Hunts Photo: 2011 Massachusetts Retailer of the Year

Support Our Local Retailers

by Katherine Clark
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Hunt’s Photo & Video in Melrose to present Hunt’s leadership team with a citation in recognition of their recent award as the 2011 Massachusetts Retailer of the Year.  Hunt’s Photo & Video received this honor from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts for its excellent customer service, highly trained and experienced sales staff, and competitive pricing.… [more]

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to sort and package items for Cradles to Crayons!

Cradles to Crayons Drive: A big success! Thank you!

Many thanks to all those who supported this year’s Cradles to Crayons drive!  I was overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone who donated items, helped to collect them throughout the district, and worked to sort and package them for delivery.  Together we filled a large, 17-foot truck with donations, including nearly 100 55-gallon bags of clothing!… [more]

Helping Small Businesses Grow and Create Jobs

By Katherine Clark
Last week, I continued my series of small business forums by featuring Charles Grigsby who spoke about how the state is helping businesses grow and create jobs through the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). It was a terrific event attended by government leaders and many business owners from across the district representing a wide range of sectors.… [more]

Take Action Against Hunger

by Katherine Clark
September is National Hunger Action Month, a time to highlight the struggles of so many Americans facing hunger and food insecurity, and to come together to support efforts to end domestic hunger.
Over the past several years, as too many families have faced economic hardship, the number of people in need has grown, nationally and within the Commonwealth.… [more]