Press releases and articles to keep you informed of issues affecting our communities and the Commonwealth.
October 28, 2016 Hanover: Symposium On Addressing The Opioid Epidemic Read article here.
October 28, 2016 Small Business Bestows Kane With 100% Voting Record Read press release here.
October 27, 2016 Westborough Selectmen Agree To Oppose Ballot Question 4 Read article here.
October 25, 2016 Representative Hannah Kane Named To Special Commission On Local And Regional Public Health Read Post article here. Read press release here.
October 25, 2016 Westborough Announces Its Veterans' Day Program Read article here.
October 25, 2016 Opponents Say Massachusetts Not Prepared For 'drugged driving' If Question 4, Legalizing Marijuana, Passes Read article here.
October 25, 2016 Victims Of Abuse Remembered In Shrewsbury Read article here.
October 24, 2016 MassDOT Officials Explain New All-Electronic Tolling System Read article here.
October 20, 2016 Rep. Kane Announces November Office Hours In District Read press release here.
October 18, 2016 Opponents Say Marijuana Legalization Would Harm Health, Safety Read article here.
October 17, 2016 Representative Kane Sponsors E-ZPass Transponder Sign Up Event Read Patch article here. Read press release here.
October 17, 2016 Should We Legalize Marijuana? Watch Greater Boston show here.
October 11, 2016 Question 4 Opponents Say Timing Isn't Right Read article here.
October 8, 2016 O’Malley Takes Stand Against Legalization Read article here.
October 4, 2016 Rep. Kane urges Caution On Marijuana Vote Read article here.
October 1, 2016 Question 4: Health and Wellness Concerns In Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Read article here.
September 30, 2016 Local Fundraiser Generates $10,000 For Binkeez For Comfort Read article here.
September 27, 2016 Charles River Labs Expanding Presence In Shrewsbury Read article here.
September 26, 2016 Westborough Cultural Council Hosts Arts Festival For All Ages Read article here.
September 26, 2016 Shrewsbury Public Library Dedication Culminates An 18-year Journey Read article here.
September 19, 2016 At Ashland Forum, Speakers Rail Against Legalizing Marijuana Read article here.
September 12, 2016 Shrewsbury Youth Football And Cheer Pause For Sept. 11 Read article here.
September 12, 2016 Around The world With Lake Quinsigamond Boat Parade Read article here.
September 7, 2016 Westborough’s Arts In Common To Be Held Sept. 24 Read article here.
September 6, 2016 Automated Tolls On Mass. Pike Outlined At Worcester Hearing Read Telegram article here. Read Wicked Local article here.
September 1, 2016 Representative Kane Maintains Impressive Voting Record Read press release here.
August 29, 2016 State Representative Kane To Host A Fundraiser To Benefit Local Non-Profit Binkeez For Comfort Read Lantern article here. Read Patch article here. Read press release here.
August 25, 2016 Historical Mile Marker To Get New Home On Shrewsbury Common Read article here.
August 17, 2016 Shrewsbury Senior Men’s Club Seeking New Members Read article here.
August 17, 2016 Shrewsbury’s Franklin Mile Marker #43 To Be Moved In August Read article here.
August 16, 2016 Second Annual Kane Charity Classic Raises $51,000 Read article here.
August 8, 2016 Representative Kane Hosts Shrewsbury Resident As Summer Intern At State House Read Wicked Local article here. Read press release here.
August 4, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Economic Development Bill Targeting Job Creation And Workforce Development Read Wicked Local article here. Read press release here.
August 3, 2016 Bill To Authorize Additional Liquor License For Nathan Fisher House In Westborough Signed By Governor Read press release here.
August 3, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Passage Of Omnibus Energy Diversification Bill Read Wicked Local article here. Read press release here.
August 2, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Legislation To Assist Cities And Towns With Their Finances And Operations Read Wicked Local article here. Read press release here.
July 30, 2016 Moore, Kane Advance Shrewsbury Open Space Legislation Read Wicked Local article here. Read press release here.
July 28, 2016 Rep. Kane Appointed To State's Food Policy Council Read Patch article here. Read press release here.
July 27, 2016 Study: Edible Pot Sickens More Kids Read press release here.
July 25, 2016 Rep. Kane Holds August Office Hours In District Read press release here.
July 25, 2016 Troop 4 Shrewsbury Awards Six Eagle Scouts Read article here.
June 24, 2016 State, City Partner In $20M Project To Bring Sewer To Missing Link On Rte. 20 Read Telegram & Gazette article here. Read Worcester Magazine article here.
