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Welcome to my official Senate website! Here you can follow my legislative work in the Massachusetts State Senate, read recent news about our district and Commonwealth, and learn how to get in touch with me.

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

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In the News!

February 14, 2023

Chicopee, Springfield, Westfield nursing homes want to remain open: Lawmakers searching for ways to make them financially viable

(MassLive - Jeanette DeForge) Lawmakers working to find solutions to keep four nursing homes open said they are facing multiple...
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February 14, 2023

Police investigating threats at several local schools

(Western Mass News - Paris Dunford, Kristin Burnell) Multiple schools across Massachusetts received hoax threats again on Tuesday after a...
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February 13, 2023

Springfield, Chicopee, Westfield officials meet with owners of 4 closing nursing homes in hopes of reversing decision

(MassLive - Jeanette DeForge) Multiple state legislators and mayors joined together on Monday to discuss the planned closing of four...
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February 13, 2023

State leaders call for action after 4 western Mass. nursing homes announce closures

(Western Mass News - Glenn Kittle) After news was released that 4 nursing homes in western Massachusetts plan to close,...
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February 12, 2023

Western Massachusetts post-9/11 & service dog memorial park

(22 News WWLP - Duncan MacLean) The city of Chicopee broke ground on a new facility at Westover Air Base...
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February 11, 2023

A tribute to sacrifice: Chicopee breaks ground of new post Sept. 11 veterans and dog park

(MassLive - Jeanette DeForge) City officials and employees, state legislators, veterans, children and even dog owners joined together to ceremonially...
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February 11, 2023

Chicopee breaks ground on long-awaited memorial park

(Spectrum News - Devin Bates) The city of Chicopee is celebrating a big milestone for a project years in the...
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February 8, 2023

Senator Velis looks to bring tax relief for western Massachusetts

(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) Senator John Velis represents his hometown of Westfield at the Statehouse. Velis said his...
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February 8, 2023

Winter walk to end homelessness draws 400

(Daily Hampshire Gazette) Over 400 people walked on Sunday to end homelessness in western Massachusetts as part of the inaugural...
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February 7, 2023

Video showing car driving by Agawam school bus stop raises safety concerns

(Western Mass News - Glenn Kittle) Western Mass News has obtained video of a close call at a school bus...
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What I’m up to on Instagram

Calling all elementary school teachers, MassDOT’s annual “Name A Snowplow” Contest is now accepting entries. This contest gives classrooms the chance to help name a MassDOT snow plow for the 2024/2025 winter season and win school supplies for their classroom!📚❄️ Here in Massachusetts, we are proud to stand by and support our Veterans, not just on Veterans Day, but every day. This week I had the honor of attending events for two incredible programs that are directly impacting the lives of those who served year-round. Last evening I was proud to join the Westfield Police Commission to celebrate and recognize Chief Valliere's four decades of service to our community. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement! Happy Veterans Day! Earlier today the Westfield community came together to properly retire worn and tattered American flags with honor at the Westfield Sportsman Club. Yesterday the final beam was put in place at the Holyoke Veterans Home, a major milestone that moves our community closer to finally achieving a new state of the art facility that is befitting of the service and sacrifices of our Commonwealth's veterans.

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