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Massachusetts Recognizes First Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

Boston – Today, State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) and State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) attended the Massachusetts State House observance of S.2189/H.3388, An Act Designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day after being signed into Massachusetts state law. This legislation officially recognizes September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in Massachusetts. It ensures that the Commonwealth remembers the lives lost to suicide within the Veteran community and raises awareness of the mental health challenges faced by members of the military. In both Hingham and at the State House today, Senator O’Connor and Representative Meschino recognized and honored the members of our military who have fallen to mental health issues. This day will serve as a reminder that our responsibility to the men and women who sacrifice so much for our country does not end when their service does. The designation of September 22 follows years . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2026-09-22T16:31:19-04:00September 22nd, 2026|Seniors + Veterans|

Rep. 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 Chief of Staff, Jane Fulton, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff. Monday, September 14 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, September 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, September 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 local residents who need assistance to reach out to our office,” . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2026-08-31T14:31:17-04:00August 31st, 2026|District Events|

Massachusetts House Passes Economic Development Bill

(Boston) - On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $561 million bond bill which includes authorizations for Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull residents. The bill strengthens key innovation sectors, supports small businesses, expands housing opportunities, and positions the Commonwealth for long-term economic growth. The bill includes the following authorizations filed by Representative Meschino: $50,000 for investments in Cohasset Town Center. $50,000 to support the investments of the Hull Beautification Committee to invite tourism into the main street economy. $50,000 to steward investments in the Downtown Hingham Overlay District. “This investment is crucial to economic development throughout our district,” said Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “I was glad to see our local funding amendments included in the economic development bond bill. It gives authorization to support essential elements of our local economies.” Among its most significant provisions, the legislation: Addresses the state's housing crisis by creating new tools to . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2026-09-14T11:27:24-04:00July 9th, 2026|Budget and Grants, Legislation|

House of Representatives Heads into Busy Summer Season

(Boston) - The Massachusetts House of Representatives had an active June, working to finalize and pass major legislation. The House passed numerous funding measures focused on transportation, education, road repairs, and relief programs. A $228 million supplemental budget was passed to address time-sensitive budget deficiencies, including winter storm recovery costs, public safety operations, substance use treatment services, homelessness assistance, and emergency management expenses. The bill passed the House of Representatives 154-2 and now goes to the Senate for consideration. Lawmakers also passed a spending package that seeks to ease pressures caused by strained school budget and delivers a massive infusion of cash into the state's public transportation system. This will help students across Massachusetts gain more access to educational opportunities, and help citizens transport safely and securely to their destinations. Governor Healey signed the bill into law on June 12th. The Massachusetts Legislature approved over $2.7 billion in bond funding to . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2026-06-26T12:01:07-04:00June 26th, 2026|Legislation|

Third Plymouth District to Receive Transportation Funding in House Bill

(BOSTON) - Chapter 90 funding is crucial to the transportation infrastructure relied on by Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, and communities across the South Shore and Commonwealth. This past week, the House of Representatives authorized $4.58 billion in bonding for an expanded Chapter 90 Program and transportation programs to address regional needs, as well as the impacts of climate change on local infrastructure. Hingham, Hull, and Cohasset will receive significant funding through the bill. Similar to last year, the bill includes a one-year authorization of $300 million for the Chapter 90 Program. Within the $4.58 billion is the reauthorization of $3.18 billion in funding for several popular and well utilized programs included in the 2022 transportation bond bill, such as the Municipal Pavement Program and Shared Streets. The bill also provides $1.1 billion in funding for several important programs to better prepare the Commonwealth to achieve its long-term transportation goals. The one-year authorization . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2026-04-24T12:17:12-04:00April 20th, 2026|Legislation, Transportation + Infrastructure|

Meschino Bills Advance on Beacon Hill

(BOSTON) - December is a busier time than usual this year on Beacon Hill. Under the new Joint Rules governing the House and Senate, early December marked the deadline for committees to decide the fate of many of the nearly 7,000 bills filed during the 194th legislative session. Legislators are finding out which of their bills received a “favorable report” and have a chance at becoming law, and which were “sent to study,” ostensibly meaning they will not cross the finish line this legislative session. Needless to say, it is a high-stakes time on Beacon Hill. “It has been heartening to see some of the important legislation I have put forward around child welfare, veteran services, and local initiatives gain momentum,” said State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “This is the time of the year where you find out what has legs.” Home Rule (Local) Petitions When addressing specific municipal-level issues, members . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2025-12-16T15:16:43-05:00December 8th, 2025|Budget and Grants, District Events, Energy + Environment, Housing, Legislation, Public Health, Seniors + Veterans, Transportation + Infrastructure|

Bill Designating September 22nd as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day Signed into Law

Boston, MA – Yesterday, November 19, State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) and State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) celebrated the signing of S.2189/H.3388, An Act Designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, which officially recognizes September 22nd as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in Massachusetts. This law ensures we remember the lives lost to suicide within the Veteran community and raises awareness of the mental health challenges faced by members of the military. “I am optimistic to see this bill signed into law today,” said Senator O’Connor. “The official establishment of Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day is a crucial step forward in honoring those we have tragically lost and in acknowledging the mental health challenges faced by our veterans. This is a call to action for us all to better support the men and women who have served our country.” “We brought forward this legislation in direct response to the tragedies that have left . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2025-12-01T16:08:32-05:00November 20th, 2025|Seniors + Veterans|

Local Bills Progress Through Legislature

(BOSTON) - It is a busy time of year for the Massachusetts State Legislature. Several of the 7,000 bills filed this session have begun to advance through the legislative process. Three bills filed by State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) have advanced in recent weeks. Representative Meschino and State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) filed H.4862, which designates September 22nd as Military Service Member and Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The legislation was brought to their offices by a local family who lost a loved one to suicide. The bill passed the House and heads to the Senate for their consideration. The bill serves to shed light on the tragic and persistent issue of mental health struggles and suicide in our Veteran community. On average, we lose over 7,000 Veterans to suicide each year. That number continues to grow. In 2020, 1 in 9 suicide deaths in Massachusetts were current or former . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2025-12-01T16:07:14-05:00October 29th, 2025|Legislation|

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 [email protected] or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff. Monday, October 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, October 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, October 27 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, October 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. “I . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2025-12-01T16:06:27-05:00October 3rd, 2025|District Events|

Inaugural Sustainability Day Held at State House

(BOSTON) - This week, Beacon Hill celebrated the inaugural Sustainability Day by showcasing innovative sustainable solutions in the Great Hall of the State House. Hosted by the House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability, Chair Tram Ngyuen (D-Andover) and Vice Chair Michelle Ciccolo (D-Lexington) opened the day with remarks focused on the importance of innovation and sustainable action and large and small scales. Keynote speaker and Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer remarked on the need for political will to advance sustainable policy. “Making sustainable choices to protect our environment have many co-benefits,” said State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “When we take action to remove plastics from our oceans, cut down on food waste, or reduce consumption, we do more than make our environment more resilient. These large and small actions also contribute to healthier communities and thriving local economies.” Rep. Meschino has a number of environmental priorities this legislative session, including conserving . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2025-09-19T17:10:07-04:00September 12th, 2025|Energy + Environment|

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