Senator Lydia Edwards
@senatorledwards.bsky.social
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.
www.lydiaedwards.org
Former Boston City Councilor for Charlestown, East Boston, North End. Current Senate Chair of Judiciary. Fighting for housing justice, worker rights, & environment.
www.lydiaedwards.org
Yesterday we broke ground on Portico, a new residential building in Revere that represents a major step in the transformation of Suffolk Downs and reconnecting East Boston and Revere. This project is made possible by the partnership between local, state and private stakeholders...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Yesterday we broke ground on Portico, a new residential building in Revere that represents a major step in the transformation of Suffolk Downs and reconnecting East Boston and Revere. This project is made possible by the partnership between local, state and private stakeholders...
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Monday’s Downtown Boston Alliance Meeting marked 15 years of the alliance’s advocacy and stewardship that has helped transform Downtown Boston. The progress being made downtown is one that promotes art, culture, food and tourism – all while prioritizing inclusivity and community.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Monday’s Downtown Boston Alliance Meeting marked 15 years of the alliance’s advocacy and stewardship that has helped transform Downtown Boston. The progress being made downtown is one that promotes art, culture, food and tourism – all while prioritizing inclusivity and community.
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An increase in ICE arrests in Massachusetts courthouses represents a dangerous and unconstitutional disruption of our justice system. Hundreds of cases have already been derailed by ICE activity, undermining due process and eroding public trust—and it is happening right here in East Boston.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
An increase in ICE arrests in Massachusetts courthouses represents a dangerous and unconstitutional disruption of our justice system. Hundreds of cases have already been derailed by ICE activity, undermining due process and eroding public trust—and it is happening right here in East Boston.
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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
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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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
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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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
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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‼️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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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
‼️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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This notice protects tenants impacted by the shutdown — and all future shutdowns — from eviction.
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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
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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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
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 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
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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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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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
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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Those looking to seal their CORI can find information on the next slide, or at mass.gov/cjis.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:58 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
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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November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
