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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T120000
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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:20260425T082250
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
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:20260425T082250
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191015T200635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T202001Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191030T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T182131Z
UID:3902-1573552800-1573563600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Service will hold a hearing on bills relative to group classification (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 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\nS.1563\nAn Act relative to the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police\nMichael O. Moore
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-service-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20190909T192605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T184319Z
UID:3261-1573203600-1573214400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office in Greenfield
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\nGCC Downtown is accessible by bus: 20\, 21\, 23\, 24\, 31\, 32\, 41
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-greenfield/
LOCATION:Greenfield – GCC Downtown\, 270 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191030T154957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T174713Z
UID:3896-1573045200-1573059600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on the Election Laws Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on the Election Laws will hold a hearing on bills relative to early voting and ranked choice voting (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 Barry Finegold and Representative John Lawn. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Barry.Finegold@masenate.gov\, John.Lawn@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.383\nAn Act restoring financial transparency in presidential elections\nMichael J. Barrett\n\n\nS.406\nAn Act promoting access to democracy in Massachusetts\nAdam G. Hinds\n\n\nS.414\nAn Act to use of ranked choice voting in elections\nJason M. Lewis\n\n\nS.420\nAn Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections\nRebecca L. Rausch
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-the-election-laws-hearing/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191030T181855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T181855Z
UID:3900-1572958800-1572969600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services 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 James Welch and Representative James Murphy. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (James.Welch@masenate.gov\, James.Murphy@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.908\nAn Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies\nRuth B. Balser
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-financial-services-hearing-6/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191031T144755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T145857Z
UID:3910-1572958800-1572962400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:VoteTruth: Celebrating Sojourner Truth on the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
DESCRIPTION:Bring your “I VOTED” sticker to the Sojourner Truth statue! \nThe newly formed VoteTruth Committee\, with co-sponsoring organizations from across the community\, welcomes all to celebrate Sojourner Truth on Election Day\, November 5th 2019 as part of national celebrations during this year of the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. This will be the first election day celebration of Sojourner Truth to honor her significant contribution to the advancement of women’s right to vote. \nLoretta Ross\, Rose Sackey-Milligan\, Rhonda Soto\, Senator Jo Comerford will speak and there will be performers from Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter High School. \nFor more info\, email votesojournertruth@gmail.com.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/votetruth-celebrating-sojourner-truth-on-the-100th-anniversary-of-womens-suffrage/
LOCATION:Sojourner Truth Statue Memorial Park\, Corner of Park and Pine Streets\, Florence\, MA\, 01062
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191015T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T194828Z
UID:3756-1572893100-1572901200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Amherst Affordable Housing: Opportunities for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join Amherst town representatives\, Representative Mindy Domb\, and Senator Jo Comerford for an Amherst housing forum. The purpose of the forum is to highlight current housing problems in Amherst\, share legislative efforts to address housing problems\, gather support for Affordable Housing Policy\, and update stakeholders on progress made since the last forum. \nIf you are a low income individual or family in Amherst\, it’s very difficult to find housing. The Fall Housing Forum will look at both strengths and shortcomings in our community and examine both local and state-level efforts to address this important problem. \nThe forum will be organized in three parts: \n\nPresentations on progress in developing affordable housing in Amherst and what we must do locally to take steps to assure further development.\nPresentations by Senator Joanne Comerford and Representative Mindy Domb on State budget changes and pending legislation that will affect affordable housing\, and\nBreakout groups to consider the following:\na. How a Town Housing Policy can promote the development of new affordable housing in Amherst\nb. Influencing Housing change through Legislative action\nc. What can we do to address homelessness and to support the Amherst seasonal shelter\nd. Improving access to affordable rentals in Amherst\n\nThe Amherst League of Women Voters\, The Amherst Affordable Housing Advocacy Coalition\, and the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust have collaborated to organize this forum.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/amherst-affordable-housing-opportunities-for-growth/
LOCATION:Social Hall – Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst\, 121 N Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T164500
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20190923T184705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T194643Z
UID:3480-1572795900-1572799500@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Leverett
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-leverett/
LOCATION:Leverett Public Library\, 75 Montague Road\, Leverett\, MA\, 01054
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20190923T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T194607Z
UID:3476-1572789600-1572793200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Library Tour in Shutesbury
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-shutesbury/
LOCATION:M.N. Spear Library\, 10 Cooleyville Road\, Shutesbury\, MA\, 01072
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191028T201134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T201134Z
UID:3876-1572526800-1572537600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight will hold a hearing on state regulations and finance bills\, including the bill listed below 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 State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Co-Chairs Senator Marc Pacheco and Representative Danielle Gregoire. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Marc.Pacheco@masenate.gov\, Danielle.Gregoire@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.1819\nAn Act providing federal and state budget information to residents of the commonwealth\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-state-administration-and-regulatory-oversight-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20190909T180735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T194109Z
UID:3231-1572426000-1572436800@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-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191021T194100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T194100Z
