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Monday, March 14, 2022
"Ageism" Presentation - via Zoom
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Friday, March 4, 2022
Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) - schedules webinar on statewide climate change impacts
Interested in making your voice heard at the state level?
Join the conversation about statewide climate change impacts affecting you, your families, and your community.
Follow this link https://t.co/xnA1fEbyqS to register.
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/LnAAVO09VP
Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) - schedules webinar on statewide climate change impacts |
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Webinar scheduled for Mar 10 - Complete Neighborhoods Initiative by MASS Housing Partnership
"The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is pleased to announce the launch of our Complete Neighborhoods Initiative, aimed at supporting the creation of walkable, livable neighborhoods near transit and mobility hubs.
Funding for the Initiative is dedicated to three activities:
- MBTA Communities Zoning Compliance Technical Assistance ("3A TA"): Provides training, online resources and technical assistance to help MBTA communities adopt multifamily zoning as now required by state law.
- Complete Neighborhoods Partnership: Provides expertise in planning, community engagement, and predevelopment activities within targeted districts to build local capacity and readiness for investment.
- Capital Investment: Provide subsidies to development pipeline within designated Complete Neighborhoods.
For more general information about this initiative, go to MHP's Complete Neighborhoods Initiative web page.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Charles River Watershed Association: "Let the Rivers Run Free" (video)
#ICYMI Watch the full recording from Thursday (02/24/22) night's webinar "Let the Rivers Run Free" about dam removal & recreation featuring Cameron Salvatore of the #CharlesRiverNavigationProject and Climate Resilience Specialist @RobertKearns!
https://t.co/PcVTDKKvLs or https://youtu.be/pcqWOZtgaHQ
For more about the CRWA -> https://www.crwa.org/
Friday, February 11, 2022
Hey #MANonprofits - Struggling to find and keep workers? webinar just for you!
"Hey #MANonprofits - Struggling to find and keep workers? Join @MA_NonprofitNet and the MA Community Foundation Partnership for a webinar on March 9.
Learn more and register: https://t.co/f7Q5kn0zuM" or here ->
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudeuppzwrH9dl11ryF4fDMpU3rYtWM8vw
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/dz9jE59VZj
MA Nonprofit Network -> http://massnonprofitnet.org/
Boston Foundation -> https://www.tbf.org/
Hey #MANonprofits - Struggling to find and keep workers? webinar just for you! |
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Philanthropy, MA: Building a Planned and Deferred Giving Program at No Cost (webinar)
Nonprofits! It's not too late to register for Wednesday's workshop on Building a Planned and Deferred Giving Program at No Cost. Learn from field expert Chuck Gordon and make this sustainable funding source a reality for your organization. https://t.co/fs6U1v4RzI
https://philanthropyma.org/events/building-planned-and-deferred-giving-program-no-cost |
Thursday, February 3, 2022
NWS Boston: webinars on the meteorology behind ocean effect snow and how weather forecast models work
"Interested in learning about the meteorology behind ocean effect snow? How weather forecast models work? Join us for our upcoming public webinars on February 3rd and 10th at 7pm! "
Register here: https://t.co/OWtW5yz19c ❄️💻
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/y8rDNAH7pH
NWS Boston: webinars on the meteorology behind ocean effect snow and how weather forecast models work |
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Register for Webinar: "Environmental Health Impacts of Synthetic Turf and Safer Alternatives"
Register for the webinar scheduled for Thursday, Jan 27 at 1 PM (EDT) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WgWkhcYzS7GJPefMgDqpUg
Research on the production, use, and disposal of artificial turf has brought to light concerns over environmental contamination, human health hazards, and adverse effects on wildlife. Researchers have studied a variety of contaminants found in artificial turf and different types of infill used to soften its surfaces. Concerns have been raised about polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), 6PPD-quinone, and microplastics, among others. Studies have also examined heat related illnesses, skin infections, and other human health concerns. During this webinar Rachel Massy, ScD, Lindsey Pollard, MS, and Zhenyu Tian, PhD, will discuss their work looking at environmental health impacts of artificial turf and safer alternatives.
