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Big shout out to Nate and his Lynn Legends teammates/coaches for their hard fought tournament championship and an amazing season. Very proud of all six of the Lynn Youth teams who competed including the 7th/8th grade girls who took home second place.
Lynn Youth Soccer teams making noise
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DANVERS — Six Lynn Youth Soccer teams recently participated in the Danvers Invitational Tournament. The boys 5th/6th grade team took home first place, while the girls 7th/8th grade squad placed seco…
Yesterday afternoon, I was proud to join my fellow members of the Conference Committee to begin negotiations on legislation focused on student learning and mental health. A "bell-to-bell" ban on cell phones will protect students from the negative impact that prolonged smartphone use in the classroom has on a student's mental health, social development, and academic progress. We look forward to more productive conversations to resolve the differences between the Senate and House versions of the legislation.
Representative Jenny Armini and I had a great time with 4th graders from Sewell-Anderson Elementary during their visit to the State House earlier this week. We enjoyed having the opportunity to tell the students about the work we do, and appreciated their thoughtful questions. Thanks to the students, teachers, and staff at Lynn Public Schools for visiting!
I was proud to cosponsor and strongly advocate for the RetirementPlus legislation that gives our teachers a fair, second chance to opt into the RetirementPlus pension program. ![]()
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When the program rolled out in 2001, many educators missed out due to administrative gaps, parental leave, or lost paperwork. Thank you to the relentless advocacy of our teaching community, who made their voices heard and were critical in ensuring we corrected this inequity. ![]()
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Our teachers deserve to be able to enjoy a secure retirement, and today I was proud to vote with the Senate in passing this legislation.
The continued strong performance of our metropolitan beaches is a testament to 40 years of investment in water infrastructure and the tireless commitment of our partners at DCR and Save the Harbor / Save the Bay. As climate pressures intensify, we must remain vigilant and continue investing in the systems that protect public health and access to clean water for all.
Nahant Beach water quality shows improvement
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NAHANT — Save The Harbor/Save The Bay, a Boston nonprofit, has reported in its annual Water Quality Report Card that Nahant Beach received a 95% water quality rating. The report is about the Nahant …