O'Maley Middle School's Science Central Program Earmark

 

📢TARR ANNOUNCES LOCAL EARMARK FOR O'MALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL'S SCIENCE CENTRAL PROGRAM IN GLOUCESTER 📢

I was proud to secure a $100,000 earmark for the Science Central Program at O'Maley Innovation Middle School in Gloucester as part of the $1.3B FY25 Surtax Supplemental Budget.

O’Maley’s Science Central Program is an outstanding example of what’s possible when innovation, creativity, and a commitment to student success come together.

This teacher-created, hands-on STEM program is not only engaging students—it’s transforming how we think about education. 

I’m honored to support its continued growth and impact in our community—and beyond.

Learn more about the Science Central Program by visiting:

▶https://sites.google.com/gloucesters.../science-central/home

In District Office Hours

 

Upcoming Constituent Services Office Hours for next week [July Week 2] 🗓️ ⬇️ Have a question or concern? Meet with a member of my staff in person.

Official points of contact so that my office can assist you:

📞 (617)-722-1600

📧 Bruce.Tarr@MaSenate.gov

Welcoming the Newcomers: The Growing North Shore Small Business Community

Congratulations to the newest members of our local small business community!

Klein Marine Systems | Newburyport (https://www.klein.com/news)

The Hive NBPT | Newburyport

June & Honey Charcuterie | Newburyport

Oola Bowls Newburyport | Newburyport

TARR IN THE NEWS 6.28.25

 

TARR IN THE NEWS | 6.28.25

'Fiesta's opening a time to gather with family'

By Ethan Forman | Gloucester Daily Times 

Excerpt below: 

"State Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, took the time to give remarks in both English and Italian, as he does every year.

“The fact is we are blessed to have each other; we are blessed to have this community. We are blessed to live in a place for 98 years where we have been able to get together in the town square and give thanks to St. Peter and give thanks to each other,” Tarr said."

To read the full article, visit: https://www.gloucestertimes.com/.../article_221546f2-230c...

Energy Dashboard Interview

 📢 Missed it LIVE? Watch my interview on Boston 25 News with Kerry Kavanaugh RE: my Energy Dashboard legislative initiatives 📢

▶ https://www.boston25news.com/.../IUVIKOYS5RC3NMF3GH2M7VLFI4/

Final Fiscal Year 2025 Supplemental Budget Local Earmarks

On Wednesday, June 18, the Senate enacted the final version of the FY’25 Surtax Supplemental Budget (H.4227), which was signed into law by Governor Healey last week on Tuesday, June 24.

I was proud to secure important local earmarks that will directly impact education and transportation priorities in our communities.

See local earmark funding for our communities above in the final FY25 Surtax Supplemental Budget

To read the full version of the FY25 Surtax Supplemental Budget, visit:

▶️ https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4227

MASSDOT Announcement

 📢RMV ANNOUNCEMENT: REMOTE DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSES WILL DISCONTINUE STARTING ON SEPTEMBER 22ND 📢

The option for remote (virtual) Driver’s Education classes will be extended through the summer and will transition back to in-person education only starting September 22, 2025.

Effective September 22, a live instructor will be required to teach all classes, including the parent class.  There will be a maximum of 30 students per class (for a student/teacher ratio of 30:1).

This change will result in enhanced student engagement, stronger learning outcomes, equal opportunities for all schools, and improved road safety.