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Southcoast
Health offers free mammograms to the uninsured during the month of October.
Southcoast
Health unveils new look and name for Southcoast
Wellness Van and Southcoast Blood Mobile.
The
WFA is sponsoring their 5th Annual Classic Wooden Boat Exhibit this October.
Westport
selectmen will meet on Monday. October 20th.
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Southcoast Health
offers free mammograms to the uninsured during the month of October. Screenings
will be offered at all 12 Southcoast Breast Imaging
Centers across the region. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, October 5, 2014 NEW BEDFORD,
Mass. — Southcoast Radiology and Imaging Services,
part of Southcoast® Health, is offering free
mammograms for uninsured individuals during National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month in October. Screenings will be offered at all 12 Southcoast
Breast Imaging Centers across the region. Statistics show
that one in eight women over the age of 40 will develop breast cancer. Since
patients are less likely to experience symptoms during the early stage of
breast cancer, when tumors are small and most treatable, early detection and
regular screenings are a necessity to reduce advanced stage diagnosis and
often improve treatment outcome. The American Cancer Society (ACS) notes that
it is very important for women to follow the recommended screening guidelines
for detecting breast cancer at an early stage, before symptoms develop. The
ACS recommends that women receive a regular, annual mammography beginning at
age 40. Data also shows
that individuals without health insurance are less likely to have regular
breast cancer screenings, significantly reducing their changes of early
detection. That is why Southcoast Health is
offering this important screening, at no cost, to any uninsured individual
during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Southcoast
Health also offers on-site patient navigators to assist uninsured patients in
need of additional studies beyond a screening mammogram. The patient
navigators are full-time Nurse Practitioners who specialize in breast care
and help patients find their way through the healthcare system. Appointments are
required. To schedule a free mammogram during the month of October call
central scheduling at 800-276-0103. Massachusetts residents will also have
the opportunity to speak with Patient Financial Services for guidance on how
to apply for health insurance. Rhode Island residents without insurance are
welcome to take advantage of the free screenings, but will not qualify for
financial assistance. Southcoast Health System is a primary
provider of breast health services in the region. Southcoast
Breast Imaging Center is designated as Centers of Excellence by the American
College of Radiology and offer 100 percent digital mammography services at
all of their sites throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. The following 12
sites will offer the free screenings: Dartmouth Southcoast Center for Women’s Health 300B Faunce Corner Road Fairhaven Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care 206 Mill Road Fall River Charlton Memorial
Hospital 363 Highland
Avenue Borden Medical
Building 300 Hanover
Street HealthFirst Family Care Center 387 Quarry
Street, Suite 104 Narragansett Mill 1565 North Main
Street New Boston
Medical Center 373 New Boston
Road Truesdale Clinic 263 Stanley
Street New Bedford St. Luke’s
Hospital 101 Page Street Greater New
Bedford Community Health Center 874 Purchase
Street Wareham Tobey Hospital 43 High Street Southcoast Health at Rosebrook 100 Rosebrook Way Southcoast Health unveils new look and name
for Southcoast Wellness Van and Southcoast
Blood Mobile. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, October 5, 2014 (Pictured from left to right: Southcoast
Wellness Van and Southcoast Blood Mobile) Southcoast® Health
today unveiled a new look and name for both the Southcoast Wellness Van and Southcoast
Blood Mobile. The Southcoast Wellness Van, formerly the
Health Van, and the Southcoast Blood Mobile,
formerly the Blood Donor Van, recently underwent complete external makeovers
and name changes in line with Southcoast Health’s
mission to promote the optimal health and well-being of individuals in the
communities it serves. Southcoast Health focuses
its attention on increasing access to services and caring for the entire
population through wellness initiatives and disease management that are
designed to limit — and preferably prevent — the patient’s need for acute
care.
The Southcoast Wellness Van travels across
the region bringing free health screenings and vaccinations into the communities
of Southeastern Massachusetts. For more information and to schedule an
on-site visit, please call Susan Oliveira, RN, at 508-973-8740 or email
oliveiras@southcoast.org. The Southcoast Blood Mobile collects blood
donations for the Southcoast Blood Bank through
community blood drives. The Southcoast Blood Bank
is the only blood donation venue that directly supports the local blood
supply, so you are helping to keep your local blood supply strong when you
donate blood at a Southcoast-sponsored blood drive.
