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Happy Easter! Wishing all celebrating a day of hope and renewal. #MAPoli #MALeg

A report about “a deadly 2023 motor vehicle accident involving suspended #Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley” says that MSP Sgt. Anthony DeLucia “allegedly pressured a colleague to take the truth to the grave.”

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Proceeds from the license plates are also directly benefiting the K-9 PTSD Research Center, a nonprofit that James LaMonte founded in 2019 in Seekonk. LaMonte oversees a team of veterinarians, trainers and behavioral specialists working with retired dogs. The center is currently home to 15 retired dogs, even one that protected President Trump and President Biden. LaMonte estimates the annual cost of caring for each animal is roughly $18,000 “out of the pocket,” including about $300 to $500 in monthly medications per K-9.

The Seekonk resident started the center after he received a call in early 2019 inquiring whether he’d be interested in homing Dakota, a former Newton K-9 who helped track down Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. A handler at the Essex County Sheriff’s Department could no longer care for Dakota. LaMonte, who at the time was training working dogs through positive reinforcement with Wheaton College, cashed in his retirement accounts and sold his vehicles to pay for Dakota’s medical expenses. Dakota, a half German shepherd, half Dutch shepherd mix from the Czech Republic, had visible signs of PTSD when he arrived at the center, LaMonte recalled vividly. “Dakota was shaking, avoiding contact, but he was running in circles and defecating himself,” LaMonte said. “I was like, ‘What’s going on here?’ That’s what caused the attenton to Dakota.”

In this article about a bill to provide “pensions” for police attack dogs in #Massachusetts, we learn that some of these dogs are developing PTSD and it costs $18,000 a month to take care of them.

It should be illegal for police to train attack dogs.

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Wishing a blessed & joyful Easter season to all who celebrate. #mapoli

Wishing our community a Happy Easter filled with love and peace. 🐰

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www.mass.gov/event/panel-on-justice-i... and 9 others were updated on April 04, 2026.

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Hanover Sets $32 Million PFAS Project for Town Meeting Vote Finalizes Warrants Amid Budget Realignments

Hanover Sets $32 Million PFAS Project for Town Meeting Vote #mapoli #southshore

Heroism on the Tracks: Abington Sgt. Stephen Marquardt Honored with Medal of Valor ABINGTON - March 30, 2026 - In a meeting marked by profound emotion and community pride, the Abington Select Board honored Sergeant Stephen Marquardt with the Life-Saving Medal of Valor for his heroic actions on March 6, 2026.

Heroism on the Tracks: Abington Sgt. Stephen Marquardt Honored with Medal of Valor #mapoli #southshore

Scituate Unveils ‘Option 3’ Redistricting Plan as School Committee Sets Last Day of School SCITUATE — March 30, 2026 — In a move to balance elementary enrollment and address community feedback, Interim Superintendent Dr.

Scituate Unveils ‘Option 3’ Redistricting Plan as School Committee Sets Last Day of School #mapoli #southshore

What happened to the Massachusetts State Police academy review? - The Boston Globe Several troopers are set to appear in court Thursday to face manslaughter charges in relation to the death of a recruit.

After tragic and avoidable death of state police recruit, “The Globe review found that the Massachusetts model is unusual: Only about 1 in 10 police recruits nationwide are trained in such paramilitary settings.” #mapoli

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Honored to present Elaine Kevgas with a citation for her lifelong commitment to service, generous philanthropy & leadership. #mapoli

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Okay, not gonna lie, I love this video from Burhan Azeem about how to fix and expand the T and his candidacy for MA state senate. I'm totally with him on expanding the transit network -- needs more details, but he's got the right energy & emphasis, imo […]

Canvassed all day today. There is a real skepticism among voters about promises on housing affordability. It really shows how trust is the most important resource an elected official has and it’s running pretty low among a lot of people. #mapoli

Analysis: Party in the 11th Hampden…Like It's an Open Seat…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight Johnnie McKnight always seemed primed for a rematch with Rep. William. What's more surprising is that a small crowd would join him..

