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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 7h

Great to have State Rep. Danielle Gregoire join us for the hearing of Juvenile Court nominee Jamie Bennett, followed by the hearing for District Court nominee Becky Michaels. #mapoli

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 6d

Enormous gratitude for Sen. Edward Kennedy’s many years of public service, and all my sympathies to his supporters and to his family. He will be greatly missed. #mapoli

State House News Service @statehousenews.com · 6d

NEW: First Middlesex District Sen. Ed Kennedy has died, per Senate President Spilka's office. Spilka in an email to senators called Kennedy, 74, a "champion for education, environmental sustainability, cultural development and, of course, his beloved hometown of Lowell." #mapoli

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 6d

G’mar chatima tova. Wishing all who fast a meaningful one, and a peaceful year to come. #YomKippur

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 7d

Wonderful to see SJC Clark Allison Cartwright at the Governor’s Council! She testified in support of the nomination of Tonomey Coleman as Associate Justice of the District Court, confirmed today. #mapoli

Governor’s Councillor Mara Dolan and SJC Clerk Allison Cartwright.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 13d

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The Current Buzz: Mara Dolan - September 23, 2025

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 13d

Great to join Dean Contover on The Current Buzz on Chelmsford TV to talk about the Governor’s Council, Governor Healey’s outstanding nominees, and running for re-election next year! #mapoli

Governor’s Councillor Mara Dolan in studio.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 14d

An honor and a pleasure to chair the hearing for Attorney Lyonel Jean-Pierre, nominated for Probate and Family Court. #mapoli

Governor’s Councillor Mara Dolan sits at head of table with portrait of Sam Adams behind her.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Rosh Hashana! Shana tova u’metukah. #RoshHashana

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 27d

For all the lives lost, our way of life forever changed, we remember who we were before 9/11, remaining steadfast in our fight for freedom, with love in our hearts for all our fellow Americans. #September11

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 28d

4,000 in Massachusetts still without public defenders. We must uphold our duty under the Constitution to provide them with lawyers. #mapoli #publicdefender www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/10/o...

Some 4,000 poor defendants need lawyers now, not some day - The Boston Globe

Massachusetts criminal courts need a permanent fix that only the Legislature can make.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Sep 8

7,000 incarcerated felons in Massachusetts do not have voting rights. It’s time to restore them. #mapoli #votingrights www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

As elections near, prisoners and advocates push for voting rights behind bars

Proponents began a petition drive to expand voting rights behind bars and to ensure ballot access for those who are still entitled.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Sep 3

Acton, Bedford, Billerica, Boston, Brookline, Carlisle, Chelmsford, and Newton all at high risk for West Nile virus. Use bug spray, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants, avoid being outside at dawn and dusk. #WestNile www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/m...

Map: Boston and nine other towns at high risk of West Nile virus - The Boston Globe

See a town-by-town risk map of West Nile virus and EEE.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Sep 1

This Labor Day, workers are under attack. I’ll always make sure judicial nominees support workers rights, worker safety, and organized labor. Happy Labor Day! #mapoli #LaborDay

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 26

A very happy International Dog Day from Walnut! #InternationalDogDay

Piebald longhair dachshund on blue campaign banner.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 13

Excited to chair my first hearing, for Appellate Tax Board member Patricia Metzer’s re-appointment! #mapoli

Governor’s Councillor Mara Dolan seated at the head of the Council table, with gavel in hand.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 10

Read my latest newsletter, Confirmed: A Nominee's Work on the Mattis Decision, What's to Look for Next on the Governor's Council, India Day, Farmers Markets, Savoring the Rest of Summer, and More! #mapoli
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Confirmed: NBC Boston Sunday Sitdown on the Bar Advocates, the Governor's Council, What to Look For Next, A Nominee's Role in the Mattis Decision, and More! | Mara Dolan

Confirmed: NBC Boston Sunday Sitdown on the Bar Advocates, the Governor's Council, What to Look For Next, A Nominee's Role in the Mattis Decision, and More!

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 8

What the Governor’s Council is like now: fast pace, outstanding nominees, wonderful collaboration with colleagues. Word. On @nbcboston.com with Matt Pritchard! #mapoli

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 7

At the Governor’s Council with @massgovernor.bsky.social’s Chief Legal Council Jesse Boodoo and his father, Tyrone Boodoo, justifiably bursting with pride! #mapoli

All three standing jn the Governor’s Council chamber.

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Indivisible Acton Area ❌👑 @indactonma.bsky.social · Aug 7

What @councillordolan.bsky.social said! Let’s do this #mapoli. #RestoreVotingRights

Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 6

“I feel that restoring [voting rights for incarcerated felons] will help reform the way I think and how I exist in society.” Yes. It’s time to restore voting rights for incarcerated felons. #mapoli #votingrights www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/06/o...

I wrote this piece from prison. Why shouldn’t I vote from here too? - The Boston Globe

Voting would strengthen incarcerated people's connections to a society they still hope to contribute to.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Massachusetts Universal Voting Restoration

We will be circulating a petition to repeal the Massachusetts constitutional amendment (CXX) that took the right to vote away from people serving felony sentences. The official signature pages won't ...

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 6

“I feel that restoring [voting rights for incarcerated felons] will help reform the way I think and how I exist in society.” Yes. It’s time to restore voting rights for incarcerated felons. #mapoli #votingrights www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/06/o...

I wrote this piece from prison. Why shouldn’t I vote from here too? - The Boston Globe

Voting would strengthen incarcerated people's connections to a society they still hope to contribute to.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 5

Our top concern must be upholding Constitutional rights. I spoke with Matt Pritchard on @nbcboston.com about the bar advocates work stoppage and what’s next. #mapoli #publicdefender

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · Aug 4

More elected officials in the @councillordolan.bsky.social mold are needed in every state of our union. Informed, honest, and dedicated are the attributes to look for.
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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 4

The hard-fought pay raise for the bar advocates, upholding Constitutional rights, what’s next for the Governor’s Council and more with Matt Pritchard on @nbcboston.com! #mapoli nbcboston.app.link/2OPN6oxvyVb

Mara Dolan in grey suit and white shirt at NBC Boston studio.

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Deb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · Aug 4

An articulate, informed and straightforward elected official is a beautiful thing ... thank you, @councillordolan.bsky.social for your honesty and care.

Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 4

The hard-fought pay raise for the bar advocates, upholding Constitutional rights, what’s next for the Governor’s Council and more with Matt Pritchard on @nbcboston.com! #mapoli nbcboston.app.link/2OPN6oxvyVb

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Maurice T. Cunningham @masspolprofmo.bsky.social · Aug 4

Check this out. Mara is a great spokesperson for why Massachusetts bar advocates deserve to be paid as the professionals they are, essential to upholding constitutional rights.

Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · Aug 4

The hard-fought pay raise for the bar advocates, upholding Constitutional rights, what’s next for the Governor’s Council and more with Matt Pritchard on @nbcboston.com! #mapoli nbcboston.app.link/2OPN6oxvyVb

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