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(HULL) - Sporting everything from pirate outfits to bunny costumes, hard hats to bathing suits, hundreds of people gathered at the annual Nantasket Polar Plunge to support funding for the Special Olympics. Congregating at the Mary Jeannette Murray Bath House at Nantasket Beach in Hull, plungers charged into the oncoming winter waves on the morning of Saturday, February 22nd.   Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) attended the event and offered brief remarks: “It was great to see local families at this long-standing event and to welcome folks from far and wide. The polar plunge, which helps raise support and awareness for those with intellectual disabilities, is a time that we come together as a town and make it clear what we stand for.”  As of February 25th, the event was nearing its $220,000 fundraising goal. Many plungers were part of organizational teams led by team captains who helped facilitate the day’s events and . . . Read More

(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

(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

(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

(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