To schedule a free blood drive with the Blood Mobile, please call Catherine Alegria, Southcoast Blood Donor
Coordinator, at 508.993.0430 or by email at alegriac@southcoast.org . Schedules for both mobile units can be found online at www.southcoast.org/van/. The WFA is sponsoring their 5th
Annual Classic Wooden Boat Exhibit this October. EverythingWestport.com Sunday,
October 5, 2014 The
historic Westport Life Saving Station at
the entrance to Gooseberry Island was
rescued from demolition a few years back by its owner who inadvertently
discovered its historical significance during a renovation of the property.
Left: this classic
skiff seems to be sailing in a sea of grass at the Horseneck
Point Life Saving Station. Now, thanks to the efforts of the
Westport Fishermen’s Association, the Life Saving Station is a cherished
centerpiece of the Horseneck Point Life Saving Station and Visitors
Center, which hosts many of the WFA activities throughout the year . So it’s no
surprise that the 5th annual Classic Wooden Boat Exhibit will draw hundreds of people to 241 East Beach Road, all to view homebuilt
classics and boats of historical significance that will be on display. And again this year -
miscellaneous marine equipment and antique lures will be for sale. Click here to view the
photo album of the 2013 Westport Fishermen's Association's Classic
Wooden Boat Exhibit. The Westport Fisherman’s
Association is sponsoring their 5th Annual Classic Wooden Boat Exhibit on
October 18th and 19th. Plan to stop by the Horseneck
Point Life Saving Station, 241 East Beach Road Westport from 12-4:00 p.m.
both days. This event is free and open to the public. Featuring will be beautiful and classic
hand built boats in and around the Life Saving Station and across the street
on the landing. While in On Saturday around 12:30 p.m. they
will kick off the weekend with three pilot gigs on-site from Westport,
Dartmouth and Newport that have been modified for sport rowing. Weather
permitting we will have demonstrations by all three boats and their
passionate crews. These pilot gigs
were originally designed to deliver pilots out to incoming vessels off the
Atlantic about to run aground. Today, pilot gigs are used primarily for sport
with about 100 clubs across the globe. Also on Saturday around 2 p.m. you
don’t want to miss a special performance by The Spindle Rock River Rats with
their delightful acoustic fiddle tunes and sea shanties. There will also be refreshments,
WFA merchandise and the annual Marine Equipment sale going on both days. So
stop by and see what’s for sale! Plan to join them for this
wonderful community event where they celebrate the local talents of wooden
boat builders and enthusiasts in the area and have a chance to talk with them
about their craft. They hope to see you there!
Westport
selectmen will meet on Monday. October 20th. EverythingWestport.com Monday, October
20, 2014 Agenda -
Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting on Monday, October 20, 2014 At 6:00
p.m. Public and Board Member Comment Acknowledgments & Recognitions Town Administrator Report Selectmen Liaison Committee Reports
1. R. Spirlet – Regional Board of Selectmen Meeting in Fairhaven.
2. M. Sullivan – Council on Aging.
3. M. Sullivan – Commission on Disability.
4. A. Vieira – Water Resource Management Committee.
5. C. Dutra – Affordable Housing Trust. 6:15 p.m. Public Hearing –An application request for
a new license for an Annual Package Store – Wine & Malt only by Pine Hill
Gas and Convenience, Inc., 929 Pine Hill Road, Westport, MA – Manager of
Record will be David M. Cabral. 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing –A petition request from
Verizon New England, Inc. and NStar Electric
Company proposing to install a new pole on Turtle Rock Lane to accommodate
new service. 6:45 p.m. R. Michael Sullivan –MOU (memorandum of
understanding) for Beach Avenue turn-around. Action Items 1. Request
for six-month extension of Trailer Permit for construction at 1403 Main Road
– Matthew
Haines. Expiration: May 1, 2015. 2. Approval
of Request for a Proclamation for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 3. Approval
of Lease Agreement between Westport River Watershed Alliance and Westport
Landing
Commission. 4. Posting
of all Town & School employees’ salaries for calendar 2013 on Town of
Westport website. Appointments 1. Designer
Selection Committee – Police Station: William Gifford, Ed Brum, Troy Spirlet, Town
Administrator Tim King and Police Chief Pelletier. 2. Commission
on Disability – Judith Beavan. Minutes 1. Approval
of Special Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2014. 2. Approval
of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2014. Question and Answer Period Board Members Suggestions for Future Agenda
Discussion / Action Topics not reasonably anticipated
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting Other Business 8:00 p.m. Executive Session – pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A,
Section 21 to discuss ongoing litigation related to the PCB's.
