Tonight, my friends & constituents of the Jewish faith will begin their celebration of #Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights! 🕎✨ Lighting the menorah each night, for the next eight nights - especially now - I wish for you much joy and peace, as you celebrate family and traditions.

May your holiday be filled with happiness, laughter, and love. #MerryChristmas from the State House to your house! ~Walter

#HappyKwanzaa to all those who celebrate. Kwanzaa blessings as you celebrating the proud heritage of a beautiful family. May peace, love, and unity bring a happy Kwanzaa to you.

Today, I presided over the Massachusetts State #Senate, as we advanced local legislation from several municipalities: Swansea, Holliston, Lunenburg, Easthampton, Bolton, Lynnfield, and Williamstown. The Senate meets every 72 hours as required by our state constitution.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and fulfilling 2024. #HappyNewYear

The latest forecast for the weekend includes snow, rain & ice, depending on your location.❄️🌧️🧊 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll have highlighted steps the state is taking to prepare and how residents can stay safe during this winter storm: mass.gov/news/healey-dr…

To stay connected during storms and outages, text to 64743 using any of the below commands: 🗳️ REG to sign up for text alerts 🔦 OUT to report an outage 🔍 STAT to check the status of an outage 📗 HELP for the complete list of commands

Flooding & damaging winds are possible with the storm this evening into tomorrow. 📻 Stay informed of weather updates & travel conditions 🌧️ Ensure drainage around your house is clear 🔌 Prepare for potential power outages – charge devices and have your home emergency kit ready

Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Today, we honor the bravery and dedication of our law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Thank you for your service. #nationallawenforcementappreciationday

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are inspired to reflect on the values of justice, equality, and community service, for which Dr. King passionately advocated, #IHaveADream #MartinLutherKingDay

This year’s theme for #BlackHistoryMonth focuses on African American art, which is infused with African, Caribbean, and Black American lived experiences. The arts are key to our humanity & has the power to open dialogue and challenge perspectives. #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory

On this #LunarNewYear, I wish you prosperity and good health in the Year of the Dragon.

I had such an enjoyable time taking part in Milton’s Collicot School’s #WorldReadAloudDay I am pictured here with Brenda Rogers & her 4th Grade Class, and Katherine Craven Kryzanski, Chair of the Board, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Today marks the Anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima. The five-week campaign that followed saw some of the worst fighting in the Pacific Theater during World War II. By the end of the battle, 6,800 Americans and 18,000 Japanese had perished.

Good luck to Oliver Ames High School Boys Basketball team as they compete in the MIAA Division 2 Preliminary Round against Norwood. Go Tigers! #EastonMA

Go Bishops! Wishing Archbishop Williams High School Boys Hockey well tonight as you enter Round of 32 in the MIAA playoffs against Weymouth.

Let’s Go Braintree High School Girls Ice Hockey! They’ll be facing off against Needham tonight in the Round of 32 in the MIAA Division 1 playoffs.

Leave a mark, Milton! Cheering on Milton High School Girls Ice Hockey team as they face Norwood tonight in the MIAA Division 2 Round of 32. Go Wildcats! #MiltonMA