State Rep. Michelle Badger

This Wednesday, we had the opportunity to bring all of our amazing summer interns together at the State House, and it was such a fun day!

Donna and I are so lucky to have Adam, Maame, Nic, Stella, Annabelle, Shea, and Francois on Team 1st Plymouth this summer. They spent the day filming a video (stay tuned next week—you won't want to miss it!), attending legislative briefings, brainstorming projects over lunch, touring the State House, and watching part of formal session.

These interns are incredibly bright, hardworking, and fun to be around, and they have already made such a positive impact on our office. We are grateful for all of their hard work and can't wait to see what they accomplish this summer!

If you missed their introductions, scroll through our social posts to learn more about each of our fantastic interns! 😊

🎉 Meet the Summer Interns for Team 1st Plymouth! 🎉

Our next amazing intern is Stella Reid! 👏

Stella is a rising high school sophomore with a passion for public service and a desire to learn more about how she can make a positive difference in her community. As a former Plymouth resident, she is excited to spend part of her summer giving back to a community she loves.

Although Stella will be with us for a short time this summer, we are thrilled to have her on Team 1st Plymouth and to get to know her better! She is eager to learn about the legislative process, attend briefings, and help support the work our office does every day for the residents of the 1st Plymouth District.

Please join me in giving Stella a warm welcome to Team 1st Plymouth! 🎉

Stay tuned—there are still more amazing interns to meet!

❄️ Great news for Plymouth! ❄️

I know it has been VERY HOT and no one want to think about snow but last month, the House passed a supplemental budget that included $159 million to help communities across Massachusetts recover from the extraordinary costs of ourhistoric winter.

I'm thrilled to share that Plymouth will receive $626,495 to help offset the unexpected expenses our town incurred from snow removal and storm response. Like many communities across the Commonwealth, Plymouth wasn't planning for the amount of snow we received—especially during that massive storm that had our schools closed for a whole week—and these funds will help ease that financial burden.

This funding is about supporting our local communities after an incredibly challenging winter!

🛍️ Save the Date! 🛍️

Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is coming up in one month!

Mark your calendars and get ready to shop tax-free on eligible purchases during Sales Tax Holiday Weekend. Whether you're preparing for back-to-school, tackling home projects, or making a larger purchase you have been putting off, this is a great opportunity to save.

📅 Save the Date: August 8–9, 2026

Stay tuned for additional details and eligibility information as the weekend approaches.

☀️🐸 When the temperatures rise, there's no better place to cool off than the Frog Pond!

Last week, Team 1st Plymouth's summer intern, Annabelle, took a break from the heat and stopped by the opening of the Frog Pond. She had a blast cooling down with an ice cream and putting her feet in the Frog pond!

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and cool summer—we hope you're finding time to enjoy the splash pad, the ponds, and the oceans all around Plymouth and when you are in Boston check out the Frog Pond! 💦😎

💙 Worried about your child's wandering behavior? There are resources available to help keep your child safe.

Wandering can be a serious safety concern for many families of children with autism, especially around water. Watch the video and visit the Autism, Wandering & Water Safety webpage to learn about available resources, including:

🏊 Adaptive swim lessons
🛟 Safety equipment
🧩 Therapies and supports
💲 Financial assistance programs
📚 Additional safety information for families

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit. Learn more at: Mass.gov/AutismWaterSafety

Last week, it was a pleasure to welcome members of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development to Plymouth to showcase everything our incredible community has to offer visitors from across the Commonwealth, the country, and around the world.

Together, we visited some of Plymouth's iconic destinations, including the Forefathers Monument,Plimoth Patuxet Museums, the Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, the Spire Center for Performing Arts, and the Pilgrim Belle, while highlighting so many other places that make our town such a special place for people on vacation, day trip, or a great place to grab a meal with friends.

We are so fortunate to call Plymouth home, and I was proud to share its rich history, vibrant arts and culture, and thriving tourism economy with my colleagues.

A special thank you to See Plymouth for coordinating such a wonderful visit and for the Joint Committee members to take the time to experience all that Plymouth has to offer!

☀️ July is off to a fantastic start! 🇺🇸⚓

From celebrating America's 250th birthdy and welcoming the Tall Ships to beach days, summer adventures, and school finally being out, it's one of my favorite times of the year in Plymouth!

With a new month comes a new schedule of office hours. Whether you have a question, a concern, an idea to share, or just want to stop by and say hello, I would love to see you. Connecting with residents is one of the best parts of serving as your State Representative. 😊

📍 July Office Hours

📅 Friday, July 10 | 8:30–9:30 AM
10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 229

📅 Monday, July 13 | 6:00–7:00 PM
American Legion (199 Federal Furnace Road)

📅 Tuesday, July 14 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Plymouth Town Hall (By appointment only)

📅 Thursday, July 16 | 10:30–11:30 AM
Center for Active Living (44 Nook Road)

📅 Monday, July 20 | 2:00–3:00 PM
Laurelwood at The Pinehills (10 Golf Drive)

📅 Thursday, July 23 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 229

📅 Monday, July 27 | 5:00–6:00 PM
10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 229

If these times do not work for your schedule, please don't hesitate to reach out—we are always happy to find another time to meet.

Have a wonderful July, and I hope to see you soon!