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Senator Lydia Edwards
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Senator for the Third Suffolk District (Boston, Revere, Winthrop)
Former Boston City Councilor for Charlestown, East Boston, North End. Current Senate Chair of Judiciary. Fighting for housing justice, worker rights, & environment.

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Last week, we joined the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH) for their 38th Annual Dinner. For nearly four decades, NOAH has been breaking down barriers to homeownership and strengthening communities across Greater Boston.

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December 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
On Saturday, we hosted our second sealing event, “Soulfood & Sealing”! Hosted again at the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp in Dorchester, we brought together community partners to help residents seal their CORI and eviction records – breaking down barriers to housing opportunities.

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December 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As the State Senator representing the largest North African/Muslim population in the Commonwealth, and as a Black woman and a Catholic, I carry many identities. In this moment, those worlds have come together to celebrate Hanukkah.

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December 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The best way to spend my birthday — serving the community with my team and community partners. Thank you to everyone at Soulfood & Sealing for making this day extra special!

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December 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
‼️ATTN SOULFOOD & SEALING PARTICIPANTS‼️ Due to court system maintenance, we will be adjusting the schedule for tomorrow’s Soulfood & Sealing event to begin at 11am.

Swipe for more info.

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December 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
‼️ATTN‼️ EOHLC has published a sample notice for impacted federal employees and service members under the new Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act.
This notice protects tenants impacted by the shutdown — and all future shutdowns — from eviction.

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December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Last night, we joined the 10th Annual Coats for Kids Ugly Sweater Party in Revere! Love seeing our community come together to support local kids who need a little extra warmth this season. 🧥

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December 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Soulfood & Sealing is this Saturday! We’ll be in Dorchester from 10am-2pm for another free eviction sealing and CORI sealing workshop with the help of community partners.

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December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) fourth annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for statewide elementary school and middle school students is underway! The contest seeks creative names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Had a wonderful time celebrating the season with the Winthrop Police Department at their holiday party this weekend 🎄

Grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to keeping our community safe!

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December 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Community Legal Aid is hosting an eviction sealing workshop for Central/Western Massachusetts residents!

“Understanding Massachusetts’ New Eviction Record Sealing Law,” will be held at the Pittsfield Public Library on Tuesday, December 9, from 5-7pm.

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December 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Introducing Senator Edwards Wrapped 2025.

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December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today, Governor Healey signed H.4645, An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker, into law. This signing marks a monumental step in protecting our transit workers, who serve on the front lines of our communities every single day.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We’re back for another free eviction and CORI sealing event! Soulfood and Sealing will take place Saturday, December 13th from 10am-2pm at 31 Erie St, Dorchester, MA 02121.
Those looking to seal their CORI can find information on the next slide, or at mass.gov/cjis.

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December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Kicking off the holiday season in Winthrop with the 34th annual tree lighting and the debut of the Jolly Trolley Hop & Shop! It was a perfect mix of tradition and something new, all while supporting our amazing small businesses.

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December 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The holiday season is here! Check out these free tree lightings across the Third Suffolk District 🎄

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December 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving across the Third Suffolk!

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November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Federal Workers and Service Member Civil Relief Act has passed, and will now have a permanent place in the General Laws of the Commonwealth. What a surreal and empowering moment!

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November 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
On Friday, we joined the Salesian Boys & Girls Club for their 19th Annual Pasta Dinner. 🍝

We’re grateful for their continued work to create a welcoming, supportive space for East Boston’s youth—and we’re proud to continue to support their work!

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November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act will be included in the FY25 Closeout Supplemental Budget. Once it’s signed by Governor Healey, this crucial legislation will have a permanent place in the General Laws of the Commonwealth.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Our next and final Judiciary Hearing on Immigration, Protected Classes and Civil Rights will be tomorrow, November 25th at 10am.

To see a full list of bills to be heard, visit shorturl.at/Vda3X or scan the QR code.

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November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our coffee hour with Councilor Guarino Sawaya this weekend! Connecting with the community is always the best part.

And of course, shout-out to Luberto’s Pastry Shop for the delicious treats! 🍩☕️

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November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Continuing the Thanksgiving celebrations in the North End! First we stopped by the North End Senior Thanksgiving party at the Nazzaro Center, which I’m proud to sponsor alongside Chair Michlewitz and Councilor Coletta-Zapata.

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November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Cutting the ribbon on the new and improved Constitution Beach Playground in East Boston! This newly designed play space is full of colorful, modern, and imaginative features. It offers families an accessible place to enjoy the park, watch planes take off, & ride their bikes along the greenway.

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November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Congratulations to The Point on the opening of their second location in Revere! The Point has become a true staple of the Third Suffolk community, quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite since first opening in East Boston.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM