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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T151024Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191231T170955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T151537Z
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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
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CREATED:20200103T210848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T210848Z
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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:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191125T145915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T151126Z
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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:20260425T070029
CREATED:20190909T193115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T184225Z
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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:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191231T170234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T170234Z
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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:20260425T070029
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:20260425T070029
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:20260425T070029
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191106T181835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T181835Z
UID:3963-1576576800-1576584000@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 listed 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 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\nS.1463\nAn Act relative to furthering the success of opiate intervention programs\nWalter F. Timilty
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-safety-and-homeland-security-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191126T220458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T214725Z
UID:4111-1576173600-1576182600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Amherst's State of the Town Address
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a State of the Town Address Address where municipal and state leaders will give brief speeches related to how things are going in the community. \nRemarks will be made by: \nAmherst Town Council President Lynn Griesemer \nTown Manager Paul Bockelman \nState Sen. Jo Comerford\, D-Northampton \nState Rep. Mindy Domb\, D-Amherst \nSchool Committee Chairwoman Anastasia Ordonez \nJones Library Board of Trustees Chairman Austin Sarat \n  \nThere will also be a ceremonial swearing-in for new and promoted police officers and firefighters\, as well as entertainment by Amherst High School Performers.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/amhersts-state-of-the-town-address/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional Middle School\, 170 Chestnut Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191127T175546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T175454Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills relative to disposition of remains\, mandated benefit\, vital records\, and miscellaneous 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 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-14/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20190909T192850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T184253Z
UID:3265-1575885600-1575896400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office in South Hadley
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\nSouth Hadley Town Hall is accessible by bus: R29\, X90
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-south-hadley/
LOCATION:South Hadley Town Hall\, 116 Main Street\, Room 109\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20190924T133037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T133506Z
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SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Gill
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-gill/
LOCATION:Slate Memorial Library\, 332 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20190924T132258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T133409Z
UID:3518-1575716400-1575720000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Royalston
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-royalston/
LOCATION:Phinehas S. Newton Library\, 19 On The Common\, Royalston\, MA\, 01368
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191118T203851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T195338Z
UID:4012-1575646200-1575657000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Senator Jo Comerford and Representatives Natalie Blais\, Dan Carey\, and Mindy Domb will host December’s Legislative Listening Sessions\, intended to bring Beacon Hill to western Massachusetts. \nThe December 6 sessions will focus on economic development and Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante\, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies\, will join the western Massachusetts legislators. \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. \nThe sessions are open for the public to watch and listen. All sessions are currently filled for December 6.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/legislative-listening-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Sunderland Public Library\, 20 School Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191031T195116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T195116Z
UID:3919-1575540000-1575550800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will hold a hearing on the below bills relative to prevention and regulation. \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 No.\nSponsor\nTitle\n\n\nH.3511\nAshe\, Brian M. (HOU)\nAn Act to increase addiction treatment services\n\n\nH.3512\nAyers\, Bruce J. (HOU)\nAn Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention\n\n\nH.3518\nDurant\, Peter J. (HOU)\nAn Act relative to the deceptive marketing of marijuana\n\n\nH.3523\nHunt\, Daniel J. (HOU)\nAn Act to protect children from the use of alcohol and marijuana\n\n\nH.3526\nKane\, Hannah (HOU)\nAn Act further regulating the promotion of marijuana and marijuana products\n\n\nH.3528\nKane\, Hannah (HOU)\nAn Act relative to possession and consumption of marijuana or marijuana accessories\n\n\nH.3534\nO’Day\, James\, J. (HOU)\nAn Act increasing the legal age for marijuana consumption and purchase from 21 to 25\n\n\nH.3537\nRogers\, David M. (HOU)\nAn Act relative to employment discrimination protections for legal cannabis\n\n\nH.3704\nKane\, Hannah (HOU)\nAn Act relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis-related events\, conferences\, forums and exhibitions\n\n\nH.3751\nTyler\, Chynah (HOU)\nAn Act to eliminate workplace drug testing for marijuana\n\n\nS.1132\nO’Connor\, Patrick M. (SEN)\nAn Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-cannabis-policy-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191119T171418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T175532Z
