Proudly representing Cape Ann in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Rep. Dru Tarr
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On Memorial Day, we uphold the sacred promise to honor and remember those who fell in service to our country. No amount of thanks can match the sacrifice those men and women have made, but in remembering them, we can help them to live on.
Rep. Dru Tarr
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed several pieces of legislation today on the topics of public health and public safety.
Congratulations to Laura Gal on being honored with the Access to Justice Award from the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance!
This award recognizes those whose leadership and outreach efforts have made victim rights and services more accessible or readily available to underserved populations.
Need help with a state issue or want to register your opinion on a matter in person? Constituent service hours for my office take place on the third Monday and Friday of each month!
I am excited to announce that Manchester is receiving $684,260 in funding through the Shared Streets and Spaces Program, which provides funding to municipalities and public transit authorities to quickly implement improvements in support of public health, safe mobility, and strengthened commerce.
Glad to be in Essex this evening for town meeting to see democracy in action!
Food insecurity is a rising challenge across Massachusetts. We are so lucky to have The Open Door here on Cape Ann, as well as a community that is willing to support their mission.
There is still time to bid on one-of-a-kind bowls by the finest artists in our area: www.32auctions.com/emptybowl2026
On Friday, May 15, National Grid will be hosting a customer assistance event at the Sawyer Free Library to connect residents with assistance program experts and resources. This event is free and open to the public.
In addition to universal free school meals, the FY27 budget passed by the House of Representatives this week includes over $18 million in Chapter 70 aid for Cape Ann's local school districts, with minimum aid at a historic $160 per pupil statewide.
Funded at $63.41 billion, the House’s FY27 budget passed today responds to the needs of residents, provides record support for cities and towns, and among many critical investments, includes significant funding for education, transportation, health care, housing, and workforce development.
