston | Use main entrance at Washington and Oak streets)

CYBERSECURITY FORUM: MassCyberCenter holds the ninth annual Massachusetts Cybersecurity Forum. This year's forum theme is "Cybersecurity is Economic Security" meant to emphasize the connection between cybersecurity and the economic health of businesses and communities. (Monday, 10 a.m. | Register)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Equity Working Group holds a public meeting. The group was established to discuss how the state's energy efficiency programs can more equitably provide for residents and businesses. (Monday, 10 a.m. | More Info & Register)

HOUSE: House meets in an informal session. (Monday, 11 a.m., House Chamber | Livestream | Calendar)

SENATE: Senate meets in an informal session. (Monday, 11 a.m., Senate Chamber | Agenda)

MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE AND RECOVERY COMMITTEE: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery holds a public hearing on about a dozen bills dealing with involuntary commitment. Proposals from Rep. Donaghue and Sen. Cronin (H 2206 / S 1387) would enable physician assistants to authorize a psychiatric hold after undergoing specialized training. All Section 35 commitment beds for alcohol or substance use disorder must be located in facilities approved by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Mental Health, and not in jails or correctional facilities, under legislation from Reps. Decker and Scarsdale and Sen. Friedman (H 2197 / S 1402). Another Rep. Decker bill (H 2198) looks to reduce emergency department boarding by blocking an involuntary hold of a patient in the ED for more than 72 hours, and ensuring anyone with a psychiatric hold for more than 48 hours has access to representation through the Committee for Public Counsel Services. (Monday, 1 p.m., Room A-2 | Agenda and Livestream)

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE: Public Service Committee holds a public hearing on 45 bills dealing with retirement and group classification matters. Proposals address retirement benefits for a variety of state workers, including licensed electricians, licensed pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, special investigators with the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, Massachusetts Water Authority employees, criminal prosecutors, drinking water operators, utility maintenance workers and nuclear reactor operators, among other others. (Monday, 1 p.m., Room A-1 | More Info and Livestream)

CHARLES RIVER TASK FORCE: Charles River Task Force on Equitable River Access holds a public meeting. Agenda includes confirmation of dates, times and location ideas for November public hearings; discussion of the structure and content for public hearings; and discussion of preliminary recommendations for the task force's final report. (Monday, 1 p.m. | Agenda & Access)

PLYMOUTH COUNTY CULTURAL FUNDING: Mass Cultural Council hosts an event to highlight its fiscal year 2026 investments in Plymouth County’s cultural sector, including grants for public programming, nonprofit operations, and 28 cultural councils in the county. Speakers include Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Bobbitt, Sen. Fernandes, Reps. Badger, LaNatra, and Sweezey, and leaders from regional cultural organizations. (Monday, 1 p.m., Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court St., Plymouth | More Info & Registration)

PROVIDERS’ COUNCIL AWARDS CEREMONY: Sen. Edwards and Rep. Garballey receive Legislator of the Year awards during the Providers’ Council 50th Annual Convention & Expo. The event also honors leaders and organizations in the human services sector. (Monday, 1:25 p.m., Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston)

'GO HIGHER' LAUNCH: State and local officials and UMass Dartmouth students gather for the launch of "Go Higher," a new campaign meant to raise awareness of and help students explore free and affordable degree and certificate programs across Massachusetts. The event coincides with the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA. Education Secretary Tutwiler, Higher Education Commissioner Ortega and UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Fuller are expected to attend. According to organizers, the event will begin with a roundtable discussion with students who benefited from state financial aid. A press conference will follow at 2:30 p.m. Press is asked to RSVP to Jason.Law@mass.gov. (Monday, 2 p.m., UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, in "The Marketplace" | Livestream)

EQUITABLE HOUSING FOR PET OWNERS: MSPCA, Animal Rescue League of Boston, Humane World for Animals, and Animal Legal Defense Fund host a virtual legislative briefing to discuss the impact of the affordable housing crisis on families with pets, local data, proposed solutions, and pending legislation. Sponsored by Rep. Montaño and Sen. Payano. (Monday, 3 p.m., Zoom)

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL HEARING: Governor's Council holds a hearing on Gov. Healey's nomination of Rebecca Michaels to the District Court. She's assistant district attorney and director of community prosecution projects at the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. (Monday, 5:30 p.m., Old Superior Courthouse, 15 Gothic St., Northampton | Livestream)

