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Dracut Water Supply District Breaks Ground At Manganese Treatment Facility
The Dracut Water Supply District (DWSD) recently broke ground at the site of their planned water treatment plant (WTP) in Tyngsborough. The new water treatment plant will include a 2.65 million gallons per day biological pressure filtration treatment system to be used for the removal of iron and manganese from the existing public water supply…
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Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Culture Visit the City of Fall River
The Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development visited several tourist attractions in the City of Fall River on Friday, May 13. The tour included stops at the Narrows Center for the Arts, the Vietnam Memorial Wall, the City Pier, the Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Portugalia Market Place. The tour…
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State Senate Passes Work and Family Mobility Act
Yesterday, State Senator Ed Kennedy joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate in passing An Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility. This important piece of legislation allows Massachusetts residents who lack federal immigration status to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license, which does not include a REAL ID. The bill has received…
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Lowell Visited By Sister City Delegation From Kalamata, Greece.
During the last week of April, the City of Lowell was visited by a delegation of representatives from its sister city: Kalamata, Greece. On Thursday, April 28, State Senator Ed Kennedy joined Former Mayor of Lowell Bill Samaras, members of the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England and members of the delegation from the…
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State Auditor Suzanne Bump Featured on Beacon Hill Buzz
Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne Bump was a recent guest on Beacon Hill Buzz. Beacon Hill Buzz is Senator Kennedy’s bi-monthly 30-minute television show on LTC. The purpose is to bring state government to the district through interviews with those involved in issues facing the Commonwealth and in the day-to-day process on Beacon Hill. Previous guests…
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State Senate Passes Sports Wagering Legislation
On Thursday, April 28th, State Senator Ed Kennedy joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate in passing S.2844 An Act regulating sports wagering. This legislation would legalize commercial sports betting in Massachusetts, allowing for both for in-person and online sports betting, and generating an estimated $35 million annually in tax revenue. Additionally, this bill…
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Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
State Senator Ed Kennedy had a wonderful time celebrating the Year of the Tiger at the 12th Annual Cambodian New Year Celebration at Roberto Clemente Park in Lowell on Saturday, April 23. The event attracted a huge crowd and several candidates for public office. The candidates for statewide office included Gubernatorial candidate Sonia Chang-Diaz (Boston),…
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Lawrence Library Earth Day Celebration
State Senator Ed Kennedy was happy to attend the Earth Day Celebration at the Lawrence Library in Pepperell on Saturday, April 23. Sponsors of the Earth Day event included the Lawrence Library, the Climate Change Committee, the Pepperell Agricultural Commission, the Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee, the Light, Air and Noise Committee and the…
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State Senate Passes Major Climate Legislation
Yesterday, State Senator Ed Kennedy joined with his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate in passing S.2819, An Act Driving Climate Policy Forward, also known as the Drive Act. This important climate change legislation focusses on three areas: clean energy, transportation, and buildings. The intent of this bill is to keep Massachusetts on track to…
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Tyngsboro Tri-Board Meeting
On Monday, April 11, Tyngsborough held their annual Tri-Board Meeting at the Tyngsborough Town Hall. The Tri-Board Meeting is an opportunity for the Select Board, the School Committee, the Finance Commitee, and town and school administrators to meet with their state senator and state representative. The meeting is unique because it allows all three local…
