Human Rights Commission

FITCHBURG CITY CLERK Mar 01 2024 1:17 pm Public Meeting Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes Fitchburg, Ma 01420 11/27/23 City of Fitchburg’s Legislative Conference Building In attendance were: Commissioner’s M.Ashraf, J. Darcangelo, C.Maguy-Stewart, B. Nealon, M.Pridgen, D.Roth Excused: H. Asfa, K.Ford-Rhodes, G.Rodriguez Absent: Commissioners: M. Knight, Guests: Mayor-Elect S.Squallia Agenda • Meeting called to order at 5:31pm • Welcoming and Introductions • Review of previous meeting minutes for 9/25/23 reviewed acceptance of minutes as written. • Public Comment Period-Opportunity for the public to speak during a Commission Meeting Chairperson or designee will ask if anyone in the audience wishes to speak on any matter appearing on the agenda. If you wish to address the commission, raise your hand, when recognized, you must stand state your name and address and the reason for your speaking: None • New Business- Welcoming George Rodriguez as our newest Commissioner, excused absence for tonight’s meeting. • Welcome Mayor-Elect and guests to the Human Rights Commission. The Chair provided and overview of the Commission, some topics that have come before us and privately from the community residents. • Old Business- Membership update- Barriers noted some members do not attend meetings regularly and we have stressed in the past 3 unexcused absences will result in the removal from the Commission. Chairperson agreed to provide the Mayor-Elect with an attendance record of all Commissioners to begin the new year and emphasis on having people considered representative of the community including. Commissioner Maguy-Stewart attended the October Community Resource Fair representing the Human Rights Commission and Commissioner Nealon attended the Real estate appraisal program focusing on racial bias on behalf of the Commission.  No November meeting was held as the Clerks Office did not post the Meeting Agenda and Minutes timely. Although was sent to the Clerks office 2 weeks in advance of the holiday week. Other items-future meeting topics , outreach & educational efforts etc Commissioner Roth invited all to join the community holiday dinner at Parkhill Pizza several seatings are available; co-sponsored by Warmer Winters and several members of the Human Rights Commission participate annually ie.. Commissioners Roth and Maguy-Stewart. Next meeting scheduled for January 22, 2024 at 5:30pm in the Legislative Conference Building Adjournment 6:11pm Meeting minutes submitted by, Barbara Nealon