Gov. Healey says

BOSTON – Swifties everywhere are rejoicing after Taylor Swift released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on Friday, and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is also “Ready For It.”

Healey posted a reel to Instagram referencing the new album and the fifth track titled “So Long London.”

The video showed a re-enactment of tea being dumped into the harbor with the caption “Massachusetts Swifties listening to ‘So Long, London’ on the 249th anniversary of the American Revolution.”

Healey also threw in hashtags #lexington and #concord – where it all began – for good measure.

Fans in the comments praised the governor, saying, “I love being from Massachusetts. I cannot believe this is a real post.” Another wrote, “Boston Tea Party — Taylor’s Version.”

Taylor Swift events across Massachusetts

Who could be afraid of little old Taylor Swift? Certainly not Massachusetts! “Down Bad” fans across the state are ready to celebrate the Grammy winner with an array of events.

Events begin as early as 6 p.m. Friday night. with a listening party at the Fenway Community Center.

Swifties can head over to Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar in Brighton at 10 a.m. on Saturday for a themed brunch.

The Boston Public Library is hosting a release party from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Fans can listen to the album, play Bingo, and make friendship bracelets.

If you’d like to celebrate Swift a bit later in the day, the House of Blues is hosting a “Fangirl Fantasy” album release party on Saturday night that begins at 7 p.m.

Swift at Gillette Stadium

Healey welcomed Swift to Massachusetts last year with a special citation that referenced iconic songs by the artist.  

Back in May of 2023, Swift performed three nights of her sold-out Eras Tour at Gillette Stadium. Taylor said that Gillette was “the most joyful place on earth.”