Friday, October 29, 2010

A Matter of Safety and Spectacle


Recently I had the chance to learn about an interesting subject from one of our senate district’s most notable entrepreneurs, Warren Pearce of North Reading. Warren and his family own and operate the American Thunder Fireworks Company, and are at the forefront of the discussion about ensuring safety as the technology in this industry evolves. On a recent shoot in West Yarmouth, Mass. Warren invited me to see firsthand how fireworks shows are developed and fired. This was a great opportunity to understand just how much effort goes into keeping us all safe as we are thrilled with the shows that light up the night sky. The photos here are courtesy of Cape Ann photographer Anthony Marks.




















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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Today’s Appearance on Fox 25

Today I made an appearance on the Fox 25 Morning News to discuss the state’s congressional and gubernatorial races and ballot questions 1 and 3 with State Representative Peter Koutoujian. Please view my lively discussion with Peter and co-anchor Gene Lavanchy by playing the posted video below.




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Judging Chili for the Library


Over the past few years a great tradition has evolved in the form of a chili tasting event and contest to benefit the Rowley Library. Known as the “Some Like it Hot! Chili Contest” and sponsored by the friends of the Rowley Public Library, the event now draws a host of contestants and hundreds of tasters with the sophisticated palates necessary to evaluate diverse and creative chili in categories such as red, meatless and green. I was honored once again this year to serve as a judge for the contest, which also featured “People’s Choice” awards in addition to those presented by the judges. The great photos of the event posted here are from Rowley Selectman Robert Snow.










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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Fish Talk with Bridgewater State University

Among the many tremendous resources at Bridgewater State University is the Moakley Center for Technological Applications. Recently I had the opportunity to appear on the center’s well-known talk show, “Commonwealth Politics”, to discuss the many problems our commercial fishing industry is facing because of federal management issues, with New Bedford State Representative John Quinn and hosts Dr. Michael Kryzanek and Dr. Mark Kemper.




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Monday, October 25, 2010

Thanks, Daily News!

I appreciate a recent editorial in the Newburyport Daily News about the recently completed project of dredging the Merrimack River and nourishing the beaches in Salisbury, Newbury and Newburyport with sand. I am honored to be a part of the team that completed the project. The editorial is posted below for you to read.

On Plum Island Sen. Tarr Deserves Nod New Bury Port Daily News Editorial


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On the Air in Wilmington

Recently we launched a new cable-access television show for viewers in Wilmington on WCTV. It’s called Tarr Talk TV, and the first edition features an in-depth discussion with Town Manager Mike Caira. You can view it in its entirety by clicking the video below.

Tarr Talk TV - Episode 1 from Wilmington TV on Vimeo.






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Friday, October 22, 2010

Yesterday’s Appearance on Fox 25

Yesterday I made an appearance on the Fox 25 Morning News to discuss the state’s congressional and gubernatorial races with former State Senator Warren Tolman. Please view my lively discussion with him and co-anchor Kim Carrigan by playing the posted video below.




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