CITY OF WORCESTER

Public Health and Human Services Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

MEETING CANCELLED


Mayor
Konstantina B. Lukes

 

www.ci.worcester.ma.us

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Gary Rosen
Councilor Barbara G Haller
Councilor Frederick C Rushton
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

PROGRESS OF GOALS OF THE COMMITTEE

1a.

Public Health Division: To discourage the disposal of sharps, needles, and syringes in the municipal trash stream, on the ground, or in other locations, by making available to Worcester residents and visitors alike, safe, convenient, and non-risky disposal methods of these items.

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1b.

Public Health Division: To expand strategies, partnerships and educational efforts in an effort to reduce the use of tobacco use by Worcester youth and adults.

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1c.

Human Rights Division/Advisory Committee on the Status of Women: To increase representation and participation of women and minorities serving on boards and commissions.

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1d.

Homeless Assistance Division: To develop and implement a technology and communication network design to comprehensively monitor progress and identify needs within the social services matrix of providers to the homeless community.

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1e.

Division of Neighborhood and Economic Development: Monitor the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) with a goal within the NRSA to increase the number of storefront improvement projects by an additional 15 by the end of 2009.

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