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It is an honor to represent the nine communities of the Hampden and Hampshire District.

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September 12, 2022

American Legion, VFW posts work to keep doors open, connect with new generation of veterans

(The Republican/MassLive) - Commander Wayne Keaton stood tall in a crisp white uniform in front of the M-60 tank outside...
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September 12, 2022

9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Agawam

(Western Mass News) - Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center in...
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September 12, 2022

State honors Easthampton man with bravery award

(Daily Hampshire Gazette) — An Easthampton man who entered a house fire and carried a wheelchair-bound neighbor to safety in...
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September 11, 2022

Western Mass. remembers victims of Sept. 11 attacks at multiple ceremonies

(The Republican/MassLive) - It has been 21 years since Robert Harrington has seen or been able to talk to her...
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September 7, 2022

Holyoke statehouse delegation secures $150K in rescue funds to aid Latino businesses

(The Republican/MassLive) - State Sen. John Velis, D-Westfield, and state Rep. Patricia Duffy, D-Holyoke, announced $150,000 in federal American Rescue...
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September 1, 2022

Westfield Overdose Awareness Vigil seeks to bring attention to ongoing struggle

(The Westfield News/MassLive) - A vigil was held in Park Square on International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 to remember...
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August 23, 2022

Senator John C. Velis and Agawam mayor William P. Sapelli play friendly flag football game

(The Republican/MassLive) - Full Photo Gallery
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What I’m up to on Instagram

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I am incredibly humbled and proud to be the Senate's chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery this session; I firmly believe that mental health is just as important as an individual's physical health. Baseball season is in full swing! It was great to join Easthampton Little League for their Opening Day on ceremony on Saturday and throw out the first pitch. ⚾️ 🥎 This morning I joined Mayor McCabe and Commissioner Johnson over at the Westfield Middle School to celebrate Arbor Day! Together with students we planted one of the first trees that will be placed throughout the school property this spring! Great morning at the Southampton Council on Aging where I learned how to crochet during my monthly office hours. Appreciate everyone's patience as I tried my best to not miscount all of my stitches. Happy Earth Day!!🌳🌎 The future is bright for Holyoke Community College ! Incredible morning celebrating the inauguration of HCC'S fifth President, Dr. George Timmons. I look forward to working alongside you Mr. President for HCC, the City of Holyoke, and our region as a whole.

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