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This email came from a fellow plaintiff personal injury attorney in Puerto Rico this afternoon on our American Association for Justice listserv –

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Dear Pam and listmates,

Thanks so much, really appreciate the warm thoughts. Our immediate family is fine, just coping with no water or power and rationed gas/diesel and intermittent communication.

PR has been ravaged by Maria but citizenry is making an outstanding effort to return to normalcy, all with a very good attitude under very trying circumstances and facing extreme uncertainty!

My daughter (Amy Williams) works at governor’s office in relief effort. She recommends donating through following link:

http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/

Also and as important, please contact your congressmen and women and urge them to help PR, as you know, we are 3.4 million US citizens in PR without a voting representative in Congress!

Pass the word!

Thanks again

Jeff Williams

The Medfield Park & Recreation Commission has obtained and is presenting to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday evening a feasibility study that MPRC commissioned about a potential new community recreation center facility.  That study can be accessed here.

The floor plan above is of the basic building, but there is also an option with an attached indoor soccer field, as shown below.

To recreate the time 100 years ago when the Medfield Memorial Library was dedicated, the town will reenact that event on Sunday at 2PM on the original building’s steps facing Rte. 109, and to make it more realistic, cars will be banned from in front of the library.  This from Colleen Sullivan of the library committee orchestrating the event –

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This Sunday, Oct 1st from 2pm – 5pm, the Medfield Memorial Public Library is having a BIG Celebration!  The Library is 100 years old and we will be holding a reenactment of the 1917 Dedication of the Library on the front steps (facing Main St) at 2pm!

Granville Dailey, the NYC investor, and part owner of the Straw Hat Factory was the man who hired famed architect Wm G. Perry to design the Library and Dailey dedicated the building to his deceased wife and daughter (hence the words “Memorial Public Library” on the top of the portico) in 1917 on the same front steps that we see today.

“Granville” will be joining us to hand the “key” to the Library to our Selectmen, and a ribbon cutting.  Because there is very little space on the sidewalk, Medfield Police Chief, Bob Meaney, directed by our Selectmen, have agreed to re-route/detour traffic on Rt 109 for a short period of time, beginning at 1:30pm – approximately 2:15 or 2:30pm.  Traffic on North St will not be impacted, and traffic on 109 will be directed around this small area in front of the Library for that 45min – 1hr time frame only.

We appreciate your cooperation during this very special event celebrating 100 years of our Public Library and “Granville”, the man who made it all happen.

If you have a moment, please stop by to watch the reenactment, or come inside for refreshments, giveaways, and view the 1917-2017 timeline and much more.

Thank you,

Colleen Sullivan

Library Board of Trustees

Library Centennial Committee

Changes by the Attorney General to the regulations about the Open Meeting Law:

• allow for posting of meetings at the town website,
• suggestion that minutes get approved at the next meeting

This is from a Massachusetts Bar Association listserv –

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The Attorney General’s Office has updated OML materials to reflect the regulatory changes. The materials linked below will replace the existing resources on the OML website on October 6, 2017.  Please continue to check the website for additional updated educational and training materials.

www.mass.gov/service-details/…

If you have any questions about the new regulations, please contact the Attorney General’s Division of Open Government at (617) 963-2540 or OpenMeeting@State.MA.US.

20171003-agenda

20171003-informational

The Moderator has appointed Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr. to the vacant slot on the Warrant Committee created by the resignation of Tim Nugent.  I recently heard Tom described on the radio (either WGBH or WBUR) as the “unofficial historian” of the Boston Globe.  This email this afternoon from the moderator:

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Good afternoon all:

I am very pleased to appoint Thomas Mulvoy to the Warrant Committee.  Tom (bio below) will succeed Tim Nugent and fill the remainder of Tim’s term.   Tom will bring his good judgment, professional experience, and commitment to Medfield to the work of the committee.    I want to thank Tim for his service on the Warrant Committee;  and also express the Town’s appreciation for his many long-standing contributions to our community.   Please see my letter to the Town Clerk (attached).