ROBINSON STATE PARK: Department of Conservation and Recreation holds a public listening session on the Robinson State Park Trail Master Plan. Officials say the plan is meant to promote trail sustainability, enhance recreational opportunities, improve signage, and protect natural and cultural resources at the Agawam park. (Monday, 6 p.m. | More Info and Zoom)

MADARO FUNDRAISER: Boston Mayor Wu hosts a fundraiser in support of Rep. Madaro. (Monday, 6 p.m., Beachmont VFW, 150 Bennington St., Revere)

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

HIGH TECH COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING: Massachusetts High Technology Council holds its 2025 annual meeting, featuring a keynote address from CNBC journalist Scott Cohn on Massachusetts's economic competitiveness and rankings. The council will present its 2026 policy agenda, including two proposed ballot questions: one to gradually reduce the state income tax from 5% to 4% over three years, and another to revise the state’s tax cap formula to trigger more frequent taxpayer refunds. Supporters say the changes would boost affordability and competitiveness; critics warn they could significantly reduce resources for public services. The council will also give updates to its MassVision2050 initiative and about the Mass Opportunity Alliance. (Tuesday, 7:30 a.m., Boston Marriott Burlington, One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington | RSVP)

BUILDING CERTIFICATION: Board of Building Regulations and Standards' Building Official Certification Committee meets. Agenda includes executive director and board counsel reports, examination approval packets, applications for certification packets, new employee report reforms and applications for continuing education. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington St., Framingham | Agenda and Livestream)

POST COMMISSION: POST Commission holds a hearing on a pre-trial motion on a case involving William Castro. (Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. | Zoom)

BUILDING AUTHORITY BRIEFING: MassINC releases a report on inequities in school facilities across Massachusetts. The report, "Fixing the Foundation: Uneven Access to Modern Schools and the Blueprint for a More Equitable Future" highlights how facility conditions contribute to achievement gaps and outlines policies to strengthen the Massachusetts School Building Authority to redirect resources. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., Gardner Auditorium)

REVERSE JOB FAIR: Massachusetts Commission for the Blind hosts the first of two sessions of a virtual reverse job fair, during which employers are invited to see legally blind job seekers showcase their skills, experience and qualifications. (Tuesday, 10 a.m. | More Info & Register)

DIVISION OF BANKS HEARING: Division of Banks holds a public hearing on setting fees for money transmitters. The regulations stem from a 2025 law that aims to update regulations around apps like Venmo and Cash App. Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Oct. 14. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., One Federal St., Room 6017, Boston | More Info and Accesst)

DIVISION OF BANKS HEARING: Division of Banks holds its second public hearing of the day tied to a 2025 law updating regulations for money transmitters, including apps like Venmo. The hearing is focused on establishing licensing procedures and requirements for money transmitters and money services businesses, as well as setting record-keeping requirements for licensees. Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14. (Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., One Federal St., Room 6017, Boston | More Info and Access)

HOMELESS ANIMALS: Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund Advisory Committee holds a public meeting. Agenda items include a review of the balance sheet/budget, final 2025 tax donations, and the numbers, wait list, providers, and potential program changes of spay/neuter voucher programs. (Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. | Agenda & Access)

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Joint Committee on Financial Services holds a public hearing on nearly 20 bills tied to financial literacy, fraud and technology. Sen. Feeney wants to create an interagency task force (S 749) to investigate financial scams. Feeney has also proposed (S 752) launching the Massachusetts Financial Literacy and Longevity Hub, tasked with demystifying wealth-building opportunities. Legislation from Rep. Ayers and Sen. O'Connor (H 1089 / S 804) would establish licensing, reporting and compliance requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators who handle digital or electronic currency. (Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Room A-2 | Agenda and Livestream)

PRISON CALL RATES: U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit hears oral arguments in a case challenging 2024 FCC regulations that cap phone and video call rates for incarcerated people. Congress mandated the FCC to implement the caps, but the rules face legal opposition from prison phone companies, sheriffs, and 17 state attorneys general. A coalition of 11 attorneys general, including Massachusetts Attorney General Campbell, filed a brief urging the court to uphold the FCC’s order, which they say drastically reduced communication costs for incarcerated individuals and their families. (Tuesday, Expected around 10:45 a.m., U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1 Courthouse Way, Suite 2500, Boston | Livestream)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Joint Committee on Transportation holds a hearing on around 30 bills that handle data, distinctive plates, public awareness campaigns and railroads. A bill up for testimony would establish a Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty (H 3811 / S 2449), and another would direct the MBTA to place overdose reversal drug Naloxone in subway stations (S 2398). The agency in 2024 installed some stationary boxes of the drug at certain stops on the Red Line in 2024. (Tuesday, 11 a.m., Hearing Room A-1 | Agenda & Access)

