I couldn't be prouder to represent five schools being named a School of Recognition by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education! This is a prestigious honor given to a handful of schools in our state.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Everett, Chelsea, and Cambridge. Congratulations to all the award and scholarship recipients throughout my district.

Honored to join Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Congressman Jim McGovern at El Valle de La Sultana Market in Everett as part of their #EndHunger tour across Massachusetts.

🚨 My Ballot Campaign Disclosure Bill Passed -> I am proud to pass my legislation through the Senate, on a bipartisan and unanimous roll call.

I had a wonderful time chatting with Boston College undergraduate students at the State House who are interested in pursuing a career in government and policy.

Environmental Justice is a top priority of mine and I am excited to see Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell award critical funding to organizations fighting environmental health disparities in my district. #EnvironmentalJustice www.mass.gov/news/ag-camp...

2025 RECAP ➡️ I spent 2025 delivering millions of dollars for my district, securing legislative victories that will protect residents’ rights and freedoms, and meeting with countless constituents, advocates, and colleagues. #2025Recap

Congratulations to the new Mayors, City Councilors, & School Committee members in Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, and Everett on their inauguration ceremonies this week. I look forward to continued collaboration with my colleagues in city government so we can keep delivering for all our residents.

I am thrilled to see the City of Chelsea was awarded with $850,000 from @massgovernor.bsky.social's Community Development Grants. This investment will support renovations to Voke Park as well as essential social services programs in the city. #CommunityDevelopment www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

I want to thank the cities of Everett and Boston, and the Kraft Group for coming together on agreements that address the needs of the communities and will have a lasting positive impact in both Everett and Charlestown. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/31/b...

The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce hosted another great annual government reception. City Manager Yi-An Huang spoke about Cambridge's recent housing & food security program successes, as well as how the Cambridge business community has contributed to the success of our city.

Climate disasters are displacing residents and costing our state hundreds of millions of dollars. Proud to see my bill, Sustainable and Equitable Climate Funding (S.572), included in @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social's report recommendations. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/11/s...

Earlier this year, I worked with my colleagues to secure $1.25 million in funding for Roca's Young Mothers Experiencing Acute Trauma pilot program. I am proud to support this program which looks out for an extremely vulnerable population of young women who are too often unseen and overlooked.

Five years after Richard McKinnon’s passing, I'm proud that we are honoring his incredible legacy in Cambridge by renaming North Point Park to Richard McKinnon State Park. It was my honor to file & pass legislation that will ensure Rich's memory will continue to live on. www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

It is always a joy to join Chelsea leaders for a policy discussion! I had the pleasure of attending Bloomberg Center for Cities at @harvard.edu's event highlighting policies and strategies that cities can employ to advance economic mobility and build pathways out of intergenerational poverty.

Happy Hanukkah to everyone! Wishing all those celebrating peace, love, and light this holiday season.

It's always a great time at the Charlestown tree lighting, their winter wonderland, and the annual Toys for Tots event at the Warren Tavern!

We had a great time at the tree lighting ceremonies in Chelsea and Everett! #ChelseaMA #EverettMA

Proud to be a co-sponsor and play a key role in getting the Transit Worker Safety bill passed in the Senate and signed into law by Governor Maura Healey. #PublicSafety #PublicTransportation

Two young students, one from my district, created an incredible Bus Simulator game (@netransitrblx.bsky.social) that has grown into a viral sensation and been featured in the Boston Globe. What an absolute pleasure meeting with NETransit Founder, Ilias Benmokrane, and Co-Founder, Elwin Reyes.

Governor Healey has announced the opening of the FY26 round of the Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant Program. Grants will be given to facilitate regional projects that grow businesses and support our economy. www.mass.gov/info-details...

Nothing quite like having students joining us at the State House! It was a pleasure joining Rep. McGonagle & Rep. Garcia during the Pioneer Charter School State House field trip. I had a great time showing them around the Senate Chamber & answering their questions about politics and our government.

It was an honor to attend my friend and our former Senate President Harriette Chandler's official portrait unveiling at the State House.

This weekend I visited some of the wonderful small businesses in my district. Small businesses are essential to the fabric of our communities, as they provide jobs, offer important services, and contribute to the everyday life of our neighborhoods.

I want to thank Ben Cares and Emily Granoff from the City of Chelsea for highlighting the importance of the Island End River Flood Resilience Project before the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness & Management at the State House. #ChelseaMA #CoastalResilience #mapoli

I recently met with dozens of constituents who are @mass.1199seiu.org members working for the MassHealth's Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, or are individuals benefiting from the program. #PersonalCareServices #SEIU

It was great to join my friends at the Eliot Family Resource Center to celebrate their 8th Anniversary. Thank you to Liliana and her amazing Eliot team for all they do each day for children and families in our community.

