Former state representative, proud resident of western Massachusetts, fan of small towns and rural communities

I enthusiastically voted for Chris Dempsey for Auditor. @cdempc is committed to innovation, transparency and accountability in government and will be great watchdog for the interests of taxpayers. Please join me in voting for Chris Dempsey for State Auditor #mapoli #wmass
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Glad to cast my early vote for Kim Driscoll for Lt. Gov. @MayorDriscoll will be a strong advocate for cities and towns, and she understands the issues in our small and rural communities. She cares about #WMass and will be a great LG! #mapoli
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Every summer, I look forward to gathering with friends like @repstevekulik and @RepMcGovern to experience @DoubleEdgeThtr Summer Spectacle. If you can still get tickets, check out The Hidden Territories of the Bacchae. Learn more at doubleedgetheatre.org/ #1stFranklin
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A beautiful day in Worthington to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country #MemorialDay #democracy
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Three farms in the #1stFranklin received food security grants to expand local food access points for low-income residents across the Commonwealth. Congratulations to @HagersFarm @RedFireFarm and Atlas Farm!
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For now you can’t get a cold beer at #Liston’s but you can get nice #local Christmas trees and wreaths #Worthington 🎄🥗
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Stephen Kulik retweeted
A big day on the trail: endorsed by 13 elected officials in Franklin & Hampshire Counties - @MayorNarkewicz @MayorLachapelle @Jo_Comerford @AnneGobi @SabadosaMA @MindyForMA @repblais @JakeOliveira1 @repstevekulik Reg. Merrigan, DA Sullivan, & Sheriffs Donelan, Cahillane #mapoli
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Great to attend 20th anniversary celebration of the Western Mass Food Processing Center ⁦@FranklinCoCDC⁩ #buylocalfood
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Worthington hayfield
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Real progress on a long time problem for rural communities!
"We were able to get this addl funding in the FY22 budget, but we also need to ensure that we get this formula changed," Blais said. "I really view this as a one-two punch." Grateful to my #westernma colleagues & @MassAuditor for their partnership. statehousenews.com/?path=cms… #mapoli
This is great news in the new state budget!
Thank you @RepMichlewitz @SenRodrigues @RepAMF @ToddSmola1 @CindyFriedmanMA @PatrickMOConnor! & special thanks to @AnneGobi for leading the way to reimburse Inland Fish & Game Fund! These are critical to ensuring diverse & sustainable funding for @MassDFG MassWildlife. #mapoli
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This would be a very smart investment in our cultural economy:
A panel of lawmakers and industry leaders is poised to recommend that Massachusetts spend $600 million in American Rescue Plan Act money to help the arts and culture sector rebound from economic devastation during the coronavirus pandemic. berkshireeagle.com/news/loca…
I’m on CISA’s board and we are hiring for 2 exciting positions!
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I’m on CISA’s board and we are hiring for 2 exciting positions!
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Memorial Day in Worthington. #remember
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Pleased that Massachusetts leads the way on climate policy
So proud of @UMassHockey, national champions! Heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding student-athletes and @CoachCarvelUM!  #GoUMass #NationalChampionship
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A great look at how farmers and consumers are impacting local agriculture during the pandemic #buylocal @CISAstaff
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