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1. Neighb'd Mtg re: SEAVER STREET--St. Lighting, Reconstruction, Pedestrian/Vehicle Safety (9/28--6:30pm)
(Hosted by Garrison Trotter Neigh'd Assoc./ Boston Public Works / Councillor Chuck Turner)
1. Neighb'd Mtg re: SEAVER STREET--St. Lighting, Reconstruction, Pedestrian/Vehicle Safety (9/28--6:30pm)
(Hosted by Garrison Trotter Neigh'd Assoc./ Boston Public Works / Councillor Chuck Turner)
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Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Executive Order establishing the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). This program, within the Operational Services Division, will change current state procurement rules to target specific procurements to the small business community. In particular,the SBBP will require Executive Branch agencies to provide special consideration to eligible Massachusetts small businesses when seeking to purchase commodities and services valued between $5,000 and $150,000." In its second year, the SBPP will be expanded to include statewide contracts and Executive Department's large procurements valued at greater than $150,000.
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GREATEST MINDS Meeting :
GREATEST MINDS Meeting this
A Candid Discussion on Spaces & Places and Opportunities & Challenges"
CALLING
at
Join us at the NBCA Office in
(Right by
Call me any questions, Chip Greenidge -
Join us in a discussion on the opportunities and challenges of being "a BLACK artist in
SOULKLORE
EDOG's UNITY HIP HOP FESTIVAL
ARTIST LIVE
AFRODESIA
VERBALIZATION
POETIC ESCAPE
PLAYMAKERS ENTERTAINMENT
The Goodnight Initiative ( Paul Goodnight)
Jonathan Gates' COMEDY EXPLOSION
FUNKY FRESH RECORDS
COLOR OF FILM COLLABORATIVE
ROXBURY OPEN STUDIOS and
DISCOVER ROXBURY and many others!!!!!!
Call me any questions, Chip Greenidge
Also note BOB THE
It's great that Darryl is back! He has invested a lot of time and money to redesign the restaurant to enhance your dining and events experience. It's great for the neighborhood and the
Tell Him Chip G. sent you.
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ROXBURY OPEN STUDIOS is this weekend bring your friend and family and see the ART
ArtROX!: Roxbury Open Studios weekend Explore the creations of Roxbury artists and celebrate the 12th year of Roxbury Open Studios. Artworks are showcased in personal home studios and group display sites.
Friday, October 1,
Saturday, October 2,
Saturday and Sunday, October 2 & 3,
PICTURES FROM GREATEST MINDS:
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Renewal House, one of the oldest domestic violence shelters in Boston and a program of the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing shelter and services to individuals and families fleeing from violent homes.
Community Information Meeting
Tuesday,
MAHA - 1803 Dorchester Ave
Three Ballot Questions Threaten
Our Communities
We need to make sure our families, friends,
and neighbors know about these questions.
Can You Help
Spread The Word?
Here's what the questions are & how you can help:
Question 1:
Would give a special sales tax exemption for alcohol purchases. Currently, we pay the same sales tax on alcohol that we pay on other goods. These taxes are used exclusively to fund prevention and treatment of addiction. If this question passes, these services would face tremendous cuts, or the money would be taken from other vital services.
Question 2:
Would repeal the state's primary affordable housing law. If this question passes, it would stop production of affordable housing in most communities across the state.
Question 3:
Would cut $2.5 Billion in community services by cutting the sales tax from 6.25% to 3%. If this question passes, it will mean devastating cuts in schools, public safety, elderly services, after school and youth jobs programs, parks and playgrounds, healthcare, and more.
What You Can Do To Help?
1. Attend MAHA's public information session on Tuesday, October 5th at
at the MAHA office,
about the questions and the VOTE NO campaign.
2. Work on MAHA's Phone Bank. We plan to call 3,000 MAHA members and
graduates to make sure they know about the ballot questions. We need people who
are passionate about defeating these questions and who feel comfortable engaging
people on the phone. We will provide some training and pay a stipend of $10/hour.
3. Forward this e-mail to at least 25 people. Ask them all to forward it to their networks.
4. Post a "VOTE NO" message on your Facebook page. Contact Michael at
MAHA for a sample myoung@mahahome.org
5. Distribute Fliers
At your church, neighborhood association, football practice, etc. We can e-mail you a
flier, or make the copies for you. Reply to this e-mail, or call us at
make arrangements. Ask to speak to an organizer.