June 24, 2016 Rep. Kane Supports Bill Providing Financial Assistance For Municipal Roads, Bridges Read article here. Read press release here.
June 23, 2016 Opponents Of Legalized Recreational Marijuana Warn Of Dangers From Edibles Read WBUR article here. Watch Fox23 WFXT video here.
June 17, 2016 Tech Grant To Provide Emergency Backup In Shrewsbury Read article here.
June 16, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Bill Granting Cities And Towns More Flexibility, Local Control Read full article here. Read full press release here.
June 14, 2016 Representative Hannah Kane Supports Bill Expanding Hydroelectric And Offshore Wind Energy Read full article here. Read press release here.
June 10, 2016 Shrewsbury Awarded Community Compact Information Technology Grant Read full article here. Read full press release here.
June 10, 2016 MMA Examines Implications Of Marijuana Ballot Question Read full article here.
June 7, 2016 Shrewsbury Celebrates Groundbreaking For Lakeway Commons Read full Community Advocate article here. Read full MassLive article here.
June 6, 2016 Mark Blazis: MassWildlife Throws Terrific Party At Open House Read full article here.
May 31, 2016 Shrewsbury Remembers Fallen Veterans Despite Rain Read full article here.
May 30, 2016 Westborough Residents Honor Town’s Veterans On Memorial Day Read full article here.
May 27, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Public Records Reforms Read full press release here.
May 24, 2016 MA State Rep. Kane Opposes Graduated Income Tax Plan Read full article here.
May 23, 2016 HeartToHub Makes Inaugural Ride From Worcester To Boston Read full article here.
May 16, 2016 Marijuana Opponents, Supporters Back Study Measuring Usage Read full press release here.
May 12, 2016 Representative Kane Supports HOME Act To Assist MA Veterans With Housing And Employment Read full press release here.
May 2, 2016 Local Vietnam War Veterans Get Properly Welcomed Home Read full article here.
April 29, 2016 Baker-Polito Administration To File Legislation Seeking Water Protection Delegation Read full press release here.
April 29, 2016 Representative Kane Secures Critical Funding for Massachusetts Life Sciences Investment Fund Read full Wicked Local article here. Read full press release here.
April 29, 2016 Legislators Secure $30,000 For Westborough’s 300th Anniversary Read full Shrewsbury Post article here. Read full press release here.
April 27, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Proposal To Use Excess State Revenues To Boost Local Aid Read full press release here.
April 27, 2016 Representative Kane Congratulates Charles River Labs On Receipt Of Life Sciences Tax Incentive Award Read full press release here.
April 27, 2016 Representative Kane Announces 2nd Annual Event Celebrating Armed Forces Day Read full Wicked Local article here. Read full press release here.
April 26, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Creating Task Force To Review Unfunded Education Mandates Read full Patch article here. Read full press release here.
April 21, 2016 Norfolk State Rep. Wants 'Open Container Law' For Pot To Stop Smoking Pot While Driving Read full article here.
April 20, 2016 Rep. Kane Holds May Office Hours In District Read full press release here.
April 19, 2016 Reps Recommend 1,307 Ways To Improve House Budget Read full press release here.
April 19, 2016 State Tax Amnesty Program Runs Through May 31 Read full press release here.
April 14, 2016 Bipartisan Committee Pushes Back Against Marijuana Industry in Defense of MA Kids Read full press release here.
April 12, 2016 Expect Slight Increase In State Aid, Shrewsbury Selectmen Are Told Read full article here.
April 11, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Net Metering Compromise To Advance Solar Projects Read full Wicked Local article here. Read full press release here.
April 4, 2016 Annual Worcester County Sportsmen's Banquet Provides An Unforgettable Night Read full article here.
March 31, 2016 Shrewsbury High School To Host Community Awareness Forum On The Opioid Epidemic Read full Community Advocate article here. Read full Worcester Telegram & Gazette article here.
March 31, 2016 Representative Kane Secures Increased Road And Bridge Funding For Shrewsbury And Westborough Read full The Shrewsbury Post article here. Read full Wicked Local article here. Read full press release here.
March 24, 2016 Representative Kane Votes To Repeal 1989 License Suspension Law Read full Wicked Local article here. Read full press release here.
March 23, 2016 Representative Kane Supports Landmark Bill To Curb Opioid Abuse Read full Wicked Local article here. Read full press release here.
March 19, 2016 State OKs Extra Shrewsbury Liquor License For Whole Foods At Spag's Site Read full Worcester Telegram & Gazette article here. Read full Patch article here. Read full press release here.
