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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

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:56:18-05:00December 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

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:56:28-05:00November 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

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:57:48-05:00November 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

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:57:38-05:00October 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

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:57:59-05:00September 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

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:58:08-05:00September 20th, 2024|District Events|

Representative Joan Meschino Attends Endless Summer Waterfront Festival

(BOSTON) - On Saturday, September 7th, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) attended the annual Endless Summer Waterfront Festival in Hull. The event attracts residents of Hull and the surrounding towns and is one of the biggest town events of the year. Local businesses, community organizations, restaurants, and musicians come together in a celebration along Nantasket Beach. “Endless Summer has become a staple of the Hull community,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “The event allows us to connect with our neighbors, learn more about the organizations and businesses that make our community run, and enjoy the final days of summer alongside the gorgeous Nantasket Beach.” The festival offers a platform for businesses and organizations to gain a broader reach with visitors arriving from surrounding areas. Walking along the road lined with food trucks and community organizations, music drifts in with the sea breeze. Friends of Nantasket Beach organized the Summer Sunshine Performance . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:58:17-05:00September 12th, 2024|District Events|

Representative Joan Meschino Recognizes Overdose Awareness Day

(BOSTON) - On Tuesday, August 27th, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) attended a Candlelight Vigil hosted by Safe Harbor Cohasset in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. The event sought to reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, raise awareness about overdose prevention, and bring together the community to remember those lost to substance use. “The opioid epidemic has touched every community, and the South Shore is no different,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “It is vital that we provide sufficient resources for those among us currently struggling with substance use disorders and our communities which feel the ripple effects. We must work to decrease stigma so that we can increase care and treatment.” August 31st was International Overdose Awareness Day, and it is the world’s largest annual campaign to reduce overdoses, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. September 1st marked the beginning of . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-09-05T11:35:38-04:00September 5th, 2024|Public Health|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for September

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host three in-person office hours throughout the month of September. 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, September 16th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, September 23rd 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham Monday, September 30th 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset 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 local residents who need assistance to reach out to our office,” Representative . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:58:27-05:00August 29th, 2024|District Events|

Rep. Meschino Legislative Recap Following End of Formal Session

(BOSTON) - Following the conclusion of formal session in the 193rd legislative session, many forms of State Representative Joan Meschino’s (D-Hull) legislation have been signed and passed into law. In the FY25 budget, Representative Meschino secured funding for three key groups in the Third Plymouth District. The Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research received $40,000 for funding a micro-credentialing program for youth that will focus on coastal research and geospatial climate resilience. The program is being developed together with the University of Massachusetts Global. The Anchor of Hull received a programming grant of $25,000, which will be used to boost the Anchor’s regular weekly programming and recovery meetings for those impacted by substance use disorder. Finally, the Hingham Unity Council received a programming grant of $35,000, which will go towards the programming budget for inclusion events in the community. A form of supportive housing, a priority bill originally filed . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T12:59:46-05:00August 27th, 2024|Legislation|

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