Rep. Kristin Kassner has filed legislation intended to expand some seniors’ eligibility for state tax credits, eliminating a loophole that has prevented seniors who make use of one state tax-relief program from qualifying for additional savings under another.

"Seniors on a fixed income are struggling to pay for food, electricity, gas—and property taxes, which are also increasing across the Commonwealth. This bill would allow income-qualifying seniors to defer property taxes and still qualify for the Senior Circuit Breaker.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

Ipswich has received $254,583 in state funding to complete the design of a new water treatment plant, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Thursday.

“These grants will provide the funding for water infrastructure investments required to address PFAS contamination and bring essential water supplies back online, crucial to the sustainability of our communities and the environment.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

On April 16, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey unveiled her proposed economic development bill dubbed the “Mass Wins Act.” Filed as Bill H.5386, the Mass Wins Act proposes a number of changes to Massachusetts law to attract economic development to the Commonwealth.

BioConnects New England is collaborating with State Rep. Kristin Kassner in an effort to encourage increased life sciences development on the North Shore of Massachusetts.

“The biotech sector and its affiliated industries have strong roots in the Commonwealth, provides many area jobs, and has helped to stabilize local economies. There is tremendous economic opportunity on the North Shore due to the strength of our existing companies, institutions, and talented workforce.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

BioConnects New England (BCNE) is collaborating with State Representative Kristin Kassner in an effort to encourage increased life sciences development within the North Shore of Massachusetts.

“The biotech sector and its affiliated industries have strong roots in the Commonwealth, provides many area jobs and has helped to stabilize local economies. There is tremendous economic opportunity on the North Shore due to the strength of our existing companies, institutions and talented workforce.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

The Ipswich Refugee Program took center stage on March 21 as it received the 2026 Community Service Award at the Ipswich Democratic Town Committee’s (IDTC) 17th annual breakfast.

“We will keep showing up. We will keep doing the work and, together, we will build a Massachusetts that is resilient and fair.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence in political advertisements.

“Creating and spreading false information about an election undermines the foundation of our democracy by denying people the ability to make informed choices. Emerging technologies now make it alarmingly easy to fabricate voices and images, accelerating the spread of election misinformation.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has agreed to conduct a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the intersection of Route 1A (Main Street), Route 133 (Haverhill Street), and Prospect Street in Rowley, following safety concerns raised by local officials and residents.

“The intersection of 1A and 133 is a major node in regional transportation, but it’s also a neighborhood of small businesses and residents. The current geometry creates unsafe conditions for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians navigating the intersection.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced last week that it is awarding over $2 million in funding to restore and monitor salt marshes along the Massachusetts coastline, including in Ipswich, Newbury, and Essex.

“Salt marsh restoration is key to coastal resilience. The Great Marsh helps to store massive amounts of carbon, reduce flooding, and support fisheries and biodiversity.”

Selectman Bob Snow, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, received an appreciation medal from the state for his service on Monday night.

“I was so proud to nominate Bob Snow for being a Marine … but [also] for being so much more than that — being an educator, a historian, and being involved in the town. You stood up to serve and you’re still serving.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

The towns’ state legislative delegation has secured over $1.3 million in funding for local road and bridge projects.

“Many of our rural towns have more miles of roadway than people or businesses and fewer resources to pay for their upkeep. This bill literally doubles the road and bridges maintenance funding for small towns and will be transformational for communities in our district.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

Gov. Maura Healey announced on Monday that her administration has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to help five communities along the Ipswich River enhance their public water supply.

“The Ipswich River is one of the most threatened in the country. These grants will be transformative toward regional water resiliency, water quality and treatment within the Ipswich River basin. I’m grateful to MassDEP for their commitment to addressing the water quality challenges faced by the residents of our region.” - Rep. Kristin Kassner

Democrats from three towns and two cities will get together May 17 for their 17th annual breakfast.

They will host Congressman Seth Moulton, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, state Senator Barry Finegold, state Reps. Kristin Kassner and Dawne Shand, as well as, District Attorney Paul Tucker, Sheriff Kevin Coppinger, Register of Deeds Eileen Duff, Clerk of Courts Tom Driscoll, Newburyport Mayor Sean Reardon, and MassDems Chair Steve Kerrigan.