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SUMMARY:The People's Office in Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 24 cities and towns of the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nAll locations are wheelchair accessible. Feel free to contact Elena with any questions by email at elena.cohen@masenate.gov or by calling our district office at (413) 367-4656. \nCome see us! \nPublic Transit Directions\nSenator Comerford’s UMass office is accessible by bus: B43\, 38\, R29
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-amherst-6/
LOCATION:Sen. Comerford’s District Office (old)\, UMass Amherst\, Isenberg School of Management\, Suite 101\, 121 Presidents Drive\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T140000
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SUMMARY:The People's Office in Orange
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 24 cities and towns of the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nAll locations are wheelchair accessible. Feel free to contact Elena with any questions by email at elena.cohen@masenate.gov or by calling our district office at (413) 367-4656. \nCome see us! \nPublic Transit Directions\nQuabbin Mediation is accessible by bus: 32\, Athol/Orange Shuttles #1 and #2
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-orange-2/
LOCATION:Orange – Quabbin Mediation\, 13 South Main Street\, Orange\, MA\, 01364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T203000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Gun Laws: A Conversation about Keeping Our Community Safe and Preventing Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join Hatfield HEADS Up for a panel discussion on keeping our communities safe and preventing violence. \nNorthwestern District Attorney David Sullivan will moderate a panel discussion on the ramifications of school violence\, the impact of school shooting drills on students\, how schools and parents can help young people cope with regular school shooter drills and fear of violence\, the status of gun related legislation in Massachusetts\, and how communities can balance fun rights with community safety. Panelists include: \n\nState Senator Jo Comerford\nState Representative Lindsay Sabadosa\nJosh Miller\, Smith College School for Social Work professor\nHatfield Police Chief Mike Dekoshak\nHeather White\, MA Chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention\nSmith Academy student Ava Carter-Meo\n\nFollowing the panel\, there will be opportunities for questions and comments from the audience. \nThe keynote speaker will be Anne Thalheimer\, a survivor of a 1992 school shooting at Simon’s Rock College in Great Barrington\, Holyoke-based artist\, educator\, and part of a flagship leadership program for survivors of gun violence. \nChild care is available by calling Jackie Pelc at (413) 247-5101 or Kristy Dadmun at (413) 247-5641 by February 2\, 2020. \nHEADS Up will provide refreshments. \nSnow date is February 12.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/beyond-gun-laws-a-conversation-about-keeping-our-community-safe-and-preventing-violence/
LOCATION:Hatfield Elementary School\, 33 Main Street\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T202824Z
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SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Leyden
DESCRIPTION:Important location information: \nBecause the Robertson Memorial Library cannot accommodate a large group\, our schedule will be as follows:\n\n12:45 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.: The Senator will take a brief tour of the Robertson Memorial Library (849 Greenfield Road)\n1:00 p.m.  – 2:00 p.m.: We will convene for a larger group conversation at the Leyden Town Hall in the downstairs cafe (16 West Leyden Road)\n\nLibraries are vital institutions in our communities. They serve as gathering places\, educational and cultural resources\, introductions to literacy\, and so much more. To celebrate the central role libraries play in our communities\, Senator Jo Comerford will be traveling to a library in each of the 24 cities and towns in her district from October to May. \nJoin Jo for an informal gathering at your local library to learn more about the work she’s doing on your behalf in the legislature\, ask questions\, and join in on the conversation about issues affecting your community.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-library-tour-in-leyden/
LOCATION:Leyden Town Hall\, 16 W Leyden Road\, Leyden\, MA\, 01301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20190924T135848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T135958Z
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SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Northfield
DESCRIPTION:Libraries are vital institutions in our communities. They serve as gathering places\, educational and cultural resources\, introductions to literacy\, and so much more. To celebrate the central role libraries play in our communities\, Senator Jo Comerford will be traveling to a library in each of the 24 cities and towns in her district from October to May. \nJoin Jo for an informal gathering at your local library to learn more about the work she’s doing on your behalf in the legislature\, ask questions\, and join in on the conversation about issues affecting your community.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-library-tour-in-northfield/
LOCATION:Dickinson Memorial Library\, 115 Main Street\, Northfield\, MA\, 01360
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DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200204T202027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T180606Z
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SUMMARY:Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change will conduct an oversight hearing on climate change polling from MassINC Polling Group.  Those invited include MassINC. \nTestimony will be provided by invitation only.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/senate-committee-on-global-warming-and-climate-change-oversight-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200103T195708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T212900Z
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SUMMARY:MASSCAP Briefing: Finding the Way Forward in MA
