Education
Boston University.
Boston University.
Connolly was born on August 22, 1928 in Everett. He attended Everett public schools, Boston University, and Boston State College. He then served on the Board of Aldermen for nine years and was president for two years.
From 1979 to 1986 he was Everett"s Mayor.
In 1990 he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, a position he held until his death on May 25, 2006.
Connolly was a member of the Everett Common Council for 21 years and was the body"s president for one.