Massachusetts Senate District First Essex

Massachusetts Senate District First Essex is one of the 40 districts of the Massachusetts Senate, as drawn in the 2021 redistricting plan. Part of Massachusetts.

Current member: Pavel Payano (Democrat). The Nov 3, 2026 ballot lists only one candidate for this seat; the result is not yet certified.

Towns: top issues and upcoming meetings

Top 5 open issues in each town and its town meetings in the next 2 weeks.

Town1	Top 5 issues	Upcoming meetings (2 weeks)
Lawrence	Parking and Traffic Ordinance Changes October 2026 Surveillance Technology and Flock License Plate Readers Fire Department EMS Coordinator Funding from Cataldo Ambulance 46 Winder Street Highway Access Rezoning Assistant Personnel Director Ordinance