Cristin McCarthy Vahey

As your elected State Representative, it is my duty to work for justice, to address structural barriers and assure the freedom of the press.

As we begin to re-enter society more regularly, it is going to be critical to use what one public health expert I heard from this week calls the “big three.”

Another evening e-mail from me. I look forward to the day when there is not so much COVID related information for me to send out to you. But for now, I will continue to get resources and information in your hands as best I can.

I hope you were able to have some restorative moments during this Memorial Day weekend. I also hope that you are continuing to practice safe social distancing (6 feet), vigorous hand and face hygiene and mask wearing when out in public.

For many years, I have marked Memorial Day like many of you, with neighborhood gatherings, barbecues and sometimes a visit to the beach.

The first phase is slated to take effect beginning May 20^th and includes restaurants, offices, hair salons and barbershops, retail stores, and outdoor museums and zoos.

Earlier today our community learned of the sad news that we had lost a teen-aged member of our community. In this moment of grief, we turn to one another for support and ask for prayers and loving thoughts for the family and friends.

Over the next two days, please join me for two different conversations.