Saturday, I joined #MelroseMA Veterans' Services Advisory Board at food drive to present Shaw's Supermarket employee Sharon Piccirilli with House citation to recognize her integral role in the many food drives at Shaw's that benefit veterans & their families. Thank you, Sharon! #32Middlesex

I’m pleased that Malden Public Schools has been awarded $16.4K Massachusetts K-12 High School Senior Internship in Education Project grant program. Glad that #32Middlesex students will have the opportunity for paid internships to explore teaching through hands-on experience. #32Middlesex

It was an honor to welcome Maura Healey & Kim Driscoll to #MelroseMA today for signing of legislature's $375M local transportation infrastructure bill with >$523K heading to City of Melrose & $2.1M to #32Middlesex . Learn more - kateforrep.com/updates/state-…. #mapoli

#TBT : Last month, I attended the City of Melrose Council on Aging's Red Sox Opening Day celebration at the Milano Family Senior Center! It was lovely to connect with so many constituents, enjoy baseball festivities, and announce the celebration's raffle winners. #32Middlesex

I'm pleased that #WakefieldMA Schools has been awarded $15K via Massachusetts K-12 High-Quality Instructional Materials grant program. Funding can be used to acquire new curricular materials and staff stipends & training. Learn more - patch.com/massachusetts/…. #32Middlesex

This past Monday was the annual Massachusetts Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs's Legislative Reception. It was a pleasure to be joined by Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield and to hear about the critical programming being offered across the #32Middlesex and the entire Commonwealth.

This week, I met with #WakefieldMA student representatives of Wakefield YAT for the Annual Kick Butts day at the State House through The 84 Movement. We had a robust discussion regarding substance use, peer pressure, and student advocacy. #32Middlesex

I am glad to share that I secured a $50K earmark with Rep Wong in the House FY25 Budget for #WakefieldMA historic @beebelibrary. In need of new stairs, $$ will ensure the removal of the existing stairs & installation of a new staircase. #mapoli #32Middlesex

I’m pleased that Malden Public Schools has been awarded $40K Massachusetts K-12 Genocide Education Grant. I was proud to vote for MA's genocide education law & I’m glad that #32Middlesex district will receive state funds to support teaching & learning related to the history of genocide.

I'm glad to share that @repultrino Paul J. Donato and I secured 5 earmarks in FY25 House Budget, totaling $625K for City of Malden & community partners like Housing Families & ABCD. Learn more - buff.ly/4boncAh. #mapoli #32Middlesex

I'm thrilled to share that I secured 3 earmarks in House FY25 Budget Bill this week for City of Melrose: $50K for Wyoming Cemetery, $50K for LED lighting at MelrosePublicSchools Hoover, & $40K for secure front door at City Hall. #mapoli #32Middlesex

ATTN #32MIDDLESEX Storytellers: Mass Humanities Grants to Expand Massachusetts Stories has extended its deadline for the Advancing Equity track!
To learn more about the three funding tracks and to apply, visit buff.ly/42JEXqg.

ICYMI: Earlier this week, my April newsletter went out highlighting #32Middlesex investments secured in the FY25 House Budget, other leg updates, & district updates- including #MelroseMA Recycling & Sustainability Day! Read here- buff.ly/4dD5mLR