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Governor Healey Signs Transportation Bond Bill at Lowell City Hall
State Senator Ed Kennedy was very happy to join Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll at the Transportation Bond Bill signing ceremony in Lowell on Friday, August 4. The $375 million dollar transportation bond bill consists of $200 million for the Commonwealth’s Chapter 90 Program, $150 million for various transportation projects and $25…
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Senator Ed Kennedy Attends Emma’s House Ribbon Cutting
State Senator Ed Kennedy was invited to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony to open Emma’s House, a residential program for women. Emma’s House will join Megan’s House in Lowell and Erin’s House in Dracut as the third residential program for women operated by Megan House Foundation. Named after an early graduate of the program,…
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Ten of Senator Ed Kennedy’s Local Initiative Amendments Included in Final FY24 State Budget
(Lowell – 8/3/2023) On Monday, the Massachusetts State Legislature approved the final version of its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget, bridging the differences between the House and Senate passed earlier this session. The final FY24 budget includes ten amendments introduced by Senator Ed Kennedy during the Senate budget debate. The ten approved local initiatives filed…
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DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo Tours Nashua River Rail Trail
(Pepperell – 7/21/2023) Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner BrianArrigo joined with the Friends of the Nashua River Rail Trail, members of the legislativedelegation and municipal officials from Groton and Pepperell last Friday morning to walk asegment of the twelve-mile Nashua River Rail Trail. The scenic rail trail was acquired by theMassachusetts Department of…
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Pepperell Fourth of July Parade
State Senator Ed Kennedy joined State Representative Margaret Scarsdale and Pepperell Selectman Tony Beattie during Pepperell’s 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 1. As in previous years, the popular parade drew a large crowd all along the parade route. Congratulations to the Pepperell July 4th Celebration Committee on a well-planned event. And a special thanks Pepperell…
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State Senator Ed Kennedy and District Attorney Marian Ryan Testify On Firearm Legislation
State Senator Ed Kennedy joined with Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan on Tuesday, June 13 to testify in favor of Senate Bill 1015, An Act prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses. Senator Kennedy filed the legislation which would increase the penalty for shooting a firearm at a dwelling from a misdemeanor to a felony.
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Senator Kennedy Attends Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Tourism Bureau Annual Conference
State Senator Ed Kennedy attended the Annual Tourism Conference sponsored by the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau on Tuesday, June 13 at the UMass-Lowell Inn and Conference Center. The conference featured keynote remarks by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll followed by a panel discussion on tourism that was moderated by Charles Stefanini of Charles…
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State Senator Ed Kennedy Attends Grecian Festival At Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
State Senator Ed Kennedy attended the Grecian Festival – 2023 at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Lowell on Saturday, June 3. The always popular festival featured food, live music, dancing and a tour of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church.
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State Senator Ed Kennedy Attends Lowell Pride Celebration
State Senator Ed Kennedy was at the Greater Lowell Pride Festival at Kerouac Park on Saturday, June 3. In previous years the Greater Lowell Pride Festival has been held on warm, sunny days. However, the year June 3 was overcast with cool temperatures and occasional rain. Despite the less than perfect weather, the 2023 Pride…
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Thirteen Local Amendments Included in Senate FY24 Budget
On May 25th the Massachusetts State Senate passed the final version of the State Senate’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. This version includes multiple amendments filed by State Senator Ed Kennedy. Following a robust, spirited, and engaging debate process, the Senate approved 478 amendments, adding $82.2 million in spending to the budget. Thirteen of the approved…
