Jo Comerford
@jocomerford.bsky.social
Massachusetts State Senator fighting for the people of the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district.
http://linktr.ee/jocomerfordma; senatorjocomerford.org
http://linktr.ee/jocomerfordma; senatorjocomerford.org
Sunrise with Monte, Jim, and a record number of good folks who are walking to raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts — in the leg between Northampton and Greenfield.
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Sunrise with Monte, Jim, and a record number of good folks who are walking to raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts — in the leg between Northampton and Greenfield.
Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Join us in raising awareness today to help shine a light on this disease.
#PancreaticCancerAwareness #WorldPancreaticCancerDay #mahealthcare #cancerawareness #LegislativeAction
Join us in raising awareness today to help shine a light on this disease.
#PancreaticCancerAwareness #WorldPancreaticCancerDay #mahealthcare #cancerawareness #LegislativeAction
November 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Join us in raising awareness today to help shine a light on this disease.
#PancreaticCancerAwareness #WorldPancreaticCancerDay #mahealthcare #cancerawareness #LegislativeAction
Join us in raising awareness today to help shine a light on this disease.
#PancreaticCancerAwareness #WorldPancreaticCancerDay #mahealthcare #cancerawareness #LegislativeAction
In recognizing #TransDayOfRemembrance, we recommit to ensuring that Massachusetts is a place where everyone can live, work, and love safely and with dignity.
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In recognizing #TransDayOfRemembrance, we recommit to ensuring that Massachusetts is a place where everyone can live, work, and love safely and with dignity.
Today at Prospect Place in Northampton was magical as a crowd gathered to support 60 new units of affordable housing for families and individuals in a reclaimed former nursing home.
Pictured: A breathtaking mural and its artists and a playground that screams, "Come live and play here."
Pictured: A breathtaking mural and its artists and a playground that screams, "Come live and play here."
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Today at Prospect Place in Northampton was magical as a crowd gathered to support 60 new units of affordable housing for families and individuals in a reclaimed former nursing home.
Pictured: A breathtaking mural and its artists and a playground that screams, "Come live and play here."
Pictured: A breathtaking mural and its artists and a playground that screams, "Come live and play here."
The Gov's Anti-Hunger Task Force is holding a listening session.
Grateful to serve among this coalition of advocates, providers, state agencies, + community leaders working to ensure everyone in MA has access to nutritious, affordable food.
More: www.mass.gov/governors-an...
Grateful to serve among this coalition of advocates, providers, state agencies, + community leaders working to ensure everyone in MA has access to nutritious, affordable food.
More: www.mass.gov/governors-an...
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Gov's Anti-Hunger Task Force is holding a listening session.
Grateful to serve among this coalition of advocates, providers, state agencies, + community leaders working to ensure everyone in MA has access to nutritious, affordable food.
More: www.mass.gov/governors-an...
Grateful to serve among this coalition of advocates, providers, state agencies, + community leaders working to ensure everyone in MA has access to nutritious, affordable food.
More: www.mass.gov/governors-an...
I joined Rep. Natalie Blais @ the @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social conference.
The topic of our panel was RURAL and LOW/DECLINING ENROLLMENT SCHOOLS — and the actions the *state must take* to ensure equitable opportunity to students in schools across our region.
The topic of our panel was RURAL and LOW/DECLINING ENROLLMENT SCHOOLS — and the actions the *state must take* to ensure equitable opportunity to students in schools across our region.
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I joined Rep. Natalie Blais @ the @mascschoolcomm.bsky.social conference.
The topic of our panel was RURAL and LOW/DECLINING ENROLLMENT SCHOOLS — and the actions the *state must take* to ensure equitable opportunity to students in schools across our region.
The topic of our panel was RURAL and LOW/DECLINING ENROLLMENT SCHOOLS — and the actions the *state must take* to ensure equitable opportunity to students in schools across our region.
Thrilled to see $10.23 million coming to the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district in economic development and housing infrastructure grants.
Grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social, @kimdriscollma.bsky.social, + their administration for investing in western and north central Massachusetts.
Grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social, @kimdriscollma.bsky.social, + their administration for investing in western and north central Massachusetts.
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Thrilled to see $10.23 million coming to the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district in economic development and housing infrastructure grants.
Grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social, @kimdriscollma.bsky.social, + their administration for investing in western and north central Massachusetts.