DESCRIPTION:Please join Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) for an opportunity to discuss the findings of their updated report on poverty and opportunity in Massachusetts and how we will overcome these obstacles collectively. Joining the briefing will be report author\, Nancy Wagman\, Kids Count Director at MassBudget. \nMASSCAP wants to hear from folks so that Community Action Agencies can learn more about the specific needs of communities. We will discuss current public policies that assist some of our most vulnerable families and residents\, and how we can work together to make sustainable changes and provide increased opportunities to all. These policies include: \n\nFuel Assistance\nEarly Education and Care including Head Start\nFree Tax Preparation (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA) and Financial Education\nPreventing Youth Homelessness\nCommunity Collaborations\n\nClick here to register or RSVP to Joe Diamond\, Executive Director: joediamond@masscap.org or (617) 357-6086
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/masscap-briefing-finding-the-way-forward-in-ma/
LOCATION:Room 428\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200120T144803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T150425Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Higher Education Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Higher Education will hold a bill hearing (bills listed here). \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Anne Gobi and Representative Jeffrey Roy. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Anne.Gobi@masenate.gov\, Jeffrey.Roy@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-higher-education-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200110T211952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T212354Z
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SUMMARY:Hunger on College Campuses Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing on Hunger on College Campuses. Hear students share their experiences with food insecurity and experts identify the scale of the problem in Massachusetts. \nPlease contact Dan McCarthy (dmccarthy@gbfg.org) or Gina Plata-Nino (gplatanino@cwjustice.org) with questions.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/hunger-on-college-campuses-briefing/
LOCATION:Room 428\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20190909T180944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T184523Z
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SUMMARY:The People's Office in Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 24 cities and towns of the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nAll locations are wheelchair accessible. Feel free to contact Elena with any questions by email at elena.cohen@masenate.gov or by calling our district office at (413) 367-4656. \nCome see us! \nPublic Transit Directions\nSenator Comerford’s UMass office is accessible by bus: B43\, 38\, R29
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-amherst-5/
LOCATION:Sen. Comerford’s District Office (old)\, UMass Amherst\, Isenberg School of Management\, Suite 101\, 121 Presidents Drive\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200124T162421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T162421Z
UID:4418-1580216400-1580230800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Revenue will hold a bill hearing (bills listed here). \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Adam Hinds and Representative Mark Cusack. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Adam.Hinds@masenate.gov\, Mark.Cusack@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-revenue-hearing-10/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200130T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T171123Z
UID:4442-1580216400-1580227200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will hold a hearing on the bills listed below. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz and Representative David Rogers. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Sonia.Chang-Diaz@masenate.gov\, Dave.Rogers@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.4274\nAn Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana\nMichael J. Soter\n\n\nS.2461\nAn Act banning marijuana billboards\nDiana DiZoglio
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-cannabis-policy-hearing-7/
LOCATION:Room 437\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200109T141940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T142601Z
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SUMMARY:Five College Learning in Retirement Legislators Forum
DESCRIPTION:Voters will have an opportunity to hear from their state legislators and let them know of voters’ concerns at a Legislators Forum on Monday\, January\, 27\, from 1:30 to 3 PM at the Jones Library in Amherst. Doors open at 1:00 PM. \nFive College Learning in Retirement is sponsoring the event\, which is free and open to the public. \nThe panelists will be Sen. Jo Comerford\, D-Northampton\, Rep. Natalie Blais\, D-Sunderland\, Rep. Daniel Carey\, D-Easthampton\, Rep. Mindy Domb\, D-Amherst\, and Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa\, D-Northampton. \nFurther information is available at 5CLIR.org or by calling the 5CLIR office at 413-585-3756.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/five-college-learning-in-retirement-legislators-forum/
LOCATION:Jones Library\, 43 Amity Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200121T142407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T142407Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a bill hearing\, including the below bill filed by Senator Comerford. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Chair Senator Patricia Jehlen and Vice Chair Representative Stephan Hay. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Chair and Vice Chair (Patricia.Jehlen@masenate.gov\, Stephan.Hay@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.2336\nAn Act relative to state employment postings\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-labor-and-workforce-development-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200117T221358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T222347Z
UID:4394-1580122800-1580126400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Education Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Education will hold a bill hearing\, including the bill filed by Senator Comerford. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Education Co-Chairs Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Alice Peisch. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov\, Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.2465\nAn Act quantifying the SPED Gap by comparing actual special education costs to current special education assistance\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-education-hearing-8/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T134500
