CITY OF WORCESTER

Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee Meeting

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:30 P.M.

Adjourned: 5:57 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

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Clerk of the City Council
Susan M. Ledoux

Committee Members

Chairperson Morris A Bergman
Councilor Michael T Gaffney
Councilor Konstantina B Lukes
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Morris A. Bergman Councilor Michael T. Gaffney Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes @ 5:36 P.M.
 
Also:Commissioner of Health and Human Services Matilde Castiel, M.D. Assistant City Clerk Stephen A.J. Pottle, clerk
 
1.

Miscellaneous Item

1a.

Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman request the Mayor arrange/coordinate with the City Clerk to mail a letter of sympathy and acknowledgement of appreciation for military service to the next of kin of local deceased veterans. # 9n CC February 02, 2016

In Committee March 15, 2016 - Held In Committee June 22, 2016 - Held

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Recommend Hold

2.

Discussion Item

2a.

Regarding upcoming events pertaining to Veterans' Day (Friday, November 11, 2016).

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The Standing Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs held a discussion regarding upcoming events pertaining to Veterans’ Day, and ways to increase the turnout of such events.

Chairperson Councilor Morris A. Bergman stated that at the next meeting of the Standing Committee he would like the discussion to be continued.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

1.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the invitation process for Veterans Day events and how the City could increase the turnout at such events.