Plymouth Reporter

Stephen F. Lynch, serving as a U.S. Congressman for Massachusetts’ 8th district, has expressed his thoughts and announcements on current issues through a series of tweets. Representing the district since 2001 after succeeding Joe Moakley, Lynch shares updates and calls to action regarding events and policy decisions affecting his constituents.

On April 16, 2025, Lynch posted a tweet commemorating the annual One Boston Day, remarking on the memories of those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing. He stated "On One Boston Day, we remember the victims, survivors, and first responders of the horrific terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon twelve years ago today. In Boston, April 15th is a day when families, friends, and neighbors come together to participate in acts of kindness..." on this day dedicated to unity and compassion.

On the following day, April 17, 2025, Lynch addressed a significant concern regarding federal disaster aid. In a tweet, he criticized a recent decision by President Trump, stating "President Trump just unlawfully canceled $90 million in Congressionally-approved federal disaster prevention aid for Massachusetts, including $35 million in funding for Moakley Park in South Boston, Tenean Beach in Dorchester as well as hard-hit areas in the Town of Hull and the..." This decision impacts several areas in Massachusetts, altering the aid structure aimed at disaster prevention.

Later that same day, Congressman Lynch issued a call to action through social media for public support. He announced an upcoming rally with these words: "Please join us for a rally on Saturday, April 26th to Fight for the Working Class!". This invitation highlights Lynch's ongoing advocacy for the rights and welfare of the working-class constituents in his district.

Lynch, born in Boston in 1955, has lived his life closely connected to the constituents he serves. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from the Wentworth Institute of Technology and a Juris Doctor from Boston College. His extensive political career began with his election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1995, followed by the Massachusetts Senate until 2001.