Sen. Donnelly undergoes brain surgery

BILLERICA -- State Sen. Kenneth Donnelly underwent successful brain surgery Tuesday, according to a post on his Beacon Hill Facebook page.

The veteran senator from Arlington was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital Sunday evening after undergoing a medical issue as the Legislature was wrapping up last-minute business on Beacon Hill, according to published reports.

"Thank you to everyone who called, emailed, texted, tweeted, facebook'd, and sent their good thoughts and prayers to Senator Donnelly and his family," the post states.

"Senator Donnelly underwent successful brain surgery today where doctors removed a tumor. His medical team is very pleased with the outcome of the surgery and he is resting comfortably.

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