(Joint Mtg. w/ School Committee) 8:30 p.m. Executive Session – pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A,
Section 21 to discuss strategy with to Collective Bargaining and approval of
Executive Session Minutes of 10/06/14. (BOS only)
Adjournment Tim King, Town Administrator Bi-Weekly
Report. Public Access TV Attached is a
long range plan for upgrading Public Access TV and the status of recent
upgrades. Town Hall
Annex I approved the Garden
Club offer to undertake some improvements and plantings to the garden areas
in front of the Town Hall Annex. Nisby Property Conservation
Restriction The Westport Land
Conservation Trust has prepared a conservation easement for the “Nisby” property on Cahoon's
Lane. A copy is attached. Town Counsel has reviewed this document
and suggested some changes. The town appropriated $100,000 in CPA funds
to pay for this easement. Procurement Having
successfully completed the required state procurement classes I am now a
Designated Massachusetts Certified Purchasing and Procurement Official
(MCPPO). Public Records
Request WGBH News has
requested the Fiscal 2013 and 2014 Municipal Payroll information. Email
attached. MS4 MS4 is the new
General Permit for storm water discharges for small municipalities. EPA
is hosting a series of meetings to inform communities about the
changes. Several relevant municipal officials from Westport will be
attending the one in Lakeville. Attached is a synopsis of the MS4
changes prepared by an engineering firm. Middle School 319
Grant I have notified
Malcolm Harper at DEP of the Westport Board of Selectmen decision to close
out this project. I have requested that he provide me with instructions
for the process to do so. I have also requested that Wayne Perry, the
consulting engineer for the project, provide me with a scope of services and
a price proposal to complete the engineering work related to the
closeout. Route 88 Paving Attached is an
email from Town Planner Jim Hartnett about the status of the Route 88
paving. Part of the project will involve addressing some storm water
issues. Also note the comment about including John Reed Road on the
TIP. Hix Bridge Dredge Attached is the most
recent update on the status of the Hix Bridge
Dredge. Donation of
Property - Map 23A Parcel 328 & 329 I have reviewed
further the proposed donation of property from Stafford & Barbara
Hart. It is almost entirely wetlands. I will inquire if other
town departments/committees have an interest in the town acquiring this
property. Chain Saw Safety
Training MIIA presented a
training program for several town employees in the Highway and Police
Departments over a three-day period. Thank you to Denise Bouchard for
arranging it and the School Department for providing the classroom and
demonstration space. Award
recognizes leaders for their efforts in promoting access to capital and
economic development in states across the country. EverythingWestport.com October 10, 2014 BOSTON, MA,
October 10, 2014 – Massachusetts Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (D-Westport)
was honored yesterday with a Champion of “This award
recognizes Senator Rodrigues’ important work to preserve and create jobs
through access to capital policy that helps Massachusetts small businesses
grow and develop,” said Greg McIlvaine, President
of the National Coalition for Capital.
“Senator Rodrigues has demonstrated he is a champion of small
business, and his efforts will have an enduring positive impact on
Massachusetts.” “I have always
worked to do my part in advancing policies that provide innovative access to
capital, providing another way for small businesses to grow and prosper,”
said Senator Rodrigues. “I am honored by this award, and will continue my
efforts to support small businesses and entrepreneurs because when they
succeed, they bolster the entire economy.” The National
Coalition for Capital hosts an annual awards ceremony during the week of the
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit to
recognize individuals for taking a leading role in fostering access to
capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs. About the National Coalition for Capital The National
Coalition for Capital (NCFC) is a non-profit, nationwide coalition of leaders
supporting economic development and job creation through long-term access to
capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs. To learn more about NCFC, visit www.nationalcoalitionforcapital.org. © 2014 Community Events of Westport. All rights
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