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Schools open, the Statehouse will be back having more Public Hearings, Election Coverage needed locally, my setback injury better..so keep watching..support us if you can..send a donation to J Aldrich...this will help cover the cost of this project..the Coalition to Preserve the Public Record..not a 501c3 but every bit a non profit.. Take this project seriously in 2009.. get on board with why it must be done.. posted 8 31 08 J Aldrich

Comcast has a great deal going on right now.. the ad was blocked on my yahoo email.. I wonder who is blocking them.. 100.00 back, 6 months 19.99 free modem.. whatever.. check it out.. this may be the time to stop the boycott... I have not had any cable for 1.5 years.. I want to select my own channels. I do not want to watch the mega trash they put on when you want news news news.. posted J Aldrich April 16, 2008

Just called Comcast 888 633 4266 and got the answer, this party is not us..and they are selling a comcast product for less on their own.. but I went further.. I said, " well seeing I have you on line...have you put a plan together yet that will allow me to select the channels I want??" no, but you can order a small package for 8 dollars.. da da da.. for local.. or 24.95 that has cnn c span espn.. I ask, " does that plan have latino shows???" oh yes,  "well I don't want them! this is a purchase not a free speech problem"  well this is AMERICA and this is A FREE COUNTRY AND THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS IN DEMOCRACY...

"I say, this is a PURCHASE..I am buying a product and I do not want their shows, "  Well , you don't have to watch them, "I say, I do not want them on my TV...they are really quite loose you know, I just want news news, news, tha tis all"  Well that is your oppinion.. "well, that is what I want and so I will continue my boycott..until you get it.."  Is there anything else we can do for you...NO.. posted April 16, 2008 J Aldrich, Hamilton

December 20, 2007

On Monday, Dec 17 2007 in Ashburton Place, a hearing took place on the proposed regulations governing discrimination in places of public accomodation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

I attended after taping a hearing at the statehouse.  I arrived around 315pm was escorted to the room behind the lunch room cafeteria on the basement level to find no one there but the committee of two people.

I asked if it was over and was told no, and that I could submit testimony if I wanted to.  I had thought I would tape the hearing that might be winding down.  I was given a sign in sheet and noticed around 10 signatures. That was all that attended in a 7 hour period.  They were giving 15 minutes as a time to speak and I told them I had nothing prepared but that I could speak off the cuff.  I was recorded by audio recording.  I spoke max of 3 minutes but then those who listen to me say I can speak a lot so who knows exactly as I did not ask. 

What I found really troubling is that there were so many who have testified at the statehouse that it shocked me to see such a poor turnout.

So I exhort you, to send in written reports to the committee asap.

Reference 804 CMR 5.01-07 explanation of relevance to public space and disability ..application.  mgl c 151B mgl c 272, 92A, 98 all use terms,
handicap and disability interchangeably.

If you are an employer who does not understand the disability requirements of accessibility this is your opportunity.  If you are disabled you need to submit your statements.

Again, I was shocked this turnout was so poor.  I attended another disability hearing below and the same thing happened.  What is this? I think it maybe advertising.  The disabilty community did not know about this hearing.  That is not proper notice if you ask me.  I am sure more would have come if they had known.  Also, after the storm who could access the sidewalks????? Maybe they should give another shot at this and hold another hearing???

If passed this will take effect immediately and effect implementation of the non-discrimination provisions of the Public Accomodations Statute.

As I stated, funds just come in whenever, and I want to thank the contibutor of a duplicaor to the project ..and the contibutor of office space and another duplicator that can upload to the computer..so when that function is ready we can go to step three..
posted November 3, 2007 Jaldrich

TYPING ALL NOTES FOR TWO DAYS OF WORCESTER DISTRICT COURT HEARING..WILL PUT UP HERE WHEN FINISHED..
BE WATCHING THIS WEEK IS LOADED WITH THINGS TO COVER..
posted 10 20 07 J Aldrich

posting sept 26, 2007

09 25 07 Commission on discrimination had a public meeting..930am
1 Ashburton Place rm 601..
So I decide I am here early..my schedule does not start til 11am so let's go..me and my camera.. First time to approach Ashburton.. I go in you wont believe this.. I have to unpack my bag..which takes 1 hour to pack at home..10 10 I arrive upstairs and meet the gentleman holding the meeting???  As I ask a few questions like "if you cancel the meeting as no one shows up do you have to have another one?  No answers the man and says we have met the Fed rule to hold the meeting..no one comes we do not have to hold another one...so I ask did you pass out any literature?  He says yes come down and I will show you what we passed out..so I shlep down and sit down and he explains the meeting adgenda..in all this time no one else shows up at all..

What was on the adgenda was 804 CMR 11.00 PROVISION OF TRAINING SERVICES  930 to 11 30 ended when I left about 1030..and a second mtg was planned 3-5pm in Springfield...

in summary the mandate to train would change to law not voluntary..so employers beware..you did not show and neither did the employee's hoop la la as the hoop has been set..no show hoops in..he wins..

Actually written testimony was supposed to be in on the 23rd so guess we will see this presented ..but my oppinion is it was not advertised or people would have come..J Aldrich, Catch of the Day

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This project will continue as a media watchdog learning site.  I am educating the public to the colloseum of justice in Massachusetts.

If you can cover a meeting and want to work for us we will supply a camera soon.  But if you have a dig 8 camera and want to help your credits will be preserved.  We are supportive of new reporters coming of age.  Please join us in the Coalition to preserve the public meeting.

taped Committee on Agriculture and Environment yesterday..toxicity of gas fumes on highways and traffic limits near homes deeply effect air quality.  Does anyone not know this sitting in traffic?  But the stats are really amazing.  Group wants a study done on the effects.  One woman testified of the harrowing experience of a child with EEE ..lots of good stuff..Under 3 hours.  Comflm, J Aldrich 

House Broadcast Director was taping the Committee on Transportation/Insurance Hearing at the same time.  You can get a copy of that by asking him or Committee or Speakers office.  Not sure of pricing.
As I was in the next room, I can tell you it was a hot meeting from the sounds..

Please today, anyone interested in covering the 911 events can show up as early as 545AM  as things will be happening.  At 8AM there will be a flag lowering on the Statehouse lawn.  I am sure everyone will be there.