Dr. Rachel Massey and Lindsey Pollard will discuss the research they have conducted at the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) on health and environmental implications of artificial turf and safer alternatives. They will describe their research on materials used as artificial turf infill, including waste tire materials. They will also touch upon emerging information on chemicals in artificial turf grass blades, as well as other health and environmental concerns associated with artificial turf, such as microplastic pollution and high surface temperatures. They will briefly discuss their research on natural grass athletic fields as a safer alternative.
Dr. Zhenyu Tian will briefly summarize the identification of 6PPD-quinone as a lethal toxicant for coho salmon, and will further introduce the comprehensive screening of organic contaminants in urban stormwater and tire wear particle leachate. He will discuss knowledge gaps and ongoing research about crumb rubber infill materials.
This webinar will be moderated by Sarah Howard, Founder and Manager, DiabetesandEnvironment.org. It will last for 70 minutes and will be recorded for our call and webinar archive.
Register for the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WgWkhcYzS7GJPefMgDqpUg
Monday, December 6, 2021
MetroWest Nonprofit Network: December Lunch and Learns
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Friday, November 26, 2021
Learn how to find an "Easy Walk" with a free online class
"Getting outdoors is not just for those who can climb mountains. Finding Easy Walks, that is, not too many roots or rocks, relatively level, with something of interest along the way can offer great joy, regardless of our mobility or lack thereof. Come join us to get encouragement to be more active, learn some simple steps to make yourself safer outside, and much much more.About the Leader: Marjorie Turner Hollman is a personal historian who loves the outdoors and has completed four Easy Walking guide books including her newest book Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are. A native Floridian, she came north for college and snow! A freelance writer, she has appeared on Boston’s WCVB Channel 5 TV news magazine show, Chronicle, the Boston Globe, local radio and cable TV shows, and been published in local, regional, and national publications."
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Webinar Nov. 22 on MA DEP Solid Waste Master Plan
Via the Mass Municipal Association:
"The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is inviting local officials to a webinar on Nov. 22 on the newly published Solid Waste Master Plan.
The 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan: Working Together Toward Zero Waste guides how Massachusetts will strive to manage our trash between now and 2030 — and beyond. The plan sets a waste reduction target of 30% by 2030 and 90% by 2050."
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Webinar Nov. 22 on MA DEP Solid Waste Master Plan |
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Citizen Planner Training Collaborative's schedule announced
The workshop schedule is as follows:
• Fair Housing Laws: Nov. 10
• Fair, Defensible Land Use Decisions: Nov. 15
• Adopting and Revising Rules and Regulations: Nov. 17
• Drafting Zoning Amendments: Nov. 18
• Adopting and Revising Rules and Regulations: Nov. 23
• Introduction to Subdivision Control Law/ANR: Nov. 29
• Fair, Defensible Land Use Decisions: Dec. 2
• Roles and Responsibilities of Planning and Zoning Boards: Dec. 7
• Special Permits and Variances: Dec. 15
• Use of Design Review: Dec. 16
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https://masscptc.org/training/webinar-2021/webinar-series-21.html |
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
MA News: Somerville schedules a 'Yart Sale'; Weather service schedules webinars
What is a ‘Yart Sale,’ exactly? Somerville is hosting its first one
"If you took up an artistic hobby like so many others while stuck indoors at the height of the pandemic, or if you’re a seasoned veteran with a lens, brush, or knitting needle, this might be the perfect chance to share — and perhaps even sell — your work with the community.On August 14, Somerville is hosting its first “Yart Sale,” a citywide event that welcomes artists of all calibers to set up shop on their porches, or in their yards and driveways, and sell their artwork to passersby.The event is a mix between the city’s annual pop-up musical gathering, PorchFest, and Open Studios, where artists open up their workspaces, in that attendees can hop from one neighborhood to the next throughout the day to see what’s on display."
