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Op-ed: Hull is On the Front Lines of Climate Change Battle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2017On a clear day, you can stand atop Allerton Hill and view nearly the whole town: down Nantasket Beach towards Cohasset and out across the Atlantic Ocean, with lobsterman skirting the horizon of Hull Bay. Hull, Massachusetts, a narrow peninsula jutting out from the mainland just south of Boston proper, has always held a strong connection to the ocean and Nantasket Beach has long been a treasured destination for those in the region hoping to get closer to the sea.Despite a celebrated history, Nantasket Beach has recently been suffering a fate like that of many beaches across the Commonwealth. Many of our state's beaches have been slowly, and quite literally, losing ground to rising sea levels and increasingly frequent, intense storms. On Nantasket, the beach’s seawall protects the town from pounding surf and storm surges; yet, accelerates the beach’s erosion over time. Photos from the early . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-09-11T17:06:25-04:00July 10th, 2017|Energy + Environment, Op-Eds + Articles|

Rep. Joan Meschino Assembles Seniors, Providers, Advocates for Elder Services Listening Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2017 COHASSET – Representative Joan Meschino (D – Hull) convened seniors, service providers and advocates for a focus group this week to discuss ongoing issues facing seniors in her communities. The meeting, Representative Meschino said, will play an important role in shaping her advocacy for seniors through the ongoing legislative process and the upcoming state budget debate. “Too many seniors are forced to choose between staying in their homes, paying for their medical care and keeping food on the table. Still more have difficulty accessing transportation and staying connected with their community,” said Representative Meschino. “I’m looking forward to working with local advocates and providers in order to meet the needs of our older residents.” Representatives from the Hull Senior Center, Cohasset Elder Affairs, Hingham Elder Services, Scituate Council on aging, Linden Ponds, and Wellspring were all in attendance. “As the House of Representatives prepares to . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-08-29T10:41:48-04:00March 26th, 2017|Seniors + Veterans|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Committee Assignments for 190th General Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2017 BOSTON - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) received her official House committee assignments for the 190th General Court of the Commonwealth. The three joint committees will enable the Representative to be an influential voice on a key set of issues that are importance to the 3rd Plymouth District and the larger South Shore economic region. The committees she has been assigned to are: Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses Joint Committee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Joint Committee on Transportation House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight “I’m eager to serve both our communities and the Commonwealth on these four committees” said Representative Meschino. “The committee assignments provide me with the opportunity to advocate for relevant and urgent issues for our district.” “I am particularly eager to serve on the Joint Committee on Transportation. As the South Shore continues to develop, reliable and affordable . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-08-16T11:35:09-04:00January 25th, 2017|Other Topics|

State Representative Joan Meschino Advocates for more Women in Politics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2017 BOSTON - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) was proud to join more than 175,000 women at the Women's March in Boston on Saturday. Marchers from all over Massachusetts and New England assembled in solidarity with women in over 600 sister marches across the world. The March, which advocated for a host of social justice, environmental, and women’s issues, was an important first step toward unifying our communities and creating positive change through grassroots engagement. Representative Meschino attended to show support of not only the women of the 3rd Plymouth district, but of the entire Commonwealth and country. Representative Meschino said, “It was an honor to stand side-by-side with the women of my community on this historic day to call for respect, dignity, and equality for women. This march stands as a testament to our ability to organize in an impactful and peaceful way.” Massachusetts Attorney General . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-08-16T11:35:57-04:00January 23rd, 2017|Other Topics|

South Shore Coastal Legislators Host Winter Storm Preparedness Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2017 MARSHFIELD—Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined her colleagues, Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), and Representatives Jim Cantwell (D-Marshfield) and Josh Cutler (D-Duxbury), to meet with state agency officials and South Shore public safety officials to discuss issues of winter preparedness. Coming at the tail end of Massachusetts's first serious winter storm, this preparedness meeting proved timely. Among the topics discussed were what resources are available to communities, how communities can request support, and how communities can promote individual preparedness for winter storms. The meeting, held at Ventress Hall in Marshfield, provided an opportunity for key state agencies, local public safety officials, utility companies, and other entities to describe their role and responsibilities in preparation for and during winter storms. Furthermore, these agencies were able to relay the challenges they frequently encounter as well as how to best support town officials and residents. Representative Joan Meschino (D -Hull) . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-08-16T11:36:49-04:00January 9th, 2017|Other Topics|

