I hope you and your family enjoyed a restful holiday season and that 2026 is wonderful year for each of you! I’m thrilled to say that Maddie completed her accelerated RN nursing degree at Northeastern University! Her pinning ceremony was in December, and our family is incredibly proud of everything she has accomplished.

SNAP Letter: On October 31, the bipartisan and bicameral Food System Caucus co-chairs, including myself, led a sign on letter to President Trump asking him to fund SNAP out of reserves during the federal shutdown, which 152 legislators signed onto. Despite this and other advocacy efforts, the federal government suspended SNAP benefits on November 1st. Massachusetts residents were still able to receive SNAP thanks to state-level actions to quickly distribute benefits after a federal court ruling, but this crisis demonstrated for many just how many Commonwealth residents struggle with food insecurity, as well as the need to strengthen programs that improve access to affordable food.

MassDOT Updates: I met with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Shrewsbury town officials in November to discuss MassDOT’s projects in the town. The Route 20 corridor improvement project is proceeding on time, with advertising scheduled to begin in June 2026. The basis of this project is the 2016 Route 20 Corridor Master Plan Study, which called for safety and operational improvements to Route 20. The plan includes two roundabouts by Lumber Liquidators and Olde Shrewsbury Village, as well as turning lanes, a raised median in some portions, and other improvements. You can learn more here.

Additional future planned projects for Route 20 include changes to the Grafton Street and Lake Street intersections, and upgrades to stormwater infrastructure at the Grafton Street intersection to mitigate flooding. Besides the Route 20 projects, MassDOT plans to repair the I-290 bridge over Lake Quinsigamond and replace the Centech Boulevard bridge in upcoming years.

Ask the Manager: I joined host Donna O’Connor and Shrewsbury Town Manager Kevin Mizikar on the December episode of Ask the Manager! We covered topics ranging from primary care access to local development. You can watch the episode here.

Manufacturing Awards Ceremony: Carlstrom Pressed Metal Company and EMSEAL Joint Systems were both 2025 recipients of the "Manufacturer of the Year” Award presented by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus on October 21st. I nominated Carlstrom Pressed Metal Company for the award, and joined Rep. Kate Donaghue in jointly nominating EMSEAL Joint Systems. This award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership skills in the manufacturing industry. Congratulations to David Carlstrom and Lester Hensley!

Latino Excellence Award: Ramon Gallo of Westborough won a Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus' 2025 Latino Excellence Award! This award celebrates trailblazing Latino leaders across Massachusetts. Ramon is the owner of Tacoborough a local food truck that offers fantastic Mexican food. Representative Kate Donaghue and I nominated Ramon to recognize his hard work as a small business owner and contributions to the Westborough community.

7 Boston Turnpike: I sent another letter to The Jan Companies to ask them about 7 Boston Turnpike, the former Buca di Beppo location in White City. For nearly a decade this property has been vacant, and I have repeatedly asked The Jan Companies to prioritize the redevelopment of this landmark property in Shrewsbury. The site and the building have challenges, but it is a highly desirable location in the thriving Lakeway Business District. You can read more about my outreach to The Jan Companies regarding this property here.

Milbank Fellows Program: I am participating this year in the Milbank Fellows Program, a 10-month leadership program for state legislators and executive branch officials focused on health policy. The program includes virtual and in-person meetings to share knowledge, build networks, and foster participants’ leadership abilities. This fall I attended meetings in Denver and New Orleans, where I was able to connect with other public health leaders, learn more about new developments in health care policy, and gain new insights into how to strengthen the Commonwealth’s health care system. As the ranking minority member of the Public Health and Health Care Finance Committees, opportunities like the Milbank Fellows Program are a valuable way to stay informed and better serve Massachusetts residents.

Beth Murray: Beth Murray, a longtime Shrewsbury volunteer, passed away in November. Beth epitomized grace and kindness, and she will be so deeply missed. She served as the site manager for Shrewsbury’s Meals on Wheels program for 16 years, and I nominated her for the Commonwealth Heroine Award to recognize her dedication to the town’s older residents. Grateful for all Beth did to support Shrewsbury seniors. Community Advocate wrote about her volunteer work here.