March 17, 2016 Rep. Kane Holds April Office Hours In District Read full article here.
March 16, 2016 State Rep. Hannah Kane Congratulates Assabet Valley On Grant Read full article here.
March 7, 2016 State Rep. Hannah Kane Supports Constitutional Amendment On Stabilization Fund Expenditures Read full article here.
March 7, 2016 Bipartisan Group Including Kane and Moore Testified Against Legalized Marijuana In MA Read full article here.
February 24, 2016 Hannah Kane On Racist Threats: "No Place For Divisive, Disrespectful and Ignorant Comments" Read full article here.
February 23, 2016 Chinese New Year Celebrated With Donation To Shrewsbury Public Library Read full article here.
February 22, 2016 Shrewsbury Bowling Event Raises Funds For Sports Programs Read full article here.
February 19, 2016 Shrewsbury State Rep. Kane Named To 495/MetroWest Partnership Board Read full article here.
February 16, 2016 Rep. Kane Encourages Residents To Take Part In Mass Solar Loan Program Read full article here.
February 12, 2016 Shrewsbury Boy Scout Troop Celebrates 100th Year Read full article here.
February 11, 2016 Baker Has Info That May Give People “Pause” On Pot Legalization Read full article here.
February 9, 2016 Howard K. (Pete) Fay Jr. Is Named Westborough’s Veteran Of The Year Read full article here.
January 28, 2015 MetroWest Lawmakers Rail Against Marijuana Ballot Initiative Read full article here.
January 28, 2016 MetroWest Lawmakers Rail Against Marijuana Ballot Initiative Read full article here.
January 28, 2016 Tough Issues On The Menu At Corridor Nine Chamber Event Read full Worcester Telegram & Gazette article here. Read full Community Advocate article here.
January 27, 2016 Governor Draws Praise From Shrewsbury Lawmaker For Proposed Budget Boost To Fight Opioid Crisis Read full article here.
January 27, 2016 Kane Maintains Perfect Voting Record Read full press release here.
January 26, 2016 State Awards Loans For Community Clean Water Projects Read full article here.
January 25, 2016 Kane Named State Director For The Women In Government Foundation Read full press release here. Read full article here.
January 24, 2016 Kane Announces February Office Hours Read full article here.
January 15, 2016 Kane Supports Bill To Address State's Opioid Crisis Read full press release here.
January 14, 2016 Kane Announces Fire Education Grants For Shrewsbury And Westborough Read full press release here.
January 13, 2016 House Moves To Regulate Physicians' Drug Adverts Read full article here.
January 8, 2016 Kane Testifies In Support Of Two Local Bills Read full press release here. Read full article here.
January 4, 2016 Kane Reviews Legislative Accomplishments At Mid-Session Read full press release here. Read full article here.
December 28, 2015 Baker-Polito Administration Announces 30 Grants To Improve Farm Food Safety Read full article here.
December 20, 2015 Consultants Sought For 495/90 Interchange Design Read full article here.
December 17, 2015 Shrewsbury Garden Club Hosts Annual Holiday Hour Tour Read full article here.
December 11, 2015 Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services 12th Annual Gala Honors Elaine LeBlanc Read full article here.
December 2, 2015 Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Brings Holiday Spirit To Shrewsbury Senior Citizens Read full article here.
November 30, 2015 Deputy Fire Chief Bill Passes Legislature Read full press release here.
November 18, 2015 House Approves Bill Strengthening Public Records Law Read full press release here.
November 18, 2015 Willows At Westborough Host Veterans Day Ceremony Luncheon Read full article here.
November 13, 2015 With Gratitude, Westborough Remembers Its Veterans Read full article here.
November 11, 2015 A Night of Celebration As Westborough Formally Opens Two Municipal Buildings Read full article here.
November 11, 2015 On the Road To Support Veterans' Needs Read full article here.
November 10, 2015 State Representative Kane's Office Hours For December Read full press release here.
November 8, 2015 Legislators Discuss Mass. Marijuana Laws At Sudbury Forum Read full article here.
November 5, 2015 House And Senate Republicans Call For Vote On Substance Abuse Bills To Address Opioid Crisis Read full press release here.
November 5, 2015 House Approves Stolen Valor Act, Bills To Protect Veterans' Grave Markers Read full press release here.
November 1, 2015 Region Celebrates Completion Of Burns Bridge Read full article here.
October 30, 2015 Legislature Approves FY15 Closeout Budget Read full press release here.
