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"Senator Berry is the legislator all advocates turn to on issues affecting people who have mental illness or substance use disorders. His understanding of the legislative process and his ability to get things done have helped people all over Massachusetts. He’s a leader in the best sense of the word."
Vic DiGravio, President/CEO of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corporations of Massachusetts, Inc.
Recent State and District News
Lawmakers Ask for Tobin Toll Freeze (State House News)
A bipartisan group of 16 legislators is asking Massport to delay toll increases on the Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge until after a “comprehensive reform plan” for the state’s transportation bureaucracy is in place.
Most Annoying Phrases in Ear of the Beholder (Salem News)
Watch what you say. There are language police everywhere, and just now they've got their red pencils out for annoying expressions
Fred Berry: Lynn Has Lost a Hero with the Death of Boverini (Lynn Item)
Former State Sen. Walter Boverini, 84, who had a long and storied political career spanning two decades, died Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. “We (Bulger, Boverini and myself) were known as the ‘Killer Bs’ in the senate and Walter was the team captain,” Berry said Sunday afternoon. “Walter had a real gift for dealing with people and he could persuade people to do the right thing for the commonwealth.”
Nelson Benson: Holiday Gift Guide (Salem News)
A few gift suggestions from the Salem News for some of the people in the political world.
North Shore Legislators Oppose Toll Hikes (Danvers Herald)
The North Shore Legislative Caucus met seeking alternatives to the proposed toll hikes.
Heritage Industries Celebrates 50 Years of Service (Lynn Item)
Heritage Industries celebrated 50 years of providing opportunities to the disabled on the North Shore.
City Gets $500,000 to Upgrade Furlong (Salem News)
Long-neglected Furlong Park will soon get a major makeover, thanks to a state grant.
Nelson Benton: Holiday Joy in Shore Supply (Salem News)
Salem may be the first municipality in the country to directly benefit from new power plant regulations.
Heritage Industries to Honor Berry (Press Release)
Senator Berry was recognized by Heritage Industries for his years of service as Director of the organization and 26 years as an advocate in the Massachusetts Senate. The Heritage 50th Anniversary Celebration took place on Friday, November 21, 2008 at the Wiggins Auditorium in Peabody City Hall.
Our View: Toll Freeze Deserves Support (Salem News)
Pols Move to Freeze Toll Hikes (Salem News)
DiMasi Backs Gas Tax Hike Over Toll Rise (Boston Globe)
Lawmakers File Legislation in Response to Toll Proposal (Press Release)
Heritage Industries Marks 50 Years of Giving Work to the Disabled (Salem News)
City Buoyed by Meeting about Fixes at Higgins (Salem News)
Local Senators in the Thick of Probe (Salem News)
Message from Mayor: Steps Being Taken to Improve North Street Traffic (Salem News)
Highlights from the State of the Region Address (Salem News)
