October 2, 2014
Dear Steve,
I am pleased to share the exciting news that legislation I filed to establish a Metrowest Commission on the Status of Women was recently signed by the Governor. This commission will amplify the voices of women and girls in the MetroWest region and identify specific ways to advance women's rights here and across the state. We are promoting equality and opportunity for all women in our communities and helping to inspire the next generation of female leaders in the Commonwealth.
There are currently five county and regional women's commissions operating under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) in Berkshire County, Bristol County, Cape and Islands, Essex County and Worcester County. The new law fills a gap in commission coverage to ensure that women and girls of MetroWest also have their voices heard.
MCSW is currently accepting applications from people interested in joining this new nine member volunteer commission, and I encourage all people with knowledge of the challenges women face in MetroWest communities to apply. The MetroWest commission will study and report on the status of women and girls in the region, recommending ways to advance women's rights and promote equal access to health care, employment, education and economic development opportunities.
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