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SUMMARY:The Future of Public Service: A Conversation with Sen. Jo Comerford & Samantha Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Please join the School of Public Policy at UMass Amherst as we kick off the academic year with a conversation with state Senator Jo Comerford and Samantha Hamilton\, program manager at the Public Health Institute of Western MA\, on “The Future of Public Service.” \nLight refreshments at 12:45\, with the talk beginning at 1. \nFree and open to the public.\nRSVP by August 20 at bit.ly/FutureOfPublicService.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/the-future-of-public-service-a-conversation-with-sen-jo-comerford-samantha-hamilton/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Old Chapel\, Old Chapel\, 144 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T201117Z
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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 firearms bills\, including bills Senator Comerford co-sponsored\, listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1389 \nAn Act relative to preventing illegal trafficking of firearms\nCynthia Stone Creem\n\n\nS.1388 \nAn Act relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis\nCynthia Stone Creem\n\n\nS.1387 \nAn Act relative to firearms and firearms violence\nCynthia Stone Creem
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-safety-and-homeland-security-hearing/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190726T152908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T155914Z
UID:2797-1564480800-1564491600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Housing Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Housing will hold a hearing on bills related to DHCD and manufactured housing\, which will include the bills below Sen. Comerford co-sponsored. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.1265\nAn Act to protect families experiencing homelessness from having to sleep in unsafe places\nMarjorie C. Decker\n\n\nS.781\nAn Act promoting fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing\nSonia Chang-Diaz\n\n\nS.797\nAn Act relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program\nJames B. Eldridge\n\n\nS.806\nAn Act creating the Home Works Program\nJoan B. Lovely
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-housing-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190726T151052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T151052Z
UID:2795-1564394400-1564416000@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 the increasing access and reimbursement bills (bills listed here). We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190722T220001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T204620Z
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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 social consumption and host community agreements (bills listed here). We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-cannabis-policy-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190628T150652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T171321Z
UID:2362-1564146000-1564153200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Preventing & Addressing the Impact of College Closures Regional Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Representative Mindy Domb\, Senator Jo Comerford\, and Department of Higher Education Commissioner Carlos Santiago for a regional conversation in Amherst on the topic of preventing and addressing the impact of college closures. \nCome learn about the Governor’s proposal for preventing closures and voice your questions\, recommendations\, and concerns. This is not a formal public hearing\, but an opportunity to share your ideas and questions with the Commissioner. \nIf you’re not in the Amherst area but wish to join this meeting\, we hope to facilitate your involvement and voice. Stay tuned for details and please share with other concerned individuals. \nEmail Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov or Mindy.Domb@mahouse.gov to submit questions prior to the event\, and use #AskDHE on Twitter & Facebook to interact during the event. Check back on the Facebook event page for updates. \nWatch live here!
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/preventing-addressing-the-impact-of-college-closures-regional-conversation/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Avenue\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190719T201042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T201042Z
UID:2667-1563973200-1563987600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery will be holding a hearing that will examine the recommendations and findings proposed by the Harm Reduction Commission per it its final report released in March 2019.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-public-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190718T143321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T143321Z
UID:2649-1563886800-1563901200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Revenue will hold a hearing on bills related to personal income tax\, which includes Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.1614\nAn Act improving the earned income credit for working families\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-revenue-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190718T142714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T143916Z
UID:2647-1563886800-1563901200@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 emissions targets\, energy storage\, and electric vehicles\, which includes Sen. Comerford’s bills listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nS.1935 \nAn Act establishing a net zero stretch energy code\nJo Comerford\n\n\nH.2865\nAn Act to establish a net zero stretch energy code\nTami L. Gouveia\, Jo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-telecommunications-utilities-and-energy-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190717T160122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T160122Z
UID:2639-1563877800-1563888600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Higher Education Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Higher Education will hold a hearing on the bills relating to student aid (bills listed here). We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-higher-education-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190718T144507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T144507Z
UID:2654-1563877800-1563886800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing\, which will include Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nH.3832\nAn Act relative to the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund municipal reporting requirements\nNatalie M. Blais\, Jo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-financial-services-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190718T145037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T145037Z
