Re-Elect Senator Michael D. Brady
Senator Mike Brady represents the 2nd Plymouth and Bristol District, comprised of the city of Brockton and the towns of East Bridgewater, precincts 1 to 3, inclusive, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Plympton and Whitman, all in the county of Plymouth; and the town of Easton, precincts 1 and 2, in the county of Bristol. He is Senate Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Revenue and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
It was an honor to join with my colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate yesterday to pass ๐๐ฏ ๐๐ค๐ต ๐๐ฆ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ'๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ต๐ฉ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด and ๐ด๐ ๐ด๐๐ก ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ค๐๐กโ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ also known as "Nicky's Law". Nicky's Law establishes a registry that identifies individuals who have been terminated for abusing people with disabilities and requires care providers to review the registry and not hire anyone who is included. This brings Massachusetts in line with more than 20 other states who have established similar registry. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on the creation of these two bills. I am grateful and proud to serve in a body that strives to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Congratulations to Officers Nicholas M. Fields, Officer Aaron W. Lydon and Officer Carlton A. Williamson for each receiving the Medal of Valor at the 36th Annual George L. Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery. The Medal of Valor is presented to police officers who perform acts of extraordinary courage and heroism in the face of danger. congratulations gentleman and thank you for protecting and serving our community!
Congratulations to Ray Ledoux on his retirement after 39 years with the Brockton Area Transit Authority. Over the years Ray has served in leadership positions on the boards of Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Bridgewater Savings, the Pilgrim Foundation, Se Homeland Security Council, Metropolitan Planning Organization and Old Colony Boy Scouts of America- as a lifelong friend and Eagle Scout. Under his leadership BAT has successfully transitioned into the 21st century, and even though we hate to see him leave we wish him all the best as he begins the next chapter of his life.
Yesterday I attended a field hearing for Food Service Workers Recognition Week at the West Middle School in Brockton. It was a great opportunity to learn about all that food service workers provide for our community and their various concerns.
Congratulations to Halvorsen Orthodontics in Easton on their grand reopening after a successful renovation!