Champions in the Chamber

Congratulations to the Georgetown High School Boys Basketball Team on their historic victory in the MIAA Division 4 State Championship—the first in the school’s history!

To mark this outstanding achievement, I was pleased to welcome the team to the Massachusetts State House for a tour and to present them with an official Senate citation in recognition of their hard work, teamwork, and perseverance.

My house colleague Kristin Kassner State Representative 2nd Essex District also joined to present them with House citations, as well.

This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of the players, coaches, families, and the entire Georgetown community. I look forward to seeing more great things from this team in seasons to come.

 

Democracy in Action Across the District

This week I had the chance to attend several town meetings, including the Groveland, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Newbury Town Meetings.

 

It’s always inspiring to witness so many engaged residents actively participating in the democratic process and helping to shape the decisions that matter most to their communities—thank you to all who took the time to participate!

30 Years of Service: Honoring Alan Wilson

Congratulations to Alan Wilson on 30 years of dedicated service to the Town of Manchester by the Sea as their Town Moderator! 

It has been an honor to work with you.

 

TARR IN THE NEWS 5.2.25

TARR IN THE NEWS | 04.29.25

'Healey administration awards nearly $1 million to Ipswich River communities'

The Local News Article by Trevor Meek

Excerpt below:

"“The availability and quality of water are essential to our lives, and these grants fund tools to ensure that we have safe water supplies now and for the future,” Senator Bruce Tarr said."

Read the full article at this link: https://thelocalnews.news/.../healey-administration.../

First Time Homebuyers Workshop

 

SAVE-THE-DATE: Gloucester Housing Authority VIRTUAL 'First Time Homebuyers Workshop" 

The GHA is pleased to offer an online "First Time Homebuyers Workshop."

The course is administered by Frameworks for a series of seven (7) video lessons.

Each lesson contains 3 to 4 topics including: How much can you afford, the mortgage process, how to improve your credit and steps in the closing process. Upon successful completion of the workshop you are required to meet with one of our counselors prior to having your certificate issued. The certificate is a requirement to qualify for certain mortgage and grant programs. 

The course cost, including follow-up interview, is $100 per household.

https://learn.frameworkhomeownership.org/ghama

Questions? Call Mary Matthews at 978-281-4770, ext. 110.

Shaping a Brighter Future: Shriners Children’s Boston's Systemwide Research Conference

 

I was honored to speak at the opening dinner for the Shriners Children’s Boston's recent Systemwide Research Conference held at the Paul S. Russell Museum.

This event brought together clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders from across the Shriners network to highlight innovations in burn care and craniofacial treatment.

It was a privilege sharing what inspired me to become an Aleppo Shriner, and why Shriners Children's Boston holds a special place in my heart. The commitment of this institution to providing life-changing care—regardless of a family’s ability to pay—is a powerful reminder of what compassion and innovation can achieve when combined.

Massachusetts continues to be a global leader in medical research, and the work being done at Shriners Children’s Boston is a shining example of how this important research is driving better outcomes for children in need.

Thank you to everyone who made this important gathering possible and to the Shriners Children's Boston for the invitation to attend. 

Your dedication is shaping a brighter future for patients and families everywhere.

Welcoming the Newcomers: The Growing North Shore Small Business Community

Congratulations to the newest members of our local small business community!

Classified Realty Group | North Andover

Attorney Arlene M. Keating LLC | Newburyport

(www.arlenemkeatingllc.com)

Rocky's Ace Hardware - Gloucester | Gloucester