MIDDLESEX COUNTY PRISON COORDINATING COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER

MCPCC met on Dec. 13, 2006 in West Newton, with Chairwoman Mary Ann Donaldson, Coordinator Carol Winton, Treasurer Tom Crowther, Secretary Marjorie Moerschner, Bill Bergquist, Lynne Sullivan and Elizabeth Woodbridge present. Mary Ann opened the meeting with prayer.

Tom reported that he paid MCPCC's dues to the Criminal Justice Policy Coalition for this year and next. He filed an annual financial report with the state as required by law, together with the $15. yearly fee.

He took an astonishing 2689 Christmas cards to Chaplain Thomas at Billerica on Dec. l. Heartfelt thanks to the many churches and individuals who contributed so generously!

The art work from the exhibit held on October 15 in Lowell has now been returned to the prison as agreed. The glass protecting the pictures was replaced with non-breakable styrene glass for safety reasons.

Carol has spoken with Sean McAdam, Director of Human Services at Billerica. He will meet with us in January.

When Susan Rourke, Director of Reintegration Services at Billerica, spoke to us in November, she indicated a need for men's clothing, especially shirts, for men going to job interviews. This sounds like something we could help with.

We need to think about a fund-raiser. An event featuring an area singing group has been suggested. Lynne will make enquiries.

NEXT MEETING: JANUARY 10, 2007 at 7 PM

SECOND CHURCH IN NEWTON 60 HIGHLAND STREET, WEST NEWTON