CORI TRAINING: Department of Criminal Justice Information Services holds Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) training for a brief overview of the state's CORI laws and regulations as they apply to non-criminal justice agencies. (Tuesday, 11 a.m. | More Info & Access)

COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND: Commission for the Blind Statutory Advisory Board holds a public meeting. Agenda includes a commissioner report and deputy commissioner update, as well as program updates and a review of the dashboard on registrations, process and outcomes. (Tuesday, 12 p.m. | Agenda & Access)

MATERNAL HEALTH PANEL: NeighborHealth hosts a panel discussion on addressing racial disparities in maternal health outcomes across Massachusetts. Sen. Miranda and public health officials discuss policy reforms, culturally competent care and data-driven accountability to improve maternal health for Black, Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native communities. (Tuesday, 12 p.m., NeighborHealth South End, 1601 Washington St., Boston)

CPR DEMONSTRATION: The American Heart Association hosts a hands-only CPR demonstration for members of the House and their staff. Advocates will also speak with lawmakers about proposed legislation aimed at improving CPR resources and making AEDs more widely available. (Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., Room 437)

HEALTH CONNECTOR FOR BUSINESS: Health Connector for Business holds a special virtual information session for early education and care programs to learn about the program. The session will focus on health insurance options available to small employers and their employees through the program, according to the agenda. (Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. | More Info & Register)

REVENUE COMMITTEE: Joint Committee on Revenue holds a hearing on more than 20 bills related to PILOT and administrative proposals. Bills up for a hearing include one that sponsors hope maintains the state's disaster relief and resiliency trust fund (S 1936, H 3030) and another that would place an annual excise tax on certain private institutions of higher learning (S 2013, H 3122). (Tuesday, 1 p.m., A-2 | Agenda & Access)

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources holds a public hearing on 25 bills tied to parks and recreation, land, plants, soil, forestry and wildlife. Legislation from Rep. Ciccolo and Sen. Comerford (H 915 / S 548) looks to codify a state policy to maximize access to trails, outdoor spaces and outdoor recreational activities for people of all abilities, as well as establish a Trails Access Working Group to review current accessibility for people with disabilities and make recommendations to improve paved and unpaved trails. Rep. Whipps and Sen. Mark want to establish a free snowmobile weekend (H 1070 / S 633), in which snowmobile registration and a trail pass is not required to operate snowmobiles on public or certain private lands. Measures from Rep. Armini and Sen. Cyr (H 888 / S 568) would allow for recreation on private tidelands; a summary from Cyr says the "simple yet necessary change aligns the Commonwealth's public access laws with the modern ways people use the shoreline." (Tuesday, 1 p.m., Hearing Room A-1 | Agenda and Livestream)

MASS BOOK AWARDS: Massachusetts Center for the Book hosts the Massachusetts Book Awards "celebrating the most outstanding books published in 2024 by Massachusetts authors, artists, and poets." "The Naming Song" by Jedediah Berry is the winner in fiction, "We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance" by Kellie Carter Jackson wins the nonfiction award, "Auguries & Divinations" by Heather Treseler won in poetry, and "Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear" by Robin Wasley is the winner in middle grade. (Tuesday, 1 p.m., Great Hall | More Info)

CPR DEMONSTRATION: The American Heart Association and the Senate Personnel and Administration Committee host a hands-only CPR demonstration for members of the Senate and their staff. (Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Room 428)

PUBLIC PENSION INSIGHTS: Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission holds a National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems webinar, where attendees will be able to "gain essential insights into the public pension industry’s compensation and benefits landscape." Panelists are expected to share insights from the soon-to-be-released 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey, according to organizers. (Tuesday, 2 p.m., | Registration & More Info)

CYBER RESILIENCE: Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce continues its "AI Advantage" series, with the latest installment focusing on cyber resilience for businesses. Corey Thomas, CEO of global cybersecurity company Rapid7, participates in a fireside chat moderated by Shawn Adamson, senior vice president of Comcast Business Northeast Division. (Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., 265 Franklin St., Suite 1700, Boston | Register)

PALMER STATION PLANNING: MassDOT holds a public information meeting on the Palmer Station Planning and Design Project, which will include a presentation of the conceptual design for a potential future rail station in Palmer, a Q&A opportunity and comment forms. The meeting is part of a study MassDOT is conducting to identify a new passenger rail station along the proposed Compass Rail network that would serve Palmer and surrounding communities, according to the agency. (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Palmer High School, Auditorium, 4105 Main St., Palmer | More Info)

