Headed out to mail in my vote. 🗳️ Don’t forget - you have until Sept 1st to vote. You can mail it in or drop it off personally at your local city hall or drop box. 1/2
Senator Lydia Edwards
@senatorledwards.bsky.social
Senator for the Third Suffolk District (Boston, Revere, Winthrop) Former Boston City Councilor. Current Senate Chair of Judiciary. Fighting for housing justice, worker rights, & environment. linktr.ee/statesenatelydiaedwards
The 5th Annual Scars In Heaven Adopt-A-Pole is back. 💜 Join us as we come together to honor the lives lost to addiction, support those in recovery, and remember that every life matters. Together, we’ll fill our community with purple bows as a symbol of remembrance and healing. 1/3
The PROTECT Act has passed in the legislature and now moves to the Governor’s desk for her signature. I’m feeling immense gratitude for the countless electeds, partners, advocates, and voices who came together in this moment to deliver for our immigrant neighbors. 1/2
Celebrating the flavors of East Boston at Taste of Eastie! Now in its 30th year, this annual food festival brings together the best food from across the community – from Slush King’s delicious lemon ice to Jalisco’s incredible birria tacos. 1/2
Welcoming Arielle Tritto, East Boston High’s Valedictorian, to the State House! Arielle has been an active member of her community both in and out of the classroom. She was a member of the varsity softball team for all four years, and the President of the National Honor Society. She also worked...
Huge news. The PROTECT Act is on its way out of conference committee and will be heading to Gov. Healey‘s desk by the end of the week. We’re one step closer to delivering meaningful, all-encompassing protections that will keep our communities safe. 1/2
Our Eastie ferry lemonade stand was a success! 🍋 Thank you to all of our neighbors who stopped by to grab a cup, a popsicle, say hello, and spend some time with us. 1/2
An exciting morning in East Boston! We started at Piers Park Sailing Center to celebrate the second year of Boston's Youth Climate Corps and the launch of the Youth Climate Action Fund, made possible through Bloomberg Philanthropies. 1/3
Thank you to Zumix Radio for having me! 🎧 I had such a great time joining Firehouse Friday, hosted by three incredible student DJs—Kiki, Isa, and Vedant.
Joined Governor Healey for a ceremonial signing of provisions included in the FY27 budget, strengthening the age of consent for minors and allowing rape charges to proceed past the statute of limitations with DNA evidence. 1/3
The Massachusetts Senate has passed S.3178, a comprehensive economic bond bill, bringing key funding and legislative wins across the Commonwealth. I’m proud to bring funding to programming throughout the Third Suffolk. Swipe to learn more. 1/2
Shoutout to Springfield No One Leaves and Mass Fair Housing for their incredible work helping people seal their eviction records! Clinics like this show why community outreach matters—bringing eviction sealing services directly to the people who need them most. 1/2
Our next coffee hour will be on Friday, July 24th at 3:30pm at the Winthrop Public Library! 📍2 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 ¡Nuestra próxima hora del café será el viernes 24 de julio a las 3:30 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Winthrop!
Celebrating Colombian Independence Day at the State House! A heartfelt thank you to Consul General of Colombia in Boston, Dr. Maria Camila Hernández Rubio, for joining us to commemorate this special occasion. 1/4
A heartfelt thank you to East Boston’s very own Dr. Tommy Welch, who has served as the Region 1 Superintendent at Boston Public Schools for the past 11 years, dedicating his career to bettering K-12 schools in Charlestown, East Boston and the North End. 1/4
Louisa Gag dedicated her career to making Boston's transportation infrastructure safer, more accessible, and more connected. Her tragic loss is a heartbreaking reminder of why the work she devoted herself to matters so deeply. 1/5
Yesterday, the Senate passed two important pieces of legislation to strengthen protections across the healthcare industry. 1/3
Celebrating Bastille Day in Boston! 🇺🇸🇫🇷 It was an honor to join the Consulate General of France in Boston for this year's Bastille Day celebration at the historic Somerset Club. 1/4
Two important updates for those holding TPS status: The end date for Haiti TPS has been pushed back to July 24, 2026. This date may be pushed back again as litigation continues.
The cone has made its way to Boston! 🏴 We were reunited with the Tartan Army for a celebratory signing of the cone, signaling friendship and partnership between Boston and Glasgow. 1/3
Celebrating the grand opening of the MBTA Harbor Loop! The Harbor Loop ferry transports commuters and visitors to four different stops within the Boston Harbor: Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Central Wharf (Aquarium), Seaport (Commonwealth Pier), and Logan Airport. 1/3
We joined ZUMIX for their annual Walk for Music! The Walk raises vital support for affordable creative programs that serve more than 900 young people each year, helping them discover their talents and reach their full potential in music and the arts. 1/2
🎙️ New episode of Let's Clear the Record is live! We had the best time sitting down with @senatorledwards.bsky.social – one of the original champions of the eviction record sealing law – to reflect on a year of impact and what comes next. Listen now: rss.com/podcasts/let...
An unforgettable experience sailing aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Eagle during Sail Boston’s Grand Parade of Sail! At 295 feet, Eagle serves as the U.S. Coast Guard’s training ship, preparing future officers through hands-on seamanship and leadership at sea. 1/2
Sail Boston’s 2026 “Grand Parade of Sail” is coming to Boston, and will enforce several road closures throughout the East Boston, Downtown, and North End neighborhoods. Road closures will be in place from 6am-6pm on Saturday, July 11th.
Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed S.3164, legislation to protect minors from algorithm-driven content designed to keep young users endlessly scrolling. 1/2
