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State Rep.
Thomas M. Stanley
State House, Room 167
Boston, MA 02133
(617) 722-2230
Thomas.Stanley@mahouse.gov
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Waltham in Autumn
(photo by Marvin Sandoval,
Rep. Stanley attended the Waltham Partnership for Youth Annual Meeting.This organization has put together so many amazing initiatives benefiting the youth of Waltham - keep up the good work!
Rep. Stanley presented a congratulatory citation to Rebecca Achieng, a constituent, who was a 2018 recipient of the Mass Senior Care Foundation's Annual Scholarship Program.
Rep. Stanley at the NAPA Waltham ribbon-cutting event.
Honey Pot Hill Orchards
Pumpkin season
Waltham City Hall
Setting sun
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General Election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 6
This year's state general election will take place on Tuesday, November 6th. The last day to register to vote in the election will be October 17th. Early voting will be available in MA from October 22 through November 2.
Learn more. Also, there will be three ballot questions this year. Click
here to learn more about these questions.
Rep. Stanley writes letter to the editor on the Fernald planning process
Rep. Stanley recently wrote a letter to the editor stating that Waltham residents deserve an inclusive and transparent process for planning the future use of the Fernald property. The future of this 189.7 acre campus, a National Historic Landmark, is vitally important to all the Citizens of Waltham and deserves a professionally developed and competently managed comprehensive master plan to achieve the best possible outcome for the City of Waltham. Read the letter
here.
Rep. Stanley signs resolution creating Energy Efficiency Day
Rep. Stanley signed onto a resolution designating October 5, 2018 as Energy Efficiency Day in Massachusetts. This resolution is part of a nationwide effort among business leaders, advocates and elected officials working to educate people about the benefits of reducing energy waste and saving money. Last year more than 30 cities, counties and states participated.
Massachusetts ranks #1 in the nation for Energy Efficiency and has held that distinction for the past seven years. This Resolution builds off of the great work done by the House this session in advancing energy efficiency legislation.
Rep. Stanley attended NAPA Boston ribbon-cutting ceremony
Rep. Stanley attended the opening of NAPA's East Coast location at a 6,000-square-foot facility in Waltham on 9/18. NAPA (Neurological and Physical Abilitation Therapy Center) will employ 16 staff and offer three-week intensive therapy sessions providing various therapy modalities from around the world. At NAPA Center, staff embrace each child's differences and work with them to overcome their unique challenges. They do this by designing individualized intensive therapy programs with unique combinations of its wide range of speech, physical, occupational and other innovative therapies. For many families, NAPA offers ground-breaking therapies that had previously not been available on the East Coast. NAPA has two other locations in Australia and Los Angeles.
Governor Baker Announces New Large Venue Security Task Force
Governor Baker signed an executive order to assemble a task force of security experts who will analyze ways to augment safety and preparedness at large venues like sports stadiums, concert halls and convention centers. He was joined by Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett, Undersecretary of Homeland Security Patrick McMurray, Kraft Group Chairman & CEO Robert Kraft, TD Garden President Amy Latimer and several members of the task force at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
By April 30, 2019 the task force will submit to the governor a strategic plan for large venue security that will: identify the safety and security risks facing large venues; recommend standards for planning, training, intelligence gathering and sharing, and interoperable communications; conduct a review of best practices around the world for public-private partnerships in ensuring large venue security; and d
raft any recommended changes to statutes and regulations necessary to implement those best practices in Massachusetts. The governor will designate two co-chairs: the Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, and Mark Briggs, Managing Partner of Broadstone Group. Meetings of the task force will occur as frequently as necessary to accomplish the work.
Governor Baker Signs Animal Cruelty Legislation
Governor Baker joined members of the Legislature and the Animal Cruelty and Protection Task Force for a ceremonial bill signing for S.2646, An Act to protect animal welfare and safety in cities in towns (PAWS II). The legislation is based on recommendations made by the Animal Cruelty and Protection Task Force, which was established by the original PAWS Act, passed in 2014. The Task Force was comprised of representatives of the Attorney General's Office, the District Attorney's Association, the State Police, the Department of Agricultural Resources, the MSPCA, the Animal Rescue League of Boston, the Massachusetts Bar Association, an Animal Control Officer and a Veterinarian.
