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(BOSTON) - This week, the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) announced the selection of State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) as a House Vice-Chair for the 2023-2024 legislative session. The Metropolitan Beaches Commission was created in 2006 by the Massachusetts Legislature to provide oversight to the Boston area's 15 public beaches, including those in the town of Hull which are managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). "I am pleased to serve as a Vice-Chair in the House of Representatives for the Metropolitan Beaches Commission,” said State Representative . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) recently offered remarks in an interview to NBC10 Boston’s investigative team regarding her bill that would require a judge to review a child's removal from a home during hours when courthouses are closed. This key oversight would ensure that sound decisions are made by the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families (DCF) at critical moments and that the well-being of each child remains central in these decision-making processes. Representative Meschino sat down with NBC10’s Ryan Kath to discuss the proposed “timely . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) was sworn in for the 3rd Plymouth District on Wednesday morning. Meschino was re-elected on November 8, 2022 and will continue to represent Cohasset, Hingham and Hull in the House of Representatives. This will be Representative Meschino’s fourth term as State Representative for the Third Plymouth District. "I am honored to have the opportunity to continue representing the Third Plymouth District on Beacon Hill,” said State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “As State Representative, I will continue to work collaboratively to ensure . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host three in-person office hours throughout the month of January. Please note the difference in times due to state and federal holidays.  Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Christopher Altizer, by email at christopher.altizer@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2320 in order to schedule a time slot. Monday, January 9 9:00 am - 11:00 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, January 23 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham Monday, January 30 10:00 am - . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - This morning, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services under the Baker-Polito Administration announced $5 million in grant funding to over 300 municipalities under the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. Among these municipalities were Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, and Scituate. Towns in the 3rd Plymouth District received the following Safety Equipment funding: Town of Cohasset: $14,000.00 Town of Hingham: $17,408.06 Town of Hull: $17,722.70 Town of Scituate: $18,995.42 “The Safety Equipment funding equips our first responders with critical tools that will best serve citizens in the Third Plymouth . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - On November 21st, The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators announced the selection of new Co-Chairs and Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 legislative session, following a first-time inclusive application process. State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will continue to serve as an At-Large Board Member of the bipartisan group, which consists of both House and Senate legislators who are committed to enhancing the opportunities and outcomes of women in the Commonwealth. “I am grateful to again serve in the Leadership of the Women’s Caucus next session,” said . . . Read More