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15th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH ROXBURY PRIDE DAY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2011
FRANKLIN PARK PLAYSTEAD AREA
(( STARTS IN THE MORNING ---- RAIN OR SHINE ! ! ! ))
1. EVICTION BLOCKADE SUCCESS: Fannie backs off Randolph eviction at last moment (6/17/11—UPDATE)
2. 15th Annual Juneteenth Roxbury Pride Day / Reunion (6/18/11)
3. A Special Forum On Losing Political Power Through Redistricting. COMING MAY 21, 2011. Please Distribute To Your Networks!! (6/21—5:15pmSHARP)
4. City Council Hearings: WEEKLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE (6/20-7/1/11)
5. State House Hearing: #HO1559 TO ESTABLISH THE MASSACHUSETTS CORRECTIONS COMMISSION (Thurs. 6/23—10:00am-2:00pm---RM A-2)
6. It's the 25th Annual Charles C. Yancey Book Fair (7/9—12noon-3:00pm)
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1. EVICTION BLOCKADE SUCCESS: Fannie backs off Randolph eviction at last moment 6/17/11—UPDATE
Fannie Mae backs off eviction in Randolph at the last minute.
Will consider BCC offer
This eviction protest in Randolph could not have ended more dramatically had it been scripted. The end result was at least a temporary victory.
About 30 people gathered at 7 Canessa St. to oppose the eviction of the Barzola family by Fannie Mae. We demanded that Fannie Mae accept the Barzola’s rent rather than evict. BCC had made an offer in cash to buy the property. We demanded that Fannie stop the eviction and review the offer.
After over two hours of chanting, singing, testimonials, and non-denominational prayer, the police announced that they had to begin the eviction at 11 am. Membersof the Barzola family were very upset. They had bought this house after their daughter had died in a swimming pool accident in Randolph and the house held many memories.
At 11:10, as protesters were comforting the Barzola family, the police ran across the street to jubilantly announce that Fannie Mae representatives had called off the eviction, leading to an eruption of cheers. The police were almost as happy as our folks.
City Life will continue to press all the large banks, including Fannie, to stop post foreclosure evictions and reduce principal. In this particular case, we also recognize the humanity shown by two attorneys representing Fannie Mae in being willing to put the eviction on hold and review the BCC offer.
The battle at Canessa St. is not permanently won, but this was certainly an awesome interim victory. We congratulate the Barzola’s, who showed great courage. We want to recognize our many members who came and stayed for 2 and a half hours, along with some very supportive neighbors
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2. 15th Annual Juneteenth Roxbury Pride Day / Reunion (6/18/11)
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3. A Special Forum On Losing Political Power Through Redistricting. COMING MAY 21, 2011. Please Distribute To Your Networks!! (6/21—5:15pmSHARP)
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4. City Council Hearings: WEEKLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE (6/20-7/1)
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Boston City Council
Television
Comcast Channel 12
10 AM to 5 PM
RCN Channel 82
8 AM to 5 PM
and
www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/live.asp
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Weekly Programming Schedule 6/20 – 7/1 2011*
Monday June 20
8:00am Post Audit & Oversight FY11Budget Review: Parks Department 3/16 (1:10)
9:30am Census & Redistricting on 2010 Census results and redistricting in the City of Boston 5/10 (2:23)
12:00pm Government Operations/ Census & Redistricting on decennial division of precincts in the City of Boston 6/6 (1:47)
2:00pm City & Neighborhood Services & Veteran Affairs on Urban Farms 5/23 (2:15)
Tuesday June 21
8:00am Post Audit & Oversight FY11Budget: Boston Fire Department 2/15 (1:29)
9:30am Ways & Means/ Education FY12Budget: Boston Fire Department (LIVE)
12:00pm City & Neighborhood Services & Veteran Affairs on public and private alleyways 4/27 (1:57)
2:00pm Government Operations on the food truck industry and economic development 2/152 (1:58)
4:00pm Government Operations on Fire inspections/ licensure fees 4/14 (0:54)
Wednesday June 22
8:00am Meet Your Boston City Councilors (0:40)
9:30am Environment & Health on the environmental impact of the Arborway temporary yard 6/13
12:30pm Boston City Council Meeting (LIVE)
3:00pm Economic Development & Planning on Fan Pier Development 5/20 (1:46)
Thursday June 23
8:00am Ways & Means/ Education FY12Budget: Boston Public Schools- High Schools 6/7 (2:03)
10:00am Ways & Means/ Education FY12Budget: Boston Public Schools- Equity, Access & Achievement 5/16 (2:52)
1:00pm Education on the weighted funding formula’s impact on Special Education 3/16 (2:35)
7:00pm Ways & Means/ Education FY12 Budget: Boston Public Schools- Special Education (TBD)
Friday June 24
8:00am Ways & Means FY12Budget: Boston Public Health Commission 6/3 (1:18)
9:30am Boston City Council Meeting 6/22
12:00pm Women & Healthy Communities on programs for grandparents raising grandchildren 3/31 (1:40)
2:00pm Women & Healthy Communities on sexual assault prevention and reporting on college campuses 4/26 (2:57)
Monday June 27
8:00am Education on the storage and use of long frozen and expired foods in Boston Public Schools 3/24 (1:40)
10:00am Ways & Means/ Education FY12Budget: Boston Public Schools- Special Education 6/23
1:00pm Education on the storage and use of long frozen and expired foods in Boston Public Schools 3/22 (3:14)
