Happy Easter

Wishing everyone a wonderful and happy Easter that is celebrated with family and friends. May the holiday bring you and your loved ones many blessings.

Happy Easter 2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful and happy Easter that is celebrated with family and friends. May the holiday bring you and your loved ones many blessings.

#easter2024 #Easter #statesenatorbrucetarr

Vietnam Veterans Day

In 2017, the President signed into law the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act to codify our nation’s gratitude for those who served.

March 29th, the day the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam, is observed annually throughout the nation.

The official end of the war occurred 49 years ago. Of the 58,220 service men and women who died, 1,800 called #Massachusetts home. Of the more than 2.7 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, more than 250,000 came from Massachusetts.

This important day should not go without recognition and reflection.

Today, please pause to remember and honor those Americans who served, the men and women who lost their lives, and the families and communities who love them still.

Vietnam War Veterans Day | March 29th, 2024

 

In 2017, the President signed into law the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act to codify our nation’s gratitude for those who served.

March 29th, the day the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam, is observed annually throughout the nation.

The official end of the war occurred 49 years ago. Of the 58,220 service men and women who died, 1,800 called #Massachusetts home. Of the more than 2.7 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, more than 250,000 came from Massachusetts.

This important day should not go without recognition and reflection. Today, please pause to remember and honor those Americansi who served, the men and women who lost their lives, and the families and communities who love them still.

#veterans #vietnam #statesenatorbrucetarr

PASSED: S.2703, 'An act to prevent abuse and exploitation'

 

On March 14th, 2024, the Senate passed S.2703, 'An act to prevent abuse and exploitation' which I proudly co-sponsored.

To learn more about S.2703, visit: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2703

#passed #revengeporn #mapoli #beaconhill #statesenatorbrucetarr

PASSED: SB.2701, An Act relative to changing the name of the Salisbury Beach State Reservation

 

On March 14, 2024, the State Senate approved my legislation SB.2701, An Act relative to changing the name of the Salisbury Beach State Reservation. This legislation aims to designate Salisbury Beach State Reservation as “Robert 'Boots' Chouinard State Reservation at Salisbury Beach.

To learn more about SB.2701, visit: 

https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/bill-to-name-beach-reservation-after-salisbury-man-heads-to-house/article_6d860738-e60f-11ee-b3ab-6b5c2f4bc91c.html

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2701

#passed #salisburyma #salisburybeach #mapoli #beaconhill #statesenatorbrucetarr

S.2697, EARLY ED Act | Two Important Amendments Adopted

 

On March 14th, 2024, two of my amendments were unanimously adopted to S.2697, EARLY ED Act, which aim to enforce transparency of operational funding grants, as well as, ensure that information pamphlets on childcare services are provided at accessible locations.

To learn more about S.2697, visit: 

https://www.salemnews.com/news/senate-approves-bill-to-expand-early-education/article_cbd00672-c783-5a7a-b8ab-0aa1931e1b05.html 

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2697/

Purim 2024

Happy Purim 2024

Wishing all my Jewish friends, constituents, and community a happy and joyous holiday shared with loved ones. May your time together be filled with peace and happiness.

Chag Purim Sameach!

Essex County Fire Chief's Breakfast

Essex County Fire Chief’s Legislative Breakfast

On March 8th, I had the opportunity to meet with fire chiefs, firefighters, and elected officials at the Essex County Fire Chief’s Association Legislative Breakfast at Teresa’s Restaurant in Middleton 

We had an engaging set of conversations about issues important to fire departments in Essex County discussing important public safety concerns, pending legislation and ways we can promote greater collaboration between fire departments and lawmakers.

I would like to thank the ECFCA for inviting me to attend and speak, as well as, thank each of the members for their continued dedicated service.

Gloucester Testimony on FY25 Budgets

On Friday, March 8th, the Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing at Gloucester City Hall in the Kouyreaz Auditorium to hear testimony on the FY’25 budget proposal.

Holding the hearing in our community gave Cape Ann residents a chance to see the budget process up close and in person.

The committee heard testimony from Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, Labor and Workforce Secretary Lauren Jones, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus, Board of Library Commissioners, Mass Cultural Council, Commission on the Status of Women, and Cannabis Control Commission.

Topsfield Fair Wins 2023 Up-stand Family Award

Congratulations to the Topsfield Fair on winning the 2023 Up-Stand Family Award! Honored to have recognized this significant achievement at the recent Essex Agricultural Society’s Annual Member Breakfast held at Coolidge Hall at the Topsfield Fairgrounds.

