February 28, 2007...Senator Moore send the following memorandum today to local elected and appointed officials. The memo highlights the local aid figures for the communities and regional school districts in the Worcester and Norfolk District. 

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Civil service examinations for public safety jobs scheduled

February 28, 2007...Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, informs constituents of a recruitment campaign currently underway for the upcoming entry-level Civil Service Examinations for Municipal Service and MBTA Police Officer, scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2007.

This entry-level public safety examination, administered by the Human Resources Division, is one of the most important examinations that will be conducted in the coming months. The lists that will result from this examination will determine the pool of applicants eligible for appointment to the position of MBTA Police Officer and Police Officer in cities and towns covered by the Civil Service Statute. 

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Moore informs constituents of seasonal state employment opportunities

February 27, 2007...Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, informs constituents of seasonal employment opportunities through the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The seasonal positions for summer workers and laborers will be available at the state’s swimming pools, campgrounds, recreational and picnic/swimming areas. 

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Massachusetts tops in key indicator for patient safety: Ranked #1 in the nation for electronic prescribing

Massachusetts Takes Top Honors as Nation’s Community Pharmacies Announce 2nd Annual Safe-Rx Awards

February 27, 2007... The community pharmacy industry today cited the commonwealth of Massachusetts and three physicians for their outstanding efforts to improve patient safety and practice efficiency through the use of electronic prescribing technology.

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Massachusetts Adjutant General to speak at annual PAV Communion Breakfast on March 4th

February 23, 2007...Brigadier General Oliver J. Mason, Jr., Adjutant General of the Commonwealth and head of the Massachusetts National Guard, will be the principal speaker at the Webster-Dudley Polish American Veterans Communion Breakfast on Sunday, March 4th Senator Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, who arranged General Mason’s visit, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

The breakfast will be held at the PAV headquarters on Ray Street, opposite the former Massachusetts National Guard Armory beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. Before the breakfast members of the PAV and Auxiliary will attend 8:15 a.m. Mass at St. Andrew Bobola Church in Dudley. Tickets may be obtained at the Post or from members of the PAV and Auxiliary prior to the event.

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Sen. Moore meets with Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard 

February 20, 2007... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, as co-chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Task Force on Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, met recently with Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the U. S. Coast Guard. Joining Sen. Moore and Admiral Allen are Tony Beard, Security Director for the California State Senate, and former New York State Senator Michael Balboni who was recently appointed as Homeland Security Director for the State of New York. 

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Sen. Moore honored by Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention 

February 16, 2007...The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention honored Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, with a Leadership in Prevention Award for his leadership to include suicide prevention in the state’s landmark health care reform law.

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Milford High Varsity Football team honored at the State House

February 16, 2007...Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge and Rep. John V. Fernandes, D-Milford welcomed the 2006 Milford High School Varsity Football team to the State House for a luncheon organized by Moore in honor of their championship season. 

The team, led by Head Coach John Dagnese and team captains Bryant Johnson, Brian Flumere, Michael Oliveri and Dan Hulyk, had a regular season record of 10 wins and 1 loss. On Dec. 2, 2007 they were crowned the MIAA 2006 Central Massachusetts/Western Massachusetts Division IA Super Bowl Champions with a convincing 20-0 victory over South Hadley High School. During the lunch, Sen. Moore and Rep. Fernandes presented the team with a Joint Resolution in recognition of their Super Bowl victory.

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Sen. Moore to host “Coffee with Constituents” at Nimzee’s in Webster

February 15, 2007... On Wednesday, February 21, 2007, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, will be in Webster to host “Coffee with Constituents.” Constituents are welcome to visit with the senator, have a cup of coffee and take the opportunity to discuss current issues and concerns.

“Coffee with Constituents” will be held at Nimzee’s, 152 Gore Road, Webster from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Constituents who arrive between these two hours will receive a free cup of coffee courtesy of the senator.

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Moore welcomes Bay Path administrators and teachers to the State House 

February 13, 2007...Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, recently welcomed administrators and teachers from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School to the State House for the Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE) 2007 Commonwealth Compass School recognition ceremony. The senator presented school officials with a Senate Resolution in recognition of the school’s 2007 Compass School designation. 

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Moore wants schoolgirls vaccinated for papilloma virus

by Christian Schiavone
Milford Daily News

February 11, 2007...A local lawmaker has filed legislation that would require sixth-grade girls in the state to receive a controversial new vaccine to protect against a sexually transmitted disease linked to cervical cancer. 

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Moore says Mass. can learn from Belgian health plan

State House News Service

February 8, 2007... Belgian health care officials could teach the Massachusetts lawmakers they visited today about more vigorous cost negotiations with pharmaceutical companies, Sen. Richard Moore said. Moore, an author of the state’s health care reform law, said the system in Belgium allows the broader freedom of consumer choice that Bay State policymakers envisioned could someday develop if the law is implemented well. 

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Kid’s Day at the Old State House Museum

February 6, 2007...For those parents who want to give their children an enjoyable educational experience, or who are reaching their stress point by the end of February school vacation week, the Old State House Museum is hosting “Kid’s Day on Friday, February 23, 2007. The Old State House Museum is located at 206 Washington Street at the corner of State Street in Boston, and there is no admission charge. Activities are scheduled from 11am to 4pm.

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Stalled last year, Pandemic Flu preparation bill high on Speaker's agenda

By Kyle Cheney
State House News Service

February 6, 2007…..An outbreak of a deadly strain of avian influenza in British turkeys over the weekend stoked renewed fears about the potential for a deadly pandemic if the disease becomes transmissible among humans. 

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Moore: Let towns join state insurance pool

By Michael Morton
Metrowest Daily News Daily News

February 4, 2007...It's no magic cure-all, but it could be a start. 

That's the word from MetroWest town administrators on a proposal to let municipalities join the state insurance pool, a move that could help officials deal with the spiraling cost of health care for their workers. 

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Cancer vaccine about saving girls’ lives, not about sex

By Margery Eagan
Boston Herald

February 4, 2007...At a basketball game last week I watched two 11-year-old girls text-messaging on cell phones. They wore body-hugging Solo pants and the palest hint of lip gloss. One wore Uggs, the fur-lined boots you should wait until 16 to own, or at least until your feet stop growing. 

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Pol: Vaccinate all girls for STD--Shot could stop cervical cancer

By Jessica Fargen
Boston Herald

February 2, 2007...Every sixth-grade girl in Massachusetts would be vaccinated against sexually transmitted strains of HPV that can cause cervical cancer under a State House proposal critics say pushes parents to talk about sex too soon. 

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