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The Garlick Press – Thursday, June 10, 2021

Jun 10, 2021

The Garlick Press – Thursday, June 10, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As a State Representative, I am offered the opportunity to speak to students in Needham, Dover, and Medfield about representative government and active citizenship. I always I say Yes! This morning, the 8th graders at Thomas Blake Middle School in Medfield welcomed me into their virtual classroom to discuss ways to actively engage on issues and concerns with legislators. During our conversation, we discussed the importance of their voice in the legislative process and the many ways to engage in public service.
I look forward to listening and learning with more students in the Fall. Our community, Commonwealth and country are strengthened by these individuals who are already young leaders!
Yours in Service,
Denise
Local Updates
  • In Needham, the Town of Needham’s Public Information Officer (PIO) will host a series of forums over the next several months to discuss ways to improve public communication and solicit feedback on the Town’s planned website improvements. The first forum will be held on Wednesday, June 30 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. For more information, click here.
  • In Dover, Town Buildings will re-open to the public during regular business hours on Wednesday, June 16. The Town will follow the CDC and State guidelines in lifting COVID-19 restrictions, including face mask requirements, social distancing, a contact tracing for fully vaccinated individuals. For more information, click here.
  • In Medfield, the Board of Selectmen are seeking volunteers who wish to serve on a Town board or committee. The committees currently seeking new members include the Board of Selectmen’s Name Change Advisory Committee, the Cemetery Commission, and the Emergency Management Planning Committee. If you are interested, please contact Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler by email at ktrierweiler@medfield.net with a letter of interest.
Statewide Updates
  • Today, I joined my colleagues in the House of Representatives to vote in the affirmative on H.3862 An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2021 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects and H.3863 An Act relative to reprecincting.
  • The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking individuals to become lifeguards at DCR-managed inland and coastal waterfronts, and deep water willing pools in Central and Eastern Massachusetts. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, must complete lifeguard training, and must be certified in first aid and CPR. For more information, click here.
Reopening Updates – Phase 4: New Normal
  • Massachusetts is fully reopen as of May 29, 2021. For information on the Massachusetts Reopening Plan, click here.
Resources
  • If you are in need of resources, information, or support, please visit my website for a list of resources. Additionally, our local boards of health, the Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control are continuing to maintain websites with the most updated information regarding COVID-19 that you can access here:
Please remember getting vaccinated, social distancing, and wearing a mask are the most effective tool to contain the spread of COVID-19. To learn where you can get the COVID vaccine, click here.
In addition to these updates, my office is still accessible so please continue to reach out and we will get back to you.
Phone: 617-722-2380