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20190924T135717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T135834Z
UID:3534-1579956300-1579959900@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Orange
DESCRIPTION:Libraries are vital institutions in our communities. They serve as gathering places\, educational and cultural resources\, introductions to literacy\, and so much more. To celebrate the central role libraries play in our communities\, Senator Jo Comerford will be traveling to a library in each of the 24 cities and towns in her district from October to May. \nJoin Jo for an informal gathering at your local library to learn more about the work she’s doing on your behalf in the legislature\, ask questions\, and join in on the conversation about issues affecting your community.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-library-tour-in-orange/
LOCATION:Wheeler Memorial Library\, 49 E Main Street\, Orange\, MA\, 01364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20190924T135552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T135658Z
UID:3530-1579950000-1579953600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Warwick
DESCRIPTION:Libraries are vital institutions in our communities. They serve as gathering places\, educational and cultural resources\, introductions to literacy\, and so much more. To celebrate the central role libraries play in our communities\, Senator Jo Comerford will be traveling to a library in each of the 24 cities and towns in her district from October to May. \nJoin Jo for an informal gathering at your local library to learn more about the work she’s doing on your behalf in the legislature\, ask questions\, and join in on the conversation about issues affecting your community.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-library-tour-in-warwick/
LOCATION:Warwick Free Public Library\, 4 Hotel Road\, Warwick\, MA\, 01378
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20191101T205309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T174321Z
UID:3928-1579863600-1579885200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security will hold a hearing on bills relative to immigration (bills listed here)\, including the below bills co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Micahel Moore and Representative Harold Naughton. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Michael.Moore@masenate.gov\, Harold.Naughton@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.3728\nAn Act to ensure that people seeking sanctuary in houses of worship be viewed as temporary residents for the purposes of state building codes and temporary shelter\nMindy Domb\n\n\nS.1401\nAn Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents\nJames Eldridge
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-safety-and-homeland-security-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200113T165557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T141128Z
UID:4375-1579701600-1579712400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing for late filed bills (bills listed here). \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative John Mahoney. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov\, John.Mahoney@mahouse.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-15/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200117T180212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T180238Z
UID:4390-1579609800-1579615200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change will conduct an oversight hearing on recommendations for a climate bill from the Alliance for Clean Energy Solutions\, a coalition of business groups\, clean energy companies\, environmental organizations\, labor\, health\, transportation\, and consumer advocates. \nTestimony will be provided by invitation only.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/senate-committee-on-global-warming-and-climate-change-oversight-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room 222\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200103T221228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T221622Z
UID:4315-1579258800-1579262400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:ConnectorCare Card to Culture Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mass Cultural Council\, the Massachusetts Health Connector\, Senator Jo Comerford\, and Representative Mindy Domb at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst to celebrate a new partnership and launch the ConnectorCare Card to Culture program. \nThrough this program\, all ConnectorCare card members will enjoy a new benefit: free or dramatically reduced admission prices to more than 100 cultural sites statewide. The partnership is the first of its kind in the country for a state-based health insurance exchange. \nThe event is open to area cultural and arts organizations\, members of the Amherst Local Cultural Council\, the Amherst Center Cultural District and interested members of the public. Please register here.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/connectorcare-card-to-culture-launch/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200108T212422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T151024Z
UID:4339-1579006800-1579021200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy will hold a hearing on bills relative to carbon price\, competitive supply\, and consumer protection\, including the below bills Senator Comerford co-sponsored. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy Co-Chairs Senator Michael Barrett and Representative Thomas Golden. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov\, Thomas.Golden@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.2810\nAn Act to promote green infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions\nJennifer E. Benson\n\n\nS.1924\nAn Act to combat climate change\nMichael J. Barrett
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-telecommunications-utilities-and-energy-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20191231T170955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T151537Z
