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Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for February
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host three in-person office hours throughout the month of February. Please note changes due to holidays. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Liz Carroll Gunderson, by email at elizabeth.gunderson@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, February 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, February 12 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, February 26 4:00 pm . . . Read More
Rep. Meschino Joins House Colleagues to Unanimously Pass Bill to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation, Enhance Protections for Survivors
Legislation addresses teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, coercive control, and extends the statute of limitations for certain domestic violence offenses (BOSTON) – On Wednesday, January 10, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass legislation that combines several separate legislative initiatives into one bill which will help prevent abuse and exploitation, while also enhancing protections for survivors. The legislation addresses teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, commonly referred to as “revenge porn”; expands the definition of abuse to include coercive control for the . . . Read More
Rep. Meschino Testifies on Access to Justice, Completes In-Person Legislative Testimony on Primary Bills
(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) continues to promote H.1677, An Act to create access to justice, which would restore the right of an individual to bring a claim in state court against a government agency in cases of disparate impact. Rep. Meschino testified in support of the bill alongside proponents of the bill at the Judiciary Committee hearing on December 5th in the State House. H.1677 would aim to provide access to justice for a number of constituencies, including those seeking environmental justice, language access, fair . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for January 2024
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host three in-person office hours throughout the month of January. Please note changes due to holidays. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Liz Carroll Gunderson, by email at elizabeth.gunderson@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, January 8, 2024 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, January 22, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt St, Hingham Monday, January . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for December
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host three in-person office hours throughout the month of December. Please note cancellations due to holidays. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Liz Carroll Gunderson, by email at elizabeth.gunderson@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of her staff. Monday, December 4 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, December 11 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, December 18 10:00 am - . . . Read More
Representative Meschino Hires New Legislative Aide
(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) recently announced the hiring of Liz Carroll Gunderson as a Legislative Aide. Prior to joining Representative Meschino’s team, Ms. Carroll Gunderson served as Marketing and Program Director for the Hull Lifesaving Museum and has held several positions working for local elected officials. “Liz will be bringing her knowledge of constituent advocacy and project management to our team,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “I am confident that her commitment to the community and ability to connect with residents of all ages will ensure . . . Read More