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May 24, 2026

Velis Boosts Funding for Boys & Girls Clubs of Massachusetts

(Beacon Hill Roll Call) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would increase funding for Boys & Girls Clubs across the...
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May 24, 2026

On eve of Memorial Day, Chicopee remembers its 15 who died in Vietnam

(MASSLIVE)Nearly 60 years ago, U.S. Army Sgt. Carl L. Glasscock became the first city resident to be killed in the...
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May 19, 2026

Mass. state Sen. John Velis pleads Agawam softball’s case in letter to MIAA

(MASSLIVE) As the Agawam softball team prepared for its regional quarterfinal game against Springfield Central on Monday evening, Massachusetts state...
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May 7, 2026

State Sen. John Velis returns after 6-month deployment

(WWLP) – State Sen. John Velis returned home following a six-month deployment with the Massachusetts National Guard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK-MT6-8m9M The deployment...
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April 19, 2026

Velis secures $200K for Southampton school budget

(Daily Hampshire Gazette)— Sen. John Velis has secured $200,000 in earmarked funds to be put toward Southampton’s Norris Elementary School, which saw...
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April 10, 2026

Westfield re-entry center plans cancelled after weeks of community opposition

(WesternMass News) -- Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) said it is cancelling plans to relocate a re-entry facility for former...
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March 25, 2026

Westfield delegation urges review of proposed reentry facility location

(WWLP) – State lawmakers representing Westfield are calling on the Massachusetts Probation Service to reconsider the location of a proposed reentry...
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February 26, 2026

Senator John Velis of Mass. recognized for disability advocacy

The honor recognizes his work strengthening disability services and supporting the human services workforce. (WWLP-2/26/26) Massachusetts Senator John Velis was...
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February 23, 2026

Velis’ legislation to help call duty firefighters is adopted by Senate

(Westfield News- 2/23/26) It’s been said that words matter, and in the case of creditable service legislation filed by state...
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January 15, 2026

Holyoke schools to upgrade sound system at HHS North auditorium

(MassLive) Voices and music soon will be clearer at Holyoke High School North, as the district plans to upgrade the...
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