Ann-Margaret Ferrante: My friend and fellow State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante passed away on Thanksgiving morning. She valiantly battled pancreatic cancer for years, though you would never know it from her big smile, contagious laugh and incredible work on behalf of her district. Ann-Margaret is my second colleague to pass away from pancreatic cancer this session, and I continue to advocate for passage of legislation I filed with Rep. Carmen Gentile, An act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer, H2432.

Legislative Update

The House of Representatives has held informal sessions from November 24 through December, with formal sessions resuming in January 2026. The House passed a number of bills in 2025, from legislation to protect health care workers to home care oversight reforms. As we enter 2026, I look forward to continuing to advocate for the constituents of the 11th Worcester District.

State Transit Worker Protection: I recently supported legislation that would add transit workers to an existing law providing penalties for assaulting a public employee while they are engaged in the performance of their duties. House Bill 4645, An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit workers, was engrossed on a unanimous vote of 160-0 by the House of Representatives on October 22. The bill provides protections for transit workers under an existing statute governing assault and battery committed against a public employee. The law carries a penalty of imprisonment for not less than 90 days and not more than 2½ years in a house of correction or a fine of between $500 and $5,000. House Bill 4645 expands the current law by adding the crime of assault and battery by means of a bodily substance. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reported over 600 assaults on its employees in 2024 alone, 33 of which included a weapon and 38 of which involved the use of a bodily fluid in the attack. House Bill 4645 was enacted by the Senate on November 24 and signed into law on December 12.

Child Welfare Protections: I voted in favor of House Bill 4644, An Act enhancing child welfare protections, which is designed to improve communication and coordination among state agencies working with the families of children in foster care or receiving state services. This bill was given initial approval by the House of Representatives on October 22, passing on a vote of 159-1. The omnibus bill takes a multi-faceted approach by streamlining the Department of Children and Families’ reporting requirements, clarifying the role of the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA), and moving the Child Fatality Review Team from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer to the OCA. House Bill 4644 also establishes an education unit in the department, subject to appropriation, to promote the educational well-being of children in DCF custody.

During floor debate, the House adopted amendments to establish a special commission to study the development of a digital education portfolio system to support the stability and well-being of foster children and youth in the Commonwealth, and to add members to the Child Fatality Review Team. House Bill 4644, as amended, is pending in Senate Ways and Means.

Outdated Language: House Bill 4704, An Act amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilities, was engrossed by the House of Representatives on November 5 by a unanimous vote of 152-0. The Senate previously approved its own version of the bill, Senate Bill 2563, on July 24. Although I was not able to be in the House Chamber for the vote, my statement in the House Journal indicates that I would have voted in favor of this bill. House Bill 4704 updates Massachusetts’ General Laws to remove outdated and offensive language used to describe individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and replaces this terminology with phrases such as “persons with disabilities,” “person with an intellectual or developmental disability,” and related wording. It is important that the Massachusetts General Laws be updated to eliminate insensitive and derogatory language used to describe people with disabilities so that all residents are treated with the proper dignity and respect. The House and Senate will now work to reconcile the differences between the two legislative branches’ proposals to produce a final bill that can be sent to Governor Maura Healey for her review and signature.

Home Care Oversight: House Bill 4706, An Act to improve Massachusetts home care, was given initial approval by the House of Representatives on November 5 when it was engrossed on a vote of 153-1. The bill still requires Senate approval and Governor Maura Healey’s signature before it can become law.

This legislation enhances state oversight of home care agencies operating in Massachusetts and implements a formal licensing process to help protect clients receiving services. Home care agencies are not currently licensed in Massachusetts, making it difficult to ensure these agencies are providing quality services to their clients and potentially leaving clients in a vulnerable position. House Bill 4706 calls for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to establish and administer a formal licensing process for home care agencies, with fees to be set by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. EOHHS will have the power to revoke or suspend a license and to issue fines of up to $500 per day if an agency does not comply with the new regulations governing the conduct of home care agencies. In addition, House Bill 4706 requires background checks for home care workers and tasks EOHHS with creating policies to protect individuals and families who rely on home care.

Student Reading and Financial Literacy: On October 29, the House engrossed House Bill 4670, An Act relative to personal financial literacy education; House Bill 4671, An Act expanding student access to the state seal of biliteracy; and House Bill 4672, An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy. All three bills passed unanimously.

