Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is pleased to announce that the Healey-Driscoll Administration, in partnership with Executive Office of Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, has awarded economic development grants in Beverly, Peabody, and Salem as part of the FY25 Community One Stop for Growth initiative. The City of Beverly has been awarded … [Read more...] about Executive Office of Economic Development awards grants in Beverly, Peabody and Salem
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Senate passes bill to modernize custody laws
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announces that the Massachusetts Senate has passed legislation to simplify and modernize child custody jurisdiction laws in the Commonwealth. An Act Relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act would streamline custody jurisdiction laws and bring Massachusetts into conformity with other … [Read more...] about Senate passes bill to modernize custody laws
Senator Lovely announces $781K North Boston tourism grant
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is pleased to announce that the North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, which serves the Second Essex District, has received a $781,337.90 grant through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s FY25 Regional Tourism Council Grant Program. The grant is designed to foster tourism development, support local … [Read more...] about Senator Lovely announces $781K North Boston tourism grant
Register to vote at the Peabody Library on Sept. 17
The Peabody Institute Library at 82 Main St. will be celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17. Drop by the library courtyard anytime between 9 a.m. 3 p.m. to grab a registration form, ask questions about how to register to vote, and get ready to vote in the general election on Nov. 5. No registration is required, just drop by and say hi, get some snacks and … [Read more...] about Register to vote at the Peabody Library on Sept. 17
Rep. Walsh announces mental-health programming for Peabody students
BOSTON — Rep. Thomas P. Walsh (D-Peabody) announced several Peabody projects to be funded following Gov. Maura Healey’s signature affirming the state budget July 29. Approved by the legislature and signed by the governor, the state budget will distribute $37,072,720 to Peabody schools and $8,888,400 in unrestricted aid to the city. The signed fiscal year 2025 budget also … [Read more...] about Rep. Walsh announces mental-health programming for Peabody students