Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor

On this and every Veteran’s Day, eternal gratitude to all who served. Proud to stand with the Old Concord Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and to carry the spirit of our forebears in everything I do. #mapoli #VeteransDay

St. Nicholas couldn’t resist Rep. Kate Hogan’s pie party either. #mapoli

Feeding our fellow Americans should never be in doubt. Very grateful to Billerica Community Pantry and everyone who came out today. #mapoli #feedAmerica

Former Newton Mayor Setti Warren has died Warren was the first popularly elected African American mayor in Massachusetts history

Very saddened to learn that former Newton Mayor Setti Warren has passed. He continued his public service for the rest of his life, working for respectful civil discourse and the public good. He was respected and admired by many, including me. All my sympathies. #mapoli www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Very moving to see the swearing in of Associate Justice of the Appeals Court Jennifer Allen at the historic John Adams Courthouse. #mapoli

Wonderful to hear about the great continuing work of Concord Prison Outreach and to speak about the Governor’s Council! #mapoli

Wonderful coming together of Democrats at the joint meeting of the Bedford and Burlington Dems. Very proud of our process! #mapoli

With one million in MA at risk of not getting SNAP benefits, it was really wonderful to be with the Billerica Community Pantry when the Billerica Dems were working on their food drive! #mapoli #endhunger

Looking forward to joining the Billerica Dems to support the Billerica Community Pantry today and hope you’ll join us! #endhunger #mapoli

Great discussion on the Governor’s Council and my work with Concord After 60! People raised concerns about AI, license plate readers, and treatment of children. #mapoli

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YouTube video by Mara Dolan for Governor's Council October 13, 2025

A moment of reflection on the importance of informing the people, to highlight the dashboard on Mass.gov which shows the impact of federal budget cuts, from 300K on Medicaid to $2.6B in grants to NIH and NSF, and shows how to share how the cuts are impacting you. #mapoli youtu.be/HSGxbtcNRck?...

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Thinking of the Nipmucs, on whose land I live, land known by them as Musketaquid and now known as Concord, this Indigenous Peoples Day. Know who came before you, and honor them. Find out right here. 👇#IndigenousPeoplesDay www.whose.land/en/

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Proud to endorse U.S. Senator Ed Markey for re-election! #mapoli

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

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

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

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

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

YouTube video by Chelmsford TV The Current Buzz: Mara Dolan - September 23, 2025

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Governor’s Councillor Mara Dolan in studio.

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 sits at head of table with portrait of Sam Adams behind her.

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

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

Twin beams of light memorial for 9/11.

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

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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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

Piebald longhair dachshund on blue campaign banner.

A very happy International Dog Day from Walnut! #InternationalDogDay

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

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