House Bill 4670 would require school districts, beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, to provide instruction on personal financial literacy to middle school and high school students, using standards established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). House Bill 4670 also establishes a Personal Financial Literacy Education Fund, to be administered by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. This fund will be used for the procurement of materials and professional opportunities related to educating middle school and high school students on personal financial literacy.

House Bill 4671 would expand the required criteria for awarding the state seal of biliteracy to students who are proficient in English and one or more additional languages. With the recent elimination of the MCAS, this proposal will recognize other assessments or an equivalent alternative established by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education when determining if a student qualifies for the state seal of biliteracy.

To improve student proficiency in reading, House Bill 4672 calls for the incorporation of the “five research-based areas in reading instruction” include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Currently, over a third of Massachusetts school districts still use literacy curricula that DESE considers “low quality.” House Bill 4672 requires students in grades K-3 to be assessed on their reading ability at least twice a year. DESE will be responsible for creating a definition for students who are “significantly below” grade level benchmarks, and school districts will be required to develop an intervention plan for students who fit this definition.

Higher Education Infrastructure: I recently voted in favor of legislation that will provide $3.28 billion to help address deferred infrastructure maintenance and other modernization projects at Massachusetts’s 29 public college and university campuses. House Bill 4750, An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation (also known as the BRIGHT Act), uses a combination of bonding and surtax revenues to support the state’s institutes of higher education. The bill was given preliminary approval by the House of Representatives, which engrossed it on a vote of 148-5 on November 18. The legislation is expected to help support the creation of approximately 20,000 construction-related jobs.

In addition, House Bill 4750 establishes a competitive grant program that will provide $100 million in funding for career technical education and training programs. The bill requires the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) to identify deferred maintenance projects at any state college or university that exceeds $50 million, and to provide details on what is being done to address this deferred maintenance. House Bill 4750 also authorizes the Commissioner of Higher Education to dispose of and sell real property at a public higher education institution that is deemed to be no longer needed, with proceeds being deposited into a new Higher Education Property Disposition Fund, which can then be used to pay for future campus capital facility projects.

Workplace Violence Prevention: On November 19, I voted for and spoke in favor of House Bill 4767, An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence, which I also cosponsored. This bill was engrossed by the House of Representatives on a vote of 158-0. You can watch my speech on the House floor here.

According to a 2023 report issued by the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association, “every 38 minutes in Massachusetts health care facilities someone, most often a clinician or an employee, is physically assaulted, endures verbal abuse, or is threatened.” House Bill 4767 attempts to address this problem by implementing stronger protections for health care workers, including mandatory training and enhanced reporting requirements.

Under the House proposal, health care employers will now be required to annually perform a facility-specific risk assessment in cooperation with the facility’s employees and any labor organization that represents these workers. The bill also directs employers to develop plans to minimize workplace violence dangers, including establishing employee training and reporting procedures. It also protects employees who report incidents of workplace violence, including clarifying that they may receive paid leave following an incident of workplace violence, which will not be counted towards their accrued vacation and sick time, although employers can require documentation related to the incident if the workplace violence leave exceeds 5 days. Health care employers will be responsible for submitting annual reports on all workplace violence incidents to the Commissioner of Public Health. Employers must also report to the district attorney who has jurisdiction over the community where the facility is located. After the House engrossed House Bill 4767, the bill was referred to Senate Ways and Means, where it waits for consideration.

Rescinding Article V Applications: I recently voted to pass Resolutions to formally withdraw all prior applications the state has made to Congress requesting a U.S. Constitutional Convention under Article V. House Bill 4692, Resolutions rescinding previous Article V Convention applications, was adopted by the House on a vote of 155-3 on November 19. A similar Resolution, Senate Bill 2684, was adopted in the Senate the same day on a vote of 34-4. The Resolutions revoke several decades-old and outdated measures previously submitted by the Legislature, including a 1931 request to amend or repeal Prohibition, which formally ended in 1933.

Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which was passed in 1787, establishes a process where states can call for a national convention to offer amendments to the federal Constitution if two-thirds of the states, or 34 states, request it by submitting applications. While multiple states, including Massachusetts, have submitted applications for a Constitutional Convention over the years, the two-thirds threshold has never been reached that would trigger a national convention. Because the U.S. Constitution is silent on the process governing a Constitutional Convention, the lack of clearly defined guidelines raises concerns that the U.S. Constitution would be opened up to unanticipated changes that many Massachusetts residents might not support. Massachusetts is now the 17th state to vote to rescind its previous Article V applications.

FY25 Closeout Supplemental Budget: I voted for a Fiscal Year 2025 closeout supplemental budget that contains House GOP leadership-sponsored language requiring the Healey Administration to resume providing ongoing updates on the amount of state spending associated with running the Commonwealth’s emergency shelter system. This was included in House Bill 4761, which allocates funding to address deficiencies in multiple state spending accounts while officially closing the books on Fiscal Year 2025, which ended on June 30. The bill represents a negotiated compromise between earlier versions of the bill passed by the House and Senate, and was enacted by the House on a vote of 146-9 on November 19 and by the Senate on a vote of 38-0 the same day. Governor Healey signed the supplemental budget on November 25.

Because the original reporting requirement expired on June 30, the Healey Administration no longer reported these figures. To ensure continued transparency to the state’s taxpayers, House Republican Caucus leadership offered a successful floor amendment when the closeout budget was initially debate in the House on October 15. The amendment requires the Administration to continue providing details on how much the state is spending on the program, and makes the reporting requirement permanent.

House Bill 4761 includes several other policy provisions. The closeout supplemental budget directs the Inspector General to investigate the state’s sheriffs’ offices, which were collectively seeking $162 million in deficiency funding, well above prior years’ levels. House Bill 4761 provides $10 million for operational and transitional enhancements at the Department of Transitional Assistance to improve the accuracy of eligibility and benefit determinations in Massachusetts, so the state will not face financial penalties from the federal government for having an elevated error rate. The bill also contains provisions that criminalize the impersonation of a federal officer. It calls for enhanced penalties that include a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 2 1/2 years.

In addition to these policy reforms, House Bill 4761 provides additional funding for a variety of state programs, including $12 million to support universal school meals; $1.67 billion for MassHealth, which is expected to cost the state $303 million in net spending once federal reimbursements are factored in; and $10 million for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. House Bill 4761 also extends previously appropriated funds for accessibility improvements at Dean Park and restoration of the Shrewsbury Town Common gazebo to June 30, 2026. The closeout supplemental budget includes $2.31 billion in gross spending but will have a net cost of $806.9 million to the state once federal reimbursements are taken into consideration.

Inspector General Letter: I joined 21 House Republican legislators to sign on to a letter initiated by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and State Representative Kenneth P. Sweezey expressing “deep concerns” about the no cost calls program for inmates, which is costing the state’s taxpayers tens of millions of dollars a year.  The 2023 law establishing the program requires the Department of Correction (DOC) and all state sheriffs’ offices to provide inmates with access to unlimited free phone calls and computer tablets, with the state’s taxpayers picking up the costs.

The Fiscal Year 2025 closeout supplemental budget, which was signed into law on November 25, includes language directing the Inspector General to investigate expenditures and compensation levels within the state’s sheriffs’ offices, following reports that they are facing a collective deficit of $162 million. In our letter, we are asking Shapiro to incorporate a review of the no cost calls program into his investigation. We also expressed concerns about how the no cost calls law has led to a dramatic reduction in inmate participation in state funded re-entry programs. The caucus letter calls on the Inspector General to include in his final report “recommendations for transitioning to a more fiscally constrained and sustainable alternative to the no cost calls initiative.”

DNA Exception Rule: Representative Adam Scanlon and I filed H4536, An Act to establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rape, to get predators off our streets and give survivors justice no matter how many years it takes to establish the DNA evidence. Middlesex DA Marian Ryan spoke to Boston 25 about the need for this bill, and I appreciate her and Bedford Police Chief John Fisher's support. You can read or watch the interview here.

Emergency Insulin Access: State House News Service wrote about H1212, An Act relative to emergency insulin access, which I filed with Rep. Jack Lewis. This bill would allow pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day supply of insulin in an emergency situation when a provider’s authorization cannot be readily obtained. H1212, if signed into law, will prevent hospitalizations and deaths in situations where an individual with diabetes needs insulin but can’t reach their doctor to authorize a refill. You can read the article here.