6. Hold a Sign or Pass Out Fliers
Join a group of volunteers at a T station, or leave fliers at houses on your street.
Please Contact The MAHA Organizers To Let Us Know
How You Can Help, And What You Need From Us.
Our Phone Number Is
The New Beginners Club will be sponsoring a
Bus Trip to
to see the screen play:
At The Theater at
Bus will Depart Prince Hall at 8AM Sharp.
Cost: $145.00
Deposit of $50.00 due by:
Balance Due:
**Bus will stop for Lunch Break**
(Lunch not provided)
First Come First Serve basis
Please contact...
* SiSTAR Cynthia K. Dixon @ 617 908-3358,
* SiSTAR Teeana Nesbitt-
* SiSTAR Andrea Puckerine-Braxton @ 781 308-4875
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) formerly known as the Affirmative Market Program (AMP) would like to make you aware of the following upcoming events for Minority and Women Owned Businesses (M/WBEs).
First, the biggest networking event of the year offered by the Supplier Diversity Office - the SDP FY11 Kickoff and Networking Event, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston. Senior staff and key decision makers from Commonwealth Statewide Contracts will be seated with SDP Officers from Commonwealth Executive Departments and OSD Procurement Managers as part of this collaborative effort to develop partnerships and coalitions to build business relationships and to increase industry contracts with certified M/WBE vendors. This event is free, but you must pre-register.
Next, offered only twice a year, the next SDP Intermediate Vendor Training is taking place on Wednesday, November 3rd from 8:45 am. to 2:00 p.m. at the Masshousing Conference Room, 1 Beacon Street, 29th Floor, Boston. Five contracting areas will be covered: Commodities, Services, Construction, Design, and Health & Human Services. The training will be conducted by procurement officials from several state agencies. Space is limited, and there is a $25.00 offset fee to attend. All participants must pre-register.
Finally, the most comprehensive training offered by the SDP, the SDP Advanced Vendor Training is taking place on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 9:30 to 1:00 at the Masshousing Conference Room, 1 Beacon Street, 29th Floor, Boston.
If you are a SDO Certified Business who is ready to respond to an RFR but needs help with the technicalities this workshop is for you. Conducted by members of SDP Business Advisory Board, SDO certified businesses who have statewide contracts and provide a business perspective of the State procurement process, the session is only offered once a year. There is a $25.00 offset fee to attend, and all attendees must pre-register. Space is limited, so register early.
Questions about any of the SDP Upcoming events may be directed to the SDP Help Desk at SDP@state.ma.us. All SDP trainings and events can be viewed from the Program and Services page of our website.
14. SOMPATT 2010 Educational Forum: Challenges and Advances in Higher Ed in Africa (10/23--9am-4pm)
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SOMPATT 2010
Highlighting Educational and Cultural Trends in the African Diaspora
Academic Forum
Theme:
Challenges and Advances in Higher Education in Africa
Keynote Speaker:
DR. CHEIKH TIDIANE GADIO
Former Foreign Affairs Minister of Senegal
Saturday 23, October 2010
9:00am - 4:00pm
Boston University College of Communications
Room 101 - 640 Commonwealth Avenue
Contact: Dovi Abbey dovi.abbey@gmail.com Tel: 617-652-0816
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-- THE END --
OR, IS IT JUST THE BEGINNING? YOU DECIDE!
( Stay tuned, as the struggle continues. )
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Occasionally we receive information from people regarding organizations
and businesses. While we share this information with you, it should not
be seen as an endorsement of their services.
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Chuck Turner, District 7
City Hall Office--(617) 635-3510 / District Office--(617) 427-8100
Chuck.Turner@cityofboston.gov Angela.Yarde@cityofboston.gov Phillip.Reason@cityofboston.gov
Paulette.Tillery@cityofboston.gov Lorraine.Fowlkes@cityofboston.gov Edith.Monroe@cityofboston.gov
ROXBURY: WARD 8, Pcts 3-4, 7; WARD 9, Pcts 3-5; WARD 11, Pcts 1-3, 5; WARD 12, Pcts 1-9
SOUTH END: Ward 4, Pct 4; Ward 9, Pct 2
FENWAY: Ward 4, Pcts 5, 8-9