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Page 10 Bellingham Bulletin Local Town Pages | www.bellinghambulletin.com December 2022 Bellingham is Open for Business Grant Program The Bellingham Library has been awarded a grant to assist Bellingham area businesses with meeting the challenges of the 21st century by offering resources, courses, and business counseling from experts on the topics the business community identifies as important to their success. This $10,000 grant is from the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) program of the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS). This grant is administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). This grant will enable the library to offer the following services and resources: • Update and increase our collections, both print and electronic, to meet the identified needs of the business community. – Purchase books, both in print and electronic on topics identified as priorities, including: Starting and Growing a Business, Accounting & Financial Management, Human NOW OPEN Resources Management, Marketing, and Software & Computer Training. – Purchase a Meeting Owl Pro from OWL Labs. The Owl Pro is a 360-degree camera, microphone and speaker that can be used for hybrid meetings and integrates with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other online platforms. – Purchase a subscription to Universal Class, which offers hundreds of online, work at your own pace, continuing education courses facilitated by expert instructors. These are in-depth courses, most requiring between 5 and 32 hours to complete. Shiplap & Chandeliers is creating an experience for all shoppers – focusing on handmade and unique gifts, refinished furniture, home décor & accessories. With more than 50 vendors & small businesses in 6,000 sq. ft. in the historic Winsmith Mill Market – Shiplap & Chandeliers is more than a shopping venue, it’s a destination! – Courses are available on the following business topics: Accounting & Bookkeeping, Excel, Business Analysis, Budgeting, Quickbooks, Goal Setting, Writing a Business Plan, Leadership & Supervision, Strategic Planning, HR Management, Delegation Skills, Compensation & Benefits, Managing Teams, Virtual Meetings, Remote Workforce, Microsoft Office, Creating Websites, Google Workspace, Running a Business Online, Business Branding, Social Media Marketing, Networking, LinkedIn – Purchase a subscription to the A to Z Databases, a reference and marketing subscription website that provides details on businesses and households within the US. It is ideal for: small businesses to finds sales leads and mailing lists to grow their business and entrepreneurs to find similar businesses and competitors. It is also used by students and government agencies, as well as people searching to locate friends and relatives. It provides job seekers with job searching tools and resume templates and information about income and home values in a given neighborhood. • Offer workshops and other training to meet the needs of the current business community, as well as those planning on starting a new business. We will hold 12-15 workshops between January and September of 2023. – The workshops will be on topics identified by the business community as important. – The workshops will be in person, remote or hybrid, depending upon what participants prefer. – Workshops will also be offered on issues faced by the minority-owned business community, which we have defined as businesses owned by women, racial minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities. • Create a physical space in the library, as well as a section on the library website, that we hope will become the “go to” places for the local business community seeking answers, ways to resolve problems, and links to resources. We will also create a “Bellingham is Open for Business” Facebook Group to share events, workshops and other grant news. • In September of 2023 we will host a Local Business Fair, tentatively being called the Bellingham Business Expo. This event will offer the business community the opportunity to share their business products and services with the community at what we hope could become an annual event. We envision members of the community coming to the library to celebrate our local businesses in a fun, friendly and informative atmosphere. • Save the date! The Kick- Off Event is planned for Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 p.m. with Jeff Belanger speaking about how to turn your passion into your business. Jeff turned his love of folklore and legends into a career. He is an award winning, Emmy nominated host, writer and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime, and the author of over a dozen books. The library staff is looking forward to working with the Bellingham Business Community and other local businesses and business leaders to make this program a great success! expanded holiday hours! 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December 2022 Find us on Facebook | bellinghambulletin Page 11 Parent Input Will Be Key to DESE Review of Bellingham Schools During the week of March 6, 2023, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Bellingham Public Schools. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include student assessments, determination of eligibility, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process, and IEP development and implementation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students. In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Public School Monitoring will send all parents of students with disabilities an online survey that focuses on key areas of their child’s special education program. Survey results will contribute to the development of a report. During the onsite review, the Office of Public School Monitoring will interview the chairperson(s) of the district’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Other onsite activities may include interviews of district staff and administrators, reviews of student records, and onsite observations. Parents and other individuals may call Michael McDonald, Public School Monitoring Chairperson, at (781) 338-3746 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements. Within approximately 60 business days after the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the Bellingham Public Schools with a report with information about areas in which the Bellingham Public Schools meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the Bellingham Public Schools requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The public will be able to access the report at http://www.doe. mass.edu/psm/tfm/reports/ Deadline December 14th to Enter 2nd Annual Bellingham Lions Holiday House Decorating Contest The Bellingham Lions are sponsoring a Holiday House Decorating Contest for this holiday season. The Lions are asking for a $10 donation to enter, with all donations going to Lions’ charities locally and globally. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place $100, 2nd place $50, and 3rd place $25. Displays will be judged based on: • Presentation & Theme (all holidays are welcome) • Creativity • Wow Factor Participation is open to all Bellingham residents, and you must ensure the displays are on and visible between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday December 17th and Sunday December18th for judging. Winners will be announced the week of Monday December 19th. The contest is limited to outdoor displays only. You can register using this link https://www.zeffy.com/ en-US/ticketing/3fa1ca42-a79f- 4162-8f7a-e7940c06828a use the below QR code. Information can also be found on the Bellingham Lions Club Facebook page. All entries MUST be received by Wednesday December 14th, 2022. For or any questions contact Brian Salisbury bellinghamlights@gmail.com. Solutions for Kitchens and Bathrooms … from design to installation Creating functional and stylish spaces since 2014 See us online at NortheastKandB.com Fully licensed and insured Call today! 617.650.8814 Get your MA Inspection HERE! 11 $5 OFF Dine-in/Take-out orders on purchase $10 or more VALID ON FOOD ONLY B NEAPOLITAN PIZZA! Beer & Wine Now Available (DINE-IN ONLY) 1 Menfi Way, Hopedale • 508-381-3292 • myhopedalepizza.com COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS MA State Inspections Oil & Filter Change Tires—All Brands Computer Engine Analysis Mufflers Shocks & Struts Brakes & Tune-ups Axles & CV Joints 633 Rathbun St. Blackstone, MA 01504 508-883-8881 Open SaturdayS, 8am–nOOn
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