Boston, MA – Today, the Massachusetts Senate adjourned in solemn memory of Peter Lappin, a decorated veteran, longtime public servant, and beloved member of the Western Massachusetts community. The motion to adjourn in his honor was led jointly by Senator Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) and Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield).
Peter Lappin of Springfield passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the age of 86. A man whose life was rooted in service, from his time in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War to his
Senators Jake Oliveira and Adam Gomez Lead Senate Adjournment in Memory of Former State Representati
Thursday, July 24, 2025