Last Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting focused heavily on finances. Chief Financial Officer Samuel Rippin first led a recap of the Fiscal Year 2025 closures. He read his FY25 District Budget Report to the Committee. This report showcases the results as of June 30. “As you can see from the attached report, the Peabody Public Schools (PPS) has fully expended its … [Read more...] about School Committee focuses on finances
Senator Joan Lovely
Sen. Lovely files bills on abuse
BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) has filed two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting children and youth from sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust. The bills, An Act Relative to Sexual Assaults by Adults in Positions of Authority or Trust and An Act Relative to Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth by Adults in … [Read more...] about Sen. Lovely files bills on abuse
Executive Office of Economic Development awards grants in Beverly, Peabody and Salem
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
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