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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T100000
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy will hold a hearing on bills related to criminal justice\, social equity\, and municipal 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).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-cannabis-policy-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190923T191607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T205008Z
UID:3496-1569924000-1569938400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery will hold a hearing on bills related to harm reduction sites (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 Julian Cyr and Representative Marjorie Decker. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Julian.Cyr@masenate.gov\, Marjorie.Decker@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.1145\nAn Act ensuring access to addiction services\nCindy F. Friedman
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-7/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190806T194303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T164207Z
UID:2912-1569589200-1569600000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Food Is Public Health Oversight Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an oversight hearing on the impact of food insecurity and inequitable access to nutritious food on public health. \nExperts on the food system and its impact on public health will discuss how state\, federal\, and non-profit programs work together to improve the health of the Commonwealth. Topics will include food as medicine\, food deserts and healthy food access\, the role of agriculture in public health\, and school food programming. \nYou can RSVP on the Facebook event page\, or just show up. Click here for the agenda and logistical details. You can watch a livestream of the hearing here. \nHosted by:\nJoint Committee on Public Health\nMassachusetts Food System Caucus\nBaystate Health\nCooley Dickinson Health Care\nCISA\nThe Food Bank of Western Massachusetts\nGreenfield Community College\nMassachusetts Farm Bureau\nMassachusetts Food System Collaborative\nNortheast Organic Farming Association\, Massachusetts Chapter
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/food-is-public-health/
LOCATION:Cohn Family Dining Common\, Room C119\, Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190920T205459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T135929Z
UID:3401-1569502800-1569513600@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\nS.595\nAn Act concerning the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines pertaining to dogs harbored upon the insured property\nAnne Gobi
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-financial-services-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190920T210059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T140022Z
UID:3405-1569495600-1569502800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Service will hold a hearing on bills related to retirement allowance and COLAs (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 Service 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.3986\nAn Act authorizing the town of Leyden to continue the employment of Gilda Galvis\nPaul Mark
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-service-hearing/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190923T135302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T204940Z
UID:3441-1569492000-1569502800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery will hold a hearing on bills related to houses of correction and civil commitment (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 Julian Cyr and Representative Marjorie Decker. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Julian.Cyr@masenate.gov\, Marjorie.Decker@mahouse.gov) and feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-6/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190919T211531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T185703Z
UID:3364-1569436200-1569439800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:K-12 Education Funding Bill Community Briefing
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 19\, the Chapter 70/K-12 education funding bill\, S.2348\, An Act relative to educational opportunity for students\, was released from the Joint Committee on Education.  \nYou are invited to join a call for invested community members to discuss what’s in the bill and the impact it will have on the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester district. Call-in information is below. \nA fact sheet on the bill can be found here and a section-by-section summary can be found here.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/k-12-education-funding-bill-community-briefing/
LOCATION:Conference Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190904T203803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T140144Z
UID:3181-1569409200-1569416400@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 land\, gender neutral ID\, and student loan bills\, including the bill listed below 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 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\nH.2686 \nAn Act establishing gender neutral bathrooms\nMindy Domb\, Jo Comerford\n\n\nH.3664\nAn Act providing for a gender neutral designation on state documents and identifications\nMindy Domb\, Jo Comerford\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-state-administration-and-regulatory-oversight-hearing/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190826T144039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T194118Z
UID:3030-1569402000-1569412800@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/
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:20190924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190923T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T140210Z
UID:3432-1569330000-1569344400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on the agriculture\, forestry\, and funding related 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 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.897\nAn Act relative to forest protection\nSusannah M. Whipps
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190920T204918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T140310Z
UID:3396-1569330000-1569344400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on the Judiciary Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on bills related to civil action (bills listed here)\, including the below bills filed and 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 the Judiciary Co-Chairs Senator James Eldridge and Representative Claire Cronin. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (James.Eldridge@masenate.gov\, Claire.Cronin@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.869\nAn Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need\nJo Comerford\n\n\nH.3313\nAn Act allowing narcotics testing products\nTami Gouveia\, Jo Comerford\n\n\nS.834\nAn Act relative to female genital mutilation\nJoseph Boncore
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-the-judiciary-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190920T203629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T204236Z
UID:3393-1569330000-1569344400@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 related to renewables and grid modernization\, including Senator Comerford’s sponsored and co-sponsored bills listed below. (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.1932\nAn Act promoting local energy investment and infrastructure modernization\nJo Comerford\n\n\nS.2005\nAn Act to secure a clean energy future\nMarc Pacheco
