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Senator Lydia Edwards
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Senator for the Third Suffolk District (Boston, Revere, Winthrop)
Former Boston City Councilor for Charlestown, East Boston, North End. Current Senate Chair of Judiciary. Fighting for housing justice, worker rights, & environment.

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A huge congratulations to Madam President Gigi Coletta Zapata! A historic win for District 1, as this is the first time the district has had the City Council President seat. I am both proud and excited to watch @gigi4district1.bsky.social lead! 🎉

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November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Remembering Setti Warren, a veteran, advocate, bridgebuilder, and the first Black mayor to serve in Massachusetts. His leadership was rooted in service, his advocacy centered on people, and his presence opened doors for so many to follow.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Attorney General's Office has introduced a new grant program for organizations that provide legal services for those going through the eviction sealing process. Shout out AG Campbell for her continued efforts in supporting access to eviction record sealing!

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November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Last week I spoke about the Commonwealth being called to act to protect our most vulnerable. I hope that the federal government will act and use contingency funds, but if not, we must be prepared to protect our own.

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November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
My statement on today’s court rulings. To read the full story, visit shorturl.at/iqeog.

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October 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Earlier this week we celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School. This reimagined PJK reflects our community’s values—creating a learning environment that is inclusive and welcoming to students of every background.

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October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Spent Monday morning catching up with local veterans at the Revere Veterans Coffee Hour! Big thanks to the Revere Veterans Service Office for hosting these monthly gatherings and creating a welcoming space for our community’s veterans.

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October 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Last night, Mayor Wu delivered Boston’s first-ever State of the Schools Address, highlighting how our city is working to support students not only in the classroom, but in every part of their lives.

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October 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
‼️ATTN: The Winthrop Water Transportation Open House has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, November 5th from 4-7pm at Winthrop Landing. ‼️

If you’re unable to attend an event but would like to provide feedback, take the online survey at: shorturl.at/EC91y.

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October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The next Judiciary Hearing on Civil Actions II and Court Administration will be Tuesday, November 4th, at 1pm.

Those who wish to testify on proposed bills must follow sign-up directions via shorturl.at/pywBT (or scan the QR code).

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October 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Celebrating Halloween in the North End at the Madonna Della Cava’s 74th Annual Halloween Parade and Party! Thank you to the sponsors – The Madonna Della Cava Society, Little Sage, and the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism and Special Events – for bringing the community together!

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October 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Continuing the Halloween celebrations in Winthrop! 🎃 From Trunk or Treat to the Annual Halloween Bike Parade & Fun Ride, thank you to all of our neighbors who joined in the festivities!

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October 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Thank you for the shoutout @emergeamerica.bsky.social ! The Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act is a piece of legislation I am exceptionally proud of.

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October 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
With a unanimous vote, the Massachusetts Senate has passed the Federal Employees and Service Members Relief Act. This will be the broadest shutdown protection in the nation — and it is permanent.

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October 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Election day is almost here! Voting registration closes this Saturday, October 25th. Visit www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ to register, check status, or update your voter information.

Municipal elections will take place across the Third Suffolk on Tuesday, November 4th. 🗳️

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October 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
At today’s press conference and walkthrough of the Bill Russell Bridge, we heard directly from those who built this amazing bridge connecting the Charlestown and North End neighborhoods.

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October 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Monday was the first ever Supper and Sealing event! Hosted at the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp in Dorchester, we brought together community organizations to help residents seal their eviction records and CORIs – an essential step towards making housing accessible for everyone.

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October 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Proud to share the Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act, a piece of legislation I filed to protect federal employees and service members across the Commonwealth during a shutdown of the federal government. Swipe to learn more.

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October 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A Saturday well spent cheering on our Vikings at Winthrop Youth Football’s Homecoming Tailgate at Miller Field! Wishing all of our Winthrop Vikings the best of luck this season! 💙💛

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October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Winthrop/Quincy line will stay on the current schedule today and tomorrow. Repairs are in progress, and we’ll share updates later this week. Fingers crossed we’ll have good news soon about restoring separate Winthrop and Quincy lines!

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October 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Kicked off the Halloween season at Revere’s Trunk or Treat! Thanks to all of the trick or treaters who stopped by! 🍬🎃

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October 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
On Thursday we celebrated the ribbon cutting of NeighborHealth’s new Adult Medicine space. This space in Maverick ensures more accessibility to high quality healthcare for residents in and around East Boston. Congratulations, NeighborHealth!

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October 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We’re celebrating Halloween all across the Third Suffolk! Check out these upcoming events for trick-or-treaters of all ages 🎃

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October 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
‼️ATTN Ferry Riders ‼️MassDOT & The MBTA would like your feedback on water transportation. To fill out the survey, visit mbta.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....

Community feedback for the Winthrop ferry may be collected in person on Thursday, 10/30 from 4-7pm at Winthrop Landing.

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October 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Jerry DeFranza devoted his life to advocating for people with disabilities and making Winthrop a more inclusive community. I’m proud to take part in the dedication of Jerry DeFranza Way, a lasting reminder of his compassion and dedication.

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October 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM