Volume 7, Issue 9 (September 26, 2025) | | |
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the first few days of fall. September'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 October, 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 October!
Very truly yours,
Joan
| | FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE | | Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day Legislation Passes House | | This past week, the House engrossed H.3388, which I filed alongside Senator O'Connor. The bill would make September 22nd Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The bill will now go to the Senate. This annual day of remembrance supports our veterans, service members, and their families by promoting awareness and providing resources to those struggling. Caring for our service members at home is a community effort. | | Rep. Meschino testifying in June in support of H.3388 | | Rep. Meschino Testifies on Building Decarbonization Bill | | On Thursday, I testified before the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy in support of H.3529, An Act relative to building energy and decarbonization. Massachusetts' climate goals are meant to be ambitious to drive innovation, and decarbonizing our buildings is the next important step to reach net-zero. 80 percent of the buildings that exist in 2050 have already been built today, so this investment in energy efficient and clean buildings will have lasting results in cost savings, carbon emissions reductions, improved public health, and more resilient buildings for decades to come. | | Rep. Meschino testifies in support of H.3529 | | MA Caucus of Women Legislators Celebrates 50th Anniversary | | I enjoyed catching up with colleagues new and old as part of the 50th anniversary celebration for The Caucus of Women Legislators. In over 400 years, only 243 women have served in the state legislature in Massachusetts, and just 27 have been women of color. The Caucus, which is the longest running women's caucus in the nation, aims to empower women in the legislature. | | Rep. Natalie Higgins, Rep. Joan Meschino, and Rep. Chynah Tyler celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Caucus of Women Legislators | | STATE AND FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS | | MBTA Announces Extended Fall Service, All Modes Free After 9 PM for Five Fridays and Saturdays | | |
Hingham/Hull Ferry - Fridays between August 29 and September 26: An additional Hingham/Hull Ferry roundtrip will be added to the schedule departing about one hour later than current schedules. This trip departs Hingham to Long Wharf at 10:15 PM; the trip departs Long Wharf to Hull and Hingham at 11 PM.
To encourage riders to take advantage of the extended service, all subway lines, bus routes, ferries, Commuter Rail lines, and the RIDE trips will be free on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 9 PM through the end of service on September 5 – 6, September 12 – 13, September 19 – 20, September 26 – 27, and October 3 – 4.
More information can be found here.
| | Construction Continues at Hingham Ferry Dock | | Construction is ongoing in the Hingham Parking lot and on Shipyard Drive in preparation for the Hingham Ferry Dock upgrades. There is reduced parking in the lot, and portions of Shipyard Drive are affected. For more information, visit this link. | | Linden Ponds Hosts Hingham Citizens’ Police Academy Graduation | | |
Linden Ponds hosted a Hingham Citizens’ Police Academy graduation where twenty Linden Ponds community members were celebrated for their completion of the program.
The academy is the longest running in the state and acts as a model for other departments in New England. I was joined by Senator O’Connor’s office in congratulating the graduates from this program, which helps create stronger ties between citizens and law enforcement and provides increased understanding and public engagement.
The 10-week long program covers a wide variety of topics including motor vehicle law, domestic violence, animal control, a ride-along with an officer, and a K9 demonstration.
| | Rep. Meschino and Senator O'Connor's District Director Elizabeth Vater, speak at the graduation ceremony | | Foster Elementary School Holds Ribbon Cutting | | I attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Foster Elementary School in Hingham this month. This investment is a commitment to excellence in public education, and I was happy to celebrate the occasion with Senator O'Connor, Superintendent Roberts, and many other champions of education in the Hingham community. | | Rep. Meschino delivers remarks at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | | Rep. Meschino Sits Down With Christine James of WATD | | Each month, I sit down with Christine James of WATD 95.9 FM. This month, I discussed legislative and district updates including innovative climate initiatives and some wonderful town events. If you missed it, the recording can be found here. | | Rep. Meschino at the WATD studio | | Safe Harbor Cohasset Recognizes Overdose Awareness Day | | This month, I attended Safe Harbor Cohasset's Candlelight Vigil in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. The event sought to reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, raise awareness about overdose prevention, and bring together the community to remember those lost to substance use. August 31st was International Overdose Awareness Day and September is National Recovery Month. It is vital that we provide sufficient resources for those among us currently struggling with substance use disorders and our communities which feel the ripple effects. | | Safe Harbor Cohasset's 8th Annual Candlelit Vigil | | |
Rep. Meschino Announces Office Hours for October
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, October 6, 10:00am - 11:00am, Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents
- Monday, October 20, 10:00am - 11:00am, Hull Council on Aging, 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull
- Monday, October 27, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset
- Monday, October 27, 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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