13TH NORFOLK NEWS

Tarsky seeks to train more teachers

If passed, the TEACH-MA Act would introduce a statewide program designed to recruit, certify and retain teachers committed to three years of service in Massachusetts public schools. Program fellows would be placed in high-need districts and hard-to-fill subject areas, and provided mentorship, a stipend, and the promise of a reduced-cost master’s degree upon completion.

Mar 125 min read

Apply for a 2026 Summer Legislative Internship

The Office of State Representative Josh Tarsky is thrilled to offer legislative internships for the Summer of 2026. This internship program is intended for driven and passionate individuals with a belief in public service.

Feb 122 min read

$588,900 Investment into the MetroWest's Cultural Sector

Mass Cultural Council celebrated a $588,900 state investment into the cultural sector of the MetroWest Region - to date - in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).

Dec 3, 20253 min read

Representative Joshua Tarsky Honors Needham’s Bigbelly Solar, LLC for Innovation, Local Manufacturing, and Global Impact at 2025 Awards

State Rep Joshua Tarsky is honored to announce that Bigbelly Solar, LLC, headquartered in Needham with manufacturing operations in Methuen and Lawrence, is a 2025 recipient of the “Manufacturer of the Year” Award presented by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus.

Oct 23, 20252 min read

Legislature Approves Support for Fiscally-Strained Health Care Institutions

I was proud to vote yes on H.4530. This supplemental budget bill will infuse needed funds into our strained hospitals and healthcare...

Sep 18, 20254 min read

Seal of the Office of the Governor of the State of Massachusetts

Healey Administration takes first-of-its-kind action to guarantee insurance coverage of vaccines recommended by the state

Massachusetts has become the first state in the U.S. to guarantee insurance coverage of vaccines recommended by the state, including vaccines for respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV, and routine vaccines for children, like measles, chickenpox, and Hepatitis B. Furthermore, CVS and Walgreens are now working to make COVID-19 vaccine appointments available online.

Sep 6, 20253 min read