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A Message from Senator Downing

January 5, 2009

Happy New Year!

Hello!

Welcome to my online office. I hope this website will serve as a useful tool and source of information for those interested in state government. It is also a great way to stay updated on what I've been working on. Check back often as updates are posted frequently!

Spotlight On: National Recognition for Mass MoCA

Congratulations to Mass MoCA, whose Sol LeWitt exhibit has been named the No. 1 art exhibit in America for 2008 by Time Magazine, which hailed it as "a great new American art-world destination." Read the December 12, 2008 story from the Berkshire Eagle.

Spotlight On: Massachusetts Broadband Institute's Western Mass. "Call for Solutions"

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced on December 24, 2008 that it received 25 responses to their western Massachusetts "Call for Solutions" to expand high speed internet service into currently unserved areas. These proposals can be viewed on the Institute's website.

Thanks for stopping by,

Two offices are open to address the needs of all citizens throughout the 48 communities of western Massachusetts comprising the Berkshire, Hampshire & Franklin Senate District. For assistance with policy, legislative and budget matters or media inquiries, contact the State House office. For constituent services and scheduling requests, call the Pittsfield office.

Boston Office: District Office:

State House, Room 413-F 20 Bank Row, Suite 202

Boston, MA 02133 Pittsfield, MA 01201

Phone: (617) 722-1625 Phone: (413) 442-4008

Fax: (617) 722-1523 Fax: (413) 442-4077

This website is the official policy and constituent service website of Massachusetts State Senator Benjamin B. Downing.
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