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
FY25 Local Cultural Council grant applications open
BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D–Salem) announces the opening of FY25 Local Cultural Council grant applications across several communities in the Second Essex District. These grants, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, provide vital funding for projects that enhance local arts, culture, and humanities. "These grant opportunities are … [Read more...] about FY25 Local Cultural Council grant applications open
An international feel in Peabody
Downtown was blocked off to cars and opened up to tens of thousands of people celebrating culture, food, music, and diversity at the International Festival on Sunday. Sandwiched between two concert stages, Main Street was shut down and filled with people. This year’s festival featured performances from bands and dancers representing cultures and food booths serving eats … [Read more...] about An international feel in Peabody