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(BOSTON) - On Wednesday, May 31st, State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined advocates from across the Commonwealth, including representatives of Plymouth County’s regional commission, at the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s Lobby Day held at the State House. Among the bills supported by the Commission is H.669, An Act supporting parents running for public office, co-filed by Representative Meschino and Representative Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). The advocacy day’s events were highlighted by a speech from Governor Maura Healey. The Governor spoke about the significance of her position . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of June. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Christopher 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 her staff. Monday, June 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, June 12 9:00 am - 11:00 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, June 26 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - On Friday, May 12th, members of the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC), including State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull), announced the release of the Commission’s new public report “Breaking Barriers” at a press conference on South Boston’s Carson Beach. The report is intended to provide tangible steps for promoting inclusive beach experiences for all Commonwealth residents. The “Breaking Barriers” report builds on a series of three recent public hearings held by the Commission in order to assess the state of access, equity, and inclusion on the region’s public . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host five in-person office hours throughout the month of May. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Christopher Altizer, by email at christopher.altizer@mahouse.gov or at the new office phone number at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of her staff. Monday, May 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, May 1 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham Monday, May 8 9:00 am - 11:00 am Willcutt . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - On April 14th, Cohasset Public Schools leader Aleisa Gittens-Carle received recognition from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus during the Caucus’ 2023 Black Excellence on the Hill event at the State House. Ms. Gittens-Carle was nominated to receive this recognition by State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) for her commitment and dedication to bettering the Commonwealth, both within Cohasset and on a larger scale. Aleisa Gittens-Carle has served as the METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) Director for the Cohasset Public Schools for 22 years. In . . . Read More

(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) and State Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) recently hosted a State House briefing to discuss homelessness prevention efforts and their bill An Act to create and implement a Massachusetts flexible supportive housing subsidy pool program (H.1354), which would establish a nimble pot of funds to help support the creation of housing programs that will assist people experiencing homelessness who are facing medical challenges and disabilities. During last Thursday’s briefing, Representative Meschino and Senator Crighton introduced the bill and discussed its implications for . . . Read More