State Senator Lydia Edwards

At yesterday’s Housing for All Caucus, Rep. Mike Connolly and I co-chaired a discussion on single-stair buildings.

Many thanks to our guest speakers, Jesse Kanson-Benanav of Abundant Housing MA and Tim Love of the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Together, we explored how permitting single-staircase buildings up to six stories could unlock thousands of new homes, reduce construction costs, and enable development on smaller, irregular lots. We also discussed concerns raised by fire chiefs and identified ways to continue engaging public safety professionals in this conversation moving forward.

Boston is defined by its unwavering dedication to community, a truth that has only grown stronger in the years since the tragedy 12 years ago at the Boston Marathon. In the face of grief, our neighbors, and people around the world, came together in an extraordinary show of support and compassion.

Today, we honor those we lost by leaning on our community members and displaying acts of kindness, big and small. On One Boston Day, we celebrate our city’s resilience by showing up for one another through kindness, generosity, and unity.

At last night’s Chamber of Commerce 34th Annual Business & Community Awards, we celebrated those who have made meaningful contributions and lasting impacts on the Winthrop community!

Congratulations to all of the honorees! 👏

Today, the Senate passed the FY26 Fair Share Supplemental Budget, focusing on transportation and education initiatives across the state.

I’m proud to secure several investments for the Third Suffolk District and beyond. Swipe through to learn more.

To read the full budget, visit malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3041.