ANALYSIS: The #11thHamden is only one of several contested primaries in the 413 this cycle. However, the number and seriousness of the candidates is somewhat unusual for a race with an incumbent seeking reelection. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/04/anal...

https://www.mass.gov/doc/egg-addling-permit/download and 2119 others were updated on April 03, 2026.

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South Shore News...letter: Override Season Arrives Spring Ballots Will Reshape the South Shore

South Shore News...letter: Override Season Arrives #mapoli #southshore

Wonderful to be able to sit down with the students at Rising Tide in Plymouth for a Q&A about the work of my office. #mapoli

Blizzard ‘26 Duxbury After-Action Report Sparks Resident Frustration and Calls for Accountability DUXBURY - March 30, 2026 - The Duxbury Selectboard faced a wave of resident criticism Monday night during a marathon meeting centered on the after-action report for “Blizzard Hernando.” While town officials defended the “methodical” response to the historic 35-inch snow event, frustrated residents described being trapped for three days without plowing, questioning why private contractors with pickup trucks were able to clear streets that town equipment allegedly could not.

Blizzard ‘26 Duxbury After-Action Report Sparks Resident Frustration and Calls for Accountability #mapoli #southshore

Fiscal Freefall: How Bridgewater-Raynham Reached the Brink, and the Narrow Path Forward Listen now | For local policymakers sitting in Bridgewater’s Council Chambers and Raynham’s Select Board meetings, the numbers defining the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District (BRRSD) have become distressingly familiar.

Fiscal Freefall: How Bridgewater-Raynham Reached the Brink, and the Narrow Path Forward #mapoli #southshore

#Boston City Clerks Office failure to archive stenographic record from public meeting of Boston City Council, failure of historic preservation practices of Boston City Archives. Stenography more accurate than videocaption transcript. Stenography more detailed than the Minutes! #bospoli #mapoli

Of course, Romney signed the reform into law, but he had become aloof about it as he ran for national office, but it's not surprising he circled back given how his term as Utah's senator went. #mapoli

INBOX: Governors Maura Healey, Deval Patrick and Mitt Romney to commemorate 20 years of health reform in Massachusetts on Monday at Faneuil Hall.

Wait, what!? #mapoli

DE-ICE CITIZENS BANK · South County Rising RI On April 23, Citizens Bank will be holding their Annual Shareholder Meeting at its headquarters in Providence, RI. In response, a coalition of progressive organizations from the surrounding area will ...

I'm attending South County Rising RI event “DE-ICE CITIZENS BANK.” Sign up now to join me! #SouthCountyRisingRI www.mobilize.us/southcountyr... #mapoli @ruwmi.bsky.social @in-slwm.bsky.social #AbolishICE

Let’s play ball, Worcester! Loved being back at Polar Park for the WooSox Opening Day recently! #mapoli

A new better Secretary of the Commonwealth of #Masachusetts please! The current Public Records Division of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth fails to properly process Appeals! #mapoli

State Ethics Commission Initiates Proceedings against Former Holyoke Councilor… — Western Mass Politics & Insight The Massachusetts Ethics Commission served former Holyoke City Councilor David Bartley with an order to show cause, leveling no fewer than five charges against him for violating state ethics laws. Fou...

From last month: the Ethics Commission will hold a hearing on whether former #Holyoke City Councilor David Bartley broke ethics rules. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/03/stat...

In Mass, we're fighting a new women's prison compound that includes therapy rooms+ SUD treatment. The recent DOC strategic plan includes concerning language about mothers in prison bonding with infants. The right thing to do is send mentally ill mothers home, not to paint prison walls pink #mapoli

UMass Donahue Institute report: Warning signs for Mass. research economy - Daily Hampshire Gazette AMHERST — Reductions in federal funding for research and development could negatively impact the Massachusetts economy for at least a decade, according to a new study released by the University of Mas...

“Research is the engine of the Massachusetts economy, and any funding disruptions will not only stymie innovation but also threaten the development of the next generation of scientific and engineering talent in the state." https://bit.ly/41Jgkuf #MAPoli #InnovationEcosystem #STEMWorkforce

We have not heard back from @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey — but good news — we now have until April 15th for amicus briefs to be filed! Please help us convince the Governor to support enforcing the audit law. Thank you! #mapoli