State Rep. Kathy LaNatra

Last week, I joined the Plymouth Center for Active Living - COA for their annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch! This annual event recognizes the amazing volunteers who dedicate hours each week to keep the CAL running, from Meals of Wheels, to front desk reception, to counseling, the volunteers are the backbone of the CAL.

State Rep. Michelle Badger and I presented citations to the following individuals who went above and beyond the past year:

Peter Stracuzzi helps to deliver Meals of Wheels, helping ensure Plymouth seniors have access to meals.

Mary Stracuzzi who helps ensure seniors have access to food through both Meals on Wheels and the CAL Cafe.

Marie Smyth who works the front desk reception, providing a welcoming environment to all who visit and contributing to the monthly newsletter.

Maureen Wolf who provides volunteer SHINE Counseling, helping seniors to navigate the complex world of Medicare.

Thank you to each and every individual who contributes to the daily needs of the CAL and the senior community of Plymouth. On behalf of the 12th Plymouth district, thank you for all you do!

❗My office was made aware of road closures this upcoming weekend on Route 3 in Plymouth for road work and maintenance ❗

Ramp Closure and Road Work on Route 3
Multiple Location

Sunday, May 31, and Monday, June 1, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

PLYMOUTH - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be performing road work on Route 3 northbound and southbound in Plymouth. Work is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, and Monday, June 1, between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. The work is anticipated to be completed by the morning of Tuesday, June 2.

The following detours for the ramp closures on Route 3 northbound and southbound will be in place intermittently

Kingston Collection Way to Route 3 Southbound (Ramp Closure):
Take ramp to Route 3 north.
Take exit 18 for Route 3A west.
Take left onto Route 3 south.

Route 44 Eastbound ramp to Route 3 Northbound:
Bear right onto Route 3 southbound.
Take exit 15A to Samoset Street.
Turn right on Samoset Street.
Take ramp to Route 3 northbound.

Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:
Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.
Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
Follow on X (formerly known as Twitter) to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.

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As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I want to share my commitment to strengthening our mental health care system and ensuring that those who need it can access the right care for them. Over 50 million adults and 8 million young people experience a mental health care condition each year. Half do not get the care they need.

Mental health care is health care and should be treated as such. Mental health care saves lives and we need to make it easier to access. I will continue to fight for the mental health care workforce, mental health care integration into our primary care system, and fight against the stigma that mental health faces, during Mental Health Awareness month and every other month. Thank you to inseparable action for their advocacy in supporting strong mental health care policy.