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$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

(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

(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) recently announced the hiring of Jane Fulton and Harrison Bushnell as her Legislative Aides. Prior to joining Representative Meschino’s team, Jane graduated from Boston College and Harrison was a paralegal at a Boston immigration law firm after graduating from Yale University. “I am excited to have Harrison and Jane join my team,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “I am confident that they will bring kindness and commitment to their new roles in serving the constituents of Hingham, Hull, and Cohasset. Together, they . . . 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. . . . 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. . . . 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 . . . Read More