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Tarr Talk: July 2015

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Friday, July 31, 2015. Sales Tax Holiday on Tap for August. Tarr Bill Evolves Into Law. Consumers in Massachusetts will realize $25 million in savings as a result of legislation that marks August 15. As a state sales tax free weekend. Lawmakers gave final approval of the bill Thursday and sent it to Governor Baker for his expected approval. The tax holiday has been granted to consumers annually since 2004 with one exception in 2009. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts. According to a recent Beacon...

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Tarr Talk: August 2014

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Thursday, August 28, 2014. On Thursday, August 21st, I had the honor to attend and participate in the Legion d’Honneur Medal (Legion of Honor Medal) ceremony for U.S. Army veterans Michael Linquata and Frank Mondello, both from Gloucester, Massachusetts. The medals were presented to both men for their courageous actions in fighting to liberate the French people from Germany during World War II. Posted by Bruce Tarr. Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Zip Trip to Rowley. Posted below are several photos that both...

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Tarr Talk: March 2015

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Thursday, March 26, 2015. Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Cause. On Friday, I had the honor of participating in the Link House’s 13. Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser. It was an event filled with traditional Irish fare, great music, wonderful conversations, and good-humored jokes. The event, which started at 11:00AM and was held at the Masonic Temple in Newburyport, was extremely well attended, and I had a great time addressing the crowd. I was glad to assist in this great cause. Unfortunately, du...

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Tarr Talk: Happy 225th Birthday to the US Coast Guard

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Happy 225th Birthday to the US Coast Guard. Over the years, the responsibilities of the Cutter Service grew to include life-saving and other humanitarian-oriented functions such as; the operations of the coastal Lighthouse Services and the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation. Yesterday, 418-foot National Security Cutter James arrived at Boston Base. James is docked at the U.S. Coast Guard base at 427 Commercial Street in the North End. Posted by Bruce Tarr. Rowley, MA 01969.

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Tarr Talk: June 2015

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Monday, June 29, 2015. Boston 2024 Presents "Bid 2.0". Today, I met with Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito and legislative leaders for several hours with Steve Pagliuca, Chairman of Boston 2024, to discuss the organization’s newest plans to secure the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Here is a link to the Boston 2024 site which will allow you to view the information presented today: https:/ www.2024boston.org/docs. Posted by Bruce Tarr. Thursday, June 25, 2015. The Supreme Court of the United Sates ru...

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Tarr Talk: Republican Legislators Seek to Freeze UI Rate

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Republican Legislators Seek to Freeze UI Rate. Today House Minority Leader Brad Jones and I distributed the following press release:. House and Senate Republican Lawmakers Decry Inaction on Unemployment Insurance Rate Freeze. Impending April Increase to Cost Small Businesses Hundreds of Millions of Dollars. 8220;By leveraging the freeze of our state’s unemployment rate as a means to obtain their desired minimum wage level, Democratic lawmakers have signaled their willingn...

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Tarr Talk: Senate Adopts Olympics Measure Locking down State Spending

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Senate Adopts Olympics Measure Locking down State Spending. Minority Leader Tarr’s Budget Rider Requires Due Diligence. May 20, 2015. The Senate took action today on legislation authored by Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) to assure that no state agency or department encumber any expenses related to hosting the 2024 Olympic Games in Boston unless a special act of the Legislature is signed into law by Governor Baker. 8220;This significant measure ensures that befor...

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Tarr Talk: Tarr Applauds Creation of Seaport Economic Council

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Monday, August 10, 2015. Tarr Applauds Creation of Seaport Economic Council. Baker-Polito Administration Executive Order Advances Coastal Communities. Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) and Gloucester Mayor Romeo Theken were on hand as Governor Charlie Baker signed an executive order today which established the Seaport Economic Council. 8220;The Seaport Economic Council demonstrates our commitment to promoting economic prosperity in cities and towns of all sizes,” said Governor Baker&...

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Tarr Talk: Media Alert: Radio Fun Tomorrow Morning With North Shore 104.9FM

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Thursday, August 6, 2015. Media Alert: Radio Fun Tomorrow Morning With North Shore 104.9FM. Looking forward to joining my friends at North Shore 104.9FM Mornings With Dana and Mugs Show tomorrow. Dana Heresey and Kevin "Mugs" McGonagle are welcoming me into the studio. I'll be there from 7 to 9 but you can catch their show each Monday through Friday from 6 to 10. Posted by Bruce Tarr. Labels: North Shore 104.9FM. There was an error in this gadget. State Senator Bruce Tarr. Promote Your Page Too. Tarr Tal...

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Tarr Talk: August 2015

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Monday, August 31, 2015. On Saturday, August 27, I had the honor of being the official starter for the 39th annual Magnolia Road Race. The event drew large groups of participants and spectators for both the adult 5K and children's 1K races. Also in the crowd, were Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Ward 5 City Councillor William Fonvielle, there to cheer on an array of runners from across the state and a very strong Magnolia contingent. Posted by Bruce Tarr. Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Posted by Bruce Tarr.