Happy Easter

I would like to wish you a wonderful and happy Easter - one that I hope will be spent with friends and family. Perhaps we can also take a moment out of our day to think of those who are working today proudly serving our nation in uniform. Happy Easter!

Massachusetts School of Law Animal Law Day

Congratulations to Dean Coyne and Dean Sullivan for another successful Animal Law Day at the Massachusetts School of Law in Andover. A great opportunity to promote animal welfare in our state.

Spring In The Air

Harbingers of Spring at the State House - the Legislative budget process in full swing and the cherry trees in total blossom surrounding General Hooker in front of my office. Note too the hawk (above the MA flag) whose been seen over the building lately.

Fishing Partnership Offers Life Saving Training

Professionals in the fishing industry ply their trade in one of the riskiest professions of all.  While free of charge, the service trainings provided by the Partnership are in fact invaluable.  Time and again this type of training has proven to save lives.

 

Happy Passover!

With Passover commencing this evening, I would like to wish all of my Jewish friends and constituents a very happy and joyous holiday that is with family and loved ones, and that your time together is filled with peace and happiness.

Chag Sameach!

Salem State Toy Drive Pizza Party

Salem State University John President Keenan hosted a pizza party today to than and recognize student groups and employees who were the driving wheels on campus of our annual North Shore Toy Drive.

President Keenan gave special recognition to the Repertory Dance Theater for their efforts in collecting the most toy as well as Sigma Alpha Epislon’s Stuff-A-Cruiser event and Delta Mu Delta’s Toys for Tots drive. 

I am looking forward to continuing this great partnership again.

National Night Out

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Gloucester area residents came out for our 7th annual Take Back The Night event at Gloucester City Hall with Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, and other community leaders.

I am proud to be a part of the effort that is growing awareness of harassment and assault. Many people brought signs, cheered and displayed good will all in an effort to help our police, clergy, schools, and resource organizations to support people and prevent harm to others.