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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">The link was shared to help you with your argument since sometimes people like to "see" things in an "official" capacity before they can be open to whatever is
being contested. It was not meant to imply that you are not aware of the legal holidays in Massachusetts.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">My apologies if I've missed the finer aspects of this conversation; I have not been able to keep up with every response that has come through.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Liz Allard [mailto:lallard@harvard-ma.gov]
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 24, 2022 4:44 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Williams, Jacinta <JWilliams@PVPC.ORG>; Elijah Romulus <eromulus@ocpcrpa.org>; Gwen Miller <gmiller@townoflenox.com>; A.Michel <alleymichel@gmail.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Massplanners Listserv (MassPlanners@masscptc.org) <MassPlanners@masscptc.org>; MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Juneteenth Follow Up<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0C64C0">I appreciate and I am aware of the legal holidays in Massachusetts, but again this is not a matter of whether or not it is an actual holiday, but the Town not wanting to pay staff
for another day off. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0C64C0">My additional argument to the Personnel Board, on which I am the employee rep, will be that all of the existing holidays we are provided at one point did not exist. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Williams, Jacinta <<a href="mailto:JWilliams@PVPC.ORG">JWilliams@PVPC.ORG</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 24, 2022 4:30 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Elijah Romulus <<a href="mailto:eromulus@ocpcrpa.org">eromulus@ocpcrpa.org</a>>; Gwen Miller <<a href="mailto:gmiller@townoflenox.com">gmiller@townoflenox.com</a>>; A.Michel <<a href="mailto:alleymichel@gmail.com">alleymichel@gmail.com</a>>; Liz
Allard <<a href="mailto:lallard@harvard-ma.gov">lallard@harvard-ma.gov</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Massplanners Listserv (<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>>; MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [Massplanners] Juneteenth Follow Up</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">After seeing the conversation taking place here regarding Juneteenth, our supervisor checked in with Human Resources and was given the following link which was shared internally among our department. However,
I thought it might be of some help to everyone here as well.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cishol/holidx.htm">Massachusetts Legal Holidays (state.ma.us)</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">You can thank Patty for investigating.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners [<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org">mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Elijah Romulus via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 24, 2022 3:11 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Gwen Miller <<a href="mailto:gmiller@townoflenox.com">gmiller@townoflenox.com</a>>; A.Michel <<a href="mailto:alleymichel@gmail.com">alleymichel@gmail.com</a>>; Liz Allard <<a href="mailto:lallard@harvard-ma.gov">lallard@harvard-ma.gov</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Massplanners Listserv (<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Juneteenth Follow Up<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Gwen Miller via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 24, 2022 3:01 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> A.Michel <<a href="mailto:alleymichel@gmail.com">alleymichel@gmail.com</a>>; Liz Allard <<a href="mailto:lallard@harvard-ma.gov">lallard@harvard-ma.gov</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Massplanners Listserv (<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Juneteenth Follow Up<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span style="color:black">From:</span></b><span style="color:black"> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>> on behalf of A.Michel via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 24, 2022 2:17:05 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Liz Allard <<a href="mailto:lallard@harvard-ma.gov">lallard@harvard-ma.gov</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Massplanners Listserv (<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Juneteenth Follow Up</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Speaking personally, I wasn't concerned about the validity. I am glad that the discussion is being happened, but not surprised that there would dissent - of any kind, even the resistance to give staff another day off.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Some municipalities such as Cambridge, MA do a rotation of alternate holidays as off-days per year. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">But I want to say a bit more about the significance of Juneteenth and why it should be simply regarded as a day to take off...<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">A network of planners of color, of which I am a part, was discussing this. We talked about, as Raul spoke to, the importance of making sure that rather than simply having a day off, there ought to be mandatory learning opportunities involved.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">I know of many prominent leaders (heads of institutions, even in Congress), who, prompted after the murder of George Flloyd and the protests, had shared with me they never even knew about Juneteenth before. I wish I was shocked but I wasn't.
