National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2023 The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) generally meets twice each year in a public forum to discuss and vote on recommendations to the USDA. These recommendations help the Department develop and refine the organic standards. We plan to webcast the meeting live for those who cannot travel. […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine If you choose the plants and trees in your yard carefully you can beautify your surroundings and help increase biodiversity. Dear EarthTalk: I would like to plant a few new trees in my backyard, and am looking for guidance on which species […]
MCSW: Happy Pride! Rebecca Bact, Auburndale Dear MCSW Community: What an exciting moment in history! This month, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is slated to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The gala will be an unforgettable evening – an in-person gathering of past commissioners, current partners, and leaders from […]
House Minority Leader Chippendale Statement on the FY24 Budget Michael Chippendale State House, Providence – House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale offers the following statement on the FY24 budget: The Fiscal Year 2024 budget process in the House was different than previous years for the House Minority Caucus. When the governor released his […]
SurveyWorks Results Released Angélica Infante-Green Recently, we released the final results of our annual SurveyWorks, the administration of our school culture survey for students, families, educators and administrators. The results were impressive. This year, we had the highest response rate ever from administrators, educators and families, with a focus on family engagement. Student […]
Serving up Culture – FIVE FARMS TO TASTE THE SPRING HARVEST Strawberries are a big hit at Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand in North Smithfield. They have the best selection of freshly picked berries available! Rhubarb is also making their way from the field to the stand … a combo perfect for making Strawberry-Rhubarb pie! […]
The New Bedford Art Museum presents two upcoming glass art exhibitions. Opening reception June 13th 5-7pm. Contemporary Glass Sculpture June 13 – August 6 A survey of glass sculpture made by leading and emerging female artists trained in Massachusetts. This group exhibition highlights several recent shifts within the world of contemporary art glass, the […]
Protect Drivers and the Gig Economy JACK LANK, PRESIDENT UNITED REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The gig economy is not only here to stay, but also increasingly important for our regional economy. New rideshare data released last week by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities found that the Attleboro region is one of the […]