[New Webinars Scheduled] Calling all weather enthusiasts! We've scheduled a few Event Review webinars coming up, in addition to *Tonight's Webinar* on the Jet Stream. Come learn something with us! Sign up at https://t.co/OWtW5yQC0K
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/BmuBiLE31m or https://twitter.com/NWSBoston/status/1422684671775698945?s=03
National Weather Service webinars scheduled |
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
MassBudget: "Envisioning Equity: Federal Relief for Mass. K-12 Schools" - July 29 (webinar)
Join @MassBudget and sponsoring organizations (including CfJJ) on July 29 for "Envisioning Equity: Federal Relief for Mass. K-12 Schools". Register through the link below.
Register for the webinar -> http://BIT.LY/K12ARPA
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassBudget/status/1419720707320296399
MassBudget: "Envisioning Equity: Federal Relief for Mass. K-12 Schools" - July 29 (webinar) |
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Reminder: The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11
Why First Lady Dolley Madison spells her name with an “e” is up to speculation. However, Mrs. Madison’s legacy goes far beyond the unconventional spelling of her name. Join us for a virtual performance to learn about the twists and turns of Mrs. Madison’s storied life as well as her largely unknown contributions to the evolution of our country.
You will learn about this “fashionista’ First Lady’s life as a Quaker child, the tragedies and serendipities she faced in Philadelphia, her unlikely marriage to James Madison, determining role in her husband’s presidential-election victory 1809, transformation of the barren White House into a national treasure, strategies that united a fractured, contentious Congress and personal regrets as a mother.
Janet Parnes, founder of Historical Portrayals by Lady J, Millis will portray Mrs. Madison.
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The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11 |
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM
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Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM |
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The News Literacy Project - webinar for Seniors on fact-checking - Mar 31, 1:00 PM
Older adults — join us & @OlderAdultsTech / @seniorplanet Weds, Mar 31 (1 PM ET) for the 3rd in our series of #NewsLiteracy webinars, this one on fact-checking & digital verification. Gain skills to stick to the facts!
Sign up / spread the word —> https://t.co/KAJmRSxPje
cc: @AARP
https://twitter.com/NewsLitProject/status/1376969389233278977?
The News Literacy Project - webinar for Seniors on fact-checking - Mar 31, 1:00 PM |
Monday, November 9, 2020
Navigating a Mess of Unending Challenges Five Questions to Get Us Unstuck And Make Things Better
Now that we can back to our lives... Really looking forward to this free webinar with former IDEO designer and current Olin College prof @ElaBenUr next Monday: https://t.co/gXITrezKzy Some practical strategies to get unstuck and move forward. Register now!
Five Questions to Get Us Unstuck And Make Things Better
With Ela Ben-Ur of Olin College, Formerly of IDEO
Two sessions: November 16, 2020 at 12 PM or 7 PM US ET
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Community Preservation Act Webinar - Oct 15, 2020 (YouTube)
This shares the Community Preservation Act Webinar hosted by the CPAForFranklin group on Thursday, October 15, 2020.
Video link = https://youtu.be/lM5xB9hgiuk
The webinar agenda doc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13SXYzw2QJidTitdOKVgrB8Le6I9kdC4x/view?usp=sharing
The main presentation doc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qVhDBTTr3FzfPL6AeftTNiVbAczGJXS/view?usp=sharing
More about the CPAForFranklin group and the Community Preservation Act can be found at https://www.cpaforfranklin.org/
Saturday, October 17, 2020
FM #365 - Community Preservation Act Webinar - 10/15/20 (audio)
FM #365 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 365 in the series.
This shares the Community Preservation Act Webinar hosted by the CPAForFranklin group on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The webinar was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
This
is the audio recording of the webinar. Links the presentation document
and the webinar agenda doc are shared in the show notes.
The
webinar runs about 66 minutes so let’s listen to the information shared
in the webinar about the Community Preservation Act which is ballot
question 3 for the Franklin, MA November election.
More about the CPAForFranklin group and the Community Preservation Act can be found at https://www.cpaforfranklin.org/
Audio link = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HyV0fqFK
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The webinar agenda doc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13SXYzw2QJidTitdOKVgrB8Le6I9kdC4x/view?usp=sharing
The main presentation doc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qVhDBTTr3FzfPL6AeftTNiVbAczGJXS/view?usp=sharing
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Community Preservation Act Webinar - 10/15/20 (audio) |