Very best regards,

SCOTT

Scott F. McDermott

scott@nhpllc.com

781.799.1285

Tom Mulvoy, who lives on Donnelly Drive, is a 17-year resident of Medfield. A widower (his wife died in 2006), he is the father of four boys aged 30 to 18 – Stephen, Michael, Nicholas, and Benjamin. Tom was born in Dorchester and was educated in his parish school (St. Mark’s), at Boston College High School, and at Boston College. He also spent a year as a professional journalism fellow at Stanford University in California.

Tom has been a newspaper professional his entire adult life, beginning with a two-year stint as a general assignment reporter at radio station WPLM in Plymouth, Mass., from which position he joined the staff of The Boston Globe in late 1966. He retired from the paper as its managing editor for news operations in December 2000. He then taught for six years at Boston College as an adjunct professor in the Communication Department. While working at BC, he signed on as a part-time editor at the Dorchester Reporter, a weekly, and he still puts in three-four days a week there as an associate editor. He is the managing editor of the Boston Irish Reporter, a monthly sister paper to the weekly edition.

A who’s who of politicians in the City of Newton recommends donations to these entities to help people in Puerto Rico:

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Contributions to these organizations will have a direct impact on the lives of those currently suffering.

Global Giving is the largest global crowdfunding community connecting nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country. This fund provides relief to survivors in the form of emergency supplies like food, water, and medicine in addition to longer-term recovery assistance to help residents recover and rebuild. You can donate here.

Direct Relief‘s medical assistance programs equip health professionals working in resource-poor communities to meet the challenges of diagnosing, treating, and caring for people. Direct Relief is on the ground in Puerto Rico to provide direct assistance to the medical community. You can donate here. To donate to Puerto Rico, use the the drop-down menu.

Operation USA provides direct assistance to children and families affected by natural disasters. All donations at this time will directly help children and families as they recover. You can donate here. To donate to Puerto Rico, use the the drop-down menu.

We ask that you consider these organizations when looking to make a difference in the lives of those in Puerto Rico who need immediate assistance from their fellow citizens.

Sincerely,

Mayor Setti Warren

Senator Cynthia Creem
Representative Ruth Balser
Representative Kay Khan
Councilor Susan Albright
Councilor Jake Auchincloss
Councilor Lisle Baker
Councilor Dick Blazar
Councilor Vicky Danberg
Councilor Ruthanne Fuller
Councilor Lenny Gentile
Councilor Ted Hess Mahan
Councilor David Kalis
Councilor Alison Leary
Councilor Scott Lennon
Councilor Rick Lipof
Councilor Emily Norton
Councilor John Rice
School Committee Member Diana Fisher Gomberg
Newton Democratic City Committee
Newton Republican City Committee

Starting November 1 residents will be able to use a mental health referral service called Interface operated out of William James College, thanks to a contract initiated by the schools.  Interface maintains an up-to-date catalogue of  providers, insurance requirements, and patient openings.  At the presentation on Tuesday, the Interface founder stated that 98% of callers to Interface are connected to a provider within four days.  I believe the yearly contract was only $10,500.  Dr. David Worthsley stated that the service would save him huge amounts of time, as he currently maintains and updates similar records.  Interface is about ten years old and currently services fifty-five municipalities in Massachusetts.

The blasting notice below will be of interest to those near the Larkins’ 40B on Hospital Road.

The Larkins’ financing is reportedly recently resolved, and they are therefore moving forward.

From Susan Maritan –

My dear friend and neighbor is sending this email out to friends in Medfield and beyond.

Would you mind publishing this on your blog to help her get the word out?

Many thanks.

Susan

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Dear friends,

Muchas gracias.  So many of you have expressed your love and concern for our families and for our fellow Puerto Ricans.  We are so very grateful.

It is a devastating time for Puerto Rico – no power, very limited water (or none in some cases), flooding, and very extensive damage to the island’s infrastructure, including communications, roads, hospitals, schools, and homes.  Many people have lost everything.

