Thank you to Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein for participating in an important legislative briefing in Salem today about public health programs and services provided in the district.

Outstanding Peabody Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor Bettencourt, City Council, School Committee, Library Trustees and Municipal Light Plant Trustee at Peabody City Hall.

An exciting day at the Peabody Essex Museum for the Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor Pangallo, the City Council and the School Committee.

An exciting day for the 2026 City of Beverly Inauguration Ceremony, honoring the inauguration of Mayor Michael Cahill, the City Council and the School Committee.

As 2025 comes to a close, I'm proud of the work the Massachusetts State Senate has done to address concerns about affordability, push back on harmful federal actions, and protect and support the residents of our Commonwealth.

In 2025, the Senate undertook key measures to improve efficiency in protecting and supporting the residents of our Commonwealth. In 2026, the Senate will continue to utilize the new Joint Rules to continue doing the people's work in an effective and timely manner.

In 2025, the Senate passed transformational pieces of legislation to support and uphold the values of Massachusetts, while also producing positive impacts for residents.

Thank you to all who participated in the annual Plunge for Pete in honor of our dear friend Pete Frates, who passed away six years ago from ALS. This year's fundraiser raised more than $38,000 for the Pete Frates ALS Foundation to support those living with ALS.

A very informational Joint Committee on Ways & Means Consensus Revenue Hearing to hear expert economists discuss next fiscal year's tax revenue estimates to serve as the foundation for the fiscal year 2027 state budget.

Thank you to Senate President Spilka for leading an important press conference to reaffirm our commitment to root out antisemitism in Massachusetts. Thank you to Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll, who will lead the effort to oversee how the report is implemented within the administration

Shoutout to the Beverly Housing Authority, which was recently awarded $850,000 in grant funding for a housing rehab program for 12 units via the federal Community Development Block Grant. Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for fighting to get this critical funding.

Congratulations to Salem School Committee Vice Chair Manny Cruz and Committee Member Amanda Campbell, who both attended their last Salem School Committee meetings as 8-year members. Thank you for your outstanding service to Salem students and their families.

Thank you to all who participated in the annual Plunge for Pete in honor of our dear friend Pete Frates, who passed away six years ago from ALS. More than $38,000 was raised for the Pete Frates ALS Foundation to support those living with ALS. #TeamFrateTrain #Freezin'foraReason #OurHeroPeteFrates

Wonderful holiday event enjoying the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus "Holigay" Concert in the beautiful Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory of Music. Wow! Run don't walk to this amazing performance!

Congratulations to the Beverly Police Department on another successful Officer Sean R. Connolly Toy Drive, collecting board games, dolls, action figures, building blocks, art supplies, sports equipment, stuffed animals, and more, supporting families in need.

A beautiful morning for the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem to honor and remember our deceased veterans during this holiday season, including Salem's deceased founder and veteran, Mark Lovely.

A very festive morning and packed house at the Hawthorne Hotel for the Salem Chamber Annual Holiday Breakfast with Executive Director Jeff Swartz, Assistant Director Amanda Larson, Mayor Dominick Pangallo, DA Paul Tucker, community partners & business leaders!

A celebratory ceremony with Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, and Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, to celebrate the Guard's 389th birthday, along with commissioning ceremonies for the brave men and women of the Massachusetts National Guard.

A beautiful morning for the Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony to honor our deceased veterans during this holiday season. Wreaths Across America ceremonies will also take place Saturday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Danvers and at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem. Both events begin at noon.

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Wonderful to see the Peabody community come together for a community art project to commemorate the nation’s Semiquincentennial at the Peabody Historical Society’s Smith Barn.

Pleased that the progress of offshore wind in Massachusetts will once again gain momentum after a federal judge found a previous ban in January illegal. This is an important step in re-energizing this development in Salem, as well as the development of offshore wind in Massachusetts.

Spreading the word about Nick Dionne of Danvers, son of a former Salem police officer, who is currently in search of a living donor for a kidney transplant after finding out he is in late-stage kidney failure. Read more about Nick's story in The Salem News.

Thank you to Walt Kosmowski, host of The Beacon Hill Report on BevCam, a cable tv program he and I formed a decade ago, to speak about my work on issues important to my constituents.

On Monday, December 8th, my office will be hosting weekly district office hours in Peabody to connect with constituents about the issues important to them. Please see the information below: Peabody office hours Peter A. Torigian Senior Center 75R Central Street 9 a.m. -10 a.m.

