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"Keeping up with Carole..."  
                 

November - December 2018
 
THANK YOU! To the voters of the 6th Bristol District, I look forward to heading back to the Statehouse to advocate for you, your families and our district. My legislative aide, Sara Lapointe (pictured above) stand ready to continue to work hard for you.

If you have issues or concerns, do not hesitate to call 617-722-2430 or email me at carole.fiola@mahouse.gov. I look forward to seeing you at office hours, "Coffee and Conversation with Carole" or around the district!

Beacon Hill Updates
As of October 2018, I was appointed by House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo to the State’s Commission on Recovery Coaching and by Chair Claire Cronin of the Judiciary Committee to the State’s Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board. 
 
Over the past five years as a legislator, I have made it a priority to listen to the concerns from the Fall River Police Department as well as those on the frontline providing services to individuals impacted by the opioid crisis. I have been on ride-alongs with our police and follow-up visits to the addresses of individuals that have overdosed with Project Reconnect. I would like to thank Speaker DeLeo and Chair Cronin for their appointments which will allow me to continue to learn about the many different resources that can be utilized to help our most fragile individuals.
Thank you to owners Karl Hetzler and Robert St.Pierre of H&S Tool for being my guests at the State House to be honored at the Third Annual Manufacturing Caucus Award Ceremony! H&S Tool & Engineering, Inc. was one of 59 manufacturers in the Commonwealth to be recognized as Manufacturer of the Year for their innovative and revolutionary manufacturing capabilities and products.

District Highlights
In honor of Veterans Day, Spencer Borden Elementary School First Grade Teacher Anne Santoro, students, and I hosted Veterans Association of Bristol County Executive Director and Iraqi War Veteran Trott Lee, World War II and Korean War Veteran George Francour, and City of Fall River Veteran Services Officer and Vietnam Veteran Ray Hague at Spencer Borden for the students to present cards thanking our Veterans to be distributed during Veterans Day week activities.
 The House Chair of the Committee on Education Alice Peisch visited the Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School to discuss with members of the Fall River Public Schools the daily successes and challenges their team encounters while working with students.

Members in attendance include: Fall River Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Malone, School Committee Members Paul Coogan, Mark Costa and Tom Khoury, members of the Fall River Public Schools Executive Team, Fall River Educators Association, and Fall River Administrators Association.
It was an honor to participate in the YouthBuild Fall River commencement for 25 young adults who have found a path and purpose forward thanks to this program. The Legislature funds Youthbuild and as a State Representative that advocates for this funding in the budget, seeing the success first hand is truly rewarding. We will continue to support and invest in all of our youth.
The Fall River Delegation hosted a forum with the Department of Transitional Assistance Commissioner McCue at Masshire Fall River Career Center for businesses and providers to understand the changes that will provide economic mobility and employment for DTA clients and their families. 
Meet & Greet State Representative Carole Fiola at Point Gloria on our waterfront was a hit! Thank you to all the residents who joined and brought some goodies. We talked about all the projects that are happening in their neighborhood and so much more!
It was a beautiful night for Walk and Talk with State Rep Fiola at the Quequechan River Rail Trail. Thank you to Janice Velozo and David Jennings for sharing your knowledge of the trail and to all that joined!
I was proud to join with some great leading women and champions of our Gateway Cities including our Lieutenant Gover Kayn Politio at the 6th Annual MassINC Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Annual Awards Summit.

Special Holiday Edition of Coffee and Conversation with Carole
"Coffee and Conversation with Carole" has been a popular series with my constituents, many of whom show up to voice concerns, tell a personal story, or just say hello. This is a great way for me to learn more about the issues throughout the district.

We will be hosting a special holiday edition at the Lafayette Durfee House!
  • Tuesday, December 11, 5:30pm-6:30pm 94 Cherry St, Fall River 
Please join us for a tour and enjoy a warm beverage and pastry by the fire.

District Office Hours
Regular office hours will be held throughout Fall River and Freetown. We will be available on the following dates:

Fall River district office hours are handicap accessible and are located at 441 North Main Street, 2nd floor, in the Registry of Deeds building, and will be held on the  following Fridays from 9am – 10am:
  • November 16
  • December 7
Office hours in Freetown at the Council on Aging, 227 Chase Road, East Freetown, will be held on the following Monday from 10:00am - 11:00am
  • December 17
Office hours in Assonet will be at the Freetown Town Hall, 3 North Main Street, on the following Friday from 10:30am – 11:30am:
  • November 16
Office hours at the Flint Senior Center, 1423 Pleasant Street, Fall River, will be held on the following Monday from 11:30am-12:15pm:
  • I will be stopping by the Holiday celebrations!
Office hours at the North End Senior Center, 101 President Avenue, Fall River, will be held:
  • I will be stopping by the Holiday celebrations!

Local Resources
If you are in need of assistance, please click on the links below to access different city and town departments.

-Administrative Services
-Buildings and grounds
-City Clerk's Office
-Community Maintenance
-Community Utilities
-Community Services
-Elections
-Financial Services
-Fire Department
-Police Department
-Schools Department
- Veterans' Services
-Accountant
-Animal Control Officer
-Building Department
-Council on Aging
-Curbside Trash and Recycling
-Elections
-Fire Department
-Police Department
-Highway Department
-Public Libraries
-Town Administrator
-Town Clerk
-Town Moderator
-Treasurer and Collector of Taxes
-Veterans Agent

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