State Representative for the 15th Worcester District. Committed to criminal justice reform, arts, education, environment, and supporting thriving communities.
This is a great career training opportunity from the Worcester Jobs Fund of @masshirecentral. City of Worcester residents should take advantage! #worcpoli
Phase 1 of reopening Massachusetts during the #COVID19 crisis begins today. In order for this to succeed, we must continue social distancing that helped us flatten the curve from the start. You can find the full plan & industry-specific guidance at https://t.co/JDSspy1owo #mapoli
Governor Baker has announced specifics around the reopening of the Massachusetts economy, using a four-phase approach and based on public health guidance. Please visit https://t.co/Emu4osyp9V
The next City of Worcester COVID-19 press briefing will be held today at 4:30 p.m.
I'm currently participating in a meeting of the Criminal Justice Reform Caucus (@CJReformMA) to discuss the need for #decarceration in response to the #COVID pandemic in Massachusetts. Tune in now via Facebook Live: https://t.co/mixCvA3Mii
We’re very pleased to see high interest in tomorrow’s #Decarceration Forum! Due to limits on our Zoom account, registrants will be capped at 90. We encourage those who wish to speak sign up on Zoom, while viewers should join us on the Facebook Livestream: https://t.co/UVFyTILNU3
Don't forget to register for tomorrow's forum on COVID-19 Decarceration! Pre-registration is required for attendees. Many thanks to @JamieEldridgeMA@MaryKeefeMA@CJReformMA for hosting.
Excited to host this #CriminalJustice Forum on #COVID19Decarceration in prisons & jails with Rep. @MaryKeefeMA this Thursday! We need to make sure public health guidelines are being followed inside prisons and jails & that conditions are safe for prisoners & staff.
This morning I sent a letter to @MassGovernor along with almost 20 of my colleagues urging greater diversity on the #Reopening Advisory Board including organized labor, mental health & healthcare workers, education, seniors, immigrants & our non-profit organizations. 1/ #MAPoli
THURSDAY - May 7th
As part of their on-going push for everyone's safety and better transparency, @MaryKeefeMA & @JamieEldridgeMA are co-hosting another forum on incarceration.
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Looking forward to co-hosting this important discussion with @JamieEldridgeMA. We must continue pushing for releases from our prisons and jails, where the COVID-19 infection rate is drastically higher than the general public. It's a matter of public health & human rights. #mapoli
Please join the CJR Caucus this Thursday, May 7 from 3-6 pm for a forum on #COVID19 Decarceration and what must be done to protect the lives of those incarcerated in MA prisons & jails. Register and sign up to speak here: https://t.co/dTCrKdnpy6 #mapoli
Today is #WorcesterTakeOutDay and there are numerous restaurants in @TweetWorcester@VisitCentralMA still offering delivery and curbside pickup. See who you can purchase a meal from today to support our local economy: https://t.co/drQTGlNN28 #worcpoli
ICYMI: @MassGovernor announced that schools are closed thru the end of the school year and non-essential programs are closed until June 29. This is necessary to keep everyone healthy & socially distanced. Remote learning guidance will be issued by @MASchoolsK12 later this week.
Proud to partner with Rep @MaryKeefeMA and grateful for her support and belief in the key role our sector will have as we rebuild community connections and state economic activity after COVID-19 subsides. #mapoli#PowerOfCulture https://t.co/DOMGqvHrU7
Families with loved ones in nursing homes in Massachusetts can use this new hotline to get information and resources, coordinated across state agencies. Call anytime, 9am-5pm, 7 days a week.
📞: 617-660-5399
@MassHHS @Mass_EOEA #covid19MA
To meet the needs of our constituents, the DUA has created PUA Guides in 12 Languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), Russian, French, Khmer, Lao, Italian, Korean, & Arabic. Access them here: https://t.co/dNmYMmKNyi
H.4647 became law today. This is more than just a housing justice issue, it is a public health issue.
In a time where our collective health and safety depends on the ability of each of us to shelter in place, the need for housing stability has never been greater.
#mapoli
Housing is fundamental to ensuring community safety during the #COVID19 crisis and will remain so during the recovery process. Big thanks to Rep. @MikeConnollyMA, Rep. Honan, House & Senate leadership, and advocates who fought for these protections! #EvictionMoratorium#mapoli
The @CDCgov and @MassDPH recommend wearing cloth face coverings in public settings, in addition to practicing social distancing measures. Do not wear a face mask meant for a health care workers. You can learn how to make your own face covering & more at: https://t.co/2ZzxeUqG3H
Today, 54 elected officials are calling on @MassGovernor to do to more to limit the spread of #COVIDー19 by 1) shutting down non-essential construction; 2) creating a process to let workers request removal from the Essential Services list; 3) issuing a stronger #StayAtHome order.
Worcester & Central Mass Resources:
* @YWCACentralMass
24/7 Help Line: 508-755-9030
https://t.co/O7wAyBOWEn
* @NewHopeInc
24/7 Help Line: 1-800-323-HOPE (4673)
https://t.co/pA5dkOepwC
Home is the safest place to stay to stop the spread of #COVID19, but home isn't a safe space for everyone. You are not alone. Local sexual and domestic violence orgs are still operating & working diligently to respond to all inquiries. Please continue to reach out to them #mapoli