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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…
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White Water Rafting Returns to Lowell
Today marked the official start of white-water rafting season in Lowell! Each year the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust partner with Zoar Outdoor to provide a unique urban white-water rafting experience. During the natural spring run-off of rain and melting snow, the Concord River swells and produces class 3 and 4 rapids. Rafting is available…
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Lowell State Delegation Tours Project Learn’s Youth Innovation Space
Yesterda, March 9th 2022, State Senator Ed Kennedy toured the Youth Innovation Space at Project Learn along with State Representative Tom Golden and State Representative Vanna Howard. The Youth Innovation Space will provide students with a welcoming and supportive community space and create opportunities for Lowell youth to imagine, design, and build new learning opportunities.…
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State Senator Ed Kennedy Attends Roundtable Discussion Regarding Upgrading Sewer Systems Along Merrimack River
On Monday, February 14th, State Senator Ed Kennedy met with Congresswoman Lori Trahan, U.S. EPA – New England Region Administrator David Cash, State Representative Vanna Howard, State Representative Rady Mom, Colleen Garry State Representative, Lowell City Manager Eileen Donoghue, Executive Director Jane Calvin of the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, representatives from the Merrimack River…
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PRESS RELEASE – Massachusetts Senate Passes PACT Act
BOSTON (02/10/2022) – Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed An Act relative to Pharmaceutical Access, Cost and Transparency (PACT Act 2022), comprehensive cost control legislation which addresses the rapidly rising costs of prescription drugs. This bill puts the Senate at the forefront of the Commonwealth’s efforts to address rapidly increasing prescription drug costs by connecting the…
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Squannacook River Rail Trail Recieves $100k In ARPA Funding.
On Saturday, February 5th, State Senator Ed Kennedy joined with State Senator John Cronin, Townsend Selectman Charles Sexton-Diranian, Townsend Selectwoman Veronica Kell, Townsend Selectman Joseph Shank and Groton Selectman Peter Cunningham, to present a check for $100,000 to Squannacook Greenways. This funding originated as a budget amendment filed by Senator Cronin in the State’s 2021…
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Baker Administration Announces Plans for Significant Infrastructure Investment
Yesterday, the Baker-Polito administration announced plans for significant investment through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law into road, bridge, public transportation, and environmental infrastructure projects throughout Massachusetts. The plans were outlined by Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides at the Allen…
