This week, I joined Governor Maura Healey, my house colleague Kristin Kassner State Representative 2nd Essex District, local officials, key stakeholders, advocates, and members of the community in celebrating the 100th birthday of the Pink House on Plum Island—an enduring icon of our region’s cultural and historical identity.
This landmark celebration was a testament to the incredible outpouring of civic engagement, creativity, and love for a place that has meant so much to so many. From Pink House-themed specials in local businesses to the Artists Fair at PITA Hall and, yes, even a Pink House-shaped cake, it was a day to remember.
While the path to preservation didn’t end how we had hoped, I was proud to stand up for the Pink House over many years and to work closely with Support the Pink House, Governor Healey, and Representative Kassner in a last, united effort to save it in place.
As I said during the event, “It’s a joy to be here to honor this icon of times past. You gave it your best.” And while we didn’t get the answer we wanted, we did come together in an extraordinary way—proving that when communities rally around something they love, what we gain is more powerful than what we lose.
Thank you everyone who helped the Pink House reach it's 100th year in 2025