(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of August. 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, August 5th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, August 12th 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, August 19th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, August 26th 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

(BOSTON) – Two women from the Third Plymouth District were recently honored as members of the 2024 class of Commonwealth Heroines under the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW). Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) nominated Ms. Kim Greaves to honor her leadership in community engagement and local government in Hull and the 3rd Plymouth District. Also nominated from the district was Ms. Kenzie Blackwell, a Hingham resident and founder and director of @free.period.ministry, an organization which has provided nearly one million menstrual products to schools across Massachusetts. MCSW celebrated Ms. Greaves, Ms. Blackwell, and the other Commonwealth Heroines at a reception in the State House on June 14th. “Ms. Greaves has brought so much to Hull and the South Shore,” said State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “She exemplifies what it means to build a stronger, more connected community. She wholeheartedly deserves recognition for her years of dedication.” As . . . Read More

(BOSTON) -  On Tuesday, July 9th, State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) visited Sunset Point Camp in Hull. Originally opened in 1919, the summer camp is run by Catholic Charities of Boston and offers day programs for families in the South Shore as well as overnight programs for those on the South Shore and in Greater Boston. Representative Meschino was accompanied by staff from the camp as well as members of Catholic Charities of Boston including Kelley Tuthill, President and CEO of the organization. “Walking across the lawn to the camp in the morning, the first signs of the campers were ripples of laughter echoing out from the dining hall,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “It was a pleasure to experience first-hand the programming that Sunset Point Camp offers to children in the South Shore and Greater Boston who might not otherwise receive this type of . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of July. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Chris Altizer, by email at christopher.altizer@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, July 1st 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, July 8th 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, July 15th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, July 22nd 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