Jun 1, 2022Patriotism and the Seven Principles of Unitarian UniversalismNote: The following text is from a sermon delivered on May 29, 2022 during the Memorial Day Service at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church. If there were a soundtrack of my childhood, two phrases would be featured. “Curiosity killed the cat” and “Go look it up”. Nearly opposite sentiments that…Mapoli8 min readMapoli8 min read
Mar 4, 2022Teresa English Statement on State House Passage of An Act Advancing Offshore Wind and Clean EnergyCandidate for State Representative had the following response to Massachusetts State House passage of H. 4515 On Thursday, the Massachusetts State House passed bipartisan legislation that will expand offshore wind in the Commonwealth and create many well-paying green union jobs. …Mapoli1 min readMapoli1 min read
Feb 15, 2022Funding for playgrounds is available, to someI have fond memories of standing on risers performing after school at a PTO (parent-teacher organization) meeting. Both my parents worked but my mom always attended meetings and helped where she could. Following her example, it wasn’t long before I began volunteering in the school library and helping Kindergarteners read…Billerica2 min readBillerica2 min read
Jan 17, 2022That Which Binds — Love or Hate“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” ~ MLK, Jr. — Public schooling, field trips, and living in a diverse city helped mold me into the woman I am. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change was one of the most impactful field trips of my schooling. I credit the King Center for helping to break the cycle…Beloved Community2 min readBeloved Community2 min read
Dec 14, 2021InvisibleTwo months after September 11, 2001, I arrived at Lackland Air Force Base for Basic Training. Having grown up in a small family, the experience of dorm living was overwhelming. For six weeks, I lived in open barracks with 59 other women. Bunkmates became best friends; basic training forges connections…Patriotism3 min readPatriotism3 min read
Dec 11, 2021Projects in Billerica receiving ARPAPeople don’t like paying taxes. It’s like the dentist — not fun but necessary for a healthy life. Some like Geoff Diehl oppose taxation — believing that government is the problem. He is calling for Governor Baker to veto the already overdue $4B spending bill. If he did, the House…Arpa2 min readArpa2 min read
Dec 11, 2021Letter to BillericaI knew I had found my “forever home” when we moved to Billerica in 2017. Our schools, our community, our diversity, our green spaces …. The whole town is a jewel. Sure, there are some rough edges, but that only accentuates the beauty. My love for the Town and our…Mapoli4 min readMapoli4 min read
Dec 11, 2021Investments in Our FutureThanks to President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act, more than $3.5 Billion will be invested in our Commonwealth. House Speaker Ron Mariano said they plan to “fund priority areas that will stand the test of time and make systemic and equitable changes’’. Some of the ideas laid out…Build Back Better2 min readBuild Back Better2 min read
Oct 27, 2020Teresa English on the Current Wave of COVID-19 in MassachusettsFor some, the economy and personal comfort is more important than the health of the community. This was clear when, in early May, Rep. Marc Lombardo publicly called for Massachusetts restaurants to reopen at full, indoor capacity. At the time, our doctors and public health officials were warning that the…3 min read3 min read
Oct 12, 2020Marc Lombardo, it’s Time for Us to Debate on the IssuesWhen I decided to run for State Representative, I was more than excited to talk to the people of Billerica about the issues that we are facing as a town and state. We are dealing with a once-in-a-generation public health crisis that has led to an economic downfall the likes…Billerica2 min readBillerica2 min read