Grateful to @massgovernor.bsky.social, @kimdriscollma.bsky.social, + their administration for investing in western and north central Massachusetts.
On Friday, officials from the MDAR, MassHealth, and DPH joined farmers and producers @ Just Roots in Greenfield to learn about the health and economic benefits of locally-grown, nutritions food - delivered like medicine.
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
On Friday, officials from the MDAR, MassHealth, and DPH joined farmers and producers @ Just Roots in Greenfield to learn about the health and economic benefits of locally-grown, nutritions food - delivered like medicine.
Thank you @massago.bsky.social for always answering the call for and leading us to justice.
Donald Trump must release all available funds for the November SNAP payment to states.
Donald Trump must release all available funds for the November SNAP payment to states.
October 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Thank you @massago.bsky.social for always answering the call for and leading us to justice.
Donald Trump must release all available funds for the November SNAP payment to states.
Donald Trump must release all available funds for the November SNAP payment to states.
Delighted to nominate Naomi Bledsoe, Youth Engagement Coordinator for the Communities that Care Coalition, + Nate Woodard, Co-Chair of the Greenfield Human Rights Commission, to represent the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district @ the Senate's 90th Citizen's Legislative Seminar.
October 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Delighted to nominate Naomi Bledsoe, Youth Engagement Coordinator for the Communities that Care Coalition, + Nate Woodard, Co-Chair of the Greenfield Human Rights Commission, to represent the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district @ the Senate's 90th Citizen's Legislative Seminar.
I was deeply honored to be recognized at the Disability Policy Consortium's annual John Winske Memorial Awards last week — receiving the Thomas Menino Award for Public Service alongside the wonderful Rep. Christine Barber.
(Pictured with DPC's great ED Harry Weissman.)
(Pictured with DPC's great ED Harry Weissman.)
October 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I was deeply honored to be recognized at the Disability Policy Consortium's annual John Winske Memorial Awards last week — receiving the Thomas Menino Award for Public Service alongside the wonderful Rep. Christine Barber.
(Pictured with DPC's great ED Harry Weissman.)
(Pictured with DPC's great ED Harry Weissman.)
Fabulous to meet with @umassamherst.bsky.social nursing students in the State House as part of an American Nurses Association lobby day.
October 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Fabulous to meet with @umassamherst.bsky.social nursing students in the State House as part of an American Nurses Association lobby day.
On Monday, I'm celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay, proud to be the Senate sponsor of a bill to make that change official, working in partnership with Indigenous leaders across the state.
The legacy of colonization, in the name of Columbus, is one not worthy of memorialization.
The legacy of colonization, in the name of Columbus, is one not worthy of memorialization.
October 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On Monday, I'm celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay, proud to be the Senate sponsor of a bill to make that change official, working in partnership with Indigenous leaders across the state.
The legacy of colonization, in the name of Columbus, is one not worthy of memorialization.
The legacy of colonization, in the name of Columbus, is one not worthy of memorialization.
October 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Until recently, MA had an ineffective, inefficient, inequitable public health system. That changed w/ the passage of SAPHE 2.0 + w/ $200 million to transform our state's public health delivery system.
If you want to be inspired by transformative work, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsC_...
If you want to be inspired by transformative work, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsC_...
October 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Until recently, MA had an ineffective, inefficient, inequitable public health system. That changed w/ the passage of SAPHE 2.0 + w/ $200 million to transform our state's public health delivery system.
If you want to be inspired by transformative work, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsC_...
If you want to be inspired by transformative work, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsC_...
Somehow these two messages just aren't aligning.
October 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Somehow these two messages just aren't aligning.
THRILLING to be at Greenfield Community College to cheer the graduation of new HVAC techs AND the launch of the Climate Service Corps with Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center executive director Dr. Emily Reichert and team.
September 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
THRILLING to be at Greenfield Community College to cheer the graduation of new HVAC techs AND the launch of the Climate Service Corps with Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center executive director Dr. Emily Reichert and team.
Our team's latest newsletter: conta.cc/4mC2gLd
September 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Our team's latest newsletter: conta.cc/4mC2gLd
Catch up with episode 4 of Keeping Hope Alive featuring Adela Imul Ajanel from the Center for New Americans in Northampton.
