Talk on opposition to private jets
Lincoln resident Alex Chatfield of Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere will speak at an open meeting of the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. in Bemis Hall (coffee and sign-in start at 9:45 a.m.). HE will share the latest information on the proposal to build more private jet hangars at Hanscom Field, the implications for Climate Change, progress to date and next steps. There will be ample time for questions and answers and a short video of the October 2 State House rally.
Event looks at racial equity in maternal health
The First Parish in Lincoln’s Racial Justice Advocates invite residents to “Food for Thought” on Wednesday, Nov. 8. They will serve a simple supper at 5:30 p.m. in the parish house followed by a presentation and discussion on “Challenges and Hopes for Racial Equity in Maternal Health Care: What’s Happening in Boston.” The speaker will be Mariane McPherson, co-chair of the Neighborhood Birth Center board and is a Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in Roxbury. Reservations appreciated for dinner and required for childcare. Suggested donation: $10. Click here to RSVP.
Local organizations get grants
The Sudbury Foundation has awarded 31 Racial Equity and Inclusion Grants of up to $5,000 apiece (total:$149,600) to a number of organizations including Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School/Family Engagement Initiative and the Lincoln-based Massachusetts Audubon Society and The Food Project. Over the past four years, the foundation has made 107 grants totaling over $440,000 to local nonprofits.
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