Granby Public Library September 15, 2023
The Reparations Committee invitations residents to a gathering
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Racism Victims Commission is constant work on a report as a result of be offered this fall and is inviting residents to conferences scheduled for July and August.
The subsequent assembly shall be held on Tuesday, July sixteenth at 5pm within the City Council Chambers. Next month’s conferences shall be held on August sixth and August twentieth additionally at 5pm within the City Council Chambers.
The fee, established by City Council in February 2023, is tasked with analyzing initiatives the town ought to fund and implement to assist reparations and truthful therapy for Black individuals who dwell, work and study locally, exploring methods to revive, develop and nurture Northampton’s Black neighborhood and tradition for future generations, and recommending methods the town can meaningfully atone for historic wrongs.
Leverett strengthens cybersecurity with state grant
LEVERETT — Leverett has secured a $3,407 grant from the city’s property and casualty insurer, the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association, to fund cybersecurity upgrades that can assist safe information, make sure the continued operation of providers and shield the city from evolving cyber threats.
“Leverett is dedicated to the integrity and safety of our digital information, and the implementation of those applications marks a serious step ahead in our efforts,” mentioned Leverett Town Manager Marjorie McGinnis. “Leverett now has a brand new degree of safety towards cybercrime that not solely advantages our residents, staff and taxpayers, but in addition creates further legal responsibility protections for us and our information.”
In fiscal yr 2024, MIIA awarded $1 million to fund greater than 150 grant functions from members, together with efforts to handle loss prevention, danger administration, security actions and cybersecurity by means of tools resembling infrared cameras and humidity and temperature sensors, in addition to assessments, coaching and software program options.
The Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association is the not-for-profit insurance coverage division of the Massachusetts Association of Municipalities.
Chesterfield Library
Summer Program
CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield Library has the next neighborhood occasions scheduled this month:
Performances happen at Old Town Hall on Wednesday at 11 a.m. All reveals are free and open to the general public.
Tanglewood Marionettes will carry out “Fairy Circus” on July 10. The program is funded by a Chesterfield Council on Aging HVES Multigenerational Grant.
On July 17, storyteller Diane Edgecomb will carry out a present known as “Let’s Go Eco,” funded by a multigenerational grant from the Chesterfield COA. On July 24, magician and comic Rich Gilbert will carry out. The program is funded by the Friends of the Chesterfield Library. And on July 31, Carrie Ferguson will current a family-friendly music live performance. The present is funded by the Chesterfield Cultural Council and the native Senior Citizens Council.
For extra data, contact the library at 413-296-4735 or e-mail at chesterfieldpubliclibrary@gmail.com.
July is Shark Month at Granby Public Library
GRANBY — Granby Library is celebrating “Shark Month” in July with the looks of Finn, the library’s Shark Week mascot.
Stop by the library to borrow a shark-themed e book or film and obtain a raffle ticket for an opportunity to win a “Crazy for Sharks” present basket. “Shark lovers” can earn raffle tickets by taking shark quizzes and answering shark jokes appropriately.
Finally, Shark Water bottles shall be bought with all proceeds going to the Friends of Granby Public Library.