Net Zero Building Code Briefing

Room 437, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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. Panelists 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 […]

The People’s Office Hours – South Hadley with Rep. Carey’s office

South Hadley Town Hall 116 Main Street, Room 109, South Hadley, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

Room B-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

Room B-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

Room A-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

The People’s Office Hours – Northampton with Rep. Sabadosa’s office

Forbes Library 20 West Street, Northampton, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Room B-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing

Room A-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Hearing

Room B-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

Room A-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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.

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

Room 222, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Economic Development Resource Meeting for the North Quabbin

Quabbin Retreat-Heywood Hospital 211 N. Main St., Petersham, MA

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. Please email Eladia Romero […]

The People’s Office Hours – Montague with Rep. Blais

Montague - Town Hall 1 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing

Room 222, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

Room B-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Higher Education Hearing

Room A-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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.

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

Room B-1, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Room B-2, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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 […]

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Public Hearing

Gardner Auditorium, State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United States

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.

Preventing & Addressing the Impact of College Closures Regional Conversation

Amherst Town Hall 4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA

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. Come learn about the Governor’s proposal for preventing closures and voice your questions, recommendations, and concerns. This is not a formal public […]

To see the Legislature’s full hearings and events calendar, click here.