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Supportive Housing Included in Recent House Bill
(BOSTON, MA) - Supportive housing, a priority for State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull), was included in the House’s recent H.4707, An Act relative to the Affordable Homes Act. The Act provides a comprehensive package of funding to support the creation of affordable housing in Massachusetts. Supportive housing is a crucial element of this legislation and provides an excellent opportunity to combat the Massachusetts housing crisis. Permanent supportive housing, a subset of permanent housing, is a housing model that integrates resources such as shelter, healthcare, and assistive services, for residents in . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for June
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of June. Please note changes due to holidays. 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, June 3 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, June 10 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, June 17 10:00 am - . . . Read More
Massachusetts House Passes Landmark Veterans Legislation: Bill increases state benefits, tax credits, and modernizes services for veterans
(BOSTON) - The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that honors veterans in Massachusetts by broadening the definition of a veteran, increasing tax credits and state benefits that they are eligible for, and modernizing the services that they rely on. H.4671 An Act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans (HERO Act) will impact hundreds of thousands of veterans living in Massachusetts. "The HERO Act is a transformative package of reforms that will make sure our veterans and their families have access to the benefits, resources . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for May
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of May. Please note changes due to holidays. 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, May 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, May 13 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, May 20 10:00 am - . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for April
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of April. Please note changes due to holidays. 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, April 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, April 8 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, April 22 4:00 pm - . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for March
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of March. 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, March 4 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, March 11 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, March 18 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging . . . Read More