Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland)

Legislators explain federal impact on state budget to Select Board

by Mary Ellen Gambon | Mar 18, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthBQAyvGa4 State Senate President Karen Spilka and Rep. James Arena-DeRosa appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to discuss the state budget and their legislative wins for Hopkinton constituents. Spilka explained that the state...

Spilka elected State Senate president

by Michelle Murdock | Aug 30, 2018

State Sen. Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) was elected to be the president of the Massachusetts State Senate by her Senate colleagues July 26. Spilka represents the Metrowest communities of Ashland, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton and Medway, which comprise the...