Briefings and Forums

IBS-C Round Table Discussion: Senator Michael Moore and I hosted a round table discussion on women’s health and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) at the State House on October 7. We were joined by a Patient Advocacy Manager from Ardelyx, as well as patients and healthcare professionals who have firsthand experience with IBS-C. This discussion provided legislators and staff with valuable insights on the experiences of providers and patients as they navigate the healthcare system, and highlighted the need for access to and coverage of treatment for IBS-C.

Diwali Day: October 14 was Diwali Day at the State House. This holiday is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world, and the now annual State House event is an opportunity to learn more about the importance of Diwali to these communities in Massachusetts. I am proud to have filed H.3430, An Act designating Diwali Day as a state holiday, which I co-filed alongside Representative Marcus Vaughn. The legislation directs the Governor to annually proclaim the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik as Diwali Day—a state holiday recognizing one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the world.

MA Food System Forum: The Massachusetts Food System Forum, hosted by the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative and held on November 21st, was a great opportunity to learn about issues affecting the local food system and connect with farmers, advocates, and other stakeholders. As the Commonwealth faces challenges related to food security, farmland preservation, and agricultural resiliency, working together across sectors will continue to be vital to addressing the needs of the agricultural community and Massachusetts residents.

Food System Caucus Luncheon: The Topsfield Fair hosted members of the Food System Caucus for a luncheon on the state of the agricultural and fishing industries in Massachusetts on October 10. Speaking with farmers and fishers gives legislators and policymakers more insight into the needs and challenges the Commonwealth's food producers face, and helps build a strong relationship between the Legislature and the local food system.

Public Health Excellence Day: Senator Jo Comerford, the Massachusetts Public Health Alliance, and I held Public Health Excellence Day on October 23 at the State House. DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein and other public health leaders spoke about recent successes in local public health policy, including the passage of SAPHE 2.0 last year and the projects supported by the Public Health Excellence grant program. Strengthening local public health keeps our friends and neighbors safe, and I look forward to the continued implementation of SAPHE 2.0’s improvements to public health.

Women & Alzheimer’s Health Symposium: The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators and MassBio hosted the Women & Alzheimer’s Health Symposium at the State House on November 18th. Alzheimer's costs over $350 billion each year, and disproportionately affects women: two thirds of Alzheimer's patients, and more than two thirds of Alzheimer's caregivers, are women. By understanding how this disease impacts women's physical health, mental health, and economic stability, we can improve access to care, enhance support for caregivers, and reduce the costs of this disease to the healthcare system and to families. I was proud to welcome attendees on behalf of the Women’s Caucus.

Food Waste Briefing: The Food System Caucus and Zero Waste Caucus hosted Spoonfuls at the State House on September 30th for a briefing on the impact of food waste and efforts to reduce wasted food. Spoonfuls is a food recovery organization that distributes unsold food from grocery stores, farms, and wholesalers to food pantries and other organizations serving people facing food insecurity. Preventing food waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions caused by organic material decaying in landfills, and ensures that food goes to those who need it the most. I have spent time with Spoonfuls picking up and delivering food in Central MA.

Local Funding

Municipal Road Safety Grant: The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security awarded the Shrewsbury, MA Police Department $38,000 and the Westborough Police Department $31,490.24 from the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program. This program helps local police departments improve traffic safety, reducing accidents, injuries, and fatalities on the road.

Justice Assistance Grant: Shrewsbury and Westborough Polie Departments were awarded $28,260 and $34,905 respectively from EOPSS’ Justice Assistance Grant Program. These funds will support law enforcement activities, prevention and education programs, and other initiatives that strengthen public safety.

Planning and Resource Development Grant: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Shrewsbury $10,000 from the Work-Based Learning Planning and Development Grant Program. This program helps municipalities implement work-based learning opportunities that allow students to explore and plan their postsecondary careers.

Recycling Dividends Program: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection awarded Shrewsbury $28,800 from the Recycling Dividends Program and $6,000 from the Food Waste Collection Systems Grant Program, and Westborough $5,400 from the Recycling Dividends Program. These grants will help both towns strengthen their recycling programs and reduce waste.

