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Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for February

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of February. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Harrison Bushnell, by email at harrison.bushnell@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff.   Monday, February 3 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents   Monday, February 10 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset   Monday, February 24 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull   Monday, February 24 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham   These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are invited to participate. . . . Read More

2025-01-31T16:54:49-05:00January 30th, 2025|Other Topics|

Rep. Meschino Legislative Update: Year Review and Upcoming Priorities

(BOSTON) - On New Year’s Day, Massachusetts legislators took the oath of office and ushered in the 194th legislative session. Like many of us, this is a reflective time of year for lawmakers, one in which they look back on the past session’s successes and look forward to the priorities for the coming one. State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) had many forms of legislation passed in the 193rd session and has started planning for what’s to come. “There is always a renewed sense of purpose and excitement this time of year. In December, we said goodbye to our dear colleagues who have left the legislature for other pursuits,” said Representative Meschino. “And in January, we welcome a new class of legislators dedicated to serving the Commonwealth for their constituents. I am honored to be re-elected and look forward to the upcoming session.” In Review: In the FY25 budget, Representative Meschino secured . . . Read More

2025-01-31T16:53:19-05:00January 27th, 2025|Other Topics|

Rep. Meschino Nominates Hull Resident as New Clerk of the House

(BOSTON) - Kicking off the new year, the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate held their Inaugural Celebration of the 194th Legislative Session on January 1st, 2025.  During the formal ceremony, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) nominated Timothy Carroll, long-time Hull resident, as the new Clerk for the House of Representatives. Following in the footsteps of former Clerk Steven James, who retired after 26 years in the position, Carroll will serve as the body’s chief parliamentarian. “I want to send my congratulations to Tim. It was an honor to nominate him and I know he will thrive in the role,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “Tim started working for the House as a Page in 1981, served in the Marine Corps, and most recently worked alongside Clerk James for many years. He is a fine man with strength of character, deep appreciation for the institution of the House, and commitment to service.” During . . . Read More

2025-01-31T16:51:33-05:00January 7th, 2025|Other Topics|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for January

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of January. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Harrison Bushnell, by email at harrison.bushnell@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff.   Monday, January 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents   Monday, January 13 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset   Monday, January 27 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull   Monday, January 27 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham   These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are invited to participate.   . . . Read More

2025-01-31T16:50:17-05:00January 3rd, 2025|Other Topics|

Representative Meschino Speaks at UMass Lowell COP29 Event

(LOWELL) - On December 2nd, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) participated in a panel alongside the University of Massachusetts Lowell COP29 student delegation. The event, aimed at connecting global and local climate initiatives, took place in Alumni Hall on the UMass Lowell campus and was moderated by Juliette Rooney-Varga (Professor of Environmental Science, Director of the Climate Change Initiative, and Co-Director, Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy). COP29 represented the 29th conference of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Representative Meschino connected this international discussion back to Massachusetts climate policy.  “Fundamentally, you need to remember three big ideas when talking about climate change,” said Representative Meschino. “First, climate change is about what happens to people. It is imperative to remember the human impacts of climate change, whether that be sea level rise, increasingly frequent and intense weather events, or impacts on human health. Second, the solution is . . . Read More

2024-12-20T12:56:18-05:00December 4th, 2024|Energy + Environment|

Representative Meschino Speaks at Blue Future Conference

(BOSTON) - On October 21st and 22nd, Representative Meschino (D-Hull) attended the Blue Future Conference in Plymouth to discuss the South Shore’s leadership in the blue economy. The third annual Blue Future Conference, called Plymouth at the Helm, showcased progress in aquaculture, robotics, AI, and marine tech research and development. The keynote speakers included Undersecretary of Economic Foundations, Ashley Stolba, and Undersecretary for the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Josh Cutler.  Representative Meschino joined colleagues Representative Muratore (R-Plymouth) and Representative LaNatra (D-Kingston) as well as marine policy experts on Monday’s Public Policy Roundtable. Together, the group discussed the economic and environmental co-benefits a strong blue economy provides. The connections between sustainable oceans, resilient coasts, and healthy regional economies is clear, and the South Shore’s pioneering leadership in this sector is critical. “Harnessing the economic opportunity found in our oceans in a way that is both environmentally sustainable and financially . . . Read More

2024-12-20T12:56:28-05:00November 2nd, 2024|Energy + Environment|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for November

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of November. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Harrison Bushnell, by email at harrison.bushnell@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff.   Monday, November 4th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents   Monday, November 18th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull   Monday, November 25 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset   Monday, November 25 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham   These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are invited to participate.   . . . Read More

2024-12-20T12:57:48-05:00November 1st, 2024|District Events|

South Shore Legislators Visit East Elementary

(HINGHAM) - On the morning of Wednesday, October 9th, the 5th grade class at East Elementary School in Hingham could be found sitting cross-legged on the classroom floor. This was no ordinary class, though. Representative Meschino (D-Hull) and Senator O’Connor (R-Weymouth) joined the students for a first-hand civics education lesson. The pair of legislators discussed how they became interested in politics and government, what policy priorities they are currently focusing on, and the different ways they work together on a variety of issues.  “I am always inspired by the curiosity and inquisitive nature of the students at East Elementary,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “Politics is widely seen, and often for fair reasons, as a place of division. I think it’s a helpful reminder to have a Democratic Representative and a Republican Senator in the same room talking about areas where we agree and how we navigate disagreements. I look . . . Read More

2024-12-20T12:57:38-05:00October 17th, 2024|District Events|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for October

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of October. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Harrison Bushnell, by email at harrison.bushnell@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff. Monday, October 7th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, October 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, October 28 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, October 28 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are invited to participate.   “I encourage all . . . Read More

2024-12-20T12:57:59-05:00September 26th, 2024|District Events|

South Shore Leaders Attend MA250 Kickoff

(BOSTON) - On Tuesday, September 17th, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) attended the Massachusetts 250 kickoff event along with other South Shore leaders. The 250th anniversary of our nation is in July 2026, and Massachusetts leaders have taken this as an opportunity to invest in historical landmarks and development across the state. Tuesday’s event kicked off the celebration; Governor Maura Healey was spotted on horseback along Beacon Street and historical reenactors dotted the State House steps.  “Across the state, leaders are using this anniversary to promote the historical richness of our communities,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “I am grateful that the administration has made grant funds available to our community organizations to boost local economic development and show off all that our state has to offer.” South Shore historical organizations are gearing up for the MA250 events in the coming years. Hingham Historical Society received $30,000 from the Massachusetts Office . . . Read More

2024-12-20T12:58:08-05:00September 20th, 2024|District Events|
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