Kennedy Glass today has three divisions: Commercial, Residential and Auto. However, like many local businesses, we started small.

The Kennedy family moved to Lawrence in 1950 when Richard Kennedy became part owner of an auto glass company at East Ninth and Delaware. Son Marty Kennedy graduated from Lawrence High School in 1967 and enlisted in the Marine Corps. After returning to civilian life four years later, he joined his father’s glass company.

When Richard passed away in 1973, the glass company was renamed Kennedy Glass in his honor. Marty and his brothers Gary and John became co-owners, each handling a different segment of the business. Gary dealt with shower glass, John took over the auto group, and Marty handled commercial and residential projects as well as acting as General Manager. The family’s well-established reputation as a high-quality, reliable local business continued to grow.

Always having a passion to give back to the community, Marty served on the Lawrence City Commission from 1997 to 2003 and was mayor in 1999. He serves as the President of the Lawerence Old Fashioned Christmas Parade and takes great joy in bringing this beloved tradition to Massachusetts Street each year. Marty describes Lawrence as “A wonderful place where it is important the community continues to work together to sustain strong community neighborhoods.” (LJWorld.com)