Stay on top of your waxes and spray tans
Hello June, and Halo clients,
I think we made it…we should be out of the rainy season and welcoming the warm sun.
The seniors have graduated and school is almost out for the rest of the kids. What does summer look like for you? I'll be heading to North Conway for much needed time off. Spending some time with my favorite people. My family. Paytyn is most looking forward to Santa's Village. I'm looking forward to her reaction. Plus the downtime, Echo Lake, and not having to be anywhere at any time. It's a beautiful thing.
A few weeks later, I'll be away with my sister, a bunch of mom friends, and their kids at Old Orchard beach. I like to call it controlled chaos, in a good way. In August, I'll head to the Beauport with Lissa, my sister, for our annual sister trip. Where we get to just chill, catch up without interruptions, and recharge. It's lovely.
Spray tan and wax summer specials
Are you ready for your summer vacations? To help you get summer ready, we will offer spray tan and waxing packages.
Call us at 781-662-3400 to purchase a series, or talk to a Halo receptionist at your next appointment. Offer is valid through the end of July.
I hope everyone's summer is full of sunshine, beach days, and ice cream. This will be our last newsletter for the summer. We'll start back in September. Have a great summer!!
Community Spotlight
by Julia Mongeau
The best way to make a difference is to start in your own community. The Melrose Human Rights Commission (MHRC) does just that, advancing human rights and creating a city that is safe and open to all.
I spoke with Lizzy Barr, the Chair of the MHRC, to learn more about the committee’s work.
The goal of the MHRC is to ensure all people's human rights and privileges, as secured by the Constitutions and laws of the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, are protected.
“We strive to create one Melrose, open to all,” said Barr.
Barr got involved with the MHRC because she wanted to have a direct impact on her community.
“While I certainly find value and continue to participate in other ways to defend human rights, I also saw the MHRC as a great opportunity to use my time and resources to make a tangible impact on those around me,” said Barr.
Barr and the other passionate members of the MHRC work to advance and protect human rights locally. They do this by offering a few different services to the Melrose community.
They’re currently rolling out a new intake and referral process for those experiencing discrimination based on protected characteristics. By using this referral process, community members can receive resources and information about how to connect with the appropriate agency. There’s also a MHRC hotline community members can call at 781-979-4140 to report any violations of human or civil rights.
Additionally, the MHRC creates and distributes resource guides, including a Legal & Civil Rights Resource Guide and a LGBTQ+ Resource Guide. An immigration resource guide will be available soon.
They also provide Red Cards that list your Constitutional rights in various languages. Red Cards are available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Haitian, Hmong, Khmer, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. To get a Red Card, you can email humanrightscommission@cityofmelrose.org, visit City Hall, or pick one up at the Melrose Farmers' Market.
You can often feel powerless to make a change, but looking to your local community organizations, like the MHRC, is a place to start.
“Defending and advancing human and civil rights starts in local communities,” said Barr. “Now more than ever, we must galvanize and uphold the local protections for which past and present generations fought to secure.”
The MHRC is a space for the community to come together and make connections, listen to each other’s stories and experiences, and recognize the importance and need for human and civil rights protections.
“The most rewarding part is serving as a direct outlet and conduit for protecting and advancing human rights in Melrose and beyond,” said Barr.
If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved with the MHRC, visit their website. The MHRC meets on the second Monday of the month (except in July and August) and these meetings are open to the public. There’s a dedicated portion of the meeting where members of the public can make comments.
To get in touch with the MHRC, email the committee at humanrightscommission@cityofmelrose.org. If you’re interested in becoming a committee member, include a letter of interest and your resume in the email.