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-telecommunications-utilities-and-energy-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room 437\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190916T210651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T140417Z
UID:3331-1569330000-1569344400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills related to patient safety and quality and workforce development (bills will be listed on the hearing page here)\, including the below bill Senator Comerford filed. \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.1219\nAn Act prohibiting non-consensual pelvic examinations\nJo Comerford\n\n\nH.1865\nAn Act prohibiting non-consensual pelvic examinations\nMindy Domb
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-7/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190923T134748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T141942Z
UID:3437-1569330000-1569340800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Revenue will hold a hearing on bills related to seniors\, veterans\, and persons with disabilities (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-7/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190830T184558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T183237Z
UID:3102-1569322800-1569344400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs will hold a hearing on bills related to constitutional and federal matters\, including Senator Comerford’s bills listed below. (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 Veterans and Federal Affairs Co-Chairs Senator Walter Timilty and Representative Linda Dean Campbell. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Walter.Timilty@masenate.gov\, Linda.Campbell@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.2155\nResolutions relative to the prohibition of nuclear weapons\nJo Comerford\n\n\nS.2156\nResolutions in support of a congressional investigation regarding impeachment of President Donald J. Trump\nJo Comerford\n\n\nS.2157\nResolve creating a citizens commission concerning the commonwealth of Massachusetts being in alignment with the UN treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-veterans-and-federal-affairs-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190920T205004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T141854Z
UID:3398-1569322800-1569330000@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\, transportation\, municipal finance (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 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.4066\nAn Act relative to the board of selectmen in the town of Sunderland\nNatalie Blais\, Jo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-municipalities-and-regional-government-hearing/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190923T152618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T155336Z
UID:3459-1569321900-1569330000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Hunger Action Month Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Advocates from numerous organizations\, including Worcester County Food Bank\, Greater Boston Food Bank\, Food Bank of Western MA (Food Bank Coalition of Massachusetts)\, Children’s Health Watch\, MA Food System Collaborative\, Mass Law Reform Institute\, Massachusetts Public Health Association\, Project Bread and the Worcester Food Policy Council are hosting a Hunger Action Month Lobby Day and a “Stand Strong for the Right to Food” Rally. These organizations will be conducting legislative visits to lobby for bills related to combatting hunger and reducing food insecurity and will also be hosting a rally to draw attention to these action items and opportunities to combat hunger in the Commonwealth. \n\n\nHunger Action Month Lobby Day Agenda \n10:45am- 12:00 p.m. Advocates’ Legislative Visits: Advocates will be visiting offices to meet on legislation \n12:15pm-1:00 p.m. “Stand Strong for the Right to Food” \nRally on the State House Steps. Representatives from these organizations\, constituents and other allies will be rallying for Food System Caucus priority and endorsed legislation as well as other means to combat hunger in the Commonwealth and share personal testimonies on hunger. \n  \nBelow are the Food System Caucus’ priority bills and the Food System Caucus’ endorsed bills\, which the rally participants will be advocating for on the 9/24.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/hunger-action-month-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190801T223705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T182337Z
UID:2891-1569259800-1569267000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:South Hadley Town Hall with Rep. Carey & Sen. Comerford
DESCRIPTION:Join Representative Dan Carey and Senator Jo Comerford at the South Hadley Library to hear legislative updates and ask questions about issues important to you. Please email question to Kelly O’Reilly at kelly.o’reilly@mahouse.gov
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/south-hadley-town-hall-with-rep-carey-sen-comerford/
LOCATION:South Hadley Public Library\, 2 Canal Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T164500
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190923T134716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T185309Z
UID:3435-1569245400-1569257100@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 the status of the Transportation and Climate Initiative and offshore wind procurement progress. \nTestimony will be provided by invitation only. Those attending include representatives from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and environmental advocacy groups.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/senate-committee-on-global-warming-and-climate-change-oversight-hearing/
LOCATION:Room 428\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190826T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T194122Z
UID:3024-1568977200-1568988000@senatorjocomerford.org
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 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\nQuabbin Mediation is accessible by bus: 32\, Athol/Orange Shuttles #1 and #2
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-peoples-office-in-orange/
LOCATION:Orange – Quabbin Mediation\, 13 South Main Street\, Orange\, MA\, 01364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190826T142828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T182600Z
UID:3018-1568966400-1568973600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:32nd Annual COSA Breakfast and Awards
DESCRIPTION:As summer winds down\, you can look forward to joining the 32nd Annual COSA (The Council of Social Agencies of Hampshire County) Breakfast\, where Senator Jo Comerford will be the keynote speaker.\n\nNot only will there be a great presentation\, but you will enjoy a delicious meal at the Inn at Boltwood in Amherst.  You will also have an opportunity to start your morning networking with all of your peers\, and celebrate the awardees for their contributions to human services in Hampshire County. Please register here.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/32nd-annual-cosa-breakfast-and-awards/
LOCATION:Inn at Boltwood\, 30 Boltwood Avenue\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190916T210804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T211337Z
