June 27, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, and Rep. John Fernandes, D-Milford, recently announced that the Mill Street Bridge project in the town of Hopedale will soon resume construction after being halted in March of this year. Construction had been put on hold due to safety concerns about water control.

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June 25, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, voted on Tuesday to pass a sweeping energy reform package that focuses on promoting and developing energy efficiency and renewable energy across the Commonwealth.

The Green Communities Act emphasizes “Efficiency First Energy Procurement” and requires distribution companies to consider all available energy resources when purchasing power. The bill also mandates that the state’s electric companies purchase the most cost-effective and stable resources, with the goal of procuring all cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation before turning to a more expensive supply from traditional sources. 

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Rate adjustments play catch up to inflation and operating costs

June 25, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, senate chairman of the Committee on Health Care Financing, voted on Tuesday to phase in long overdue rate adjustments for human service providers who contract with the state to deliver health and social services to the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens, from the elderly and chronically ill to the physically and mentally impaired.

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June 24, 2008 ... In a ceremony that celebrated the essence and spirit of a small town, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, spoke for the dedication of the town of Hopedale’s new flag, which was presented in the Great Hall of Flags at the State House.

Those in attendance of the ceremony included Sen. Moore; Rep. John Fernandes, D–Milford; Eugene Phillips, Hopedale Town Administrator; Robert Burns, Hopedale Selectman; Patricia Goodwin, Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectman; and Carole Cornelison, Superintendent of the Bureau of State Office Buildings who oversees and accepts new flags in the Hall of Flags at the State House. 

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June 24, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, is announcing that all schools are now eligible to submit Statements of Interest (SOI) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). SOIs are the first step in the MSBA’s new program for school building construction and renovation grants. 

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June 16, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, has announced that West Street School and Wells School of Southbridge will both be given additional funding for the state’s Expanded Learning Time (ELT) initiative, pending approval of the state budget. The schools were chosen out of a pool of 37 applications, 27 of which met the guidelines for funding, and eight of which were ultimately granted approval for funding. 

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Senator speaks on panel at School of Professional Psychology

June 16, 2008 ... On Friday, June 13, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, offered these words at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) in Boston: “We are greatly concerned in this state about the invisible wounds of war – the mental health of our returning veterans, the stress, depression and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – which raise the specter of rising levels of domestic violence and suicide. We need to begin focusing on their recuperation as well as building awareness and support programs with their families about what to expect when the veterans return.”

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Senate offers assistance to state farms; focus on growth and technology

June 13, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, voted on Thursday to preserve Massachusetts dairy farms through recommendations made by the Dairy Farm Revitalization Task Force. The bill establishes the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board to boost the profile and operations of local dairy farms.

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$1 billion package encourages job growth; establishes world’s largest stem-cell bank

June 13, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, voted on Thursday to invest $1 billion in the state’s burgeoning life sciences industry. Historic in size and scope, the highly-anticipated legislation creates a new environment for the future economy with incentives for job growth, research, and development that will secure the Commonwealth’s position as a leader in biotechnology. 

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June 12, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D - Uxbridge, presented the 2008 Surescripts Safe Rx Award to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. JudyAnn Bigby, in the Senate Reading Room of the State House. For the second consecutive year, Massachusetts has been recognized as number one in the nation for patient safety and practice efficiency, through the use of electronic prescribing technology. This is the third annual award given by Safe Rx.

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June 10, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, presented the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) Award to Silver Hanger Cleaners of Bellingham, for their hard work in reducing toxic chemicals within their company.

TURI Awards are given to businesses that honor the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act of 1989 and that offer an environmentally-safe workplace, while also providing competition amongst other businesses.

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June 10, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, presented the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) Award to Gentex Optics of Dudley, for their hard work in reducing toxic chemicals within their company.

TURI Awards are given to businesses that honor the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act of 1989 and that offer an environmentally-safe workplace, while also providing competition amongst other businesses.

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June 9, 2008 ... Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, and Rep. Jennifer Callahan, D – Sutton, presented a resolution to the Massachusetts-New Hampshire Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MA-NH MGFA), recognizing their work as the only volunteer health clinic devoted to the research of Myasthenia Gravis (MG), a rare disease that causes weakness of the voluntary muscles and that can be fatal should proper care not be administered.

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June 9, 2008 ... Southbridge’s Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, marched in the Southbridge Fest Parade this past Saturday with Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D – Charlton. The second annual event drew a large crowd to enjoy a variety of food and craft booths on Main Street, despite the beginning of an early season heat wave.

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June 9, 2008 ... For the fifteenth year, a large gathering of Portuguese-Americans gathered Saturday evening, June 7, in celebration of the Day of Portugal. Music, skits, dancers in traditional Portuguese costumes, and Portuguese food were featured during the evening’s events at the St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Center.

Portuguese Consul-General Manuela Bairos, Senator Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge, Representative John Fernandes, D – Milford, and Milford Selectman William Buckley were among the honored guests at the celebration.

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Senate, House agree to send "I-Cubed" bill to Governor

June 5, 2008 ... During the Senate's formal session on Wednesday, Sen. Richard T. Moore, D - Uxbridge, and his colleagues, took final action on legislation that will help municipalities and developers fund necessary public infrastructure projects, including work on streets, sidewalks, water and sewer lines, and street lights, which are all essential to successful economic development.

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June 4, 2008 ... John Glynn, Jr. of Dudley is currently conducting a summer internship at the State House with Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge. Glynn, presently a sophomore at Boston College, is currently working on special projects for the senator and his staff, and has learned about the day to day operations of the state legislature. 

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June 4, 2008 ... Brian Zappella of Uxbridge is currently conducting a summer internship at the State House with Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge. Zappella, presently a junior at Providence College with a History and Sociology major, is currently working on special projects for the senator and his staff, and has learned about the day to day operations of the state legislature.

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Resolution would provide sufficient, timely and predictable funding for Veterans Health Care

June 3, 2008 ... The Legislature recently approved a resolution urging Congress to enact legislation to ensure that all veterans eligible for care in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system have access to quality health care, under the leadership of Sen. Richard T. Moore, D – Uxbridge.

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New regulation, monitoring lender loan modification sets national standard in addressing foreclosure crisis

June 3, 2008 ... The Patrick-Murray Administration has asked the Division of Banks (DOB) to begin evaluating all state licensed mortgage lenders on the basis of the speed and number of loan modifications they complete for delinquent borrowers seeking help, according to Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge. 

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