LIBERTY BASE DISTRIBUTION RATES: Department of Public Utilities holds a public hearing to receive comments on the petition from Liberty Utilities for an increase in gas base distribution rates. According to a filing notice, Liberty is seeking to increase its gas base distribution rates to generate about $55.8 million in additional revenue. "According to the company, the net effect of the request is expected to be a 55.5% rate increase, on average, across all customers on a total bill basis, and an increase of approximately 45.0 percent in total operating revenues," the notice reads. Liberty is proposing to implement a performance-based ratemaking plan for five years, according to the filing, which says the plan would allow the company to adjust its base distribution rates on an annual basis through a mathematical formula using a revenue cap benchmark. (Tuesday, 7 p.m. | More Info & Access)

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION: Board of Building Regulations and Standards' Fire Prevention and Fire Protection Advisory Committee, part of the Division of Occupational Licensure, holds a public meeting. Agenda includes a review of code sections. (Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. | Agenda & Access)

PUBLIC HEALTH COUNCIL: Massachusetts Public Health Council holds a public meeting. Agenda includes updates from and a vaccine Q&A with Public Health Commissioner Goldstein, a vote on a request from Emerson Endoscopy and Digestive Health Center, Inc., and an informational presentation from the Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Agenda & Access)

CLIMATE WORKFORCE FORUM: Boston Foundation and Social Finance host a forum on scaling the clean energy workforce to meet the state's net-zero goals. Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer delivers remarks, followed by a panel of leaders in government, higher education and business discussing the Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund and strategies to create and fill thousands of climate jobs statewide. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Edgerley Center for Civic Leadership, Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington St., 3rd Floor, Boston)

SJC IN FALL RIVER: Supreme Judicial Court hears arguments in three cases in a special sitting at the Bristol County Superior Court, part of the court's effort to broaden public awareness, understanding, and accessibility of the state judicial system. Following oral arguments, the justices will participate in a Q&A with students from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River. (Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Bristol County Superior Court, 186 S. Main St., Fall River)

"LOBBY FOR THE RIVERS" | Massachusetts Rivers Alliance hosts a lobby day, with participants focused on legislation addressing drought management (H 1003/S. 586), codifying the Division of Ecological Restoration and creating a Nature for All Fund (H 901/S 2571). Organizers say Sens. Rausch and Eldridge, and Reps. Barber, Meschino, and David Rogers are expected to speak. (Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Room 437)

MASSDOT FINANCE AND AUDIT: MassDot Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committee holds its monthly public meeting. (Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. | More Info)

OLDER ADULT HOUSING STABILITY: Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless holds a legislation briefing on bills from Rep. Arriaga and Sen. Jehlen (H 4015 / S 475) that would expand a bridge subsidy program for low-income older adults ages 60+ who are facing housing instability. The initiative is currently funded as a pilot in Somerville, according to a summary from Jehlen. The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence, which Jehlen chairs, favorably reported Jehlen's bill in mid-July and it's now awaiting action in the Joint Committee on Rules. Arriaga's bill had a hearing before the Housing Committee on July 23 and is under an extension order for lawmakers to take action until Oct. 31. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., Room 222)

CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES: Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance holds an event about upcoming construction projects, bidding laws, certification and other topics. Representatives from the Supplier Diversity Office will be on hand to answer questions. (Wednesday, 10 a.m. | Register)

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL: The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation holds its 36th memorial service. The foundation will add seven new names to the memorial: Billerica Police Sergeant Ian G. Taylor (End of Watch 04-26-2024), Cambridge Police Special Officer Michael J. Bannon (End of Watch 10-01-1918), Cambridge Police Special Officer Michael Joseph Barry (End of Watch 06-13-1963), Cambridge Police Sergeant James A. Cox End of Watch (12-27-1918), Cambridge Police Officer John W. Donnelly (End of Watch 10-03-1918), Cambridge Police Officer Lochlin Gavin (End of Watch 12-30-1920), Wrentham Police Officer Nels T. Svenson (End of Watch 04-26-1922). Officials will speak, including Treasurer Goldberg. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., Ashburton Park)

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER APPEALS: Automatic Sprinkler Appeals Board of the Massachusetts Fire Safety Commission holds a public hearing. Agenda includes a hearing on an appeal case. (Wednesday, 10 a.m. | Agenda & Access)

