Patrick O'Connor

We had a fun time celebrating Lynn Howard at her retirement party last week. She has been working for Weymouth Public Schools since 1997 and spent her thirty year tenure at the Murphy School.

Here on the South Shore, we are so lucky to have educators such as Lynn who make such a substantial impact on students in and outside of the classroom.

Congratulations Lynn, and thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication. I wish you all the best in your well-earned retirement.

Applications for the 2026 Annual Low Number Plate Lottery (for standard passenger vehicle license plates) will be available beginning today, Monday, June 15, 2026. You can read more about this here: https://www.mass.gov/2026-annual-low-number-plate-lottery

Massachusetts residents with an active passenger vehicle registration can apply online at the myRMV Online Service Center through 5 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026.

This year, 237 low-number standard passenger license plates will be awarded, including 318, 7575, 8J, 66K, V3 and L99. Winners and alternate winners will be selected using an electronic random number generator and notified by mail.

Entrants will receive a notification from the RMV no later than September 15, 2026, at the email address provided on their application. Lottery winners will also be published on the RMV website no later than September 15, 2026.

Congratulations to Michael Zides and Augustus Jones, who have earned the Eagle Scout rank as members of Scouting America Troop 101 in Marshfield, which is part of the Mayflower Council.

I was happy to join in their ceremony with my colleague Representative Kearney, where we presented them with recognition from the legislature.

Good luck with your future in the Eagle Scout program and great job with all the accomplishments you have achieved so far.