Just weeks ago, after Hurricane Irma, Puerto Ricans served as a major lifeline for the other islands affected, literally giving away many of their own provisions – a living example of “Mi casa es Su casa.”  Before Hurricane Maria hit, we heard from friends and relatives that it was nearly impossible to find bottled water, gas and batteries in Puerto Rico, as so much of these provisions had been donated to relief efforts in neighboring islands.

As Expatriates Puertoricans  a group of us want to replicate that generosity and provide whatever assistance we can as they face the arduous task of rebuilding their lives.  Since communication and information is limited, and the needs are being assessed, we are doing it in Phases.

PLEASE, we need your help and participation, to the extent your heart, treasure and skill set permit.  Consider the following measures:

1.     Donating  NOWto either a charity of your choice or to one of the charities listed below. EVERY dollar counts.  To put the daunting task of recovery in context, please bear in mind that the per capita income in Puerto Rico is only $18,626, while Mississippi’s (the poorest of the U.S. states) is $40,593.
2. 2.    Volunteering to be part of a relief effort .  As soon as we are able to, some of us will be going to Puerto Rico for an extended period to assess what are the greatest needs to roll up our sleeves and help.  Rebuilding lives will take a very, very long time. The kind people of Puerto Rico need help and expertise in many areas.  Should you be able to volunteer please, let us know or signup with an organization of your choice. As we learn more, we will share information on these opportunities.
3. Donating goods: Due to logistics issue (i.e. lack of diesel fuel and personnel to transport, poor access to areas) we have been asked to hold off on the collection of goods until a later date.

We WILL remain focused on how best to assist in addressing recovery needs, whether it involves additional fundraising efforts, the collection of goods, or an on-site relief project.

On behalf of our family, friends, and neighbors in Puerto Rico, we thank you again for your kind words, your prayers and for donating to the relief effort.. whatever time, talent, or treasure your means permit. Please forward this email to your friends and neighbors.

Warmly,

Lissa and David Potts

Lissapotts97@gmail.com

List of Puerto Rico organizations fundraising for Puerto Rico (SOURCE: losambulantes.com)

United for Puerto Rico – PRFAA www.unitedforpuertorico.com or www.unidosforpuertorico.com

United for Puerto Rico is a 501(c)(3) organization whose staff is working on a full volunteer basis. The funds donated to the organization go directly to help Puerto Rican citizens rebuild their homes. Donations will focus on necessary construction materials to rebuild homes and also provide the labor which is 100% volunteers. To ensure full accountability and transparency of these donations, the organization is working with Microsoft and Evertec Inc. to establish a platform to track how the organization spends its funds. The organization, United for Puerto Rico, was developed by the office of the First Lady Beatriz Rossello and is promoted by the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration. The Government of Puerto Rico in conjunction with federal authorities are doing assessments of the relief supplies both emergency and construction that are needed.

Ricky Martin for Puerto Rico   www.youcaring.com/rickymartin

Dear friends, Puerto Rico is going through one of the toughest times in history, and the island desperately needs us. Hurricane Maria left devastating damage leaving thousands of people affected.  For this reason, I decided to create this page to collect funds to provide the basic needs and rebuild all that was lost. My donation of $100,000 is already in, and I know I can count on your support. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your invaluable and much-needed contribution. – Ricky Martin

Centros Sor Isolina Ferré   www.csifpr.org/donaciones   

Sister Isolina Ferré was born in Ponce to a wealthy family and used her influence to established charitable clinics, youth centers and educational and empowerment establishments. She is known as Mother Teresa of Puerto Rico she began her work in the poor area known as La Playa de Ponce in 1969 in what is known today as Centro Sor Isolina Ferré.  The center serves a generational range with multiple social, educational, economical and spiritual needs.

Fundación de Niños San Jorge http://www.fundacionsanjorge.org

Non-profit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of children in Puerto Rico.  The foundation assist children from families with limited economic resources diagnosed with cancer or physical malformations.  The services include patient services, school programs and psychological and psychiatric programs.