My response each time was that they should make a concerted effort to educate themselves and their peers about it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">Most holidays were created to allow people to participate in community events of remembrance, education, and emulation. It validates the events or people involved in the memorial. Black American holidays have historically not been recognized
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<p class="xmsonormal">Much like how MLK Day became focused on community service in years after the holiday was passed, it is important that there be some form of education for people who don't understand what Juneteenth is all about.<o:p></o:p></p>
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they are intended for. This way, the holiday plays a role in forwarding tangible change efforts rather than another reinforcement of false-performative events and lip service.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">I hope this helps you in your reflections.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">On Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 1:52 PM Liz Allard via MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#0C64C0">Unfortunately I need to ask further questions as there were a number of questions from the Personnel Board. Let me clear, no one is debating the validity of the holiday. What is being debated is giving
the employees another paid day off.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If Juneteenth has been accepted as a holiday, has it been added to the existing list of holidays or did it replace an existing holiday? </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0C64C0;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If accepted, what is now the total number of holidays observed each year in your community? </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0C64C0;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Is the holiday observed as a floating holiday? If so, are there stipulations as to a timeframe in which it must be taken (such as within 30 days)? </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0C64C0;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Is it considered a floating holiday with another holiday, in which you are allowed to take one or the other? For example, you can take Patriots Day off, but not Juneteenth Day, or vice versa</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0C64C0">Your assistance in answering these questions is very appreciated.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0C64C0">Liz Allard </span>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0C64C0">Land Use Administrator/</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0C64C0">Conservation Agent
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0C64C0">Town of Harvard</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0C64C0">13 Ayer Road</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0C64C0">Harvard, MA 01451</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0C64C0">978-456-4100 ext. 321</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span style="color:black">From:</span></b><span style="color:black"> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>> on behalf of Christopher Ryan via MassPlanners
<<a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners@masscptc.org</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:25 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Massplanners Listserv (<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massplanners] Juneteenth Follow Up</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Thank you all for the overwhelming, timely response. I was no help to Liz because I’m the guy who responds to a “See you Tuesday.” with a “Huh, what?”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Chris<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b>Christopher J. Ryan, AICP</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Director of Community and Economic Development<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Town of Harvard<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>13 Ayer Road<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Harvard, MA 01451<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Tel: 978.456.4100 x.323<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:cryan@harvard-ma.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">cryan@harvard-ma.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Web: <a href="http://www.harvard-ma.gov/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">http://www.harvard-ma.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">**</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Please note new email address and domain as of 9/1/21</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt">email is now <a href="mailto:cryan@harvard-ma.gov" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#0563C1">cryan@harvard-ma.gov</span></a>. Please change in your</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt">contacts list.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <<a href="mailto:massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org" target="_blank">massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Christopher Ryan via MassPlanners<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:42 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Massplanners Listserv (<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org" target="_blank">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Juneteenth Follow Up<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Asking this for our Conservation Agent:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="color:#0C64C0">This question was asked previously, however a search of the results only show 2 communities that have accepted Juneteenth Day as an observed holiday.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:#0C64C0"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:#0C64C0">I am asking again for a response to this question as it is up for discussion at our personnel board meeting next week.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:#0C64C0"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:#0C64C0">Thank you in advance for your responses.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b>Christopher J. Ryan, AICP</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Director of Community and Economic Development<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Town of Harvard<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>13 Ayer Road<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Harvard, MA 01451<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Tel: 978.456.4100 x.323<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:cryan@harvard-ma.gov" target="_blank">cryan@harvard-ma.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Web: <a href="http://www.harvard-ma.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.harvard-ma.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">**</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Please note new email address and domain as of 9/1/21</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt">email is now <a href="mailto:cryan@harvard-ma.gov" target="_blank">
cryan@harvard-ma.gov</a>. Please change in your</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt">contacts list.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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