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Citing rising tensions across the nation and an incident last summer when councillors were escorted out of their chambers by police, the City Council approved the motion made by Councillors Joanne McKenna and Richard Serino requesting the security presence in the chambers. “The tension that has been going on around us – from the Capitol being seized to the shootings – I believe we should have some sort of security in the chamber when the public is allowed to come back to our meetings,” said McKenna. “City Hall will be open to the public, and I’d rather be safe than sorry.” Serino mentioned an incident last summer when the councillors were escorted out of City USA Spring Cleanouts Lawn and Yard Care It’s Time For * Cutting, Weeding * Mulching, Trimming * Bushes, Shrubs and More! 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The nonprofi t assists in mediating confl icts, including divorce, separation and marital mediation, eldercare, issues related to the LGBTQ community, housing and consumer disputes and neighbors and workplace confl icts. “Confl ict is a challenging and often diffi cult everyday constant Hall. “There were crowds; I won’t say that they were unruly, but they were very much in our faces after a contentious vote…” said Serino. “We as public offi - cials, we do put ourselves out there, but we deserve to be safe as well, and I think that having some sort of security or public safety is just the way we have to go in this crazy world these days.” Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso also referred to the incident where councillors were escorted out of City Hall, and he bemoaned a world where there is less civility and more dissension, often fl amed by the media. “It is uncalled for, it’s unnecessary and I see it happening throughout our country,” he said. “What a sad world we live in to witness this on a daily basis occurring throughout our country.” Several councillors said they did not necessarily fear for their safety, but said they would back as part of the human condition in our society,” said CDSC Executive Director Gail Packer. “Confl ict hurts. Mediation helps. We help people talk things out.” “CDSC off ers an aff ordable option and a good alternative to the adversarial process of court for resolving conflict,” added CDSC Board of Directors President Jack Esher. “Mediation promotes positive confl ict engagement and helps people gain understanding, reaching mutual resolutions.” CDSC provides a menu of options: mediation services for resolving disputes, facilitation services for assisting groups to prepare for and conduct constructive and productive meetings, conflict coaching for assisting individuals manage contheir motion if it made their colleagues feel safer. Councillor-at-Large Steve Morabito noted that he made a similar motion four years ago and said he was glad to see a number of his fellow councillors come around on the issue. “We have to keep in mind that residents come here as well,” he said. “We want to make people feel safer if there is a contentious issue.” Councillor-at-Large Jessica Ann Giannino, the chair of the council’s Public Safety Subcommittee, said she supported the motion and added that its language provides for options besides an active duty police offi - cer providing security in the City Council Chambers. “We have an auxiliary police department, we have retirees, we have other options,” she said, adding that the language gives the City Council the ability to discuss diff erent options for security with the Mayor’s Offi ce. fl ict in an eff ective and constructive manner, and trainings and workshops customized for organizations and groups, including agencies, professional associations, schools, colleges and youth groups. About the Community Dispute Settlement Center Founded in 1979, CDSC is a private, nonprofi t community mediation and training center. CDSC is committed to making its services accessible to underserved populations and to addressing emerging community needs. Because of the global pandemic, all CDSC programs are currently virtual for the safety of clients and staff . Please call 617-876-5376 or visit www.communitydispute.org for more information. Spring! Prices subject to change around Call FLEET
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