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Economic Development Bill Reaches Governor’s Desk
(BOSTON) - As the legislative session comes to a close, the conference committee tasked with reconciling House and Senate versions of the highly-anticipated economic development bill sent the legislation to the Governor’s Office last Thursday. “This bill provides much-needed support to Massachusetts residents, businesses, and agencies working to improve the quality of life for Bay Staters,” said State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “With money allocated for senior centers and food pantries in our towns, this bill directly benefits residents in Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, and Scituate.” H.5374, An Act . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for November
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of November. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Christopher Altizer, by email at christopher.altizer@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2320 in order to schedule a time slot. Monday, November 7 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, November 7 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham Monday, November 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Ave, Hull Monday, November . . . Read More
Representative Meschino Hires New Legislative Aide
(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) recently announced the hiring of Christopher Altizer as a Legislative Aide. Prior to joining Representative Meschino’s team, Mr. Altizer served as a high school chemistry teacher in Chelsea Public Schools and held several positions in the climate policy space. “Chris will be bringing his knowledge of climate advocacy and youth support to our team,” said Representative Meschino. “I am confident that his commitment to these causes and his ability to connect with residents of all ages will ensure that our constituents . . . Read More
Representative Meschino Gives Keynote Address to MassAccess Meet and Greet Attendees
(BOSTON) - On Friday morning, State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) gave the first in a series of three keynote presentations to attendees of MassAccess’ Fall Meet and Greet series. The presentation highlighted her advocacy for investment in community media centers, offered an explanation of the legislative process and the path of H.130, An Act relative to a streaming entertainment operator’s use of the public rights-of-way, and shared a preview of the Representative’s future plans for the bill. H.130, An Act relative to a streaming entertainment operator’s use of . . . Read More
Officials Celebrate Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Hull this Fall
(BOSTON) - On Friday morning, State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined legislative colleagues State Senator Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), and State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester), local officials, and Smithsonian personnel for a reception celebrating the partnership between Mass Humanities and the Smithsonian and the first two stops of the traveling exhibit, “Crossroads: Changes in Rural America,” in Essex and Hull. The “Crossroads” exhibit explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century. Since 1900, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas has . . . Read More
Hull Receives $3 Million for Nantasket Ave Seawall Reconstruction
(BOSTON) - Last week, it was announced that Hull will receive $3 million for the reconstruction of the Nantasket Avenue sewall. This award is part of $19.2 million in total grant funding awarded this year through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Dam and Seawall Program. "As sea levels continue to rise and storms intensify, our coastal infrastructure must be strengthened to protect our residents," said State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull). "This funding to repair the Nantasket Avenue Seawall is critical to our ongoing efforts . . . Read More