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Thanks to the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office for contributing this news to Westwood Minute.
DEDHAM, MA – Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott announced that he has hired Michael Ramos to oversee the department’s outreach as the new Director of Community Affairs.
“Mike brings a wealth of experience to the position that is matched by his passion for community engagement,” said Sheriff McDermott. “We are very excited to have him on the NCSO team.”
Ramos has an extensive professional history of public service. He has previously held positions with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, the Department of Corrections, and most recently served as the Fatherhood Initiative Coordinator for the State of Massachusetts through Children’s Trust. He is a professional trainer, presenter, and speaker who has worked at an international level for non-profits and state government and has conducted trainings for the Department of Justice.
He has spent twenty years working with families, with a specific focus in fatherhood engagement. He has coordinated a statewide Father and Families Professional Network, with a membership of 1,500 professionals. As part of his work with families and fatherhood, he is a Nurturing Fathers facilitator, trainer, and consultant, managing the Nurturing Fathers programs at several Houses of Correction and in multiple communities.
A father of four, Ramos lives in Fall River.
Sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.
This needed to happen 5 years ago. But now the real wrangling begins as MPT will fight to get as much $$$ as they can from the state as possible”just compensation.”
I appreciate all of the work and time that the FS1 Steering Committee and Select Board have put into this process. I've also noticed a big difference in communication around this from the town on Facebook and Westwood Wire. This feels like a much different process than the first time around.
Combing the FS1 vote with the general election makes a ton of sense, and in fact, makes me wonder why not do this will ALL elections instead of holding town elections in April?
Just a reminder that you can e-mail the FS1 Committee at FS1Committee@westwoodma.gov with questions/feedback, etc.
Two different votes for the Project?
First one in October for 'site selection, budget, and funding sources' for a new FS1.
Then, a November vote for 'designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing' of a new FS1.
Seems repetitive.