February 22, 2021
2021-02-22T18:00:00
Via Zoom
Under Governor Baker’s emergency “Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law G.L. c. 30A, S20”, issued March 12, 2020 and in effect until termination of the emergency, meetings of public bodies may be conducted virtually provide
Zoom Meeting
Needham, MA 02492
Needham Unite Against Racism Working Group
Monday, February 22, 2021
Needham Unite Against Racism Working Group
6:00 p.m. February 22, 2021 Via Zoom
Agenda
Under Governor Baker’s emergency “Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law G.L. c. 30A, S20”, issued March 12, 2020 and in effect until termination of the emergency, meetings of public bodies may be conducted virtually provided that adequate access is provided to the public.
To listen and view this virtual meeting on a phone, computer, laptop, or tablet, download the “Zoom Cloud Meeting” app in any app store or at www.zoom.us. At the above date and time, click on “Join a Meeting” and enter the meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88591891041 .
Needham Unite Against Racism Working Group
6:00 p.m. February 22, 2021 Via Zoom
Agenda
Under Governor Baker’s emergency “Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law G.L. c. 30A, S20”, issued March 12, 2020 and in effect until termination of the emergency, meetings of public bodies may be conducted virtually provided that adequate access is provided to the public.
To listen and view this virtual meeting on a phone, computer, laptop, or tablet, download the “Zoom Cloud Meeting” app in any app store or at www.zoom.us . At the above date and time, click on “Join a Meeting” and enter the meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88591891041 .
- Approval of Minutes of January 11, 2021
- Discussion of Guiding Principles & Intentional Practices (6:00 – 6:45)
- Overview of Zoning and Housing Policy (6:45 – 8:00)
- Future Meeting Planning
March 8th – Town Staff DEI Efforts – Rachel Glisper, Director of Human Resources & Alex M. McNeil, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources; Boards & Committees
March 15th – Law Enforcement 2: Update on Police Reform Law, Tidwell Report, and any questions submitted by the working group members (additional meeting)
March 22nd – Community Interactions; Discussion on report to 2021 Annual Town Meeting; possible discussion about WG Charge Item 2: How to engage BIPOC residents and others who have been marginalized due to their race or ethnicity; possible discussion about WG Charge Item 3: Communication structures to ensure the sustainability and accountability of the Initiative
April 5th – Public listening session Review of Working Group recommendations to date
April 12th – Final review & approval of report to Town Meeting
May & June – Next Steps