Tuesday June 28
8:00am Economic Development & Planning on Fan Pier Project 5/20 (1:46)
9:30am Ways & Means/ Education FY12Budget: Boston Public Schools- Carry Over Session (LIVE)
2:00pm Government Operations on regulating the use of Segways in the City of Boston 5/13 (2:36)
Wednesday June 29
8:00am Women & Healthy Communities on programs available for grandparents raising grandchildren 3/31 (1:40)
10:00am Boston City Council Meeting 6/22
12:00pm Boston City Council Meeting (LIVE)
3:00pm Way & Means FY12Budget: Boston Police Department 6/14 (1:30)
Thursday June 30
8:00am Economic Development & Planning on Fan Pier Project 5/20 (1:46)
10:00am Environment & Health on the Arborway Temporary Yard Facility 6/13 (1:54)
12:00pm Government Operations/ Census & Redistricting on Decennial Division of Precincts in the City of Boston 6/6 (1:47)
2:00pm Census & Redistricting on results of the 2010 Census and Redistricting in the city of Boston 5/10 (2:23)
Friday July 1
8:00am Ways & Means FY12Budget: Property & Construction Management 5/19 (1:26)
10:00am Boston City Council Meeting 6/29
12:00pm Ways & Means FY12Budget: Parks & Recreation Department 6/15 (2:13)
2:30pm City & Neighborhood Services & Veteran Affairs on Urban Farms (Off-Site) 5/23 (2:15)
* Note: Programming Schedule is subject to change based on the scheduling and length of Live Hearings and Meetings, which will be carried in their entirety.
For more information on Boston City Council Television, contact Kerry Jordan at 617-635-2208 or Kerry.Jordan@cityofboston.gov
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5. State House Hearing: #HO1559 TO ESTABLISH THE MASSACHUSETTS CORRECTIONS COMMISSION (Thurs. 6/23—10:00am-2:00pm---RM A-2)
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:
STATE LEGISLATURE HEARING TO ESTABLISH THE MASSACHUSETTS CORRECTIONS COMMISSION
Thursday June 23, 2011
10:00am – 2:00 pm
MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE – ((((ROOM A-2))))
PLEASE NOTE: 16 bills will be heard that day.
If you intend to testify, please be brief, be succinct (don’t ramble on) and remember to state the bill number.
#HO1559 – COPY OF BILL BELOW. PASS IT ON!!!
http://www.malegislature.gov/Events/EventDetail?eventId=184&eventDataSource=Hearings <-- (list of bills)
H 1559 Resolve establishing the Massachusetts Correction Commission
This legislation restores the statutory requirement for the establishment of an independent advisory board for the Department of Correction.
(This is a refile of H. 2420 filed in the 2009-2010 Legislative Session.)
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 01693 FILED ON: 01/20/2011
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 01559
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Kay Khan
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying bill:
Resolve establishing the Massachusetts Correction Commission.
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PETITION OF:
NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS:
Kay Khan 11th Middlesex
Byron Rushing 9th Suffolk
Ruth B. Balser 12th Middlesex
William N. Brownsberger 24th Middlesex
Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. 26th Middlesex
Jennifer E. Benson 37th Middlesex
Carl M. Sciortino, Jr. 34th Middlesex
Denise Provost 27th Middlesex
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 01559
By Ms. Kay Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 01559) of Denise
Provost and others relative to establishing a Massachusetts correction commission (including
members of the General Court) to study, review and report on activities of the Department of
Correction. Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 2240 OF 2009-2010.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the Year Two Thousand Eleven
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Resolve establishing the Massachusetts Correction Commission.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, 1 the Governor shall
2 convene the Massachusetts Correction Commission to be known hereinafter as “the
3 commission.” The commission shall be assigned to the executive office of public safety for
4 administrative and fiscal accountability purposes, but it shall otherwise function independently of
5 the control and direction of the executive office of public safety. The commission shall consist
6 of the secretary of public safety or a designee; the commissioner of probation or a designee; the
7 chairman of the parole board or a designee; the commissioner of mental health or a designee; the
8 commissioner of mental retardation or a designee; the commissioner of public health or a
9 designee, ex officiis. The president of the senate shall appoint 2 members; the speaker house of
representatives shall appoint 2 members. The governor shall appoint
10 6 members from the
11 following categories: a person to chair the commission who has experience in state government;
12 a district attorney; a public defender; a sheriff; an expert on prisoner re-entry; and a corrections
13 policy expert. The following organizations shall each make one appointment to the commission:
14 the Women’s Bar Association shall appoint an attorney with experience in women’s prison
15 issues; the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans shall appoint a health care expert; the
16 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill shall make one appointment; the Massachusetts Taxpayers
17 Foundation shall make one appointment; and Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services shall
18 make one appointment.
