Senator Joan B. Lovely
@senjoanblovely.bsky.social
Senator Lovely represents the 2nd Essex District communities of Beverly, Danvers, Peabody and Salem.
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A celebratory ceremony with Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, and Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, to celebrate the Guard's 389th birthday, along with commissioning ceremonies for the brave men and women of the Massachusetts National Guard.
December 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A celebratory ceremony with Governor Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, and Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, to celebrate the Guard's 389th birthday, along with commissioning ceremonies for the brave men and women of the Massachusetts National Guard.
A beautiful morning for the Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony to honor our deceased veterans during this holiday season.
Wreaths Across America ceremonies will also take place Saturday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Danvers and at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem. Both events begin at noon.
Wreaths Across America ceremonies will also take place Saturday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Danvers and at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem. Both events begin at noon.
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A beautiful morning for the Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony to honor our deceased veterans during this holiday season.
Wreaths Across America ceremonies will also take place Saturday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Danvers and at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem. Both events begin at noon.
Wreaths Across America ceremonies will also take place Saturday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Danvers and at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem. Both events begin at noon.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Wonderful to see the Peabody community come together for a community art project to commemorate the nation’s Semiquincentennial at the Peabody Historical Society’s Smith Barn.
A tapestry of history: Locals contribute to stitching panels that tell stories of 13 original colonies
During the Peabody Historical Society and Museum’s annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, visitors got to partake in a special community art project commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing
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December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Wonderful to see the Peabody community come together for a community art project to commemorate the nation’s Semiquincentennial at the Peabody Historical Society’s Smith Barn.
Pleased that the progress of offshore wind in Massachusetts will once again gain momentum after a federal judge found a previous ban in January illegal.
This is an important step in re-energizing this development in Salem, as well as the development of offshore wind in Massachusetts.
This is an important step in re-energizing this development in Salem, as well as the development of offshore wind in Massachusetts.
Fed judge overturns Trump order blocking wind permits
BOSTON — A federal judge gave the go-ahead for Massachusetts and other states to proceed with wind energy expansion by rejecting an executive order signed by President Donald Trump halting
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December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Pleased that the progress of offshore wind in Massachusetts will once again gain momentum after a federal judge found a previous ban in January illegal.
This is an important step in re-energizing this development in Salem, as well as the development of offshore wind in Massachusetts.
This is an important step in re-energizing this development in Salem, as well as the development of offshore wind in Massachusetts.
Spreading the word about Nick Dionne of Danvers, son of a former Salem police officer, who is currently in search of a living donor for a kidney transplant after finding out he is in late-stage kidney failure.
Read more about Nick's story in The Salem News.
Read more about Nick's story in The Salem News.
Danvers man urgently needs kidney transplant
DANVERS — About six weeks ago, “out of the blue,” Nick Dionne asked his mother to take him to the doctor.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Spreading the word about Nick Dionne of Danvers, son of a former Salem police officer, who is currently in search of a living donor for a kidney transplant after finding out he is in late-stage kidney failure.
Read more about Nick's story in The Salem News.
Read more about Nick's story in The Salem News.
Thank you to Walt Kosmowski, host of The Beacon Hill Report on BevCam, a cable tv program he and I formed a decade ago, to speak about my work on issues important to my constituents.
The Beacon Hill Report with State Senator Joan Lovely 12/05/2025
YouTube video by BevCam Government
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December 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thank you to Walt Kosmowski, host of The Beacon Hill Report on BevCam, a cable tv program he and I formed a decade ago, to speak about my work on issues important to my constituents.
On Monday, December 8th, my office will be hosting weekly district office hours in Peabody to connect with constituents about the issues important to them. Please see the information below:
Peabody office hours
Peter A. Torigian Senior Center
75R Central Street
9 a.m. -10 a.m.
Peabody office hours
Peter A. Torigian Senior Center
75R Central Street
9 a.m. -10 a.m.
December 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
On Monday, December 8th, my office will be hosting weekly district office hours in Peabody to connect with constituents about the issues important to them. Please see the information below:
Peabody office hours
Peter A. Torigian Senior Center
75R Central Street
9 a.m. -10 a.m.
Peabody office hours
Peter A. Torigian Senior Center
75R Central Street
9 a.m. -10 a.m.
Wonderful to celebrate the Christmas season with Senator Bruce Tarr and Santa and Mrs. Claus at Senator Tarr's annual toy drive, NorthShoreHolidayToyDrive.org, featuring stops at Institution for Savings in Salem, Aubuchon Ace Hardware in Beverly, and Lyon-Waugh Auto Group in Peabody.
December 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Wonderful to celebrate the Christmas season with Senator Bruce Tarr and Santa and Mrs. Claus at Senator Tarr's annual toy drive, NorthShoreHolidayToyDrive.org, featuring stops at Institution for Savings in Salem, Aubuchon Ace Hardware in Beverly, and Lyon-Waugh Auto Group in Peabody.
Thank you to the efforts of Lifebridge North Shore, along with volunteers from Arbella Insurance and Groom Construction, who distributed winter coats and backpacks to help people experiencing homelessness prepare for winter.