LABOR AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE: Bills dealing with apprenticeship, workforce development, employment practices and the labor market get a hearing before the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. Sen. Finegold proposes (S 1333) to require the secretaries of labor and workforce development, education and economic development to annually produce a report on the state's job market and an analysis of the labor market need for the ensuing five-year period "as necessary to ensure the economic competitiveness of the commonwealth." (Wednesday, 10 a.m., Hearing Room B-1 | Agenda and Access Info)

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Mandated health insurance benefits are the topic du jour before the Joint Committee on Financial Services. Sen. Cyr and Rep. Domb have a bill (S 714 / H 1137) that would authorize the commissioner of public health to designate a list of contagious or infectious diseases of heightened public health importance and require that people in all major public and private health insurance programs in Massachusetts can access care for those diseases without co-pays, deductibles or prior authorization. Sen. Creem has a bill (S 683) that would prohibit insurers from denying coverage for medically necessary treatments provided for in a student's individual education plan. Sen. Miranda proposes (S 791) to allow health care providers to prescribe outdoor time as a "medical, mental health, or social rehabilitation treatment" and to both mandate insurance coverage for such prescriptions and waive state park fees for MassHealth enrollees. (Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Gardner Auditorium | Agenda and Access Info)

AUDIT/FRAUD SUBCOMMITTEE: Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission's Audit/Fraud Subcommittee holds a public meeting. (Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. | More Info)

MASSDOT CAPITAL PROGRAMS: MassDOT Board of Directors Capital Programs Committee holds its monthly public meeting. (Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. | More Info)

SENATE DEMS CAUCUS: Senate Democrats hold a private caucus. (Wednesday, 11 a.m., Senate President's Office and virtual)

MATERNAL HEALTH TASK FORCE: Maternal Health Access and Birthing Patient Safety Task Force meets. The panel is co-chaired by the Health Policy Commission and the Department of Public Health. The HPC's new Office of Health Resource Planning shares new research on births and birthing people, maternity care supply and capacity, and hospital maternity closures between 2013 and 2024. (Wednesday, 11 a.m. | Livestream)

PREVENTING HARASSMENT TRAINING: House Committee on Human Resources and Employee Engagement holds a training for House members on preventing and addressing harassment and discrimination. A morning session will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and an afternoon session will run 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Members only. (Wednesday, 11 a.m., Rooms A-1 and A-2)

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL HEARING: Governor's Council holds a hearing on Gov. Healey's nomination of Jamie Bennett to the Juvenile Court. Bennett, an attorney, leads the youth advocacy division in the Worcester office for the Committee for Public Counsel Services. (Wednesday, 11 a.m., Council Chamber | Livestream)

RETIREMENT COMMISSION: Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission holds a public meeting. (Wednesday, 11 a.m. | More Info)

JOINT SESSION: House and Senate meet in a joint session, although no action is expected on calendar items. The convention recessed in about two minutes when it met in May without taking any action on the three constitutional amendments on the convention calendar. The amendments on the calendar are S 11 relative to agricultural and horticultural lands (Comerford), S 12 to cap the state income tax (Tarr), and S 13 requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds (Tarr). (Wednesday, 12 p.m., House Chamber | Joint Session Calendar | Livestream)

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL: Governor's Council meets for its weekly assembly and could confirm Rebecca Michaels to the District Court. (Wednesday, 12 p.m., Council Chamber | Livestream)

AUTHOR TALK: State Library of Massachusetts hosts an Author Talk with Susan Wilson on her book, "Heaven, By Hotel Standards." The book's special release marks the 170th anniversary of the Omni Parker House Hotel, where Wilson serves as the official historian. "Since 1855 the hotel has been a landmark and center for culture, writers, artists, and politicians," the State Library blog says. "The hotel is also renowned as the birthplace of the Parker House Roll and the Boston Cream Pie!" (Wednesday, 12 p.m., State Library, Room 341 | Livestream)

QUANTUM HARDWARE INVESTMENT: Lt. Gov. Driscoll, UMass President Meehan, and MassTech CEO Carolyn Kirk join UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco to announce $3.8 million in state funding to expand quantum hardware development and commercialization through a UMass Boston-led statewide collaborative. (Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., Venture Development Center, UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd.)