UID:3842-1572354000-1572368400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills related to healthcare facilities and emergency medical services (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-11/
LOCATION:Room 222\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191017T163243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T163243Z
UID:3806-1572354000-1572368400@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 pertaining to oceans\, waterways\, water quality resources\, and other local (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\nH.774\nAn Act ensuring safe drinking water in schools\nLori A. Ehrlich\n\n\nS.500\nAn Act ensuring safe drinking water in schools\nJoan B. Lovely
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191028T152143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T152143Z
UID:3872-1572346800-1572354000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government will hold a hearing on bills related to local matters (bills listed here)\, including the below bills 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 Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Co-Chairs Senator Becca Rausch and Representative James O’Day. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Becca.Rausch@masenate.gov\, James.O’Day@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.4101\nAn Act establishing the appointed office of town clerk in the town of Pelham\nMindy Domb\, Jo Comerford\n\n\nH.4102\nAn Act relative to disqualification of bidders on city contracts\nLindsay N. Sabadosa\, Jo Comerford\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-municipalities-and-regional-government-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191015T203805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T203805Z
UID:3778-1572343200-1572354000@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 related to a variety of topics including but not limited to funeral expenses\, climate change refugees\, and foster care\, 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 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.29\nAn Act establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-children-families-and-persons-with-disabilities-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191001T145124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T202121Z
UID:3641-1572103800-1572109200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:New Salem Listening Session with Sen. Comerford & Rep. Whipps
DESCRIPTION:Join Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Susannah Whipps in New Salem for a Listening Session\, sponsored by the Friends of the New Salem Library. This meeting will be an opportunity for the legislators to recap what they have been working on in the Legislature\, listen to the concerns of their constituents\, and answer questions.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/new-salem-listening-session-with-sen-comerford-rep-whipps/
LOCATION:Swift River School\, 201 Wendell Road\, New Salem\, MA\, 01355
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191001T144647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T144647Z
UID:3637-1572096600-1572102000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Royalston Listening Session with Sen. Comerford & Rep. Whipps
DESCRIPTION:Join Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Susannah Whipps at the Royalston Town Hall for a Listening Session. This meeting will be an opportunity for the legislators to recap what they have been working on in the Legislature and to listen to the concerns of their constituents and to answer questions.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/royalston-listening-session-with-sen-comerford-rep-whipps/
LOCATION:Royalston Town Hall\, On The Common\, Royalston\, MA\, 01368
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191021T193808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T193808Z
UID:3840-1571749200-1571763600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Revenue will hold a hearing on various tax bills (bills listed here)\, including the below bill filed 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 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). \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.2424\nAn Act to strengthen the foundation of the Commonwealth\nMike Connolly\, Jo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-revenue-hearing-8/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191010T200711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T203123Z
UID:3740-1571749200-1571763600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills related to schools and children’s health (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 Joint Committee on Public Health 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.1233\nAn Act to update postural screenings in schools\nJulian Cyr
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-10/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191015T204747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T204747Z
UID:3780-1571742000-1571752800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will hold a hearing on the below bills related to agriculture and other miscellaneous cannabis-related bills. \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\n\nBill No.\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\nTitle\n\n\n\n\nH.3519\n\n\nFarley-Bouvier\, Tricia (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act clarifying the definition of agriculture\n\n\n\n\nH.3525\n\n\nKane\, Hannah (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act relative to community outreach procedure for retail marijuana establishment license applicants\n\n\n\n\nH.3529\n\n\nLivingstone\, Jay D. (HOU)*\n\n\nRequiring the opinions of the justices on important questions of law\, regarding the marijuana (cannabis) laws\, according to the 85th Constitutional amendment\n\n\n\n\nH.3530\n\n\nLivingstone\, Jay D. (HOU)*\n\n\nRequiring the opinion of the Attorney General on questions of law\, regarding the marijuana (cannabis) laws\, according to M.G.L. c. 12 s. 9\n\n\n\n\nH.3531\n\n\nLivingstone\, Jay D. (HOU)*\n\n\nAn Act relative to the repeal of the legalization of marijuana laws in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts\n\n\n\n\nH.3532\n\n\nMark\, Paul W. (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act relative to organic farming tools\n\n\n\n\nH.3533\n\n\nMuradian\, Jr.\, David K. (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act relative to drug scheduling\n\n\n\n\nH.3543\n\n\nVega\, Aaron (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act expanding the use of organic pest control\n\n\n\n\nH.4001\n\n\nCusack\, Mark J. (HOU)\n\n\nAn Act relative to hemp and hemp products in the Commonwealth\n\n\n\n\nS.1124\n\n\nCollins\, Nick (SEN)\n\n\nAn Act relative to cooperatives in the marijuana industry\n\n\n\n\nS.1127\n\n\nCyr\, Julian (SEN)\n\n\nAn Act relative to participation by farmers and businesses of all sizes in the regulated marijuana industry\n\n\n\n\nS.1130\n\n\nLewis\, Jason M. (SEN)\n\n\nAn Act relative to marijuana potency
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-cannabis-policy-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Leicester Public Library\, 1136 Main Street\, Leicester\, MA\, 01524
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082250
CREATED:20191015T203213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T140221Z
UID:3775-1571742000-1571749200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Tourism\, Arts and Cultural Development Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Tourism\, Arts and Cultural Development will hold a hearing on bills regarding cultural development (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. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Edward.Kennedy@masenate.gov\, Paul.McMurtry@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.2028 \nAn Act relative to the use of elephants\, big cats\, primates\, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows\nBruce E. Tarr
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-tourism-arts-and-cultural-development-hearing/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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