Joan Meschino Prioritizes Senior Citizen Needs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2016 Contact: Laura Burns 781.749.0880 lburns887@gmail.com HULL— “Senior citizens who’ve contributed to the vibrancy of their communities for decades are entitled to support and assistance that will help them continue to thrive,” said Joan Meschino, Democratic nominee to succeed former State Representative Garrett Bradley. Her plans focus on senior tax credits, transportation, and senior centers. Meschino will continue Bradley’s practice of mailing an annual reminder of allowable state income tax deductions. “Every year, some seniors are surprised to learn they can claim a refundable credit for real estate taxes on their state income tax returns,” said Meschino. “Garrett Bradley’s annual informational mailer has helped many seniors claim credits for which they qualify.” In addition to making seniors aware of existing programs, Meschino said she will work to help towns revise tax structures to help them remain in their homes and not be priced out of neighborhoods . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-08-29T10:42:11-04:00October 17th, 2016|Seniors + Veterans|

Meschino Says More Funds for Community Libraries Are a Must

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2016 Contact: Laura Burns 781 749-0880 Lburns887@gmail.com HULL— “Robust funding for public libraries is essential to vibrant local communities, because libraries enrich our communities in a myriad of ways,” said Joan Meschino, Democratic candidate for State Representative in the Third Plymouth District. “We have a responsibility to increase funding for operations and for capital projects to ensure that community residents enjoy lifelong learning for years to come,” she said. “I look forward to working with our libraries in the district to guarantee adequate funding for the future.” “Libraries are a gateway to information and exploration and must keep pace with their ever-expanding role as a trusted resource for research, literature, and programs that inform, entertain, and inspire members of our community,” she said. “Community libraries are particularly important to low-income families and seniors on fixed incomes. The local library is often essential for news, public information, . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-08-29T10:42:19-04:00October 12th, 2016|Libraries|

Meschino Will Lead the Fight to Cap Future MBTA Fare Increases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2016 Contact: Geri Spanek 617.557.4560 gerispanek@yahoo.com or Contact: Laura Burns 781.749.0880 lburns887@gmail.com HULL— How much is too much? Joan Meschino, Democratic candidate for State Representative, knows the answer to this question. “The nine percent average fare increase imposed by the MBTA on July 1 is excessive and creates an unnecessary financial burden for South Shore commuters who rely on boat and rail service to travel to work, school, medical appointments, downtown Boston, and Logan Airport,” said Meschino. Government should encourage the use of public transportation instead of making it less accessible and more expensive, she said. “When I served on the MBTA Advisory Board I was a vocal opponent of the fare increase and I have advocated for fare reductions,” said Meschino, a member of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, an organization that promotes sustainable transportation by coordinating transportation funding programs and advocating for transportation . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-09-11T17:11:08-04:00September 25th, 2016|Transportation + Infrastructure|

Funds to Protect Our Fragile Shoreline a Top Priority for Joan Meschino

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2016 Contact: Geri Spanek 617.557.4560 gerispanek@yahoo.com Hull—Joan Meschino, Democratic candidate for State Representative, plans a comprehensive initiative to seek grants and other funding to help protect Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, and North Scituate from rising sea levels and continuing coastal erosion, if elected. Meschino is currently a member of the Metropolitan Beaches Commission, which has completed more than $20 million in capital projects, including Quincy Shore Drive, since its inception in 2006. “This district includes many miles of coastline, and we will continue to experience destructive storm surges and rising sea levels,” said Meschino, a Hull native who served two terms as a Hull Selectman. “Planning and executing proactive, protective measures is far more efficient and cost effective than simply cleaning up after major storms pound our fragile shoreline. And here in New England, we know that these storms will continue to occur, like it or not.” . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-08-29T10:42:43-04:00September 18th, 2016|Energy + Environment|

Meschino Advocates for South Shore Transportation Projects

July 25, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pam Wolfe (781) 706-2890 pjdwsunset@comcast.net HULL – Democrat Joan Meschino, candidate for State Representative for the Third Plymouth District, spoke out for projects and studies for the South Shore communities of Hingham, Hull, Cohasset and North Scituate this month, requesting federal and state funding. The projects include two roadway safety and capacity projects in Hingham on Derby Street; one bridge replacement and rehabilitation project in Cohasset on Atlantic Avenue, and two road upgrades in Hull and Cohasset. She also advocated for improvements for commuter boats and the Red Line and for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure for school children. “There are a number of projects waiting for federal and state funding,” said Meschino. “They need to be approved and given the go-ahead for construction. The safety and mobility of all travelers in these locations is at stake,” she said. In addition to the construction projects, . . . Read More

joanmeschino2020-08-29T10:42:50-04:00July 25th, 2016|Transportation + Infrastructure|

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