STATE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight holds a hearing on bills dealing with honorary designations and public construction. Sen. Crighton proposes (S 2122) to amend the bidding process for Division of Highway and Department of Conservation and Recreation construction projects to eliminate the confidentiality of bids and to replace it with language that makes information within the construction bids a matter of public record, except for financial details. Sen. Creem proposes (S 2120) to remove the term "hearing impaired" from the General Laws and replace it with "deaf or hard of hearing," a change she says is recommended by the National Association of the Deaf. Rep. Elliot has a bill (H 3327) to name the guard station at the State's House's Bowdoin Street side driveway as the "Ranger Joanne Croken Guard House" in recognition of the longtime State House ranger who died in 2023. (Wednesday, 1 p.m., Room 222 | Agenda and Access Info)

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE: Joint Committee on Public Service holds a hearing on group reclassification bills. Groups affected by proposals on the docket include Barnstable County dispatchers and dispatch retirees, Massachusetts Port Authority police officers, Brockton school police, certified emergency telecommunicators, state university and community college police officers, and others. (Wednesday, 1 p.m., Hearing Room B-2 | Agenda and Access Info)

DCR STEWARDSHIP: DCR Stewardship Council's Nominating Committee meets and discusses officer nominations. (Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. | Zoom)

HISPANIC & LATINX MONTH: Gov. Healey and the Latino Empowerment Council host a celebration of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 encompassing the dates of Independence Days in many Latin American countries. (Wednesday, 2 p.m., Grand Staircase)

SAPHE 2.0: Department of Public Health holds a public hearing to "identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of local public health services" across the state. The hearing is required as part of the "State Action for Public Health Excellence 2.0" legislation passed in 2024's economic development law. (Wednesday, 6 p.m. | Agenda & Access)

BEVERLY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT: MassDOT holds a public meeting to present information on upcoming temporary bridge construction as part of the replacement of the bridge that carries Bridge Street over Bass River in Beverly. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Beverly Middle School, 502 Cabot St., Beverly | More Info)

CHICOPEE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT: MassDOT holds a public meeting to discuss the proposed full replacement of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Bridge, which carries I-391 over Route 116 (Chicopee Street) in the Willimansett neighborhood of Chicopee. MassDOT is proposing to replace the existing structure with a new bridge with three lanes in each direction, a 75-year design lifespan and modern bridge design elements to reduce maintenance impacts, per MassDOT. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Chicopee Comprehensive High School Auditorium, 617 Montgomery St., Chicopee | More Info)

DISABILITY AWARENESS: Boston Mayor Wu's Commission for People with Disabilities hosts a "Know Your Rights" webinar as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (Wednesday, 6 p.m. | Register)

WATER TRANSPORTATION STUDY: MBTA holds a virtual public meeting about its Water Transportation Study, which "is reimagining the future of water transportation at the MBTA," according to the agency. (Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. | More Info & Register)

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

MHA COMMUNICATIONS SUMMIT: Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association holds its Communications Summit, which will bring together communications officials at hospitals and health systems. Sam Melnick, chief communications officer at MHA, gives welcome remarks. That's followed by a roundtable with local journalists, including Isabel Hart of the Boston Business Journal, Katie Lannan of GBH, Malcom Johnson of NBC10 Boston and NECN, and Jason Laughlin of The Boston Globe. Gabrielle Mondestin, the MBTA's chief communications officer, gives a keynote address about what health care can learn from transit communications. A leadership panel on hospital communication includes Jacqueline Clancy of Emerson Health, Lori Howley of Merrimack Health, Drew Landmeier of Tufts Medicine, Jennifer Street of Mass General Brigham and Jennifer Vrabel of Berkshire Health Systems. (Thursday, 8:30 a.m., MHA Conference Center, 500 District Ave., Burlington | More Info and Register)

SELECT BOARD FISCAL SUMMIT: Massachusetts Select Board Association holds its fall conference, which will be a fiscal summit exploring issues facing cities and towns. Massachusetts Municipal Association Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine gives the keynote address. There will be two panel discussions dealing with education funding and public engagement strategies for municipal finance and budgeting. (Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 E. Temple St., Boylston | Register)

CANNABIS CONTROL: Cannabis Control Commission is expected to hold a business meeting. Final review of social consumption regulations has been delayed to the end of October. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Agenda and More Info TBA)

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT BOARD: Treasurer Deb Goldberg chairs a remote meeting of the Economic Empowerment Trust Fund Board. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Email sophie.m.stevenson@tre.state.ma.us for access)

FEDERAL COURT AT UMASS DARTMOUTH: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit holds a special sitting at UMass Dartmouth School of Law. The court is slated to hear four cases starting at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. Press is asked to arrive by 8:45 a.m. to allow time for security check-in. (Thursday, 10 a.m., University of Massachusetts School of Law, Rooms 231 & 232, 333 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth)