UID:3333-1568725200-1568739600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on the Judiciary Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on bills related to civil action (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. To submit written testimony email Committee Co-Chairs Senator James Eldridge and Representative Claire Cronin (James.Eldridge@masenate.gov\, Claire.Cronin@mahouse.gov). Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on the Judiciary Co-Chairs Senator James Eldridge and Representative Claire Cronin. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.871\nAn Act prohibiting the use of public funds to pay awards\, fines or settlements in cases where public officials are found responsible or guilty of sexual harassment or assault\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-the-judiciary-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190916T211610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T212159Z
UID:3336-1568725200-1568732400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Elder Affairs will hold a hearing on bills related to home and community based care\, including Senator Comerford’s co-sponsored bill listed below. (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 Elder Affairs Co-Chairs Senator Patricia Jehlen and Representative Ruth Balser. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Patricia.Jehlen@masenate.gov\, Ruth.Balser@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.358\nAn Act relative to home care\nPatricia Jehlen\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-elder-affairs-hearing/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190830T185349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T170811Z
UID:3103-1568120400-1568134800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills related to women’s and reproductive health and pharmacy (bills listed here)\, including the below bills Senator Comerford co-sponsored. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony email Committee Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative John Mahoney (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov\, John.Mahoney@mahouse.gov). Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on Public Health Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative John Mahoney. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.1182 \nAn Act relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services\nLiz Miranda\n\n\nS.1335\nAn Act advancing the health of pregnant persons\nRebecca L. Rausch
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-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:20190910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190906T182025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T203306Z
UID:3218-1568120400-1568131200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Revenue will hold a hearing on property and estate legislation. 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 Revenue 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-6/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190830T194321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T203947Z
UID:3116-1568111400-1568127600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses will hold a hearing on bills pertaining to zoning and planning legislation\, including the bill listed below 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 Community Development and Small Businesses Co-Chairs Senator Diana DiZoglio and Representative Edward Coppinger. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (Diana.DiZoglio@masenate.gov\, Edward.Coppinger@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.83\nAn Act authorizing municipalities to expend certain funds for the acquisition of land to be used for rail trails\nJames B. Eldridge
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-community-development-and-small-businesses-hearing/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190904T184918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T192734Z
UID:3174-1568109600-1568120400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Environment\, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hold a hearing on bills related animals and local matters\, 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 Committee Co-Chairs Senator Anne Gobi and Representative Smitty Pignatelli. To submit written testimony\, email the Committee Co-Chairs (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.496\nAn Act relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking\nJason M. Lewis\n\n\nS.534\nAn Act protecting research animals\nBruce E. Tarr
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-environment-natural-resources-and-agriculture-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190830T193650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T183200Z
UID:3110-1568109600-1568120400@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 the Department of Children and Families\, 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 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.61\nAn Act relative to persons with developmental disabilities\nJoan B. Lovely\n\n\nS.77\nAn Act relative to parentage to promote children’s security\nBruce E. Tarr
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-children-families-and-persons-with-disabilities-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190823T181848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T183317Z
UID:2982-1567695600-1567702800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:DOER SMART Program Review
DESCRIPTION:Representatives Natalie Blais\, Mindy Domb\, and Senator Jo Comerford will host the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) in Amherst to present their review of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program and accept public comment on the new regulations. \nThe SMART Program is the newest program established to support and incentivize the development of solar in Massachusetts. In accordance with the regulations that established the SMART program\, the Department of Energy Resources must undertake a review of the program once 400 megawatts of solar capacity have been accepted into the program. The Department of Energy Resources recently completed its review\, and at the invitation of Representatives Natalie Blais and Mindy Domb\, and Senator Jo Comerford members of DOER’s Renewable Energy Division will hold a stakeholder meeting in Amherst to present their findings and take public comment. \nMore information about the SMART Program can be found here. \nPublic comments can be submitted electronically to DOER.SMART@mass.gov\, with the subject “400 MW Review Public Comments.” Comments should be submitted to DOER by Friday\, September 20\, 2019.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/doer-smart-program-review/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center\, Amherst Room\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T124238
CREATED:20190830T190402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T183531Z
UID:3107-1567594800-1567616400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Education Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing on bills pertaining to personnel and learning time\, including the bills listed below 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 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.312\nAn Act stopping harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development\nJoan B. Lovely\n\n\nS.313\nAn Act relative to preventing the sexual abuse of children and youth\nJoan B. Lovely
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-education-hearing-6/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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