FRAMINGHAM, MA – Social Service Pilot and Comparative Impact Study Group Public Forum will be held on Thursday February 2, 2006, 7:00PM in the Public Hearing Room, Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street.

Forum 1: Public Input

Topic: “The Impact of Social Service Programs in Framingham”

Process/Format: Those wishing to speak will sign their name on a sign in sheet at the front table visibly labeled “Sign in Here if You Wish To Speak“.

Speakers will be asked to come up and speak to the committee by the Chair. The Chair will work within his power to ensure that as broad a range of viewpoints are heard throughout the night.

Direct questions will be allowed from committee members to the speakers following initial comments, at the discretion of the Chair. Committee members wishing to ask a question of a speaker will do so only after being recognized by the Chair. Questions to the speakers must be relevant to the topic of the evening.

Each speaker will have a maximum of 3 minutes for their initial comments. Additional time may be granted by the Chair to allow for response to questions/comments by the committee.

Relevance of Comments: individuals making comments not pertinent to the topic “The Impact of Social Service programs in Framingham” will not be allowed to continue, but will be given an opportunity to get back “on track“.

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