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MassDOT is announcing long-term right shoulder closures will be in place on I-95 northbound and southbound, beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 5:00 a.m. and continuing through Thursday, October 1 at the following locations in Lynnfield: ![]()
*I-95 northbound between mile marker 61.4 and mile marker 61.6 (Walnut Street)![]()
*I-95 northbound mile marker 62.2 and mile marker 62.4 (Summer Street)![]()
*I-95 southbound between mile marker 61.6 and mile marker 61.4 (Walnut Street)![]()
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Overnight temporary lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound between exits 60 and 63 will be in place on Tuesday, July 21, and Thursday, July 23, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. These closures are necessary to safely and effectively allow crews to safely perform construction activities associated with the long-term shoulder closure.
Last week, the Senate was proud to pass legislation to bring oversight to the home care industry. Regulating our home care agencies will make it safer for workers and consumers, as all home care agencies in Massachusetts would be required to be licensed and meet standards for screening, supervision, and training. Through this legislation we will be protecting our most vulnerable populations and giving their loved ones peace of mind knowing that those who rely on home care workers are safe and secure.![]()
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Read more about this bill here: malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=1449
We were thrilled to join with city officials in celebrating the grand opening of the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Lynn! Congratulations to the Patel Family and the entire staff, we wish you all the best with your new business.
This week Governor Maura Healey signed into law An Act Honoring Blue Star Families, which will create a new commemorative license plate for eligible family members of those killed in the line of duty. The final passage of this legislation was a combined effort of bills that came through the Joint Committee on Transportation and the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.![]()
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Honoring the law enforcement officers we have lost in the line of duty with the Blue Star Families plate is a meaningful way for their loved ones to carry on their memory. I was proud to join my colleagues in voting for this legislation and I am thankful to the entire law enforcement community, especially our Blue Star Families, for their sacrifices.
During yesterday's session, the Senate passed critical legislation to support the safety of our frontline health care workers by improving the security protocols at doctors' offices and hospitals across the Commonwealth. This bill also ensures health care facilities have plans to prevent and respond to incidents of workplace violence.![]()
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No health care worker should fear for their safety in the workplace, and they should be supported while they are caring for our community members.![]()
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Read more about this important bill here: malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=1439