“The projects the local delegation championed offer a snapshot of the area's priorities and a glimpse of what Boston's northern suburbs will look like in the coming years.... Democratic State Rep. Harriett L. Stanley worked with members of the delegation to secure funding authorization for more than $6.5 million in infrastructure improvements in Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, West Newbury and Rowley, ranging from sidewalk construction in Rowley and Merrimac to repair or replacement of the Route 1-A bridge over the Parker River in Newbury.”
— Boston Globe, North
August, 2004
At the State House
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Harriett discusses district budget priorities with Governor Romney. Moving day at the State House. Harriett has always hosted a class of summer interns from her district. Here she talks about health care policy with several Pentucket students. Major events at the State House draw national -- and even international -- media. When Harriett had a large office, she often hosted youth groups for pot luck lunches and political discussions.Harriett reads one group's analysis of the state budget she helped write. The two "Iron Ladies" meet! Harriett talked with former Tufts President John DiBaggio and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher after a lecture. 
Harriett talks with a school group on the State House's Grand Stairway. After a well attended Women's Caucus event, Harriett reviewed the bill with the Director, Jill VandenBosch, and declared the evening a wild success!