State Senator Ed Kennedy
Proud to represent the First Middlesex Senate District
Homage to Women sculpture at Market Mills Park in Lowell during the Lowell Folk Festival. Photo courtesy of James Ostis.
Meet Senator Ed Kennedy
Since 2019, Ed has been representing the First Middlesex District, now including the City of Lowell and the towns of Dracut, Dunstable, Pepperell, and Tyngsborough, in the Massachusetts State Senate. He continues to serve constituents by bringing community needs to the State House Floor.
First Middlesex District News
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Maria Vejar-Mason Receives 2025 Latino Excellence on the Hill Award
On Thursday, September 25, Dr. Maria Vejar-Mason, a Lowell resident, former educator, and small business owner, received the Latino Excellence on the Hill Award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus at the Massachusetts State House. She is a dedicated community leader committed to ensuring all children are able to receive a quality education.
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Cliff Krieger Honored at First Statewide Military Appreciation Day
State Senator Ed Kennedy was proud to nominate Cliff Krieger of Lowell to be honored today at the first-ever Military Appreciation Day ceremony held at the Massachusetts State House. Military Appreciation Day was created by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to establish a lasting annual tradition that brings together local, state, and community leaders to honor those
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2025 Spring Newsletter
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Sen. Kennedy, Rep. Howard Announce Mass Cultural Council Grant Recipients
Two Lowell organizations awarded funding through the FY25 Gaming Mitigation Fund to promote local entertainment tate Senator Edward J. Kennedy and State Representative Vanna Howard are proud to share that the Lowell Festival Foundation and the Lowell Memorial Auditorium have been awarded grants through the Mass Cultural Council’s FY25 Gaming Mitigation Fund. The Lowell Festival
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Ben Opara Receives 2025 Black Excellence on the Hill Award After Being Nominated by State Senator Ed Kennedy
On Friday, February 28th, Ben Opara, a Lowell resident and community leader, received the Black Excellence on the Hill Award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus at the Massachusetts State House. He is a dedicated leader in the Lowell community whose work has enhanced Lowell’s cultural diversity. Ben Opara was nominated for the
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The Lowellian | Infrastructure: CSO’s
State Senator Ed Kennedy and State Senator Bruce Tarr appeared as guests on the popular local television show, THE LOWELLIAN. The LTC show was hosted by Carolyn McCarthy and produced by Wednesday Klevisha. The topic discussed on THE LOWELLIAN was the ongoing challenge of removing combined sewer overflows during periods of heavy rain from the
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2025 Winter Newsletter
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Lowell Police Department Receives Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant
On January 31st, 2025, the State Office of Grants and Research announced over $2 million in grants have been awarded to local police departments, state agencies, and a partner research organization to prevent gun violence, including a $109,314 grant awarded to the Lowell Police Department. The Lowell Police Department is one of 13 police departments
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State Senator Ed Kennedy Reflects on a Year of Legislative Achievements in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, State Senator Ed Kennedy reflects on a year of legislative progress and dedication to communities and constituents within the First Middlesex Senate District. This year, Senator Kennedy secured $1.175 million in earmarks included in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. He was also responsible for $10.5 million of bond authorizations
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2024 Fall Newsletter
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