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Dear ,
March was full of formal sessions, bill passing, and district visits including community dinners, the Outer Cape Year Rounders Festival, Nauset High School ribbon cutting, and tour of the Cape Cod Regional Technical School. We joined local select boards at the regional Massachusetts Municipal Association meeting, celebrated Women’s History month, attended the AFL-CIO Southeastern Mass Breakfast, and met with the Chatham and mid-Cape men’s clubs.
As we head into budget season, I appreciate having heard from so many local organizations and constituents championing their budget priorities and community needs.
Thank you for your advocacy, and it’s my honor to represent you!
With gratitude,
Hadley |
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Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council & AFL-CIO 2026 Labor Legislative Breakfast. |
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No Kings Rally in Eastham! |
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Touring Cape Tech Regional High School with Dr. Sanborn and John Ganss. |
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Speaking at the Nauset Regional High School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. |
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With Senator Cyr at the Truro Central School Community Pasta Party. |
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Enjoying coffee at the Grateful Mug in Harwich. |
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On March 25th, the House passed the PROTECT Act- An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment. This legislation defines enforceable statewide standards between state and local systems, and federal immigration enforcement. The PROTECT Act was developed by our colleagues in the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, with guidance from legal experts, consideration of witness testimony, and with collaborative, bi-partisan and bi-camaral input. This goal is to keep Massachusetts residents safe and ensure fair access to justice for all, especially in response to ICE actions and threats to due process.
The passage of this act was just after Immigrants' Day at the State House, where my colleagues and I welcomed many advocates, including from the 4th Barnstable, who came to Boston to demonstrate steadfast support for our immigrant community.
Many thanks to all who advocated for this legislation, and to the Black & Latino Caucus whose commitment and perseverance made the PROTECT Act possible.
The House also passed the $1.8 billion Fair Share Supplemental Budget, investing $885 million for transportation, $417 million for public education, and allocating $507 million from the General Fund. I'm pleased to share that I was able to advocate for the 4th Barnstable to secure $75,000 in earmarks to Monomoy Regional High School and Nauset Regional Middle School. |
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With Senator Cyr, Representative Moakley, and our many constituents on Immigrants' Day. |
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Women's History Month |
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Monomoy students with Rebekah Gregory at CIWB Annual Women and Girls Mentoring Breakfast. |
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March was Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the achievements and resilience of women. I was honored to join local women and girls at MassHire’s Annual Women and Girls Mentoring Breakfast. Rebekah Gregory, survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing, shared her incredible story of courage and recovery from unimaginable trauma. She founded Rebekah’s Angels, an organization dedicated to helping other families recover from traumatic experiences, and shares her inspirational words of encouragement to groups around the country. Hundreds of local women and girls attended, including Monomoy Regional High School students.
We also celebrated women in our own communities, including the retirement of Ginny Hewitt, who served as the Executive Director of the Brooks Free Library for 25 years. Through her visionary leadership and unwavering dedication, Ginny led the Brooks Free Library to become the cornerstone of the community it is today!
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Congratulations, Ginny! |
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For the first time in over two decades, Herring harvesting will be permitted at Johnson’s Flume in West Harwich. Harwich will be the first in the state to reopen its fishery to public harvest! Many thanks to Stephanie Ridenour, Harwich’s Director of Natural Resources, for developing the comprehensive regulations that made this milestone possible. I plan to be there at the opening day on Sunday 4/12 at 9 a.m.
Tickets are on sale at the Harwich Natural Resources Department, 1657 Main Street. Anticipated dates will be held between April 12 -29.
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Truro Resilience Hubs |
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In August 2025, the Town of Truro was recently awarded a two-year grant from the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program to plan and design one or two future Resilience Hubs at the Library/Community Center and/or Truro Central School.
Truro is seeking your input—join an upcoming community forum on May 9 at 2 PM to learn about plans for these resilience hubs, ask questions, and fill our the survey below to share your ideas about the services you’d like to see for our community. |
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Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter.
Please continue to reach out to me at hadley@hadleyluddy.com or contact my office.
I appreciate hearing from you!
Best, |
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