HRC Outlines Plans for Immigrant Outreach, Housing, School Issues
The Human Rights Commission discussed priorities for reaching Spanish-speaking immigrants and supporting school special education complaints. Members planned to attend cultural events, help residents form cultural associations, and partner with the library on a city-wide cultural event.
Human Rights Commission · Meeting of August 6, 2026
WATERTOWN — The Human Rights Commission discussed priorities for reaching Spanish-speaking immigrants and supporting school special education complaints. Members planned to attend cultural events, help residents form cultural associations, and partner with the library on a city-wide cultural event. Elizabeth Brusie agreed to serve as point of contact for affordable housing information.
Liz Aeschlimann will draft a letter for the commission to review and vote on regarding the School Committee's potential August 17 public hearing on special education. The commission also discussed expanding community feedback through online forms, an in-library complaint box, and email outreach.
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