October 27, 2015 Assabet Celebrates School's $62.4 Million Renovation Read full article here.
October 26, 2015 League Of Women Voters Of Sudbury To Host Marijuana Forum Read full article here.
October 26, 2015 Officials And Residents Observe Dean Park's 100th Anniversary Read full article here.
October 23, 2015 More Vets In Need Of Long Term Care Services Read full article here.
October 19, 2015 House Passes Title-Clearing Bill To Protect Owners Of Foreclosed Properties Read full press release here.
October 16, 2015 State Representative Kane's Office Hours For November Read full press release here.
October 16, 2015 House Approves Bill Regulating Secondary Metal Sales Read full press release here.
October 12, 2015 State Secretary Of Veterans' Affairs Meets With Local Leaders Read full article here.
October 8, 2015 Rep. Kane Appointed To Public Health Committee Read full press release here and read full article here.
October 6, 2015 Community Invited To Annual SYFS Breakfast Read full article here.
September 30, 2015 Westborough Board Awaits Decision On Standardized Tests Read full article here.
September 28, 2015 Spirit of Shrewsbury Parade Pics Read full article here.
September 15, 2015 Westborough Commemorates Anniversary Of Sept. 11 Attacks Read full press releasehere.
September 8, 2015 MA Cultural Council Awards $13K In 11th Worcester District Grants Read full press release here.
September 8, 2015 Shrewsbury's Boat Parade Celebrates "Favorite Cartoon" Read full article here.
August 20, 2015 Inaugural Hannah Charity Classic Golf Tournament Raises $45k For Local Charities Read full press release here.
August 20, 2015 Nicholas Pham Completes State House Internship With Rep. Kane Read full press release here.
August 18, 2015 State Representative Kane's Office Hours For September Read full press release here.
August 15, 2015 Kane To Host Charity Classic Golf Tournament Read full article here. View the pictures in Worcester Living Magazine here.
August 10, 2015 Rep Kane Works To Connect Constituents With Unclaimed Property Read full press releasehereand read full article here.
July 31, 2015 Kane Backs Sales Tax Holiday For August 15-16 Read full press release here.
July 29, 2015 Women's Legislative Caucus Kicks Off Tour in Swansea Read full article here.
July 21, 2015 State Representative Kane Reports on her first 100 Days in Office Read full press release here.
July 9, 2015 House passes $38.1 billion Fiscal Year 2016 budget, Kane secures vocational school transportation funding Read full press release here.
July 1, 2015 Shrewsbury Aims For Inoffensive Use of Glavin Land Read full article here.
June 29, 2015 Representative Hannah Kane and Senator Moore Secure Dean Park Restoration Funding in Governor’s FY16 Capital Plan Read full press release here and read full article here.
June 25, 2015 Westborough Fire Department Awarded Grant Funding for Emergency Services Read full article here.
June 21, 2015 State Representative Hannah Kane to Host Inaugural Hannah Kane Charity Classic Golf Tournament Read full press release here and read full article here.
June 19, 2015 MetroWest Legislators Work with Baker-Polito Administration to Restore 495/9/90 Interchange Projects to State Infrastructure Priorities Read full press release here.
June 17, 2015 State Representative Kane's Office Hours for July Read full press release here.
June 2, 2015 Maple Ave in Shrewsbury to be Repaved and Sidewalk Repaired Read press release here and read full article here.
May 27 2015 Westborough Honors Its Fallen Veterans Read full article here.
May 22, 2015 Military Hailed For Invaluable Service Read full article here.
May 21, 2015 Recovery Loans For Qualifying Businesses & Non-Profits Read full press release here.
May 21, 2015 State Rep. Kane Accepting Intern Applications for Summer 2015 Read full release here.
May 18, 2015 Rep. Hannah Kane Hosts Armed Forces Day Event Read full article here.
May 11, 2015 Baker Presses For Increased Power Over MBTA Read full article here.
May 7, 2015 Local Legislators Offer Support For Shrewsbury Home Rule Petition Read full release here.
May 1, 2015 State Representative Kane's Office Hours For May Read full release here.
April 24, 2015 Kane Reports on First Month as State Rep. Read full article here.
April 21, 2015 Rep. Kane Appointed To Key Legislative Committee Read full release here.
April 16, 2015 Kane Sworn in State Representative Read full article here.
April 13, 2015 Representative Kane Appointed To Financial Literacy Task Force Read full release here.
April 10, 2015 Rep. Kane Secures Chapter 90 Funding for Shrewsbury, Westborough Read full release here.