Volume 7, Issue 5 (May 30, 2025) | | |
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the beginning of summer. May's edition includes recent legislative updates, news from my office, 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 me or a member of my staff. 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
617-722-2092
Wishing you a wonderful June!
Very truly yours,
Joan
| | FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE | | Hull Resident Honored at Military Appreciation Day | | Just before Memorial Day, the Office of Veteran Affairs hosted Military Appreciation Day to honor our servicemen and women who make the Commonwealth a stronger place to call home. I nominated Andrew Wohar from Hull for a life dedicated to service both as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard and through his commitment to uplifting the Veteran community. Throughout the month of May and every day, we remember the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. | | |
(Left) Rep. Meschino with Andrew Wohar.
(Right) American flags in Cohasset.
| | Joint Committee Hearings Are Underway | | Throughout the month, joint committees have been busy holding hearings on the hundreds of bills before them. I have both listened to testimony in my capacity as a committee member and testified on a number of my own bills before committees. This is a unique opportunity for residents to advocate for the bills about which they are passionate by testifying before committees, and I always appreciate the thoughtful remarks from perspectives across the Commonwealth. You can learn more about the slate of legislation I have filed here. | | Rep. Meschino testifies with Rep. Mary Keefe before the Joint Committee on Financial Services. | | House of Representatives Passes FY26 Budget | After several long nights of debate, the House passed its version of the FY26 budget at the end of April. The final House budget was $61.47 billion, which is approximately $500 million less than the Governor’s proposed FY26 budget. Shortly after the House finished its budget process, the Senate passed its own version. Next, a conference committee will convene to negotiate a final budget, based on the House and Senate versions, which will be finalized in June. | | STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS | | Summer Ferry Schedule Begins | | Weekend Service for the Hingham/Hull Ferry began summer service over Memorial Day Weekend. For more information, please visit the MBTA website. | | Morning commuters disembark the Hingham/Hull Ferry. | | Federal REAL ID Compliance Effective May 7th | | Starting May 7th, 2025, anyone traveling domestically by plane or wishing to enter secure federal facilities needs a REAL ID or Passport. You can learn more about required documents, making an appointment, or renewing your ID at Mass.Gov/REALID. Press Release. | | See Plymouth Hosts Legislative Breakfast | | See Plymouth uplifts the economy across Plymouth County, attracts visitors, supports local businesses, and facilitates events. This month, they held a legislative breakfast for local leaders to discuss opportunities in the coming year. As Revolution 250 celebrations begin in earnest, it was energizing to see how regional and local leaders are telling their town’s stories and attracting tourism. | | |
(Left) Rep. Meschino with Rep. Sean Garballey and Maureen Gillis and Corinne Leung from the Hull Lifesaving Museum at See Plymouth.
(Right) Rep. Meschino delivers remarks.
| | Rep. Meschino Attends Reenactment of the Battle of Grape Island | | The Hingham Historical Society kicked off commemorations of our state's 250th anniversary with a weekend full of well-attended events. We celebrated 250 years since the Hingham Militia Company and other South Shore militia stopped the British from receiving supplies from Hingham Loyalist Elijah Leavitt’s Grape Island. Watching the reenactment, I was struck by the courage these men had in the face of danger. I look forward to the continued celebrations as we reflect on the history of our state and nation. | | Rep. Meschino with participants at the Battle of Grape Island reenactment. | | Rep. Meschino and Staff Visit 3rd Plymouth District | | In early May, my staff and I visited the Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research (CSCR) and the South Shore Arts Center (SSAC). It was wonderful to see the impact that CSCR and SSAC have in uplifting the community and engaging youth to cultivate creativity and a passion for the arts and sciences. Thank you for welcoming us and for all you do! | | |
(Left) Rep. Meschino with Jack Buckley and Susan Bryant from CSCR.
(Right) South Shore Art Center.
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Rep. Meschino Announces 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 Aides, Jane and Harrison.
- Monday, June 2, 10:00am - 11:00am, Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents
- Monday, June 9, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset
- Monday, June 16, 10:00am - 11:00am, Hull Council on Aging, 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull
- Monday, June 23, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham
To learn more about our constituent services, please visit our website.
| | Massachusetts 250th Anniversary Rev250 Events | |
- Across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, communities and institutions are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with events, exhibits, special tours, programs, festivals, performances, and much more. The 3rd Plymouth District will be celebrating its rich history with a series of events over the coming two years.
- View South Shore events here.
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