PFAS BRIEFING: MASSPIRG hosts a legislative briefing on PFAS, which begins with a PFAS "show and tell" to inform attendees of the common products that contain PFAS and alternative products that are the same but don't include the so-called forever chemicals. A speaker program begins at 10:30 a.m., including remarks from MASSPIRG's Deirdre Cummings, Silent Spring Institute's Dr. Laurel Schnaider, and communities impacted by PFAS contamination including a farmer, firefighter, residents of Nantucket and a representative from Massachusetts Municipal Association. Organizers are backing Sen. Cyr and Rep. Hogan bills (S 1504, H 2450) that would "protect Massachusetts public health" from PFAS chemicals used in consumer products and industrial processes. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Room 428)

XYLAZINE COMMISSION: Special Commission on Xylazine meets for the second time. The commission was created in a December 2024 law and charged with developing recommendations "to address the public health and safety concerns posed by the proliferation of xylazine as an additive to illicit drugs, including, but not limited to, fentanyl." Agenda calls for an update on the commission's work and public comment. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Hearing Room B-1 | Agenda and Access Info)

BOSTON SUMMER SCHOOL: Secretary of Education Tutwiler, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Skipper, and city officials join Boston After School & Beyond to mark its 20th anniversary and highlight a record 18,000-student summer enrollment. The event will include a presentation of data on student participation, outcomes and areas for growth in the program, which has served more than 130,000 Boston students since its launch. (Thursday, 10 a.m., School Committee Room, Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury)

STATE HOUSE BLOOD DRIVE: American Red Cross hosts a blood drive, sponsored by Sen. Driscoll. (Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Great Hall)

SENATE: Senate meets in an informal session. (Thursday, 11 a.m., Senate Chamber | Agenda)

WHEELCHAIR REPAIR ADVOCACY DAY: Disability advocates and wheelchair users gather at the State House to urge action on legislation addressing delays in wheelchair repairs. Similar bills have been filed in past sessions, with advocates describing long repair wait times as a "crisis of equity" that strips away independence and puts health at risk, but the measures have repeatedly stalled in the Legislature. Supporters are again backing bills (S 210 / H 1278) that would set repair timelines and eliminate certain insurance hurdles. (Thursday, 11 a.m, Accessible entrance of the State House at 122 Bowdoin St., Boston)

91ST RECRUIT TRAINING TROOP GRADUATION: Massachusetts State Police hosts a graduation ceremony for its 91st Recruit Training Troop. Doors open at 10 a.m. (Thursday, 11 a.m., MassMutual Center, Springfield | More Info)

DIZOGLIO AT MASS RETIREES UNITED: Auditor Diana DiZoglio speaks at the Mass. Retirees United Luncheon. (Thursday, 11 a.m., Teresa's Prime Steakhouse, 20 Elm St., North Reading)

VEHICLE PURCHASING: Operational Services Division holds a lunch and learn about the statewide contract for light- and medium-duty vehicles. (Thursday, 11:30 a.m. | Register)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses holds a hearing on legislation (S 185 / H 298) that would establish a School-Centered Neighborhood Development Initiative to integrate public schools with community development efforts. The one other bill on the docket is H 2302 to expand designation of priority development sites. (Thursday, 1 p.m., Hearing Room A-1 | Agenda and Access Info)

UTILITIES AND ENERGY COMMITTEE: Solar and siting issues are the focus of a hearing of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. Gov. Maura Healey claims solar and storage is the cheapest and fastest way to meet energy demands in Massachusetts and the rest of New England, but the industry faces headwinds from federal government changes. Sen. Mark proposes (S 2302) to require state agencies that initiate construction of new facilities or renovation of existing facilities to install solar energy systems, and Sen. Eldridge has a resolve (S 2267) to create a commission that would be tasked with reporting on "the requirement of solar energy system installations systems on new buildings." A bill (H 3473) from Rep. Day would provide a new statutory mission for the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Rather than focusing on providing "a reliable energy supply for the commonwealth with a minimum impact on the environment at the lowest possible cost," the board would be directed to ensure the state is providing "a reliable energy supply for the commonwealth with a minimum impact on the environment and public health, and with a minimum impact on the overall wellbeing of residents abutting the project at the lowest possible cost after these impacts are considered." (Thursday, 1 p.m., Hearing Room A-1 | Agenda and Access Info)

EVERSOURCE PETITION COMMENTS: Department of Public Utilities holds a public hearing regarding Eversource’s petition for a 10-year firm transportation agreement with Algonquin Gas Transmission. The agreement will provide increased natural gas supplies to customers in New Bedford, South Attleboro, and/or Taunton, according to a DPU advisory. (Thursday, 2 p.m. | More Info & Access)

