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Stop & Shop Now Accepting EBT Card Payments for Online Transactions
QUINCY — Stop & Shop recently announced that Massachusetts residents using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits now have the option to pay with an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card when placing online orders for Stop & Shop Pickup and Delivery. “Offering EBT payment online is an integral part of Stop & Shop’s commitment to serving our communities,” said Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Shop. “We’re proud to make accessibility to healthy food easier
Sep 8, 2021
Quincy Schools Receive Roughly $500K in Career Education Grant Funding
PEABODY — State officials announced this month that Quincy High School and Quincy College will receive a combined $496,281 in funding from the Skills Capital Grant Program to update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education. The Skills Capital Grant Program was originally launched in 2015 with the goal of replacing outdated equipment and technology, mainly at vocational technical high schools and community colleges. Since then, the prog
Aug 30, 2021


Braintree Among Massachusetts Towns Receiving $4 Million for Coastal Resiliency Projects
BOSTON — To help Massachusetts’ coastal communities prepare for severe weather events and the impacts of climate change, including storm surge, flooding, erosion and sea level rise, the state’s Office of Coastal Zone Management announced this month that it will be awarding $4 million in grants to support local planning and management efforts, including a significant appropriation to the town of Braintree. The state’s Coastal Resilience Grant Program provides financial and tec
Aug 27, 2021
Over $17 Million in Funding for Dams and Coastal Infrastructure Awarded to Mass. Communities
GLOUCESTER – State officials this week announced over $17.3 million in grants to address failing dams, coastal infrastructure, and levees across the Commonwealth. The grants, which were awarded by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Dam and Seawall Program, will support permitting and construction projects in Acton, Ashfield, Braintree, Brockton, Chicopee, Dracut, Dudley, Essex, Gardner, Gloucester, Hull, Ipswich, Leominster, Marshfield, New Bedfor
Jul 30, 2021


July 2021 Interview with QATV
Sen. Keenan’s July 2021 conversation with QATV’s Mark Crosby on issues ranging from the state budget, transportation, health care, and the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 29, 2021
Braintree and Rockland Among Municipalities Receiving $6.5 Million in Shared Streets and Spaces Program Funding Award
DEDHAM – State officials recently announced the award of $6.5 million total to cities and towns which applied for funding from the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program. The program provides technical and funding assistance to help Massachusetts municipalities conceive, design, and implement changes to curbs, streets, plazas, and parking areas in support of public health, safe mobility, renewed commerce, and community betterment. For this round of awards, MassDOT received
Jul 23, 2021
Legislature approves $261 million supplemental budget, including Sen. Keenan’s MBTA amendment
Amendment sets guidelines for subcommittees For Immediate Release: July 21, 2021 BOSTON — Members of the Massachusetts Senate voted...
Jul 21, 2021
MA Senate passes final budget, Sen. Keenan highlights local aid
All Norfolk & Plymouth District communities to receive funding for district priorities For Immediate Release: July 13, 2021 BOSTON –...
Jul 13, 2021
Sen. Keenan Calls for Criminal Prosecution of Sackler Family
Company operations should also cease domestically and internationally For Immediate Release: July 8, 2021 BOSTON – Senator John F. Keenan...
Jul 8, 2021


Route 18 Weymouth-Abington 7/6/21 Update
MassDOT’s 7/6/21 presentation on the widening of Route 18 through the communities of Weymouth and Abington, including costs, timeline, and planned traffic detours. Click the slides below to see the presentation.
Jul 6, 2021
Senate Passes Infrastructure Funding Bill
Norfolk & Plymouth district to receive $3,901,973 For Immediate Release: July 2, 2021 BOSTON (07/02/2021) — The Massachusetts State...
Jul 2, 2021
Senator Keenan Highlights Need to Connect Individuals in Housing Crisis to Financial Assistance
Reports Show High Numbers of Assistance Denials For Immediate Release: June 24, 2021 BOSTON — With financial hardship continuing to be a...
Jun 24, 2021
Cynthia Sierra Named Commonwealth Heroine
Senator Keenan and Representative Ayers Nominated Constituent, Manet Community Health Center CEO For Immediate Release: 6/17/21 BOSTON –...
Jun 17, 2021
Senate adopts record local aid and makes critical investments to move the Commonwealth beyond the pandemic
Budget includes several Senator Keenan priority amendments For Immediate Release: June 8, 2021 BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate passed...
Jun 16, 2021
MA Senate passes budget, Senator Keenan highlights local aid and adopted amendments
Quincy to receive $52,858,392 in school and local funding aid For Immediate Release: 5/27/21 BOSTON – On Thursday, May 27, the...
May 27, 2021
State Senator John Keenan Looks Forward to New Committee Roles
Appointed Chair of Housing, Vice-chair of Transportation For Immediate Release: 2/17/21 BOSTON – Committee assignments have been...
Feb 17, 2021
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $12.8 Million in Anti-Violence Grant Funding
For Immediate Release: 1/28/21 BOSTON – This week, the Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $13 million in state and federal...
Jan 28, 2021
Senator John F. Keenan to Host Virtual Office Hours in December
For Immediate Release: 11/24/2020 BOSTON – Massachusetts Senator John Keenan (D-Quincy) will host virtual Office Hours on Monday,...
Nov 24, 2020
Senator John Keenan and Representative Danielle Gregoire Honored for Work to End Tobacco Harms
Tireless work resulted in passage of landmark tobacco prevention and cessation law For Immediate Release: 11/18/20 BOSTON – Tobacco Free...
Nov 18, 2020
Senator John F. Keenan Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
Award is Highest Honor Presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network For Immediate Release: September 21, 2020 BOSTON –...
Sep 21, 2020
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