Walk Against Domestic Violence

The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center is hosting their Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 9 A.M. during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Each year individuals, families, local businesses, students, organizations, and church groups in our communities join together with to walk to honor of the victims and the survivors of domestic violence, to raise awareness about this issue and its impact on the residents of our communities, and to raise much needed dollars to support the free services they provide every day.

The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center assists on average 1,200 survivors and their children each year from 16 local communities. The Walk allows everyone to take a visible and proactive stance against a very real problem that often happens behind closed doors. Survivors of domestic violence are our friends, family members, employees or neighbors.

This is a family-friendly and dog-friendly event that will include music, children’s activities and delicious food and beverages. We are excited this year for the route to walk along the beautifully updated waterfront path in Newburyport!

Click here to sign up and learn more: https://jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org/.../annual-walk.../

#jeannegeigercrisiscenter #domesticviolenceawareness #walkagainstdomesticviolence

Gold Star Mothers & Families Day

As we observe Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day this year, let us remember that no one has given more for the nation than the families of the fallen and let them know they will never be forgotten.

Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is in honor of the mothers and families who have lost a child or loved one while serving in the armed forces.

#Sacrifice #Remembrance #Strength #GoldStarMothers #goldstarfamilies #statesenatorbrucetarr

Merrimack College New Residence Halls

Congratulations to Merrimack College on the groundbreaking of their new residence halls!

Joined my colleague State Representative Adrianne Ramos at the groundbreaking ceremony to present them with official citations marking this momentous occasion.

A selection of my remarks during the ceremony highlighted below ⬇️

“This building will be a home to so many students and more importantly, it will be a crucible to learning and the realization of students’ dreams and the advancement of this institution,” Tarr said. “Because when these shovels go in the ground, it will recognize investments, it will bring a modern feel to this campus, it will welcome more students and it will certainly be an asset not only to the surrounding communities, but also to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.”

To read the full press release, visit:

https://www.merrimack.edu/.../merrimack-college-breaks.../

#RiseWithMerrimack #merrimackcollege #northandoverma #statesenatorbrucetarr

Newburyport's Hillside Center for Sustainable Living

Last week, I was able to join Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer and State Representative Dawne Shand on a tour of Hall and Moskow’s latest project at the Hillside Center for Sustainable Living in Newburyport.

We were able to experience first hand the newly innovative and energy efficient materials being used in the construction of these new homes.

Learn more here: http://www.hillsidecenterforsustainableliving.com

📸: Sadie Woodward

#sustainableliving #newburyportma #statesenatorbrucetarr

Bill Signing to Criminalize Sexual Assault

Yesterday, I attended Governor Healey's Ceremonial Bill Signing of legislation I sponsored, H.4530, An Act criminalizing sexual assault by fraud of a medical professional. 

Trust is the foundation of the relationship between a doctor and a patient, and when that trust is abused to commit sexual assault, there must be clear and meaningful punishment. This bill will ensure that such punishment is available, and that prosecutors and victims have the tools they need to bring justice to these types of cases.

Thank you to my colleague and the bill’s House Sponsor, Rep Kate Hogan, District Attorney Marian Ryan,  and the countless advocates who all ensured this legislation became law to prosecute the perpetrators for the insidious crimes committed against victims.

To learn more about this important legislation, visit:

https://www.mass.gov/.../governor-healey-expands...

#sexualassault #fraudprevention #mapoli #statesenatorbrucetarr

Newburyport Lions Club Annual Kickball 2024

Great time “kicking” off Salisbury Days at the annual Newburyport Lions Club Kickball Tournament and Concert 2024!

#kickball #KickballTournament #salisburyma #salisburydays #statesenatorbrucetarr

Honoring Those Who Make Salisbury Shine

Kicked off the annual Salisbury Days Opening Ceremony in Lion's Park this past Friday by presenting official Senate & House citations with my colleague State Representative Dawne Shand celebrating the Salisbury Shine Awardees for 2024:  Salisbury residents Rick Williams, Jean Mercer, Jocelyn Daigle.

Here is an excerpt from the Daily News of Newburyport article by Matt Petry:

“There’s so many great people in town and so many people doing a variety of wonderful things. The Salisbury Shines awards is just one way we can highlight how special the people in our community are,” organizer Jenn Roketenetz said.

State Sen. Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, said he is excited to be in town for the kickoff event.

“Salisbury is an incredibly strong community. For me, Salisbury Days is a celebration of that strength and the people who give the community that strength,” he said.

Tarr stressed the importance of highlighting unsung heroes in communities.

“They’re doing incredible things to help their neighbors but they’re not doing it for recognition, and taking a few minutes out of the day and out of those several days to recognize them, I think, is very important,” Tarr said.

The recipients will each be honored in a different category, with Williams receiving the “lifetime” award, Mercer receiving the “here and now” award, and Daigle receiving the newly added “youth” award.

Read the full article below ⬇

https://www.newburyportnews.com/.../article_8bbfd95e-75ed...

#shineawards #salisburyma #salisburydays #statesenatorbrucetarr