Linda Dorcena Forry

State Representative, Twelfth Suffolk District Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Archive for February, 2010

Outward Bound is Offering Summer Scholarships. Great Opportunity!(0)

Outward Bound expeditions emphasize leadership, teamwork, self-esteem, fun, and adventure. The goals are to help students develop confidence, determination, a sense of responsibility and compassion for others.

Mayor Menino Hosts Community Forum to Address Haitian Immigration Rumors and Questions(1)

The Addressing Immigration Rumors & Questions: Learn What You Can and Cannot Do! forum, consisting of a panel discussion and an audience Question and Answer session will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. at the Haitian Multi Service Center, located at the Yawkey Building on 185 Columbia Road in Dorchester.

Fighting Childhood Obesity(0)

The bill – modeled after the recommendations of a 2007 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report – calls for a ban on unhealthy competitive foods and beverages that do not meet scientifically based nutritional standards and are not part of federal meal programs. It would also require schools to sell non-fried foods and vegetables at any location where foods are sold.

New hours for the Support Center at Mattapan Library. Immigration attorneys and mental health counselors available.(0)

Attorneys and mental health counselors will continue to be available during these hours. Call (617) 593-0363 for more information.