Karen Tibbetts of Gloucester was recognized as a 2024 Commonwealth Heroine for her decades of volunteerism at the 21st annual celebration at the State House in Boston. State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante recommended Tibbetts because of her lifelong dedication to promoting Cape Ann’s waterfront and cultural heritage. “Karen is a tireless advocate,” Ferrante said. “Her work…
Karen Tibbetts of Gloucester has been honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2024. State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) recommended Tibbetts for this recognition because of her lifelong dedication to promoting Cape Ann’s waterfront, art, and culture. The Commonwealth Heroines are women who don’t make…
The last Monday in May marks Memorial Day, when we remember and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, as well as the loved ones they left behind. As always, Cape Ann Veterans Services hosted a wonderful Memorial Day ceremony at Gloucester High School, which was followed by a service of rememberance…
The Gloucester Marine Station will be getting $3 million in upgrades — including a living seawall, new research and education space, and a dock — according to project stakeholders, city officials, state lawmakers and others who gathered at the facility Friday to announce the funding. “The UMass Amherst Marine Station Gloucester is a unique asset,…
A pair of lawmakers launched a Life Sciences Caucus this month, adding another layer of Beacon Hill lobbying for the biopharma industry that appears likely to receive a third round of major financial support and tax incentives from the state under a proposal offered by Gov. Maura Healey. The new group, a reboot of the…
I was pleased as the House Vice Chair of the Ways and Means Committee to work along with House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz, Speaker Ron Mariano, Speaker Pro Tempore Kate Hogan, and my colleagues in the House of Representatives to finalize the $58 billion Massachusetts state budget for the 2025 fiscal year. At…
Standing in Gloucester City Hall’s Kyrouz Auditorium where the motto “Build not for today alone but for tomorrow as well” dominates a mural above the stage, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced funding for projects statewide meant to build supportive housing for tomorrow. The projects will receive $7.4 million in low-income housing tax credits and $38.5…
Cape Ann lawmakers are touting how much Chapter 90 money each community is getting to fix their roads and bridges. The Chapter 90 road and bridge grants are coming to Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Rockport thanks to Gov. Maura Healey recently signing “An Act financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges.” All four communities are…
Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget. Funded at $58 billion, $62 million below Governor Maura Healey’s budget proposal, the House’s FY25 budget responds to the needs of residents, provides strong support for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns, and among many critical investments, includes significant funding for education, transportation,…
Last week, the House Committee on Ways and Means, of which I am the vice chair, released its budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. This bill is the culmination of a months-long process for the committee, which includes a number of hearings held around the state on the governor’s budget proposal. On March 8th,…
