BOSTON — Sen. Joan B. Lovely presided over the Briefing on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse at the State House Thursday, pushing for legislative proposals to help ensure the protection of children and survivors of abuse in Massachusetts. District Attorney for Berkshire County, Timothy J. Shugrue, promoted Bill 1634, relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of … [Read more...] about Massachusetts lawmakers push for bills to protect children from sexual abuse
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Jose and Alice Pinto honored for community service at State House
BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is pleased to announce that Jose Mario and Alice Pinto of Peabody were honored with the Portuguese Heritage Award at the State House annual Heritage Day of Portugal. “I was proud to have nominated Jose and Alice for the Portuguese Heritage Award, honoring their advocacy for the Peabody Portuguese community … [Read more...] about Jose and Alice Pinto honored for community service at State House
Senator Lovely receives leadership, committee assignments for 194th General Court
BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely is pleased to announce her leadership and committee assignments for the 194th General Court of Massachusetts. This session, Senator Lovely will once again serve as Assistant Majority Leader of the Senate, marking her fourth term as a member of Senate Leadership. “I am humbled to be entrusted with the responsibility … [Read more...] about Senator Lovely receives leadership, committee assignments for 194th General Court
Local state officials given YMCA award
The YMCA of Metro North and the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs awarded the 2025 Legislative Champions Award to two Peabody legislators at the annual State Advocacy Day on Feb. 13. According to a release from the YMCA of Metro North, Rep. Tom Walsh and State Sen. Joan Lovely were recognized for their unwavering commitment to strengthening communities through the YMCA’s … [Read more...] about Local state officials given YMCA award