First Responder Appreciation Day is coming up on January 19th at The Mullins Center, Umass is inviting First Responders throughout Massachusetts to join them, Doors will open at 1:00 pm, and Tipoff will be at 2:00 pm.Ticket Link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Firstresponder413
Moments ago, the Senate voted on a cloture motion to allow a formal vote on the Social Security Fairness Act which corrects a 40 year injustice to public servants throughout the country.This will allow retirees in Massachusetts and others to be allowed to collect their rightful benefit. A formal vote should follow shortly. The Association […]
A vote has been scheduled in the House for 11/12 on H82 which would allow Massachusetts public employees to collect their full social security benefit. Early this week members of the Freedom caucus moved to table any action. Although there are several possible outcomes, this is the closest to passage. Given recent election results with […]
Congratulations to all of our awardees!
We received word this morning the the Governors Heroes Act will get a vote tomorrow in the House. The bill contains our exact veterans buy back language allowing current employees another opportunity to opt in. This is great news as this was one of our legislative priorities. We will continue to push this to the finish […]
On behalf of the Massachusetts Police Association, we offer our sincerest condolences and unwavering support to the Billerica Police Department and all those affected by this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Taylor’s loved ones and the Billerica PD during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chelsea Police Department as they lost a member of their agency this week. May he rest in peace.
Applications are now being accepted. Please visit https://www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more info
The March 31st deadline is fast approaching for the MPA College Scholarship Program. Please visit www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more information .
Late Thursday night the Senate voted 37-3 to advance their version of gun reform. Among the few amendments accepted was a Senator Velis proposal that would mandate repeat gun offenders be held until trial. Another by Senator Fattman would create a new crime for shooting at an officer. Both of these Senators were named legislators […]