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8 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 JULY 8, 2021 It’s important to learn fall prevention FOR THE WEEKLY NEWS Important information from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: There are four things you can do to prevent falls: Speak up. Talk openly with your health care provider about fall risks and prevention. Have your doctor review your medicines. Keep moving. Begin an exercise program to improve your strength and balance. Get an annual eye exam. Replace eyeglasses as needed. Make your home safe: Remove clutter and tripping hazards. Contact your local community or senior center for information on exercise fall-prevention programs, and options for improving home safety. Stay independent: One in four people 65 and older fall each year. What can you do to stay independent? Many people make financial plans for retirement, but not everyone plans for other changes that may come with age. This includes changes in your mobility and your ability to get around. 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JULY 8, 2021 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 9 Eastern Bank Foundation fights inequity By Anne MArie ToBin For The Weekly neWs BOSTON — The Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Boston-based Eastern Bank, has a new look and a new name — Eastern Bank Foundation (EBF). “We believe the way to achieve sustainable change is through listening and responding to the lived experiences of people in our communities, trusting their priorities and partnering on innovative ways to dismantle centuries-old social and economic hierarchies that produce and reinforce inequities,” said EBF President and CEO Nancy Huntington Stager. According to Stager, the decision to eliminate the word "charitable" reflects the fact that the foundation's work is not only focused on the less fortunate, but it is an "investment in systems change" for and with the communities served by the foundation. The foundation's long-standing support of grassroots community donations programs is a key core strategy. That initiative provides millions of dollars in assistance to community nonprofit organizations in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire and Rhode Island, serving more than 1,500 local organizations that provide a variety of vital services. "Their grassroots focus has enabled long-lasting relationships across the region and an opportunity to listen to the lived experiences of community members, improving the foundation’s understanding of the issues being faced every day," Stager said. The foundation is committed to eliminating inequities in the region by supporting local organizations working to implement systemic and sustained change to advance economic inclusion and mobility. The foundation has also committed another $2 million in COVID-19 support for equitable access to vaccines and culturally-inclusive outreach to communities of color. Since 2020, the foundation has dedicated $15 million to COVID-19 relief funds. Stager said the support and dedication of Eastern Bank staff has been a critical component of the foundation's success. Since 1994, more than 500,000 volunteer hours have been logged. “Our philanthropy fuels our corporate volunteerism and advocacy and is, in turn, influenced by them," Stager said. "Collaborations with community partners and other companies deepen our collective impact. The combination of our philanthropy, volunteerism, advocacy and collaboration with community partners is the best way we can support our region, and we thank our employees and community partners for all that they do and for embracing opportunities to work together to make meaningful positive change.” Eastern Bank Foundation has identified key strategy areas that will have the greatest impact in philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Those areas include advancing equity in the small business ecosystem, enriching early childhood development, securing safe and affordable housing, promoting workforce development and innovations in economic inclusion and mobility. “We are more committed than ever to economic inclusion and mobility, as a set of strategies that we know are far too under-resourced in our region, and vital to our purpose to help people prosper,” added Stager. “Our communities, particularly our gateway cities, are facing enormous challenges: the racial wealth gap is widening, economic opportunity is declining, and economic mobility — which has historically been fleeting for communities of color — is stalled. Housing and career opportunities are limited especially for people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people who are disabled.” Stager cited the Foundation for Business Equity (FBE) as an example of an effective initiative to advance equity in small business. Sager is a member of FBE's advisory board and committee. Other examples are EBF's $5 million commitment to the New Commonwealth Race Equity and Social Justice Fund in 2020. The donation, to be spread over five years, is five times larger than any previous EBF donation to a single organization. In 2021, EBF partnered with the Massachusetts Business Roundtable to launch the Massachusetts Business Coalition for Early Childhood Education. Energy siting needs discussed BOSTON — Even as the Reading Municipal Light Department estimates future energy needs for the city, the state Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) has issued a Notice of Inquiry opening a formal inquiry to assess opportunities to enhance equitable public awareness of, and meaningful participation in, EFSB proceedings. Reading Municipal provides power to Lynnfield Center. The EFSB voted formally to approve the Notice of Inquiry at a board meeting, and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued a companion order in the spring, aimed at investigating ways to enhance existing processes and boost public participation in its proceedings. The DPU received extensive and thoughtful comments during the comment period. Through these investigations, the EFSB and DPU will explore opportunities to boost stakeholder engagement and ensure that all people have been provided with the same opportunity to participate in EFSB and DPU proceedings, regardless of English-language proficiency. “It is critical that all residents are able to provide meaningful input whenever energy infrastructure is proposed and sited in their communities,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs and EFSB Chair Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “We look forward to hearing from the public on how best to improve the Energy Facilities Siting Board’s public participation and notification process, which is just one step toward building a more just and equitable, clean-energy future here in the commonwealth.” In 2020, consistent with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) 2017 Environmental Justice Policy, the DPU and the EFSB began work to develop environmental justice strategies to enhance meaningful involvement of all people and communities with the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including climate change policies and the equitable distributions of energy and environmental benefits and burdens. As part of this process, the DPU and EFSB are evaluating methods to promote further public involvement in their respective proceedings. Over the past year, EEA has actively engaged with all its agencies, including the DPU and EFSB, on the development of environmental justice strategies. As part of this effort, EEA hosted informal listening sessions with environmental justice stakeholders intended to inform the development of methods to track the fair distribution of energy and environmental benefits and burdens and to engage more effectively with Massachusetts environmental justice populations. The comments provided by stakeholders at those listening sessions will inform the development of agency-specific environmental justice strategies. As part of these efforts, the EFSB has opened this inquiry to explore how to boost community outreach and increase participation and engagement in energy siting proceedings. The EFSB expects to ultimately establish an environmental justice strategy which may include the promulgation of rules and the issuance of guidelines, procedures and/or regulations which will support robust, comprehensive and equitable public engagement in proceedings. The EFSB invites and encourages all interested individuals to submit written comments on this matter no later than September 10, 2021. Upon receipt and review of the comments received, the EFSB will determine the next steps, which may include further opportunities for public engagement on this topic. On March 26, 2021, Governor Charlie Baker signed comprehensive climate change legislation which includes important provisions related to environmental justice. Recognizing the significant impact of climate change on environmental justice communities overburdened by poor air quality and disproportionately high levels of pollution, the legislation statutorily defines environmental justice and environmental burdens, including climate change, as an environmental burden. The legislation also expands Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review to require an Environmental Impact Report for all projects that impact air quality within five miles of an Environmental Justice Neighborhood, and requires the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a stakeholder process to develop a cumulative impact analysis as a condition of permitting certain projects. This change would, for the first time, require MEPA to evaluate not just individual project's impact but also historic environmental pollution throughout the community through the permit process. Bob Rivers, CEO of Eastern Bank, serves as one of its five co-chairs. The coalition spans 77 companies and 14 business organizations, with a mission of improving outcomes in early child care and education across Massachusetts. In 2021, EBF committed an additional $2 million in COVID-19 support for equity and access to vaccines and culturally-inclusive outreach in communities of color. “As widely reported, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across our region has exacerbated significant disparities in communities of color, with many gateway cities being most impacted by the virus," Stager said. "We are working with community organizations, community health centers, foundations, companies and others to learn where the gaps persist, and how we can help efforts to move quickly to address them.” EBF provided more than $13 million in COVID-19 support in 2020. To learn more about EBF, visit its new website at easternbank.com/foundation. We want to hear from you! Send us a letter at editor@weeklynews.net. Letters should be no more than 300 words. 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