FAIR CHANCE HIRING: Massachusetts Apprentice Network holds a virtual panel discussion about Fair Chance Hiring, which will explore how businesses are updating their hiring practices to reach a broader talent pool. Around one in five Massachusetts residents have a criminal record, and face barriers to accessing employment despite available jobs across key sectors here. Speakers include Damany Fisher of Franklin Cummings Tech, Matt Joyce of Envoy, Laura Reiman of National Grid, and Todd Snopkowski of Snapchef Training. (Thursday, 2 p.m. | Register)

VACCINE PURCHASING: Massachusetts Vaccine Purchasing Advisory Council holds a hybrid public meeting. The MVAP is meant to facilitate the distribution of state-recommended childhood vaccines. (Thursday, 4 p.m., Massachusetts Medical Society, 860 Winter St., Waltham | More Info & Contact)

LYNNWAY MULTIMODAL OPEN HOUSE: MassDOT hosts an in-person open house about the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project. The project is meant to redesign the Lynnway with safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and drivers; infrastructure for faster and more reliable bus connections; and safer and more convenient access to businesses, parks and the waterfront, per MassDOT. (Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Nahant Town Hall | More Info)

RAISE UP WORCESTER TOWN HALL: Raise Up Coalition hosts one of a series of town halls meant to gather support for proposals the group says could make more than a billion dollars in state revenue available to help offset some of the incoming federal cuts. The event will include several unions within Raise Up, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association, SEIU 1199 and 509 and Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts. The coalition is calling on lawmakers to tap the state's $8 billion rainy day fund and to change tax law so that "global corporations like Apple, Amazon, McDonalds and Walmart pay their fair share in state taxes." (Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 242 Mill St., Worcester | More Info & Register)

DIZOGLIO AT LOWELL BRIDGE CLUB: Auditor Diana DiZoglio speaks at the Bridge Club of Lowell Person of the Year Celebration. (Thursday, 6 p.m., Lenzi's Catering & Function Facility, 810 Merrimack Ave., Dracut)

RAISE UP CAMBRIDGE TOWN HALL: Raise Up Coalition hosts a town hall meant to gather support for proposals the group says could make more than a billion dollars in state revenue available to help offset some of the incoming federal cuts. The event will include discussion of the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill on Massachusetts, the effects of budget cuts, and how the group is calling on lawmakers to tap the state's $8 billion rainy day fund and change tax law so that large global corporations pay more in state taxes. (Thursday, 6:30 p.m., St. James's Episcopal Church, 1991 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | More Info & RSVP)

ABORTION PETITION WEBINAR: Massachusetts Citizens for Life hosts a webinar featuring Attorney Thomas Harvey, chairman of the Massachusetts Alliance to Stop Public Funding of Abortion, to discuss a petition campaign to amend the state constitution regarding public funding of abortion. (Thursday, 7 p.m. | Register)

Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

SJC SITS: Supreme Judicial Court holds its second day of hearings for the week, featuring arguments on six cases. (Friday, 9 a.m., John Adams Courthouse, Room 1, 1 Pemberton Sq., Boston | More Info)

SAFETY IN VET COMMUNITIES: Executive Office of Veterans Services hosts a hybrid training promoting responsible storage practices and focused on "practical strategies to reduce suicide risk through lethal means safety." Lethal means safety is a practice to reduce suicide risk by limiting access to objects like firearms that can be used to inflict self-directed violence. In-person attendees of the Bristol County event, called "From Risk to Resilience: Promoting Lethal Means Safety in Veterans Communities," will receive bulk quantities of cable locks, trigger locks and gun safes, intended for direct distribution to veteran communities. (Friday, 10 a.m., Westport Jr/Sr High School, 19 Main Road, Westport | More Info & Register)

KOREA DAY: Reps. Tyler and Howard and the Korean-American Citizens League of Massachusetts host Korea Day for "a celebration of all things Korean." The event will feature traditional Korean food and music and dance performances. "Experience the vibrant colors of hanbok, try your hand at traditional Korean games, and learn about the rich history of this fascinating country," an event page reads. (Friday, 12 p.m., Great Hall | More Info)

DCR STEWARDSHIP: DCR Stewardship Council's Stakeholders Committee meets. Agenda includes a committee chair election, updates on hiring and strategic partnerships, and partnership presentations. (Friday, 12 p.m. | Zoom)

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025

DIZOGLIO AT LGBTQ YOUTH GALA: Auditor Diana DiZoglio speaks at the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth Annual Gala. (Saturday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m., Royal Sonesta, 40 Land Blvd., Cambridge)