The following announcement is from State Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford):

Pictured from left to right: Back Row: Rep. Vincent Pedone (D-Worcester), Rep. Joyce Spiliotis (D-Peabody), Rep. Sarah Peake (D-Provincetown), Rep. Mary Grant (D-Beverly), Rep. Ellen Story (D-Amherst), Rep. Alice Wolf (D-Cambridge), Sen. Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville), Rep. Denise Provost (D-Somerville), Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury), Rep. Paul […]

Patrick, Reville Hold Q & A with Medford Teachers

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and state Education Secretary Paul Reville visited the Roberts Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon to have a conversation with Medford teachers. Dozens of teachers attended and expressed concern with issues such as testing English Language Learners, teacher certification, the MCAS exam, funding, […]

The following is an announcement from State Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford):
Senate Approves Safe Driving Legislation
Bans Texting; Establishes Safe Guidelines for Seniors
The Senate last week passed safe driving legislation that:
- bans texting while driving,
- gives immunity to health care providers and public safety officers who report potentially unsafe drivers,
- requires drivers with three surchargeable accidents […]

Jehlen Welcomes Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to State House
Massachusetts State Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D- Somerville) supported the efforts of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), the Disability Policy Consortium, and members of the Deaf community to the State House on Tuesday, February 23.
There were […]

The following announcement is from State Representative Carl Sciortino (D-Medford, Somerville):
Continuing a tradition that began when he was first elected, Representative Sciortino will be holding regular monthly coffee hours starting on Saturday February 20th in Medford and Somerville. Residents are encouraged to stop in at the coffee hours to share concerns, questions and opinions […]

The following announcement is from State Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford):
Senator Jehlen (D) Somerville announced the availability of a new guide to planning of long term care support. As part of the federally-funded Massachusetts campaign, the Patrick-Murray Administration is offering a free, 44-page resource guide - “Embrace Your Future.” Constituents who would like […]

The following is an announcement from State Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford):
Vicki Halal, Elder Affairs Director for Senator Patricia Jehlen (D) Somerville, received the Legislative Staff Achievement Award from The Massachusetts Association of Jewish Federations (MAJF) and The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) at their Thirteenth Annual Legislative Reception on Wednesday January 20th. Vicki […]

State Representatives Carl Sciortino (D-Medford, Somerville) and Sean Garballey (D-Arlington, Medford), along with State Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford), sent the following letter recently to State Transportation Department Secretary Jeffrey Mullan:
January 26, 2010
Jeffrey Mullan, Secretary of Transportation
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3170
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Secretary Mullan:
We are writing to address some concerns regarding the Massachusetts Department […]

The following announcement is from State Representative Carl Sciortino (D-Medford, Somerville:
Last night, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the finalized Education Reform Act, giving state and local officials power to intervene in under-performing schools and districts, and increasing the number of charter schools allowed in the state. Representative Carl Sciortino worked to include several […]

The following is from State Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford):
An Open Letter to the People of Medford:
In just a few months, you will be receiving a US census form in the mail. The census, which happens once every 10 years, is a constitutional responsibility of the federal government – and your civic duty. When you […]

Bill Would Help Cover Cost of Hearing Aids for ChildrenThe following announcement is from State Representative Sean Garballey (D-Arlington, Medford):
Representative Sean Garballey (D-Arlington) testified Wednesday on behalf of legislation that would require insurance companies in Massachusetts to provide coverage for hearing aids for children. Garballey introduced House Bill 910 at the beginning of the session, […]

The following announcement is from State Representative Carl Sciortino (D-Medford, Somerville):
Legislators from around the country launch nationwide green schools initiative
Representative Carl Sciortino attended a conference last week hosted by the US Green Building Council in Washington, DC. The legislative summit was held to show what school districts across the country can do to implement environmentally […]

Rivers Edge Park, pictured above, was recently developed along with office buildings and an apartment complex along the Malden River in Medford. Photo courtesy Preotle, Lane, and Associates.
The following is an announcement from the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs:
In keeping with the Patrick-Murray Administration’s goal to provide recreational opportunities for urban residents, […]

Residents Invited to Forum Thursday, October 15
The following announcement is from State Senator Pat Jehlen:
The debate on expanded gambling in Massachusetts is heating up, with hearings scheduled this month, and a vote likely early next year. One of the first public discussions this session will be held on Thursday, October 15.
Senator Patricia Jehlen invites constituents […]

Residents Invited to Forum Thursday, October 15
The following announcement is from State Senator Pat Jehlen:
The debate on expanded gambling in Massachusetts is heating up, with hearings scheduled this month, and a vote likely early next year. One of the first public discussions this session will be held on Thursday, October 15.
Senator Patricia Jehlen invites constituents […]

State House Hearing October 7 on Paid Sick Days Bill
The following is an announcement from State Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville, Medford)
Legislation to provide paid sick leave to workers in Massachusetts will receive a public hearing on October 7th. This important bill is a vital tool in the effort to help control infectious diseases like the […]