Governor Charlie Baker to visit WMass BOSTON (WWLP) – Just days after taking the oath of office, Governor Charlie Baker will continue his celebrations in the western part of the state. Baker will kick off his Saturday morning in North Adams and then make his way to the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield. The Fort restaurant in Springfield will be his final stop of the day where he will thank supporters and volunteers of his campaign. Although the events are meant to shine a spotlight on the region’s successes, Baker will also touch on some key initiatives. “Then the other thing we really need to move forward on is how we’d like to pursue this opiate question that we talked about yesterday in the inaugural address and the homelessness issue,” said Baker after chairing his first cabinet meeting Friday. He will also focus on job creation, improving the education system and creating safer communities across the Commonwealth. Saturday, January 10: What: Spotlight on Excellence: Community. Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito will visit the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art with members of the community to highlight the Commonwealth’s artistic diversity. When: 11:15AM Where: Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, 87 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA 01247 What: Spotlight on Excellence: Community. Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito will tour We Soldier On, a transitional housing facility providing shelter and support to the veterans community. When: 1:15PM Where: We Soldier On, 360 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 What: Round table discussion with area business owners and members of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce. When: 3:30PM Where: Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 What: Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito will thank Western Massachusetts volunteers and supporters in the region. When: 5:00PM Where: Student Prince Cafe & The Fort Dining Room, 8 Fort Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 23:23:30 +0000
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