A Message from Carolyn

Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for your many well wishes since the November 4 election. I am looking forward to serving as your State Representative and to advocating for the interests of our towns in the coming years.  

One important issue that I have already begun working on is Mass Turnpike tolls. As you may know, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority has recently proposed significant toll increases on the Mass Pike.

In the past few weeks I have joined with our MetroWest legislative delegation to present a unified voice in support of alternatives to toll increases. As I did during the campaign, I will continue to advocate for a long-term plan that allocates transportation costs equitably across the state and includes reforms as well as sustainable funding sources. This issue is critical to our residents who commute into the city, and all of us who value quality roadways, robust public transportation and a strong Massachusetts economy.  

In the coming months I will keep you informed on the progress of toll efforts and other initiatives. If you have comments or questions, please contact me at dykemaforrep@gmail.com or 508-429-7207 until I have been assigned contact information at the State House. If you are able, I also encourage you to attend one of the Turnpike Authority public hearings. Listed to the right are details on each of the four hearings.

Regards,

Carolyn Dykema
Representative-elect, 8th Middlesex District
Holliston * Hopkinton * Medway * Southborough * Westborough