In a very casual presentation, heavy on the Q and A, Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier spoke to the Club last week about a number of House and State initiatives including:

• House Redistricting: because of a population decline, the Berkshire delegation went from four to three representatives. She noted that the current delegation work well together.
• Rail Access to the Berkshires: $275 million earmarked for rail infrastructure improvements, however results will be long time coming.
• Driver’s License availability to all residents regardless of legal status:
• Question 4 on the November Ballot: Referendum on the controversial driver’s license law
• Real ID: Feds are pushing states to create better ID security
• 62F Referendum: Law enacted in 1986 sets artificial limit on how much tax revenue Massachusetts may collect.

This Thursday we will be doing our 3^rd Thursday social event in the beer garden (in back) at O'Laughlin's Pub (342 Merrill Road) from 5:00PM-7:30PM. Please RSVP to Joan DiMartino. Members who prepaid for meals as part of their dues will get drink tickets / drinks paid. Those prepaid members include: Adrienne DeBliuex-Speed, Roger Gibboni, Dave Hall, Jeff Hassett, John Hudnall, John O'Brien, Gail Molari, Donna Palma, John Perreault, Alex Reczkowski, and Jess Rumlow. Bring a spouse or guest.