Surveying Salisbury Beach

Spent the weekend surveying the impacts of recent storms on the sand dune structure up and down the shoreline at Salisbury Beach.

With: Salisbury’s Environmental Consultant, Tom Hughes and the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Building Construction Section Head, Daryll Forgione.

Visiting Gloucester's Future Workforce

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are collectively in the midst of navigating a course toward building a skilled, resilient, and successful workforce for the future. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development's Secretary Lauren E. Jones' visit to Gloucester last week sent a message of partnership.

It was an honor joining my state colleagues and local officials in touring Gloucester High School's Career and Vocational Tech Program and Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, Inc.'s Academy to allow her to see first-hand the very promising initiatives happening locally to achieve that goal.

North Andover Community Reader Day

Last week, I participated in the Kittredge Elementary School's NA Reads Community Reader Day and joined local North Andover community leaders, as well as, fellow state colleagues in sharing the joy of reading with elementary students.

Essex County Chiefs of Police Association Meeting 2024

 

Our law enforcement professionals are asked to perform vital functions in our communities. Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with police chiefs, officers, and elected officials at the Essex County Chiefs of Police Association Legislative Breakfast at the Mission Boathouse in Beverly.

We had an engaging set of conversations about issues important to law enforcement officers in Essex County discussing important public safety concerns, pending legislation and ways we can promote greater collaboration between police and lawmakers. 

I would like to thank the ECCPA for inviting me to attend and speak, as well as, thank each of the members for their service.

#essexcounty #PoliceChief #beverlyma #statesenatorbrucetarr

Essex County Police Association Meeting

Essex County Chiefs of Police Association Meeting

Our law enforcement professionals are asked to perform vital functions in our communities. Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with police chiefs, officers, and elected officials at the Essex County Chiefs of Police Association Legislative Breakfast at the Mission Boathouse in Beverly.

We had an engaging set of conversations about issues important to law enforcement officers in Essex County discussing important public safety concerns, pending legislation and ways we can promote greater collaboration between police and lawmakers.

I would like to thank the ECCPA for inviting me to attend and speak, as well as, thank each of the members for their service.

Massachusetts Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) Grant Awards Support Local Municipalities and Non-Profits

Massachusetts Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) Grant Awards Support Local Municipalities and Non-Profits

I am happy to share that a number of local fire departments, police departments, and a non-profit have been selected to receive AED grants.  

These funds will help increase access to lifesaving equipment during medical emergencies when every second matters.

I am deeply thankful for our first responders efforts on our behalf every single day.

#AED #firstresponders #statesenatorbrucetarr

International Women's Day 2024

 

International Women's Day

Women have changed the world and that's why equal opportunities for women need to be supported and enriched - something we need to think about, know, value, & embrace. 

Who are the women who have inspired you? 

#internationalwomensday2024 #equalopportunities #statesenatorbrucetarr

Celebrating International Women's Day

International Women's Day

Women have changed the world and that's why equal opportunities for women need to be supported and enriched - something we need to think about, know, value, & embrace.

Remembering Abigail Adams in the State House

“Remember the Ladies.” - Abigail Adams

Today, the Massachusetts Senate marked the first day of Women’s History month by unveiling a portrait of former First Lady Abigail Adams and putting out a public call for nominations for an influential woman to be the first honored with a permanent bust in the Senate Chamber.

The portrait of Adams, an early advocate for women’s rights, opposer of slavery, supporter of women’s education, and who advised the Founding Fathers to ‘remember

 the ladies’ as they debated the structure and governance of the fledgling United States, was unveiled by Senate President Karen E. Spilka at a public ceremony. The portrait will hang permanently in the Senate Lobby. 

She is the second woman with a permanent portrait in the Massachusetts Senate, following former Senate President Therese Murray, whose portrait hangs in the Senate Reading Room.

MOVA Informative Briefing for Victim Rights

On Monday, Hannah Mori, our Legislative Aide, joined our North Shore delegation by attending the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance’s informative briefing held at the HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change, Inc.).

Thank you to MOVA for their continued support in raising awareness for this important cause.

MOVA strives to advance victim rights by ensuring all victims and survivors of crime across the Commonwealth are supported and empowered through access to high-quality services that are trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and reflective of diverse communities.