UID:4256-1578997800-1579014000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Housing Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Housing will hold a hearing on bills relative to landlords and tenants (full list of bills here)\, including the below bills co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Brenden Crighton and Representative Kevin Honan. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Brendan.Crighton@masenate.gov\, Kevin.Honan@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.773\nAn Act supporting affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions\nJoseph A. Boncore\n\n\nH.1264\nAn Act to further provide a rental arrearage program\nMarjorie C. Decker
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-housing-hearing-3/
LOCATION:A-1 & A-2\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20200103T210848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T210848Z
UID:4313-1578911400-1578920400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Children\, Families and Persons with Disabilities Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Children\, Families and Persons with Disabilities will hold a bill hearing\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Children\, Families and Persons with Disabilities Co-Chairs Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz and Representative Kay Khan. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Sonia.Chang-Diaz@masenate.gov\, Kay.Khan@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1379\nAn Act to strengthen inmate visitation\nSonia Chang-Díaz
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-children-families-and-persons-with-disabilities-hearing-7/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20191125T145915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T151126Z
UID:4101-1578668400-1578679200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Senator Jo Comerford and Representatives Natalie Blais\, Dan Carey\, and Mindy Domb will continue their Legislative Listening Session” with a visit to the South Hadley Public Library. The Listening Sessions give local residents and organizations a chance to address members of their legislative delegation at one time. \nThis session will focus on regional requests for the FY 2021 Budget. The intent of this listening session is for the State Senator and State Representatives to allow their constituents the opportunity to advocate for funding support from their Beacon Hill representatives simultaneously. \nLegislative Listening Sessions are 30-minute meetings between the legislators and constituent groups whose work spans the region. Advanced sign up is required to present at a session and priority will be given to those groups who have not presented at a past session. Visit this page to sign up for a slot. Please contact Kelly.OReilly@MAhouse.gov with any related questions.\n \nThe sessions are open for the public to watch and listen.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/legislative-listening-sessions/
LOCATION:South Hadley Public Library\, 2 Canal Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20190909T193115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T184225Z
UID:3269-1578304800-1578315600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office in Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible as possible to constituents living in the 24 cities and towns of the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nAll locations are wheelchair accessible. Feel free to contact Elena with any questions by email at elena.cohen@masenate.gov or by calling our district office at (413) 367-4656. \nCome see us! \nPublic Transit Directions\nForbes Library is accessible by bus: 39\, 39E\, R41\, R42\, B43\, R44\, B48\, NE
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-northampton/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 20 West Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20191231T170234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T170234Z
UID:4254-1577959200-1577980800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Transportation Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Transportation will hold a hearing on bills relative to service planning\, CDL safety\, paratransit and placards\, data privacy\, road maintenance\, registration\, rentals\, and drones (full list of bills here)\, including the below bill co-sponsored by Senator Comerford. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Joseph Boncore and Representative William Straus. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Joseph.Boncore@masenate.gov\, William.Straus@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.2107\nAn Act to study the feasibility of high-speed rail access between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield\nEric P. Lesser
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-transportation-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20191213T144614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T144614Z
UID:4203-1576760400-1576771200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change will conduct an oversight hearing on updates to the Transportation Climate Initiative and recommendations for climate action. \nTestimony will be provided by invitation only. Those attending include the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and various environmental advocates.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/senate-committee-on-global-warming-and-climate-change-oversight-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room 428\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20190909T180905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T194425Z
UID:3235-1576659600-1576670400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED The People's Office in Amherst
DESCRIPTION:The December 18 office hours in Amherst have been cancelled.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-amherst-4/
LOCATION:Sen. Comerford’s District Office (old)\, UMass Amherst\, Isenberg School of Management\, Suite 101\, 121 Presidents Drive\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053513
CREATED:20191212T195840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T195840Z
UID:4201-1576580400-1576591200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will hold a hearing on bills relative to medical\, research\, as well as late file bills (bills listed here). \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz and Representative David Rogers. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Sonia.Chang-Diaz@masenate.gov\, Dave.Rogers@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-cannabis-policy-hearing-6/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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