Wonderful to celebrate the Christmas season with Senator Bruce Tarr and Santa and Mrs. Claus at Senator Tarr's annual toy drive, NorthShoreHolidayToyDrive.org, featuring stops at Institution for Savings in Salem, Aubuchon Ace Hardware in Beverly, and Lyon-Waugh Auto Group in Peabody.

Thank you to the efforts of Lifebridge North Shore, along with volunteers from Arbella Insurance and Groom Construction, who distributed winter coats and backpacks to help people experiencing homelessness prepare for winter.

Congratulations to Mayor Bettencourt and the Peabody Public Schools community for the success of the Student Resource and Support Center at Higgins Middle School, which has provided 122 counseling visits during the first two months of school this fall.

Thank you to Rep. Fiola for hosting MassEcon at the State House today for an informational session on ReadyMass, which helps businesses find properties where they can thrive, along with providing important business data to examine communities' economic potential. massecon.com/services/rea...

Thank you to Greater Boston Legal Services and the Coalition for Social Justice for hosting a legislative staff training focused on helping constituents access Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).

Humbled to join members of the local Albanian American community to raise the Albanian flag in observance of Albanian Independence Day, celebrating their culture across our communities.

A pleasure to attend the Beverly COA Volunteer Breakfast to celebrate the hard work of volunteers who create enriching, healthy, and safe environments for our local seniors.

Congratulations to Danvers native & dear friend Joanne Flynn, who has made history within the New England Professional Golfers Association, becoming the first woman elected president and the first second-generation president of the NEPGA, as her father, Bill, served as president from 1973 to 1976.

The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation to strengthen protections for public transit workers by expanding laws on assault and battery against public employees.

A pleasure to once again appear on The Binns Report at BevCam TV to discuss work I am doing to deliver for my constituents, including my continued work on priority pieces of legislation as well as the steps we are taking to protect and support residents impacted by federal actions.

Thank you to the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities for the opportunity to testify on S.151, an Act establishing a diaper benefits pilot program.

I was proud to host an important briefing on my bill which would establish a Diaper Benefits Pilot Program to address diaper insufficiency by funding and distributing resources to organizations in each part of the state to acquire, store, and distribute diapers, along with holding diaper drives.

Thank you to all who testified in front of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries on a number of important and impactful bills before the committee, including important bills targeting the effects of PFAS on our fishing and agricultural industry and tackling food insecurity.

Humbled to deliver the keynote speech at the Massachusetts League of Women Voters Lobby Day at the State House.

Congratulations to Witch City Broom Co. for cutting the ribbon on their new storefront in downtown Salem!

Thank you to Catherine Fritz of Peabody for joining me in testifying in front of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities in support of S.158, An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons.

I am proud to have voted with my Senate colleagues to pass the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act.

Team Lovely attended an important briefing with Governor Healey at Joint Base Cape Cod on the Top Gun Undercover Narcotics Officer Training Course, a joint effort between the Massachusetts National Guard, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association.

A huge thank you to all who attended the first North of Boston Health & Wellness Expo at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School! Thank you to Lt. Governor Driscoll for attending to connect with exhibitors and visitors alike and to the 80+ exhibitors for making this event such a success.

A wonderful morning to join Rep. Walsh, Mayor Bettencourt, Police Chief Griffin, Fire Chief Dowling, city council, school committee and union workers other public for the topping off ceremony as work continues on the new Peabody Public Safety building!

Thank you to Senator Cindy Friedman, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, for hosting a legislative briefing with researchers and Nobel Prize recipients from Mass General Brigham discussing impacts of their work on Genetics, Alzheimer’s Disease and the latest Cancer treatments.

Congratulations to Beverly poet January Gill O'Neil, who was honored with the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2025 Poetry Honors award for her work Glitter Road.

Congratulations to Topsfield Fair General Manager Jamie O'Brien, the Board, Staff and 700+ volunteers for another successful Topsfield Fair to celebrate and showcase our diverse and thriving agricultural sector here in Essex County!

I had a great time being the Honorary Judge at the 4H Youth Cattle Show at the Topsfield Fair. Thank you to all of the young people who participated in these great events for your dedication and care in caring for these beautiful animals.

Congratulations to Salem Sustainability & Resiliency Director Neal Duffy and the City of Salem for being recognized as a Mass Save 2025 Climate Leader.