Volume 6, Issue 5 (June 1, 2024) | |
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope this newsletter finds you all well after a reflective Memorial Day weekend. May's newsletter includes recent updates from bills that were recently passed by the House of Representatives, district happenings, and resources available at the state level.
We prioritize our constituent outreach and support in my office. In June, I will host four in-person office hours with a member of my staff. Please note date changes due to holidays. If you cannot attend scheduled office hours, you are welcome to contact my staff to schedule a meeting. Please see below for our office’s updated contact information.
State Representative Joan Meschino
State House, Room 162, 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133
Updated phone number: 617-722-2092
Wishing you a sunny start to the summer season!
Very truly yours, Joan
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FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE | |
Rep. Meschino Votes With House Colleagues to Pass HERO Act and Honors Veterans for Memorial Day | |
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This month, the House of Representatives passed H.4671 An Act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans, otherwise known as the HERO Act. The HERO Act makes necessary changes to our veteran services that will improve the quality of life for those who have served our Commonwealth and our country, and I look forward to the final implementation of this critical piece of legislation in the coming months of the Legislative Session.
In honor of Memorial Day, I walked in Hull’s yearly parade with Hull officials and local organizations to honor the sacrifice of our Veterans. I hope that you and your loved ones had a reflective and meaningful Memorial Day--may we always remember the service of our armed forces for our country.
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Top: Rep. Meschino (middle) joins Hull Town Manager Jen Constable and Hull Select Board member Jason McCann in the Hull Memorial Day Parade.
Bottom: The Honor Guard presents flags on Memorial Day.
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Rep. Meschino Speaks at Statewide Women Veterans' Conference | Earlier this month, I addressed an esteemed group of servicemembers as a featured speaker at the Women Veterans Annual Conference, “Honoring Our Journeys”, in Leominster. I spoke about uplifting the stories of our women Veterans and their unique experiences—thank you for your service and for your commitment to the Veteran community. | |
Rep. Meschino addresses the conference of women veterans in Leominster. | |
Rep. Meschino Meets with Housing Secretary Ed Augustus at EOHLC Regional Listening Session in Brockton | |
As we awaited movement on H.4138 The Affordable Homes Act throughout the month of May, my staff and I attended a public listening session hosted by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) at Massasoit Community College in Brockton. At the session, valuable perspectives on the state's housing crisis were shared by Massachusetts residents. I joined my South Shore colleagues and EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus to discuss these issues at length as well. | |
Rep. Meschino (second from left) joins legislative colleagues and Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus for the listening session at Massasoit Community College. | |
Rep. Meschino Joins Governor Healey at South Shore Chamber of Commerce | |
Governor Maura Healey came down to the South Shore on May 22 to join the South Shore Chamber for a discussion on economic development and the growing tourism experienced throughout Plymouth and Norfolk Counties. I joined her and her executive team as they visited with legislators and Chamber members. | |
Rep. Meschino (left) with Governor Healey at the South Shore Chamber of Commerce event in Kingston. | |
STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS | |
Weekend MBTA Ferry Service Schedule to Boston from Hingham and Hull Begins for Summer Season | |
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All ferries are at normal service levels and will maintain regular service schedules in light of MassDOT's current construction project on East Boston's Sumner Tunnel. Weekend service for the Hingham – Hull – Logan Airport – Long Wharf Ferry (F2H) ferry has resumed for the season!
To learn more and to view ferry schedules, please visit https://www.mbta.com/schedules/ferry.
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MassDOT Sumner Tunnel Construction Project Updates Summer Full Closure Schedule | |
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The MassDOT Sumner Tunnel project, which will provide structural upgrades to the century-old southbound tunnel, will soon be beginning its newest phase of full closure between July 5 and August 5, 2024. Please check updated schedules for closures online. To learn more about the MassDOT Sumner Tunnel project, including weekend closures until July, please visit https://www.mass.gov/sumner-tunnel. Please consider taking alternate modes of transit to Logan Airport to avoid travel disruptions.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is hosting two virtual public information meetings on June 11 and 12 regarding the upcoming full closure. These meetings will discuss steps the public can take to reduce the closure's impact on their commute. Again, please visit https://www.mass.gov/sumner-tunnel for more information.
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Rep. Meschino Speaks at Metropolitan Area Planning Council Legislative Breakfast in Marshfield | |
The South Shore Coalition, hosted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, brings local officials and staff together to discuss shared interests in our communities and how to best tackle them. At their recent Legislative Breakfast, I sat down with State Senator John Keenan and MAPC Director of Government Affairs Leah Robins to talk housing and the MBTA Communities Act. | |
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Left: Rep. Meschino sits on the MAPC Panel with Senator John Keenan (D-Quincy) at the Legislative Breakfast at the Marshfield Senior Center.
Right: Rep. Meschino smiles with local planners and environmental managers from Cohasset and other towns across the South Shore.
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Rep. Meschino Joins South Shore Tourism Advocates at See Plymouth Legislative Breakfast | |
On May 17, I headed to Plymouth to uplift the work of See Plymouth at their Legislative Breakfast with my House colleagues. I also touched base with the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT), Kate Fox. We're looking forward to further planning for America's 250th anniversary with Rev250! | |
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Left:Rep. Meschino (center) makes brief remarks at the See Plymouth legislative breakfast.
Right: Rep. Meschino (left) and MOTT Executive Director Kate Fox at the event.
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Rep. Meschino Meets with Constituents from Mass. Nurses Association in State House | |
On May 8, residents from the South Shore came to the State House for the Massachusetts Nurses Association's Advocacy Day. We thank you for your on-the-ground service, for your personal perspectives of our health care system, and your insights on how to best serve residents of the Commonwealth. | |
Rep. Meschino speaks to South Shore health workers about current issues in healthcare on their visit to her State House office. | |
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Announcing Office Hours for June
Constituent services are our top priority. We continue to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a staff member will be present in the State House. On Mondays, I host in-person office hours in the district with me or a member of my staff.
If you would like to reserve a time slot for virtual office hours or outside of the times listed, please call the office at our new phone number 617-722-2092 or email my Legislative Aide.
- 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 Street, Cohasset
- Monday, June 17, 10:00am - 11:00am, Hull Council on Aging, 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull
- Monday, June 24, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
To learn more about our constituent services, please visit our website.
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General Resources
COVID-19 Vaccines
- Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccination appointment using the Vaccine Finder
- COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Line (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9 AM-2 PM) is available by calling 2-1-1 and following the prompts for assistance / translation services.
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Homebound Vaccination Program information
- COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
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MyVaxRecords.Mass.Gov allows residents to access their COVID-19 digital vaccine card and vaccination history
COVID-19 Tests, Cases & Treatment
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