The Ham’er Podcast

Mary Kate Feeney

Welcome to The Ham'er, the podcast that hammers down on the issues that matter! I'm your host, Mary Kate Feeney. I'm here to bring you thought-provoking discussions and compelling stories from the heart of our community, Framingham. Each episode, we'll explore the incredible individuals and organizations making a real impact and shedding light on the pressing challenges we face. So grab a seat, tune in, and get ready to be informed and empowered. Let's start the conversation. thehamer.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 07/20/2023

    Meghan Todd & Sheryl Goldstein: Raising Awareness about Framingham's Disability Community

    Today’s guests are Meghan Todd and Sheryl Goldstein of the Framingham Disability Commission. Sheryl is a longtime education advocate, serving on the Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council and a founding advisory board member of the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest at Framingham State. She is currently a member of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and chair of the Framingham Disability Commission.  Meghan Todd has spent her career working in student residence life at Wellesley College. She is a DEI/Disability Rights advocate, and today is Vice Chair of the Framingham Disability Commission. Subscribe to The Ham’er podcast via the Substack app, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. In this episode we discuss: * How to define disability and how it can happen to anyone * What is the mission of the Disability Commission * How the Disability Commission works with agencies and non-profits in the area * What project they would both like to see in the city * Information about the Disability Flag Raising Ceremony on Wednesday, July 26 at the Memorial Building celebrating Disability Pride Month and the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Show Links: * Framingham Disability Commission: https://www.framinghamma.gov/2543/Disability-Commission * Framingham ADA Flag Raising Ceremony Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/757258962797587 * The Ham’er Newsletter: thehamer.substack.com Thoughts? Questions? Email Mary Kate: mkfeeney@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehamer.substack.com

    31 min
  2. 07/13/2023

    Ron Chick: What is next for Framingham's Trails

    Today’s guest is Ron Chick. Ron is one of our biggest advocates for Framingham’s trails. He is always ready to give tours, especially of the Carol Getchell Trail, and talk about the possibilities of our trail network. This past January, Ron joined with Leora Mallach and me to start the group Friends of Framingham Trails. A former elementary school teacher, Ron is a very active member of various trail and waterway non-profits and organizations in Massachusetts working towards a community where trails are accessible to everyone. Subscribe to The Ham’er podcast via the Substack app, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. In this episode we discuss: * How Ron got involved with trails * Why Framingham is poised to be the Hub of Trails in MetroWest * Why accessible trails are important to a community * Our big picture future as part of a trail network that runs from Florida to Maine * How you can get involved with our trails Show Links: * Friends of Framingham Trails Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/framinghamtrails/ * Bruce Freeman Rail Trail: https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/ * Upper Charles Rail Trail: https://www.traillink.com/trail/upper-charles-trail/ * East Coast Greenway: https://www.greenway.org/ * The Ham’er Newsletter: thehamer.substack.com Thoughts? Questions? Email Mary Kate: mkfeeney@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehamer.substack.com

    40 min

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About

Welcome to The Ham'er, the podcast that hammers down on the issues that matter! I'm your host, Mary Kate Feeney. I'm here to bring you thought-provoking discussions and compelling stories from the heart of our community, Framingham. Each episode, we'll explore the incredible individuals and organizations making a real impact and shedding light on the pressing challenges we face. So grab a seat, tune in, and get ready to be informed and empowered. Let's start the conversation. thehamer.substack.com