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House holds moment of silence for retired judge and former representative Michael F. Flaherty Sr.
Summary
At the request of Representative Beal of Boston, the House observed a moment of silence and the Clerk read biographical remarks honoring Michael F. Flaherty Sr., a former state representative and associate justice of the Boston Municipal Court who died on Dec. 22, 2025.
The Massachusetts House observed a moment of silent tribute at the request of Representative Beal of Boston for Michael F. Flaherty Sr., who served 24 years in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and later as an associate justice of the Boston Municipal Court until his retirement in 2006. The Clerk read biographical details included in the House record: Flaherty’s birthplace (South Boston), education (Boston College and Portia Law School), military service in the U.S. Navy, legislative service, judicial appointment in 2001, and surviving family members.
The transcript records the House standing and the Clerk’s recitation of Flaherty’s public service and family information. No additional tributes or floor speeches about Flaherty appear in this transcript excerpt.