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/LjeRpo_TxfQ
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/LjeRpo_TxfQ
September 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Catch up with episode 4 of Keeping Hope Alive featuring Adela Imul Ajanel from the Center for New Americans in Northampton.
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/LjeRpo_TxfQ
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/LjeRpo_TxfQ
Tune in to episode 3 of Keeping Hope Alive to hear from the formidable Kirsten Levitt, Executive Director and Chef of Stone Soup Café in Greenfield.
Full video available here: youtu.be/v5BJDS4VAfU
Full video available here: youtu.be/v5BJDS4VAfU
September 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Tune in to episode 3 of Keeping Hope Alive to hear from the formidable Kirsten Levitt, Executive Director and Chef of Stone Soup Café in Greenfield.
Full video available here: youtu.be/v5BJDS4VAfU
Full video available here: youtu.be/v5BJDS4VAfU
Episode 2 of “Keeping Hope Alive” features Dr. Sunny Shukla, Chief Medical Officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
He talks about the challenges health care providers face, his commitment to protecting and caring for patients, + how volunteering builds community + hope.
Watch: youtu.be/20kvXlPCacA
He talks about the challenges health care providers face, his commitment to protecting and caring for patients, + how volunteering builds community + hope.
Watch: youtu.be/20kvXlPCacA
September 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Episode 2 of “Keeping Hope Alive” features Dr. Sunny Shukla, Chief Medical Officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
He talks about the challenges health care providers face, his commitment to protecting and caring for patients, + how volunteering builds community + hope.
Watch: youtu.be/20kvXlPCacA
He talks about the challenges health care providers face, his commitment to protecting and caring for patients, + how volunteering builds community + hope.
Watch: youtu.be/20kvXlPCacA
Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy joined forces in opposition to a new state flag, seal, and motto. Here's my response:
September 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy joined forces in opposition to a new state flag, seal, and motto. Here's my response:
I joined the 50th Anniv. celebration of the MA Caucus of Women Legislators.
Since its founding, 243 women have served in the MA State Legislature.
I’m proud to be part of this legacy, working w/ incredible, ceiling-shattering colleagues.
Here’s to the next 243 women shaping the future of MA.
Since its founding, 243 women have served in the MA State Legislature.
I’m proud to be part of this legacy, working w/ incredible, ceiling-shattering colleagues.
Here’s to the next 243 women shaping the future of MA.
September 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I joined the 50th Anniv. celebration of the MA Caucus of Women Legislators.
Since its founding, 243 women have served in the MA State Legislature.
I’m proud to be part of this legacy, working w/ incredible, ceiling-shattering colleagues.
Here’s to the next 243 women shaping the future of MA.
Since its founding, 243 women have served in the MA State Legislature.
I’m proud to be part of this legacy, working w/ incredible, ceiling-shattering colleagues.
Here’s to the next 243 women shaping the future of MA.
I joined Rep. Natalie Blais for what's become our annual participation in the Connecticut River Conservancy's Source to Sea cleanup.
In 1 hour, we collected the trash that's pictured in this post.
More: www.ctriver.org/source-to-se...
In 1 hour, we collected the trash that's pictured in this post.
More: www.ctriver.org/source-to-se...
September 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I joined Rep. Natalie Blais for what's become our annual participation in the Connecticut River Conservancy's Source to Sea cleanup.
In 1 hour, we collected the trash that's pictured in this post.
More: www.ctriver.org/source-to-se...
In 1 hour, we collected the trash that's pictured in this post.
More: www.ctriver.org/source-to-se...
TONIGHT: Virtual Public Forum for the Trails for All
To present draft recs for improving trail accessibility across Massachusetts.
Register: bit.ly/accessibletrails2
TY to Paul Jahnige, Director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and a host of wonderful advocates!
To present draft recs for improving trail accessibility across Massachusetts.
Register: bit.ly/accessibletrails2
TY to Paul Jahnige, Director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and a host of wonderful advocates!
September 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
TONIGHT: Virtual Public Forum for the Trails for All
To present draft recs for improving trail accessibility across Massachusetts.
Register: bit.ly/accessibletrails2
TY to Paul Jahnige, Director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and a host of wonderful advocates!
To present draft recs for improving trail accessibility across Massachusetts.
Register: bit.ly/accessibletrails2
TY to Paul Jahnige, Director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and a host of wonderful advocates!