State Representative Dawne Shand

State Representative Dawne Shand MA State Representative in the First Essex District

Stopped by Nourishing the North Shore weekly free market at the Newburyport Senior Center. With the cost of food rising,...
08/27/2026

Stopped by Nourishing the North Shore weekly free market at the Newburyport Senior Center. With the cost of food rising, this group connects locally raised produce to the people who need it most. Amazing what a small team of committed people can do.

We can’t build housing without addressing aging water and sewer infrastructure needs. To that end, we’re making real str...
08/26/2026

We can’t build housing without addressing aging water and sewer infrastructure needs. To that end, we’re making real strides in the district, and I’m proud to play a part in securing significant funding.

These investments make these necessary infrastructure projects more affordable for local residents.

I joined the Newburyport Lions Club last night so I could thank Bob LaFrance for five decades of service to this commun...
08/25/2026

I joined the Newburyport Lions Club last night so I could thank Bob LaFrance for five decades of service to this community. This group does an incredible amount of service work--supplying the food pantries, serving the Salvation Army community dinners, hosting the annual Yankee Homecoming road race and bed race. And that's before they get to their core mission of serving the visually impaired.

When I came into this office, housing affordability was top-of-mind for many of the residents. We passed the Affordable ...
08/24/2026

When I came into this office, housing affordability was top-of-mind for many of the residents. We passed the Affordable Homes Act in 2024, a $3.8 billion bond bill, and it is leading to significant investments in this district.

These pictures are from former Secretary Augustus’ visit to the First Essex, which sparked interest in the great work being done in our district and led to the $500,000 grant for the Brown School redevelopment project and financing for a new development at the commuter rail station.

The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced investments from the Momentum Fund, established by the Affordable Homes Act to advance mixed-income housing developments. One of the first financing commitments is $6.5 million in public equity financing to support the third phase of the Newburyport Crossing development. This project will create 92 mixed-income rental homes in Newburyport, around the corner from the commuter-rail station.

These projects do not happen without a commitment to making our communities more affordable, working with our municipal leaders, and turning those discussions into substantive results.

Congratulations to Salisbury‘s own Joshua Berger who made his community very proud today. He attained the rank of Eagle ...
08/22/2026

Congratulations to Salisbury‘s own Joshua Berger who made his community very proud today. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and made an excellent speech before a large crowd.

Early voting begins today and continues through August 28th! Swipe to see your community’s polling location and the avai...
08/22/2026

Early voting begins today and continues through August 28th!

Swipe to see your community’s polling location and the available times.

Make sure you have a plan to vote!

Glad I started Thursday with Dunkin' as we've had a busy few days in the district. Salisbury: coffee hour, Linda's Alph...
08/21/2026

Glad I started Thursday with Dunkin' as we've had a busy few days in the district. Salisbury: coffee hour, Linda's Alpha and Omega, and Senior Center visit. Stopped by the always-great Newburyport Car Show. ( Newburyport Chamber of Commerce ). Amesbury with 's Suzanne Dubus.

Yesterday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 338 schools across the Commonwealth will receive no-cost, h...
08/19/2026

Yesterday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 338 schools across the Commonwealth will receive no-cost, high-impact early literacy tutoring during the 2026-27 school year. One of these recipients is the Triton Regional School District!

This funding builds on the administration’s investments to strengthen early literacy instruction and help more students become strong readers.

In Massachusetts, we prioritize our children’s education, and this funding is another example of how we will continue to be the best state for early education!

Thanks to the Newburyport Rotary Club for inviting me to speak at today's lunch. I brought with me the letter I receive...
08/18/2026

Thanks to the Newburyport Rotary Club for inviting me to speak at today's lunch. I brought with me the letter I received from Rotary International in 1991 announcing that I received the Rotary Foundation graduate scholarship--an experience that changed by life. Always grateful to the organization and its model of service to others.

The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood crisis in its history. Blood donations have fallen to...
08/15/2026

The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood crisis in its history. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening an emergency shortage that may already be affecting patients who rely on lifesaving transfusions.

Please consider donating on August 17th at the Elks Lodge Function Hall from 9 am - 7 pm.

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P. O. Box 224
Newburyport, MA
01950

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