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Big news for Massachusetts readers! đź“šLegislation to protect freedom of thought and expression in Massachusetts schools and public libraries is now law! Earlier this month, Governor Healey signed this critical bill that will ensure book selection is left to trained professionals using clear, age-appropriate educational standards. By combatting politically motivated book bans, we are defending our shared values and ensuring every resident has access to diverse perspectives.
Congratulations to Alegria Learning Center on their grand opening! We joined with elected officials, community leaders and the North Shore Latino Business Association Inc to tour the center and commemorate the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony. A huge thanks to everyone at the North Shore Latino Business Association for organizing this event and for the work you do to support and uplift local businesses.
LEAP for Education's Summer Work Program provides high school students the opportunity to explore career paths, build their networks, and develop important skills that will be valuable in the workforce. I enjoyed joining this week's Local Voices panel along with Deputy Chapter DiSierra Club Massachusettssachusetts Sam Lambert and my Legislative Aide Amari Gaston. We had a great time speaking with participants in the Summer Work Program and answering their insightful questions about working in politics. Thanks to LEAP for Education for giving these students the foundational resources they need to discover their passions and grow as community leaders.
Celebrating vibrant public art in downtown Lynn today as the “Classroom to the Streets” mural installations take shape.Special thanks to Beyond Walls for leading this innovative arts education initiative: the first of its kind in Massachusetts, starting right here in the City of Lynn. By bringing together students, educators, and internationally-recognized artists, this project is truly transforming our urban landscape.It was a privilege to tour the mural sites today, see the creative process firsthand, and meet the talented team behind these impressive works.
The renovations to Veterans Memorial Park have begun! Thank you to all of our partners and stakeholders who have advocated for a welcoming community landmark to honor our veterans.Beginning on Monday, August 10, 2026, and continuing through Thursday, September 23, 2027, Mass DCR will close Lynn Veterans Memorial Park and parking lot in the City of Lynn to accommodate a park reconstruction and improvement project. The pedestrian bridge to north side of the Lynnway will remain open until August 13, 2026, after which it will be closed for construction. The project will also include park and boardwalk reconstruction including regrading of the park and construction of new paths, plantings, lighting, park furnishings, a splashpad and parking lot improvements.