UID:4035-1575378000-1575397800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills relative to vaccines (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-13/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20190909T180827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T194059Z
UID:3233-1574240400-1574251200@senatorjocomerford.org
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 and Director of Constituent Engagement Sam Hopper 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-3/
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:20191119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191106T175229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T145039Z
UID:3954-1574164800-1574182800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills relative to professional licensure and scope of practice (bills listed here)\, including the below bill 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 Jo Comerford and Representative John Mahoney. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov\, John.Mahoney@mahouse.gov). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1222\nAn Act relative to the board of registration in naturopathy\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-12/
LOCATION:A-1 & A-2\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191106T181017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T181017Z
UID:3961-1574157600-1574168400@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 hearing on bills relative to the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)\, including the below bills 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.58 \nAn Act relative to economic mobility for families with low-income\nJason M. Lewis\n\n\nS.48 \nAn Act relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program\nAnne M. Gobi\n\n\nH.145\nAn Act relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program\nPaul W. Mark
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-children-families-and-persons-with-disabilities-hearing-6/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191106T180325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T180325Z
UID:3959-1574074800-1574089200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Service will hold a hearing on bills relative to investments (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 Michael Brady and Representative Jerald Parisella. To submit written testimony email Committee Co-Chairs Senator (Michael.Brady@masenate.gov\, Jared.Parisella@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.2220\nAn Act relative to public investment in fossil fuels\nMarjorie C. Decker\n\n\nH.3662\nAn Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies\nDylan A. Fernandes
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-service-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20190923T185018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T194728Z
UID:3488-1573918200-1573921800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Bernardston
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-bernardston/
LOCATION:Cushman Library\, 28 Church Street\, Bernardston\, MA\, 01337
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20190923T184902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T194718Z
UID:3484-1573911000-1573914600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Colrain
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-colrain/
LOCATION:Griswold Memorial Library\, 12 Main Road\, Colrain\, MA\, 01340
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191015T200635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T202001Z
UID:3761-1573808400-1573813800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:North Quabbin Community Coalition Open Forum & Legislative Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join this great opportunity to network with area agencies\, businesses\, government officials\, civic groups\, and other interested individuals and organizations. This event features a legislative roundtable where Senator Jo Comerford will speak. All are welcome!
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/north-quabbin-community-coalition-open-forum-legislative-roundtable/
LOCATION:Orange American Legion\, 40 Daniel Shays Highway\, Orange\, MA\, 01364
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191106T175823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T175823Z
UID:3957-1573653600-1573664400@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 corrections (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\nS.1374\nAn Act relative to access to community corrections\nWilliam N. Brownsberger\n\n\nS.1379\nAn Act to strengthen inmate visitation\nSonia Chang-Díaz\n\n\nS.1430\nAn Act relative to inmate telephone call rates\nMark C. Montigny\n\n\nS.1453\nAn Act to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women\nRebecca L. Rausch
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-safety-and-homeland-security-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191107T144646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T144646Z
UID:3966-1573563600-1573578000@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 natural gas\, including the below bill Senator Comerford 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\nS.1934\nAn Act requiring public interest considerations in gas infrastructure expansion proceedings\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-telecommunications-utilities-and-energy-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191105T190513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T190513Z
UID:3941-1573563600-1573578000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on bills relative to pollinators and pesticides (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 Anne Gobi and Representative Smitty Pignatelli. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs Senator (Anne.Gobi@masenate.gov\, Rep.Smitty@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.447\nAn Act empowering towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides\nJulian Cyr\n\n\nS.463\nAn Act protecting pollinators by eliminating harmful products\nJames B. Eldridge\n\n\nS.499\nAn Act relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands\nJason M. Lewis
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070029
CREATED:20191108T145403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T145403Z
UID:3974-1573563600-1573570800@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-9/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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