Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Why We Wear Denim: Standing Together for Change



Denim Day is a powerful reminder that what someone wears is never an excuse for assault. This day of action and awareness challenges harmful myths, supports survivors, and calls for continued education and advocacy.  

Let us all work together to build a culture of respect, consent, and safety for everyone. 


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Hamilton and Wenham Special Education Fundraiser



A heartfelt thank you to Five Sons Pizza, the Hamilton Fire Department, the Hamilton MA Police Dept, the @wenham_fire Department, the Wenham Police Department and to everyone who took part in the 4th annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser last night!

It was an honor to join Hamilton and Wenham first responders in offering free deliveries with every order—each one personally delivered by members of the Hamilton and Wenham Police and Fire Departments and myself.

With 20% of Tuesday’s sales going to the Hamilton and Wenham Special Education Department, this event was a powerful reminder of how our community supports meaningful causes—when we come together.

A truly fitting way to close out Autism Awareness Month—with generosity, teamwork, and heart.


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TARR IN THE NEWS | 4.30.25


TARR IN THE NEWS | 4.27.25

'Boston Hosts Series of Events Honoring the Greek Revolution of 1821'

Εθνικός Κήρυξ / The National Herald Article by Theodore Kalmoukos

Read the full article here: https://www.thenationalherald.com/boston-hosts-series-of.../



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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

A Century of Service: Celebrating Stephen Stickney

Congratulations to Stephen Stickney of Boxford on the celebration of his 100th birthday!

I was honored to present Stephen, a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy Armed Guard, with an official Senate & Governor Citation marking this momentous occasion at The Center in Boxford. 


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A Legacy of Liberty: Greek Independence in the Massachusetts Senate




I am pleased to share more moments from this past Friday’s inspiring celebration of Greek Independence Day that I was honored to host at the State House. 

Held in the Senate Chamber and hosted in partnership with the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England, the ceremony honored the historic fight for Greece’s independence on March 25, 1821.

It was a privilege to welcome special guests from Greece, including:

Mayor of Athens Haris Doukas  

Deputy Andreas Nikolakopoulos, Former Undersecretary of Public Order  

Deputy Philippos Fortomas, Chairman of the Parliament's Standing Committee on Greeks Abroad  

We were also joined by Consul General Symeon Tegos, Senator Michael Brady, and Representative Kevin Honan for this meaningful celebration of freedom, democracy, and shared values.  

To view the full ceremony, visit:  

https://malegislature.sharepoint.com/sites/StateHousePublicVideos/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FStateHousePublicVideos%2FVideos%2F042525%20Greek%20Independence%20Day%2Emp4&ga=1&referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2E841ba01f%2De1b6%2D41ab%2Da8a1%2Da769d6a85bc4


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Monday, April 28, 2025

Save The Date: North Shore Health & Wellness Expo!

 


Senator Joan B. Lovely and I are organizing the North Shore Health & Wellness Expo, which will be held on Saturday, September 27, at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School in Danvers. 

I have attached the flyer for your review in the hopes of your participating in what will be a very productive health care expo.

Please share with any interested potential exhibitors, presenters, and service providers.
The deadline for application submissions is May 16, 2025.

To express your interest in participating, please complete the online application form at https://tinyurl.com/NSHWExpoApp or https://forms.gle/KEKKmLBBQzG43rHX9

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20 Years of Literary Magic: The Newburyport Literary Festival



This weekend, Newburyport celebrated 20 incredible years of the Newburyport Literary Festival! 

The festival brought award-winning authors, engaging panel discussions, and lively entertainment to the heart of the city, all under this year’s fitting theme: “The Importance of Being a Reader.”

A special congratulations to Vicki Hendrickson and Sue Little honored Saturday night at the Firehouse Center for the Arts for their long-standing leadership and dedication to this cherished tradition. 

Vicki Hendrickson, founder of the festival and in her final year as Festival Director, was recognized and I presented with an official Senate and House Citation to mark this momentous occasion.

Sue Little, owner of Jabberwocky Books and long-time festival supporter, was also honored.  

Thank you to them both for leaving lasting legacies in our community and to all who made this milestone year such a successful event! 

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