Senator Patricia Jehlen announced that the new Homeless Animal Prevention and Care fund raised $249,030 this tax season to help animals. The fund was created as part of Chapter 193 of the Acts of 2012 that also updated many of the laws pertaining to animal protection and control. “It is exciting to see the bill [...]

State Senator Patricia Jehlen, Representative Paul Donato, Representative Carl Sciortino and Representative Sean Garballey joined their colleagues in voting to support a significant increase in state funds for municipal governments to address road and bridge maintenance. This measure will increase state bond funds to address local transportation needs by 50% over last year’s total. “The [...]

On April 29th the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) held its Tenth Annual Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts award ceremony at the State House. The awards recognize extraordinary women from across the state and thank them for the public leadership and volunteerism that make our neighborhoods, cities and towns better places to live. [...]

On Monday, April 8 State Representative Paul Donato met with constituents Susan Hartnett, Communication Therapist, and student India S., both of Medford, during “Invite Your Legislator to Cotting School Day: A View Inside a Special Education School.’” Representative Donato joined 43 other aides and legislators from New Hampshire and Massachusetts for classroom visits and a [...]

- Allison Goldsberry Former State Representative Stephen “Stat” Smith was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to voter fraud. Smith was sentenced in federal court for civil rights violations for his role in submitting fraudulent absentee ballot applications and casting invalid ballots in multiple elections in 2009 and 2010, according to information released by the FBI. [...]

Massachusetts has reached a fork in the road. One path leads to an even better education system, a reliable public transit system, well maintained roads and bridges, and a revived economy. The other path leads to further cuts for vital services, decrepit roads and bridges, increased fares on public transportation, and long waiting lists for [...]

The Medford legislative delegation and Mayor Michael McGlynn are pleased to announce a new potential design by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the reconstruction of the historic Cradock Bridge in Medford Square. MassDOT will present the new design at the Medford City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:00 p.m. “I am [...]

On Wednesday February 27th State Senator Patricia Jehlen joined local resident Kay McCarthy and the Alzheimer’s Association for its 27th annual advocacy day at the State House. McCarthy shared her story about her late husband’s experience with the onset of the disease and how it affected their lives. Frank McCarthy was a vibrant, fun, outgoing [...]

On February 15, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation that creates social work safety in the workplace. Filed by State Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Sean Garballey, this legislation was in response to recommendations of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Safety Task Force which convened after the 2008 death of a social worker [...]

State Senator Patricia Jehlen, the local delegation and the Medford Chamber of Commerce will cohost a Transportation Finance Forum Wednesday March 6th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Century Bank, 400 Mystic Ave, Medford. Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary Richard Davey will present “The Way Forward: A 21st Century Transportation Plan” followed by a [...]