UID:2656-1563876000-1563897600@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 the bills relating to licensure and workforce (bills listed here). We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room 222\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190216T015423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T221829Z
UID:395-1563786000-1563796800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Hours - Montague with Rep. Blais
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible to our constituents as possible in a district of 24 cities and towns in three counties. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen\, Director of Constituent Engagement Sam Hopper\, and Jo will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nPublic Transit Options to People’s Office Hours \nMontague Town Hall is accessible by bus: 22\, 23\, 24\, 32
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/office-hours-montague-with-rep-blais/
LOCATION:Montague – Town Hall\, 1 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190712T200649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T235520Z
UID:2536-1563525000-1563535800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Economic Development Resource Meeting for the North Quabbin
DESCRIPTION:Join Congressman McGovern\, Senator Comerford\, Senator Gobi\, and Representative Whipps at a meeting with representatives from various federal and state agencies to discuss grant opportunities and services available to local municipalities and non-profits\, focusing on the North Quabbin towns of Athol\, Erving\, New Salem\, Orange\, Petersham\, Phillipston\, Royalston\, Warwick\, and Wendell. \nPlease email Eladia Romero in Congressman McGovern’s office at eladia.romero@mail.house.gov or call (978) 466-3552 to confirm your attendance.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/economic-development-resource-meeting-for-the-north-quabbin/
LOCATION:Quabbin Retreat-Heywood Hospital\, 211 N. Main St.\, Petersham\, MA\, 01366
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190709T141907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T141907Z
UID:2492-1563282000-1563296400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Education Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing on bills related to the School Building Authority and technology & data and will include Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.249\nAn Act ensuring best practice incentives are available for all school building projects\nJo Comerford\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-education-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room 222\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190702T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T152844Z
UID:2410-1563282000-1563296400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on bills related to tobacco and agencies (bills listed here). We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-5/
LOCATION:Room A-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190702T135951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T135951Z
UID:2403-1563271200-1563282000@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 which will include Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.31\nAn Act providing for coordinated data and assistance to address family homelessness\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-children-families-and-persons-with-disabilities-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190708T152412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T201615Z
UID:2430-1562839200-1562860800@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 children’s mental health\, trauma\, and quality of care (bills listed on the hearing page here). We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190705T133803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T133803Z
UID:2418-1562767200-1562778000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Revenue will hold a hearing on revenue bills relating to the environment and farming\, including Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.1613\nAn Act supporting farming on non-contiguous land\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-revenue-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190216T015332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T171431Z
UID:393-1562742000-1562752800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Hours - Northampton with Rep. Sabadosa's office
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible to our constituents as possible in a district of 24 cities and towns in three counties. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen\, Director of Constituent Engagement Sam Hopper\, and Jo will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nPublic Transit Options to People’s Office Hours \nForbes Library is accessible by bus: 39\, 39E\, R41\, R42\, B43\, R44\, B48\, NE
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/office-hours-northampton-with-rep-sabadosa-3/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, 20 West Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190702T142940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T142940Z
UID:2405-1562677200-1562688000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing will hold a hearing which will include Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.668\nAn Act supporting equal access to community care for elders and the disabled\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-health-care-financing-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190628T130943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T130943Z
UID:2369-1562677200-1562688000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a hearing which will include Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.1054\nAn Act identifying corporate irresponsibility\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-labor-and-workforce-development-hearing/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190702T184511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T184511Z
UID:2408-1562662800-1562677200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities and Energy will hold a hearing which will include Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.1933\nAn Act to protect ratepayers\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-telecommunications-utilities-and-energy-hearing/
LOCATION:Room B-2\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190216T015235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T171418Z
UID:391-1561532400-1561543200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:The People's Office Hours - South Hadley with Rep. Carey's office