Municipal ADA Improvement Grant: The Massachusetts Office on Disability has awarded Shrewsbury $40,000 for accessibility improvements at the 1830 Brick Schoolhouse and $78,029 for repairs to sidewalks and curb ramps at the Senior Center through the Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Grant Program. Improving accessibility will help more people with disabilities benefit from opportunities available at these locations, from learning about Shrewsbury's history to obtaining services for older residents.

Workplace Safety Training Grant: Several businesses in the district received grants from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s Workplace Safety Training Grant program. Awards include $3,500 for Elevation 3D LLC, $4,000 for Tri State Truck Center LLC, $6,000 for Nova Leap Health MA, and $4,250 for Belanger LLC. These funds will help these businesses provide safety training for their employees, preventing accidents and injuries.

Housing Choice Grant: Westborough received $130,000 from the Housing Choice Grant Program to support the creation of an Active Transportation Plan. The plan’s focus will be on improving transportation connections in town, expanding options for biking and walking, and enhancing Westborough’s transportation infrastructure.

Westborough Public Housing Improvements: The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has awarded the Westborough Housing Authority $157,242 for site drainage improvements to local public housing. These funds, which were authorized through the Affordable Homes Act, will help prevent water damage and extend the life of public housing buildings in town.

Community Celebrations

Fisher Street Bridge Ribbon Cutting: October 6 was the official ribbon cutting for the new Fisher Street pedestrian bridge in Westborough! This $2M project reopened the bridge going over the MBTA railroad tracks and built shared use paths to Smith Parkway and Fisher Street. Expanding access to trails allows more people to stay active and enjoy the outdoors and the Charm Bracelet.

Veterans Day 2025: I joined Shrewsbury’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, and had the opportunity to provide some remarks about the importance of this day. I was deeply moved when I visited the Aisne-Marne battlefield in France earlier this fall, where my husband Jim’s grandfather was wounded during World War I. Across history and around the world, service members have sacrificed so we can live in peace and freedom. The courage of America’s veterans is an inspiration and an example for all of us.

Westborough Good Scout Award: Retired UMSC Lt. Col. James Tepper was presented with the 2025 Westborough Good Scout Award on November 5. The Good Scout Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate service, leadership, and integrity in their lives. From his service with the Marines to his extensive involvement in the Westborough community, Lt. Col. Tepper has exemplified the values of scouting.

Local Events

Brio 33 Ribbon Cutting: Brio 33 hosted their grand opening November 6. I’m excited to frequent this new spot with excellent food and service in the home of the former Tavolino's, and I wish Brio 33 many years of success.

PFAS Treatment Plant Groundbreaking: December 11 was the groundbreaking for Shrewsbury's PFAS treatment plant, an exciting step forward to improve Shrewsbury's drinking water quality and reduce the health risks linked to PFAS exposure. Once the plant is completed by the summer of 2027, Shrewsbury residents will be able to enjoy cleaner, safer water.

Shrewsbury Turkey Trot: The Shrewsbury Turkey Trot for the Memory was on November 27. This run helps show support for people living with Alzheimer’s, with proceeds going toward research, education, and patient and family care. I am proud to be a long-time sponsor, and Patrick and his friend Nico enjoyed running again this year!

Post-22 Ribbon Cutting: September 29 was the official ribbon cutting for Post-22, an incredible program in Westborough helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn job skills and find meaningful employment opportunities. It's exciting to see how much Post-22 has accomplished since they opened their doors and how much support there is from the community!

Shrewsbury Menorah Lighting: I joined the menorah lighting ceremony on the Shrewsbury Town Common on December 14. It’s always wonderful to join in celebrating Hanukkah!

Contacting My Office 

As a reminder, please reach out to my office at 617-722-2810 if we can be helpful. My Legislative Aide, Kerry Shea, can be reached at Kerry.Shea@mahouse.gov and I am at Hannah.Kane@mahouse.gov.

While this email is not inclusive of all my work, I hope the information is relevant and helpful. My prior update emails can be found here on my website in the “Updates from Hannah” section and I will continue to post regular updates on my State Representative Facebook page. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of assistance.

With sincere gratitude,