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Bio

Town of Arlington

www.town.arlington.ma.us

Arlington Vision 2020

www.arlington2020.org/

Arlington's volunteer non-profit planning organization.

City of Medford

www.medford.org/

Massachusetts State Legislature

www.state.ma.us/legis/legis.htm

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center

www.massbudget.org

The best source of information on the state budget and the Massachusetts economy. Jim serves on its Board of Directors.

Women's Action for New Direction (WAND)

www.wand.org

A national grassroots organization working to reduce excessive military spending and limit the spread of weapons of mass destruction, with its national headquarters in Arlington. Jim's wife, Susan Shaer, is the Executive Director.

Environmental League of Massachusetts

www.environmentalleague.org

The state's leading environmental advocacy group.

New England Wild Flower Society

www.newfs.org/

The oldest plant conservation organization in the United States, promoting the conservation of North American plants. Jim serves on its Board of Overseers.

International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)

www.iclei.org/us

The international environmental agency local governments. Arlington and Medford participate in their energy conservation programs.

Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA)

www.mysticriver.org

Advocates for the protection of the water bodies and adjoining lands that are at the core of the Arlington/Medford community.

Germaine Lawrence School

germainelawrence.org

A safe haven and high-quality, individualized residential treatment services for girls experiencing emotional problems, located in Arlington. Jim serves on its Advisory Board.