DESCRIPTION:Senator Comerford’s team seeks to be as accessible to our constituents as possible in a district of 24 cities and towns in three counties. In addition to our availability to attend meetings and events\, and to schedule individual meetings with constituents\, District Director Elena Cohen\, Director of Constituent Engagement Sam Hopper\, and Jo will be holding regular office hours throughout the district. \nPublic Transit Options to People’s Office Hours \nSouth Hadley Town Hall is accessible by bus: R29\, X90
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/office-hours-south-hadley-2/
LOCATION:South Hadley Town Hall\, 116 Main Street\, Room 109\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T070000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190619T231142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T231623Z
UID:2190-1561528800-1561532400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Net Zero Building Code Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Please join Representative Tami Gouveia\, Senator Jo Comerford\, and the Clean Energy Caucus for an informational panel discussing the development of a net zero stretch energy code. \nPanelists will provide a breakdown of our current policies related to building codes and the Green Communities Act\, explain how building codes and energy efficiency relate to climate change\, address issues of cost\, accessibility\, and affordable housing\, and share the positive impacts a net zero stretch energy code would have on climate change\, consumer costs\, and utilities. \nRefreshments\, coffee\, and ample opportunity for questions will be provided.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/net-zero-building-code-briefing/
LOCATION:Room 437\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190625T230702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T230702Z
UID:2351-1561471200-1561480200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:25% Design Public Hearing for the Route 9 Corridor Reconstruction Project in Hadley
DESCRIPTION:The 25% Design Public Hearing for the Route 9 Corridor Reconstruction project in Hadley\, MA will consist of several segments\, following up from our last public information meeting on the project back in September 2015: \n\nWe will be formally releasing the results of the B43 Transit Mobility Alternatives study\,\nProviding an update on the Transit Signal Priority project for the B43 bus route\, and\nFormally present the 25% design for the Route 9 Corridor reconstruction project (Route 9 from East St to North/South Maple Street).\n\nThe purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Hadley Route 9 Corridor Improvements project and results of the newly completed B43 Transit Mobility Planning and Alternatives Study. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation\, providing residents and other stakeholders with an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. \nProject Scope\nThis proposed multimodal design aims to address and improve local and regional mobility\, safety and accessibility\, pedestrian\, bicycle\, and transit amenities\, and vehicular operations and congestion on Route 9 with: \n• 1 vehicular lane in each direction\n• 1 two-way left-turn lane\n• Separated bicycle lanes in each direction\n• New 5′ sidewalks along both sides\n• Improved surface drainage\n• Upgraded storm system drainage\n• New traffic signage\n• Raised pavement markers\n• New granite curbs \n  \nTo learn more about the project and upcoming public meetings\, please visit www.mass.gov/route-9-corridor-improvement-project. If you have questions or would like more information\, please contact Jeff Dietrich at: jdietrich@hshassoc.com or (617) 7080 x220.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/25-design-public-hearing-for-the-route-9-corridor-reconstruction-project-in-hadley/
LOCATION:Hopkins Academy\, Cafeteria\, 131 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20191007T162453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T162453Z
UID:2047-1561460400-1561482000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on the bills listed below about end of life options. We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.1926 \nAn Act relative to end of life options\nLouis L. Kafka\n\n\nS.1208 \nAn Act relative to end of life options\nWilliam N. Brownsberger
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-9/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190605T213910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T222658Z
UID:2048-1561446000-1561467600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing on the end of life option bills listed below. The hearing will have a live online broadcast which can be viewed here. We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBill\nBill Title\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.1926 \nAn Act relative to end of life options\nLouis L. Kafka\n\n\nS.1208 \nAn Act relative to end of life options\nWilliam N. Brownsberger
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-public-health-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Gardner Auditorium\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190613T180227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T011720Z
UID:2117-1561442400-1561467600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Education Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing on bills related to school climate\, school discipline\, school safety\, and at-risk students\, including the bills listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.247\nAn Act prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth\nJo Comerford\n\n\nH.3220\nAn Act prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth\nNika C. Elugardo\, Tami L. Gouveia
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-education-hearing-4/
LOCATION:Room A-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142000
CREATED:20190612T184957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T173546Z
UID:2092-1561442400-1561453200@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 Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\, including Sen. Comerford’s bill listed below. (To view the full list of bills being heard\, visit the hearing page.) We invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify in person on bills you care about. To submit written testimony and/or to let our office know you intend to testify in person in the State House\, email jo.comerford@masenate.gov. \n\n\n\nBILL\nBILL TITLE\nSPONSOR\n\n\n\n\nS.28\nAn Act allowing spouses to serve as caregivers\nJo Comerford
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-children-families-and-persons-with-disabilities-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Room B-1\, State House\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
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