19 The terms of the members appointed shall be three years, except that of the first appointed
20 members seven shall be appointed for a term of two years, seven shall be appointed to a term of
21 three years, the chairperson shall be appointed for a term of three years. In the first year of
22 appointments, the governor, in consultation with the chairperson, shall determine which
23 members shall serve which terms.
24 No member of the commission shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive three-year
25 terms. Upon the expiration of the term of an appointed member, the successor shall be appointed
26 in a like manner for three years. A member ex officio shall not be entitled to vote on any matter
27 before the committee.
28 Members of the commission shall receive no compensation but each member shall be reimbursed
29 by the commonwealth for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his or her official
30 duties. The commission shall adopt bylaws to govern its own proceedings. Said bylaws shall be
submitted for approval by the house and senate committees on post-audit and oversight,
31 the joint
32 committee on public safety and homeland security and the joint committee on the judiciary.
33 SECTION 2. The commission shall have the following duties:
34 (a) It shall study the medical services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment
35 services, and educational, vocational, employment and rehabilitation programs available to
36 prisoners;
37 (b) It shall report annually to the house and senate committees on ways and means and post -audit
38 and oversight, the joint committee on public safety and homeland security and the joint
39 committee on the judiciary on the allocation of resources, specifically fixed and operating costs
40 of any new and preexisting facilities, assets, or personnel utilized by the department of
41 correction. It shall make recommendations regarding how to allocate such resources in the most
42 efficient and useful manner for both the taxpayer and the offender. It shall recommend
43 innovative approaches to resolving present and future issues in criminal justice to promote public
44 safety by, but not limited to, modernizing existing facilities, developing alternative sentencing
45 methods to reduce prison overcrowding, reduce recidivism, and improve rehabilitation.
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46 (c) It shall routinely monitor the financial status of the department of correction to assure that
47 the department is managing revenue, state, federal and grant monies used for the operation of the
48 department, and any applicable bond proceeds responsibly and in accordance with law and
49 established policy;
50 (d) Annually, each correctional institution of the commonwealth shall be visited by at least one
51 member of the commission. Every member of the commission shall visit at least one
52 correctional institution of the commonwealth annually;
(e) It shall report on the general state of correctional facilities, the administration
53 of correctional
54 policy and practices, the living conditions of inmates therein, the general state of working
55 conditions for department of correction employees and, where appropriate, the impact of
56 department of correction policies and inmate living conditions upon rates of recidivism and over
57 classification;
58 (f) It shall provide public education on corrections and criminal justice issues;
59 (g) It may review any existing or proposed regulations promulgated or under consideration by
60 the department of correction;
61 (h) It shall issue public reports annually to the department of correction, the clerks of the house
62 of representatives and the senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means and post -
63 audit and oversight and the Joint Committee on the Judiciary;
64 (i) It shall advocate on behalf of any recommended reform that should be adopted by the
65 commonwealth;
66 (j) It shall advise the commissioner of the department of correction on policy development and
67 priorities for department of correction facilities as well as on the department’s compliance with
68 legislative and judicial mandates;
69 (k) It shall meet at least 6 times per year upon the call of the chairperson, and other meetings
70 may be called by the chairperson upon giving at least 7 days’ notice to all members and the
71 public. Emergency meetings may be held without any notice upon the request of a majority of
72 all voting members;
(l) All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public and announced
73 through public
74 notice at least 7 days prior to the meeting date. All inmates housed within department of
75 correction facilities shall be notified of said meetings at least 7 days prior to the meeting date.
76 The commission shall accept written testimony in the event any individual is unable to attend the
77 meeting.