PAWS II strengthens protections for animals and increases penalties to hold those who harm animals responsible through several measures including: Prohibiting drowning of an animal for euthanasia; Clarifying and updating the law against animal sexual abuse; Making animal control officers mandated reporters for elder abuse, abuse of individuals with disabilities and child abuse; Allowing employees of the Department of Elder Affairs and the Department of Developmental Disabilities to report suspected animal cruelty to local animal control officers with immunity. Employees of the Department of Children and Families may report animal abuse to a police officer with immunity; Increasing penalties associated with operating a kennel without a proper license; Allowing cities and towns, in addition to state officers, to enforce animal-in-car and dog-tethering laws; Removing the mandate that animals involved in animal fighting must be euthanized, and instead allowing for individual assessments; and Requiring landlords to check vacated properties for the presence of abandoned animals.
Baker Administration Announces MassHire Brand for Commonwealth's Workforce System
The Baker Administration announced the transition of the state workforce system brand into one central name - MassHire. Linking state career centers and workforce boards through a single brand will streamline and enhance communications within the network of employment services. The transition to MassHire furthers the Commonwealth's capacity for creating powerful connections between businesses and job seekers.
The development of the MassHire brand system represents the state's response to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill required Massachusetts to design a strategic plan providing access for job seekers to employment, education, training, and support services in order to compete in today's global economy. Under the MassHire brand, career centers and workforce boards can better serve jobseekers and businesses by increasing access, visibility, and connectivity of workforce services by the MassHire network.
MassHire was created to significantly increase both the awareness and brand affinity for the Massachusetts Workforce System. The initiative to consolidate all state career centers and workforce boards under one, recognizable name was undertaken with two interrelated objectives - help job seekers develop critical new job skills and find sustainable, satisfying employment, and help Massachusetts businesses recruit top talent to fuel growth, productivity, and profitability.
Flu Season Arrives with Reminder to Get Vaccinated
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) officials are recommending that everyone take steps to prevent the spread of flu by getting vaccinated now.DPH recommends that people:get the flu vaccine as soon as possible; wash hands thoroughly and regularly, and use hand sanitizer when washing is not possible; cover their coughs and sneezes; stay home when they are sick with fever and cough or sore throat, and keep children home from school and daycare when sick; and contact their healthcare provider promptly if they think they have the flu, especially if they have health conditions that make them more likely to develop severe illness when sick with the flu. The provider may prescribe antiviral medications, which work best when started early in the course of illness.
Flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu-associated death by half among children with underlying high-risk medical conditions and by nearly two-thirds among healthy children. Nationwide, there were 180 pediatric deaths from the flu last year and approximately 80 percent of those who died did not receive a flu vaccine.
Flu vaccine is available across the state at multiple locations, including health care provider offices, pharmacies, school and workplace vaccination clinics, and flu vaccine clinics sponsored by local boards of health. A list of flu vaccine availability based on zip code can be found at
https://vaccinefinder.org/.
For more information about influenza, visit www.mass.gov/flu. For questions, call your health care provider, local board of health, or DPH at 617-983-6800.
Love to take photos? We are looking to include your pictures of Waltham in The Stanley Report! Please email
Mark Phillips in Rep. Stanley's office a picture of your hometown for inclusion in the report. Remember to leave your full name if you'd like to be credited! We look forward to seeing your pictures.
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Publish your events in The Stanley Report!
We want to hear from you! The Stanley Report is a great way to spread the word about an upcoming event. Please forward any community, civic or nonprofit upcoming events that you would like included in next month's Stanley Report. If interested, please email Mark Phillips, Rep. Stanley's legislative assistant, with information about your
event.
Waltham Land Trust Western Greenway 5K on 10/28
The Waltham Land Trust will hold its Western Greenway 5K Trail Run/Walk on Sunday, October 28. . The 5K (3.1 mile) course goes through and around a variety of habitats in Beaver Brook North Reservation and Rock Meadow, including cattail marshes, forests, vernal pools, and open meadows.
Everyone is timed, prizes are awarded to fastest in many categories, food and drinks are provided, and we always have extras for lucky bib numbers so everyone who registers has a chance of winning a prize! Proceeds from the entrance fee helps the Waltham Land Trust keep protecting open space in Waltham.
Register and learn more.
Waltham Fields Community Farm Day!
Join us on Saturday October 20th to celebrate local agriculture and the fall harvest on YOUR community farm! Agricultural demonstrations, activities and games for all ages, including the famous Dig-Your-Own carrot patch. Visit our chickens, Learn about Beekeeping, Face Painting, Live music by Royer's One Man Band and so much more fun! Also, our very first Farm Day Bake Sale! You can be sure there will be lots of WFCF grown produce incorporated into these tasty baked treats! It a wonderful opportunity to gather the family, stroll through the farm fields, and learn all about the last operating produce farm in Waltham as well as our non-profit programs in education and food access.
Learn more.
