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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.
These are great strides in addressing concerns about a lack of openness and two way dialogue raised by Westwood citizens. Thanks to the Select Board and to Mr. Read for listening and acting.
Thank you Ms. Galkowski for this thoughtful acknowledgement of positive steps being made by our Town government. My generation loves the positive empowerment. Exemplary.
In promulgating the public comment policy, the Select Board has taken a big step towards showing willingness to engage in conversation with Westwood residents about the many important issues at hand—currently, the Fire Station 1 and the budget.
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