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Representative Joan Meschino Attends Endless Summer Waterfront Festival
(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 . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Recognizes Overdose Awareness Day
(BOSTON) - On Tuesday, August 27th, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) attended a Candlelight Vigil hosted by Safe Harbor Cohasset in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. The event sought to reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, raise awareness about overdose prevention, and bring together the community to remember those lost to substance use. “The opioid epidemic has touched every community, and the South Shore is no different,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “It is vital that we provide sufficient resources for those among us currently struggling with substance use disorders and our . . . Read More
Representative Joan 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 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 . . . Read More
Rep. Meschino Legislative Recap Following End of Formal Session
(BOSTON) - Following the conclusion of formal session in the 193rd legislative session, many forms of State Representative Joan Meschino’s (D-Hull) legislation have been signed and passed into law. In the FY25 budget, Representative Meschino secured funding for three key groups in the Third Plymouth District. The Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research received $40,000 for funding a micro-credentialing program for youth that will focus on coastal research and geospatial climate resilience. The program is being developed together with the University of Massachusetts Global. The Anchor of Hull . . . Read More
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Largest Investment in Housing in State History
$5.16B housing bond bill adds resources for new units, makes sweeping policy changes to simplify and incentivize development (BOSTON) – The Massachusetts Legislature has passed the Affordable Homes Act, the largest housing investment in Massachusetts history and a powerful first step in tackling the state’s housing affordability crisis. The legislation authorizes $5.16 billion in bond authorizations and tax credits to spur housing production in Massachusetts, while implementing sweeping policy initiatives to facilitate the development and preservation of affordable housing in Massachusetts. “This bill is a significant investment in the future . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for August
(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 . . . Read More