Friends Together: A Memory Cafe on November 6th
Friends Together: A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive or memory challenges and their caregivers from the Waltham community and beyond. Hosted at The Leland Home, 21 Newton Street, Waltham, MA on November 6th.
Learn more.
Learn about The Leland Home
The Leland Home provides a safe and affordable residence for persons age 62 and over who desire or need assistance in their daily living. The group helps to maintain the dignity and independence of our residents by offering a warm friendly and homelike setting. Learn more.
Communities against Abuse in Later Life
Communities against Abuse in Later Life (CAALL) is a partnership of agencies working to end elder abuse. REACH Beyond Domestic Violence is the lead partner joined by the Waltham Police Department, Waltham Council on Aging, Middlesex District Attorney's Office, Springwell, Inc., and the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Please click here to learn more or call the 24-hour CAALL Helpline at 781.790.3966.
Volunteers needed to mentor vulnerable, aspiring Waltham High School students
The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation's focus is on turning children at-risk into children of promise. The city of Waltham has joined many Waltham companies in supporting the Mazie Mentoring Program at Waltham High School. The Foundation selected Waltham High School as the venue for a second mentoring program in 2010, modeled after their successful program in Framingham High School, now in its 20th year. As the program grows, so does the need for volunteer mentors. To find out more about the Mazie organization please visit www.mazie.org.
About the Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra
Now in its 32nd season, the mission of the Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra is to provide the community opportunities to perform in and attend orchestral and chamber concerts of the highest quality. It provides a venue for musicians with a range of ages and abilities to enjoy the art and music making. It makes a long lasting impact to society by creating engaging programs that inspire, entertain and nurture the minds and spirits of its audience and members. Click here to learn more and see a calendar of events.
About Thom Charles River Early Intervention
Thom Charles River Early Intervention provides home visits to babies and toddlers who are delayed in their development or who are considered to be at risk of delay. Services include parents as partners in these visits. The dedicated clinicians who work with these families are to be applauded. Learn more about the orgranization. http://www.thomchild.org/charles-river.htm
Learn more about The Waltham Land Trust
The Waltham Land Trust is creating a legacy of land conservation in Waltham by promoting, protecting, restoring, and acquiring open space. To learn more about the non-profit group and their events celebrating Waltham's natural environment, visit walthamlandtrust.org.
Waltham Symphony Orchestra Concerts
For information on concerts and events at the WSO, click here.
Waltham Public Library Offers Events
The Waltham Public Library offers many events for residents of all ages. To view a calendar of events, click here.
Meals on Wheels program
The Waltham Council on Aging's Meals on Wheels (MOW) program delivers lunch to homebound seniors who are unable to provide their own meals, and who meet certain guidelines. Special dietary considerations are available for those with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. This daily check in by a volunteer driver may be the only social contact an elder has and helps reduce the isolation often experienced by disabled seniors. Drivers are trained to identify and report observations or emergencies that might indicate a medical problem or the need for more intervention.
Learn more or call 718-314-3300.
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State Representative
City Council
Former City Council President
State Committees:
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
City Council:
Fernald Use Committee
Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee
Ordinance & Rules Committee
Education:
Suffolk University (MPA), Bentley University (BS - Management), Mass Bay Community College (AS - Business Administration)
Community Involvement (Past & Present):
Waltham Boys & Girls Club, Waltham Youth Basketball Association, Basketball Plus Program, Central Middle School Basketball, Little Nippers Baseball, Warrendale Little League, Waltham Youth Soccer, Waltham Police Athletic League, CCD Teacher, St. Jude Church, Waltham Lions Club, Waltham Rotary Club, Reagle Players Board of Directors, Warrendale Little League Board of Directors, Waltham Partnership for Youth Board of Directors, Waltham Day Center (Homeless) Advisors Board, Waltham Family School Advisory Board, Waltham Safe & Healthy Schools YRBS Steering Committee, Reach Beyond Domestic Violence Advisory Board, Waltham Public Library Planning Committee, Waltham Sons of Italy, Middlesex Area Enough Abuse Campaign.
Work, Community, Independence - Human Service Advocate of the Year, 2008 COFAR - award recipient for support of people with mental disabilities, 2003 MassBay Community College Distinguished Alumni Award WATCH CDC - Housing Advocate Award, 2007 Minuteman Senior Services - Certificate of Appreciation, 2006 Boston Bar Assoc., Greater Boston Legal Services and MetroWest Legal Services - Pillar of Justice Award, 2003 Shining Star Award, Edinburg Center
Personal:
Married to the former Kimberly A. Bayliss
Children: Ryan, age 24, Parker, age 15
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