78 (m) A majority of the voting membership of the commission shall constitute a quorum at any
79 meeting of the commission. An action of the commission is not binding unless the action is
80 taken pursuant to an affirmative vote of a majority of voting members present, but not fewer than
81 8 voting members of the commission must be present, and the vote must be recorded in the
82 minutes of the meeting;
83 (n) The chairperson shall cause to be made a complete record of all the proceedings of the
84 commission, which record shall be open for public inspection;
85 (o) It shall hold semi-annual public hearings. Notice of said public hearings shall be issued at
86 least one month prior to the date of the hearing and shall include information regarding the time
87 and place of the hearing. Notice of said hearing shall also be posted in a public location in all
88 department of correction facilities and distributed to all inmates of said facilities.
89 Accommodations shall be made for inmates in the department of correction facilities to testify
90 before the commission at said public hearings utilizing the most current technology. Written
91 testimony shall be accepted by the commission as well;
92 (p) It shall appoint an executive director or full time equivalent. The executive director or full
93 time equivalent shall have the authority to hire support staff as necessary.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to section 63 of chapter 3 of the General Laws, the
94 house and senate
95 committees on post-audit and oversight of the general court in cooperation with the joint
96 committee on public safety and homeland security and the joint committee on the judiciary shall
97 have authority to review regulations proposed or adopted by the department of correction. The
98 house and senate Committees on post-audit and oversight may hold public hearings concerning a
99 proposed or existing regulation and may submit to the department of correction comments
100 concerning the merit and appropriateness of the regulations to be promulgated and an opinion
101 whether the regulations are authorized by, and consistent with, these chapters. The department
102 of correction shall respond in writing within 10 days to the house and senate committees on post -
103 audit and oversight written questions relevant to the committee's review of a proposed or existing
104 regulation. The department of correction shall provide to the house and senate committees on
105 post-audit and oversight, without charge, copies of all public records in the department of
106 correction's custody relating to the regulation or action in question within 10 days of a request by
107 the house and senate committees on post-audit and oversight. The house and senate committees
108 on post-audit and oversight may issue reports with proposed changes to a proposed or existing
109 regulation and shall transmit this report to the department of correction. If the department of
110 correction does not adopt the proposed changes contained in the house and senate committees on
111 post-audit and oversight’s reports, the department of correction shall notify the committee in
112 writing of the reasons why it did not adopt the changes either at the time it adopts a proposed
113 regulation or within 21 days of receiving the committee's report on an existing regulation.
114 SECTION 4. There is hereby appropriated $200,000 from the executive office of public safety
115 for the establishment, operation, and management of said commission.
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6. It's the 25th Annual Charles C. Yancey Book Fair (7/9—12noon-3:00pm)
Charles C. Yancey
Boston City Councillor
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Kenneth Yarbrough - Chief Information Officer
(617) 635-3131 Fax (617) 635-3067 Page (617) 461-5548
For Release Friday, June 17, 2011
Yancey celebrates 25th Annual Charles C. Yancey Book Fair
PRE-REGISTER TODAY: http://charlesyanceybookfair.eventbrite.com
Boston City Hall (June 17, 2011) – The 25th Annual Charles C. Yancey Book Fair will take place on Saturday, July 9, 2011, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
This year’s theme, 25 Years of Traveling the World through Books, accentuates the global knowledge one may obtain simply by reading. “I have literally traveled the world many times via my own conception acquired from reading books and other materials,” Yancey said.
Councillor Yancey and his wife, Marzetta, launched the book fair in 1987 to promote literacy and to encourage love of reading among Boston youth. To date, more than 500,000 books have been distributed to over 20,000 participants.
Events during this year’s Yancey Book Fair include free books, refreshments, guest speakers, resource tables, and musical entertainment. The selection of performers, in conformance with this year’s “Traveling the World through Books,” theme, includes Agina’s West African Dancers; Ritmo En Accion, a Latin youth dance group; and Gund Kwok, an Asian women’s lion and dragon dance troupe.
Volunteers, brand new books, and financial contributions are needed to help insure that we meet our goals. Call Lynnette Frazier, coordinator of the Yancey Book Fair, at 617 635-3131 to participate.
Yancey Book Fair sponsors have included Comcast, Walgreens, Massport, NStar, Verizon, TJ Maxx, Stop & Shop, Houghton Mifflin, Citizen’s Bank, Sovereign Bank, NE Vending, IBEW, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Shaws Supermarkets, Red Sox Foundation, Suffolk Construction, Clear Channel Outdoors, Mt. Washington Bank, One United Bank, BJ’s Wholesale Club, BEVCO Associates, Boston City Council, Boston Teachers’ Union, New World Securities, McDonald’s Corporation, Mayor Thomas Menino, Attorney Donald E. Green, Boston Private Bank & Trust, AOL Time Warner Books, Coca-Cola Corporation, Radio Touch 106.1, Reggie Lewis Track & Field Center, and Sundance Newbridge Educational Publishing.
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