Tarr In the News 10.1.24

Tarr in the News | 10.1.24

Merrimack River Stakeholders Reconvene at Lowell Waste Water Treatment Plant

Senators Tarr, Ed Kennedy, and Others Reconvene a Broad Array of MA and NH Stakeholders to Discuss Next Steps to Benefit Merrimack River, Stem Episodic Overflows (also known as Combined Sewage Outputs)

On Monday, September 30th, myself and a group of Massachusetts and New Hampshire state legislators, representatives of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire federal legislative delegations, other public officials, and environmental advocates met at the Lowell Wastewater Treatment Plant for a continued discussion around current and potential future initiatives, challenges, technologies, and strategies involved in ongoing efforts to improve the water quality of the Merrimack River, with a particular focus on combined sewer overflows and related effluent discharges into the river.

The visit, hosted by Aaron Fox, Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility Executive Director, provided the opportunity to continue proactive conversations about further steps to benefit the river, which have been steadily gaining momentum over the past several years.

35th Annual Memorial Ceremony for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement

Our Strength is in their Memories

The 35th annual memorial ceremony for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation was held last week in the Gardner Auditorium at the State House.

This year during the 2024 Memorialization Induction two fallen officers from our district were added to the list of 428 fallen Massachusetts officers with line of duty deaths.

Ceremonial Signing of Act H.5033

Last week, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano, Senate President Karen E. Spilka, advocates, and my fellow House and Senate colleagues came together for a ceremonial signing of H.5033, An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care.

This legislation improves oversight and standards at Long Term Care (LTC) and assisted living facilities to ensure that older adults are receiving high quality care delivered by qualified providers. The bill also takes steps to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Honoring Rosh Hashanah

Happy New Year to my Jewish friends, constituents, and to our entire Jewish community - Shana Tova!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Gloucester Annual Fish Box Derby

Fantastic time had by all at the Fish Box Derby in Gloucester this past weekend! 

Thank you to the Amvets Post 32 Gloucester, MA, Capt. Lester S. Wass American Legion Post 3, Gloucester Police Department (Official), Cape Ann Veterans Services, all of the volunteers, and to the participants and their families for making this year’s race such a success!

Annual Boxford Apple Festival

Great time had by all at the Annual Boxford Apple Festival this year!

Wonderful event showcasing local vendors while also helping the Boxford Historical Society maintain the Holyoke-French House.

🍁Great way to kick off the Fall season🍁