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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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 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.
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.
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.
Team Lovely attended an important briefing with Governor Healey at Joint Base Cape Cod on the Top Gun Undercover Narcotics Officer Training Course, a joint effort between the Massachusetts National Guard, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association.
December 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Team Lovely attended an important briefing with Governor Healey at Joint Base Cape Cod on the Top Gun Undercover Narcotics Officer Training Course, a joint effort between the Massachusetts National Guard, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association.
A huge thank you to all who attended the first North of Boston Health & Wellness Expo at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School!
Thank you to Lt. Governor Driscoll for attending to connect with exhibitors and visitors alike and to the 80+ exhibitors for making this event such a success.
Thank you to Lt. Governor Driscoll for attending to connect with exhibitors and visitors alike and to the 80+ exhibitors for making this event such a success.
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A huge thank you to all who attended the first North of Boston Health & Wellness Expo at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School!
Thank you to Lt. Governor Driscoll for attending to connect with exhibitors and visitors alike and to the 80+ exhibitors for making this event such a success.
Thank you to Lt. Governor Driscoll for attending to connect with exhibitors and visitors alike and to the 80+ exhibitors for making this event such a success.
A wonderful morning to join Rep. Walsh, Mayor Bettencourt, Police Chief Griffin, Fire Chief Dowling, city council, school committee and union workers other public for the topping off ceremony as work continues on the new Peabody Public Safety building!
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A wonderful morning to join Rep. Walsh, Mayor Bettencourt, Police Chief Griffin, Fire Chief Dowling, city council, school committee and union workers other public for the topping off ceremony as work continues on the new Peabody Public Safety building!
Thank you to Senator Cindy Friedman, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, for hosting a legislative briefing with researchers and Nobel Prize recipients from Mass General Brigham discussing impacts of their work on Genetics, Alzheimer’s Disease and the latest Cancer treatments.
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thank you to Senator Cindy Friedman, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, for hosting a legislative briefing with researchers and Nobel Prize recipients from Mass General Brigham discussing impacts of their work on Genetics, Alzheimer’s Disease and the latest Cancer treatments.
Congratulations to Beverly poet January Gill O'Neil, who was honored with the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2025 Poetry Honors award for her work Glitter Road.
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Congratulations to Beverly poet January Gill O'Neil, who was honored with the Massachusetts Center for the Book 2025 Poetry Honors award for her work Glitter Road.
Congratulations to Topsfield Fair General Manager Jamie O'Brien, the Board, Staff and 700+ volunteers for another successful Topsfield Fair to celebrate and showcase our diverse and thriving agricultural sector here in Essex County!
December 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Congratulations to Topsfield Fair General Manager Jamie O'Brien, the Board, Staff and 700+ volunteers for another successful Topsfield Fair to celebrate and showcase our diverse and thriving agricultural sector here in Essex County!
I had a great time being the Honorary Judge at the 4H Youth Cattle Show at the Topsfield Fair.
Thank you to all of the young people who participated in these great events for your dedication and care in caring for these beautiful animals.
Thank you to all of the young people who participated in these great events for your dedication and care in caring for these beautiful animals.
December 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I had a great time being the Honorary Judge at the 4H Youth Cattle Show at the Topsfield Fair.
Thank you to all of the young people who participated in these great events for your dedication and care in caring for these beautiful animals.
Thank you to all of the young people who participated in these great events for your dedication and care in caring for these beautiful animals.
Congratulations to Salem Sustainability & Resiliency Director Neal Duffy and the City of Salem for being recognized as a Mass Save 2025 Climate Leader.
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Congratulations to Salem Sustainability & Resiliency Director Neal Duffy and the City of Salem for being recognized as a Mass Save 2025 Climate Leader.