Cambridge’s legislative delegation invites residents, property owners, and local organizations to participate in a public forum about a proposed plan to transport ethanol through the City of Cambridge by rail. The forum will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2...
BOSTON — Each April for the past 28 years, members of the Armenian community along with state legislators and guests have filled the House Chamber at the State House to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. This year marks the 98th anniversary of the Armen...
In a sign that the Updated Bottle Bill has more support on Beacon Hill than ever before, the final tally of cosponsors in the Legislature included the highest number the bill has ever garnered. When the official cosponsor period ended on Friday at midnig...
WATERTOWN – Wednesday, May 30, 2012 – The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) began traffic and safety improvements to the intersection of Greenough Boulevard and Grove Street in Watertown, Massac...
Rep. Hecht, Rep. Lawn, Senator Brownsberger to host sentencing reform community meeting
Monday, March 5, 2012 -- For Immediate Release
BOSTON – A discussion on Sentencing Reform in Massachusetts, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Hecht, Rep. John Lawn, and Sen. Will Brownsberger, will be held on Monday, March 12, 2012.
Needham, MA – February 5, 2012 – Legislators from Greater Boston attended a meeting today at the Walker School in Needham to discuss legislative and budget issues pertaining to Chapter 766 - private special education schools. The Walker School where...
Green Communities grants will fund municipal energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 -- For Immediate Release
WATERTOWN – May 24, 2011 – During a ceremony today in Watertown, Patrick-Murray Administration officials presented four of the state’s newest Green Communities – Dedham, Milton, Watertown and Winchester – with awards to finance clean energy proj...
Rep. Hecht sponsored the annual Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Northeast-Suburban Area Citizen's Legislative Breakfast in the Great Hall at the State House.
Bill will help control costs and improve patient care by reforming health care payment and delivery systems
Thursday, February 17, 2011 -- For Immediate Release
BOSTON – Thursday, February 17, 2011 - Governor Deval Patrick today announced comprehensive health care payment and delivery reform legislation designed to control rising health care costs and improve patient care. The Governor's proposal builds on the ...
CHELSEA — The high-speed cameras mounted on Sergeant Robert Griffin’s cruiser trigger a beeping alarm every time they read another license plate, automatically checking to see if each car is unregistered, uninsured, or stolen. In a single hour of near...
In a sign that the Updated Bottle Bill has more support on Beacon Hill than ever before, the final tally of cosponsors in the Legislature included the highest number the bill has ever garnered. When the official cosponsor period ended on Friday at midnig...