Hello everyone,
Happy Fourth of July! As we celebrate this weekend, I hope you all are continuing to stay safe and cool despite this heat wave. If you or a loved one needs assistance locating a cooling shelter this summer, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office for assistance, or view my website for an updated list of resources.
Despite being a short week, my office had a busy one as we prepare to take up legislation after the holiday. With many of bills moving on favorably from their original committee to the Senate Committee on Ways & Means, I am looking forward to advocating for a number of issues related to affordability, public safety, behavioral health, and much more.
On Monday, we kicked off the week with Bridget attending a biweekly meeting in Holyoke with local providers to discuss food access and community health resources, continuing important conversations about how to better serve residents across our district.
On Tuesday afternoon, Team Velis attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Agawam location of Hospice of Western and Central Massachusetts. Congratulations to the entire team on the expansion of their office space and the opening of this new location. Their commitment to providing personalized care, comfort, and support to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families, makes a meaningful difference in communities across Western Massachusetts.
I know many of us have traditions for the Fourth of July, and that is no different for my family and I. This year I once again look forward to participating in the annual Hampton Ponds Parade in Westfield before heading over to march in the Wyben Parade later that afternoon. It is always wonderful to see so many members of our community come together to celebrate the Fourth of July and it feels especially special this year to commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Thank you to everyone who has been involved with putting on these community celebrations!
Next week Team Velis will be back hosting office hours on Monday at the Agawam Council on Aging from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Please remember that you can also reach us by email at john.velis@masenate.gov, by phone at (413)- 572-3920, or online at senatorjohnvelis.com.
Best,
John Velis