Sen. Lewis, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, and Mass. Legislature Pass Bill to Enhance Child Welfare Protections

New law establishes a Foster Child Bill of Rights and strengthens oversight and accountability of the state's child welfare system.

Sen. Lewis, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, & Legislature Protect Free Expression & Guard Against Political Book Bans

New law creates clear guidelines for how schools and public libraries decide which books to make available and how and when to remove them.

Melrose Early Voting Schedule For Primary Election

This primary election will determine a lot leading up to November.

Melrose Delegation and Mass. Legislature Bring Oversight to Massachusetts’ Unregulated Home Care Industry

New law establishes a licensure process for home care agencies to ensure that consumers receive quality non-medical services.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Vote to Increase Legislative Transparency

Legislature increases residents’ access to information about how decisions are made inside the state legislature and the governor’s office.

Sen. Lewis, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, & Mass. Legislature Defend Residents from Federal Immigration Overreach

The PROTECT Act establishes some of the strongest protections in the nation for residents who have immigrated to their communities.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Major Economic Development Legislation

Bill lifts up small businesses, surges housing production, reins in AI dangers, invests in research, & restricts electric scooters/e-bikes.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Bill to Better Protect Healthcare Workers from Assault

Responding to a high rate of violent incidents, the Senate acted to improve security protocols at hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Melrose Launches New Online Tool With The Goal Of Improving Public Document Accessibility

DocAccess is now integrated throughout the city's website.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Crack Down on Big Social Media Companies that Target Youth

Senate passes bill that would limit features such as autoplay, “infinite scroll,” and intrusive algorithms for youth accounts.

Sen. Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Secure $250,000 for Local Melrose Priorities in State Budget

Legislature passes fiscally responsible $63.4 billion Fiscal Year 2027 state budget

Melrose-based State Rep. Opening Door To Constituents

The legislator is making a local in-person appearance soon.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Act to Lower Energy Costs While Protecting Climate Goals

New energy affordability legislation is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers.

Legislature Approves “Blue Envelope” Program to Make Traffic Stops Safer for Drivers with Autism and Police

Melrose Delegation supports new law giving drivers with autism a simple, clear way to alert police officers of their diagnosis.

Melrose Delegation and Mass. Legislature Enact Early Literacy Bill to Boost Student Reading Proficiency

New law strengthens early literacy education for students by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices.

Melrose Launches New Online Budget Transparency Portal

ClearGov is a budgeting, planning, and reporting software platform used by local governments to help present financial information.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Make It Easier to See a Primary Care Doctor

Senate bill aims to reduce healthcare costs for residents and make it easier to find a primary care clinician in Massachusetts.

Sen. Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Announce $764,000 for Road and Transportation Improvements in Melrose

Mass. Legislature passes transportation bill to fund road and bridge repairs and more to support residents.

Senator Lewis and Representative Lipper-Garabedian Celebrate Removal of the R-Word from State Law

Mass. Legislature removes and updates outdated and offensive terminology.

Melrose City Council Approves FY27 Budget

The budget reportedly includes the largest allocation to public schools in the city's history.

Sen. Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Use Fair Share Revenue to Fund Projects in Melrose

Legislature uses $1 billion+ of Fair Share revenue to ease pressure caused by strained local school budgets and invest in transit projects.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Child Welfare Bill

The Mass. Senate's new legislation safeguards the wellbeing of children, particularly those in state and foster care.

Melrose Resident Recognized At State House For Supporting Local Veterans

The woman was selected by Melrose's own State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian.

Melrose City Council Reviews First Full Budget Since $13.5M Override

The $126.7 million general fund budget is a 4.6 percent increase compared to the previous year.

Melrose Council To Weigh No-Increase Water And Sewer Rates For FY27

The committee is set to hold a public hearing on June 4 at City Hall.

Melrose Cancels FY27 Budget Hearing

A rescheduled date has not yet been announced.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, Supporting Municipalities and Residents

Massachusetts Senate approves $63.4 billion state budget to continue supporting residents and investing in the state’s future.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass PROTECT Act to Defend Residents from Federal Immigration Overreach

The PROTECT Act holds law enforcement accountable and prohibits immigration arrests at courthouses, houses of worship, schools, & hospitals.

Senator Lewis Honored by Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero

Housing Families selected Senator Lewis for being a consistent advocate for housing stability for the state’s most vulnerable residents.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Environmental Protection Bill Including Plastic Waste Reductions

Senate's Mass Ready Act takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Use Fair Share Revenue to Send Funding to Melrose

Mass. Senate's bill invests in education and transportation projects, with $250,000 specifically marked for Melrose.

Sen. Lewis & Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Announce $12,300 Grant to Purchase Safety Equipment for Melrose Fire Dept

The Massachusetts Legislature funds the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program to protect their local firefighters across the state.

Melrose Lands State Grant For 2 Needed Infrastructure Additions

These funds will be used to fund the designs of the two devices.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Support Local Agriculture through FARM Bill

FARM Bill supports Massachusetts’ 7,000 farms and makes it easier for families to buy fresh and nutritious food.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass PETS Act

Senate passes animal welfare legislation to end the inhumane puppy-mill-to-pet-shop pipeline.

Melrose Survey Aims To Identify All Of Residents' Concerns

The survey is one part of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness planning process.

Melrose City Councilor Making A Run At State Rep.

The councilor has six years of experience presiding over Melrose.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass BRIGHT Act to Invest in Public Higher Education Facilities

Bill modernizes facilities and addresses the backlog of deferred campus maintenance at community colleges, state universities, and UMass.

Melrose Gets More Than $1 Million In Federal Funds For 2 Projects

The funds were secured through an initiative by Democratic Minority WHIP Katherine Clark.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Strengthen Fair Housing Protections for Renters and Buyers

As the Trump administration abandons the federal Fair Housing Act, this bill protects residents from discrimination in the housing market.