Another amazing job by Harvest on Vine Food Pantry in Charlestown and all their volunteers who gave out 100s of turkey dinners! I also want to thank their Director, Tom MacDonald, who works tirelessly to get our community members the nutritious food they need and deserve. Thank you for all you do.

A fantastic Community Thanksgiving Dinner by our first responders - Everett Police and Everett Fire - the City of Everett, Zion Church Ministries and many volunteers. A great way to bring everyone together for the holiday and support our neighbors and friends.

What an inspiring visit to Massachusetts Eye and Ear with my colleagues to learn more about their invaluable health care expertise, and how they support and care for a workforce made up of thousands of healthcare professionals. #HealthCare

This week, my staff attended the Charles River Task Force in-person public meeting at the Cambridge Community Center. This task force will be developing recommendations for @massdcr.bsky.social on improving the process for communication and inclusion during the public engagement process.

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor those in the trans community who have lost their lives due to anti-trans violence. We must remember all of those individuals who are no longer with us, and celebrate our friends in the trans community and remind them that they are loved and always welcome.

As local librarians and schools in our state face attacks on all kinds of books I am proud to stand up and fight against these assaults by supporting the freedom of expression bill.

I had the pleasure of speaking in Chelsea celebrating United Way's relaunch of the One Chelsea Fund and their $100,000 donation to the city. #FoodSecurity #HealthCare

I had a great time celebrating and honoring Veterans throughout my district for #VeteransDay. There are so many brave and selfless people across my district and our state who have sacrificed their safety and in many cases their lives for our neighbors and for the security of our country.

A beautiful day by the Island End River in Chelsea, joining Secretary Tepper and her team from the @masseea.bsky.social as they announced the final ResilientCoasts Plan to protect communities and coastal environments from flooding and climate change risks over the next 50 years. #CoastalResilience

It was an honor speaking at the Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) 50th anniversary celebration at The Connolly Center in Everett. I am grateful for this wonderful organization's passion to serve, and they provide extraordinary support and services to so many older adults in my district and beyond.

I recently spoke at a lobby day for my bill, S.341, An Act expanding access to family, friend and neighbor-provided childcare. Every family in our state will need childcare at some point and this bill presents a rare win-win-win solution. #Childcare

Truly an honor to receive The Loop Lab's 2025 Dream Award at their Loop Dreams event. I am proud to support and help secure funding for this fantastic organization that works to amplify equality and inclusion in the media arts industry in my district and beyond. #MediaArts #Equality #Inclusion

Proud to file this bill that would generate long-term, sustainable revenue in order to fund climate resilience projects in my district and across the Commonwealth.

Passing Breakfast After the Bell (BAB) into law 5 years ago is one of my proudest legislative achievements and this program is proving to be increasingly relevant today. I am pleased to share that this legislation has been extremely successful in Massachusetts. #FoodSecurity

I was proud to testify in support of my bill preventing wage theft, S.1300. It is indefensible that we allow businesses and contractors to prey on hard working residents year after year, and it is past time that we pass this bill to hold law breaking employers accountable.

As I have for many years now, I had the privilege of speaking with residents from across the state, and sharing my story of getting into politics at the 90th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar this past week! #CivicsEducation

Another great Everett Homecoming weekend and dedication of the new field at the stadium to Everett Football coaching legend, John DiBiaso!

I had the pleasure of attending the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment Project in Charlestown, as part of the 2025 Climate Beacon Conference. It was great to learn about the innovative steps being taken in sustainability and climate resiliency! #sustainability #climatesolutions

It was great to join Art Lab in Everett for their Family Enchanti-Craft Open House. They support the growth and development of the arts in Everett by providing space for artmaking, hosting community arts events, and collaborating with local organizations throughout Greater Boston.

Donald Trump has chosen to block funding on November 1st for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, which will take food off the table of over 1.1 million Massachusetts residents and over 40 million Americans across the country. #FoodSecurity

It was an honor to welcome Arnaldo Minuti, the Consulate General of Italy in Boston, and his team to my office and the Massachusetts State Senate for #ItalianHeritageMonth.

CHARLESTOWN -> On Tuesday, November 4th, the Boston Age Strong Commission will share information about the 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment period at the Charlestown Public Library (179 Main St.) and share how Boston residents can get the best coverage at the lowest cost. #Medicare #HealthCare

It was an honor to be a part of the Diwali Festival held in Everett this past weekend. Thank you to all of the committee members who organized this event which was enjoyed by thousands of people throughout the area. It was a wonderful celebration of food, music and community.