Lifebridge gives out winter coats, backpacks with essential supplies to homeless community
SALEM — Lifebridge North Shore on Tuesday distributed winter coats and backpacks to help people experiencing homelessness prepare for winter.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Thank you to the efforts of Lifebridge North Shore, along with volunteers from Arbella Insurance and Groom Construction, who distributed winter coats and backpacks to help people experiencing homelessness prepare for winter.
Congratulations to Mayor Bettencourt and the Peabody Public Schools community for the success of the Student Resource and Support Center at Higgins Middle School, which has provided 122 counseling visits during the first two months of school this fall.
New middle school mental health center drawing in Peabody students, mayor says
PEABODY — A new mental health center at the Higgins Middle School provided 122 counseling visits during the first two months of school this fall, Mayor Ted Bettencourt said Monday
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December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Congratulations to Mayor Bettencourt and the Peabody Public Schools community for the success of the Student Resource and Support Center at Higgins Middle School, which has provided 122 counseling visits during the first two months of school this fall.
Thank you to Rep. Fiola for hosting MassEcon at the State House today for an informational session on ReadyMass, which helps businesses find properties where they can thrive, along with providing important business data to examine communities' economic potential.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Thank you to Rep. Fiola for hosting MassEcon at the State House today for an informational session on ReadyMass, which helps businesses find properties where they can thrive, along with providing important business data to examine communities' economic potential.
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Thank you to Greater Boston Legal Services and the Coalition for Social Justice for hosting a legislative staff training focused on helping constituents access Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).
December 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Thank you to Greater Boston Legal Services and the Coalition for Social Justice for hosting a legislative staff training focused on helping constituents access Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).
Humbled to join members of the local Albanian American community to raise the Albanian flag in observance of Albanian Independence Day, celebrating their culture across our communities.
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Humbled to join members of the local Albanian American community to raise the Albanian flag in observance of Albanian Independence Day, celebrating their culture across our communities.
A pleasure to attend the Beverly COA Volunteer Breakfast to celebrate the hard work of volunteers who create enriching, healthy, and safe environments for our local seniors.
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A pleasure to attend the Beverly COA Volunteer Breakfast to celebrate the hard work of volunteers who create enriching, healthy, and safe environments for our local seniors.
Congratulations to Danvers native & dear friend Joanne Flynn, who has made history within the New England Professional Golfers Association, becoming the first woman elected president and the first second-generation president of the NEPGA, as her father, Bill, served as president from 1973 to 1976.
Danvers' Flynn makes NEPGA history after being named its first female president
With her December 1 election to the presidency, Danvers native Joanne Flynn has made history on two fronts within the New England Professional Golfers Association.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Congratulations to Danvers native & dear friend Joanne Flynn, who has made history within the New England Professional Golfers Association, becoming the first woman elected president and the first second-generation president of the NEPGA, as her father, Bill, served as president from 1973 to 1976.
The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation to strengthen protections for public transit workers by expanding laws on assault and battery against public employees.
December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation to strengthen protections for public transit workers by expanding laws on assault and battery against public employees.
A pleasure to once again appear on The Binns Report at BevCam TV to discuss work I am doing to deliver for my constituents, including my continued work on priority pieces of legislation as well as the steps we are taking to protect and support residents impacted by federal actions.
The Binns Report #163 11/21/20 State of the State 2with Sen.Lovely
YouTube video by The Binns Report
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December 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A pleasure to once again appear on The Binns Report at BevCam TV to discuss work I am doing to deliver for my constituents, including my continued work on priority pieces of legislation as well as the steps we are taking to protect and support residents impacted by federal actions.
Thank you to the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities for the opportunity to testify on S.151, an Act establishing a diaper benefits pilot program.
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thank you to the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities for the opportunity to testify on S.151, an Act establishing a diaper benefits pilot program.
I was proud to host an important briefing on my bill which would establish a Diaper Benefits Pilot Program to address diaper insufficiency by funding and distributing resources to organizations in each part of the state to acquire, store, and distribute diapers, along with holding diaper drives.
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I was proud to host an important briefing on my bill which would establish a Diaper Benefits Pilot Program to address diaper insufficiency by funding and distributing resources to organizations in each part of the state to acquire, store, and distribute diapers, along with holding diaper drives.
Thank you to all who testified in front of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries on a number of important and impactful bills before the committee, including important bills targeting the effects of PFAS on our fishing and agricultural industry and tackling food insecurity.
December 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Thank you to all who testified in front of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries on a number of important and impactful bills before the committee, including important bills targeting the effects of PFAS on our fishing and agricultural industry and tackling food insecurity.
Humbled to deliver the keynote speech at the Massachusetts League of Women Voters Lobby Day at the State House.
December 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Humbled to deliver the keynote speech at the Massachusetts League of Women Voters Lobby Day at the State House.
Congratulations to Witch City Broom Co. for cutting the ribbon on their new storefront in downtown Salem!
December 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Congratulations to Witch City Broom Co. for cutting the ribbon on their new storefront in downtown Salem!
Thank you to Catherine Fritz of Peabody for joining me in testifying in front of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities in support of S.158, An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons.
December 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Thank you to Catherine Fritz of Peabody for joining me in testifying in front of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities in support of S.158, An Act increasing accessibility in restaurants for physically handicapped persons.
I am proud to have voted with my Senate colleagues to pass the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act.
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I am proud to have voted with my Senate colleagues to pass the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act.