Maynard children’s librarian receives House citation
Rep. Hogan was delighted to present a House citation to Maynard Public Library’s Children’s Librarian Mark Malcolm for 25 years of dedicated service to the town and young readers! Mr. Mark’s favorite part of the job is finding the right book for a young person – maybe one that makes them a lifelong reader. Congrats, […]
House passes bill to protect against “revenge porn”
The Massachusetts House of Representatives took up and voted to pass H4241 which combines several separate legislative initiatives to help to prevent abuse and exploitation and enhance protections for survivors, including banning the nonconsensual transmission of explicit images, often referred to as “revenge porn.” Rep. Hogan appreciates Speaker Mariano’s and HWM Chair Michlewitz’s efforts […]
Rep. Hogan meets with Stow cub scouts
Rep. Hogan was delighted to meet with Stow Cub Scouts, Pack 39, Arrow of Light (and their parents) last week to discuss citizenship and the role of a State Representative.
House passes bill requiring paid time off for voting
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed H.4217, An Act protecting the right to time off for voting, which allows employees whose work schedules don’t permit them to vote during polling hours to request paid time off to cast their ballots in person on election day. The bill adds to the voting protections passed in the […]
Future of Transportation in 495/MetroWest
More than 100 people, including local business and higher education professionals and state and local government leaders, attended the 495/MetroWest Partnership’s annual conference, which focused on “The Future of Transportation in 495/MetroWest” and featured a presentation on the strategic vision and priorities for regional roadway, commuter rail, and regional transit authority (RTA) service improvements, as […]
MA Housing Secretary visits Stow for groundbreaking
Rep. Hogan was thrilled to welcome Edward Augustus, Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, to the groundbreaking at Elizabeth Brook Apartments in Stow, where the Stow Community Housing Corporation (SCHC) will begin construction on 37 new affordable apartments for seniors and renovation of the existing 50 apartments plus one house, totaling 88 units.
MA Economic Development Secretary visits Hudson
Secretary Yvonne Hao from the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) and members of her team came to Hudson for an announcement of Community One-Stop for Growth program and Downtown Initiative grants and to recognize Hudson’s downtown revival and the Hudson BID’s leadership role. Hudson was the first community in Central Massachusetts to form a […]
Supplemental spending bill is signed
On December 4, the Legislature passed, and Governor Healey signed, a supplemental spending bill that enables Massachusetts to close the books on FY23. Included in the bill is funding for 95 collective bargaining agreements and raises for tens of thousands of state health workers, staff at community colleges and state universities, and other state professional […]
Beacon Santa telethon raises funds for local children
Rep. Hogan enjoyed being a part of the annual student-run WAVM Beacon Santa telethon, which raises funds to help bring toys and joy to over 500 children in 13 towns!
Area seniors celebrate the season over lunch
Bringing holiday cheer, Rep. Hogan stopped by the Hudson Senior Center Holiday Luncheon at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s Epicurean Room. More than 75 seniors gathered for a terrific meal, prepared by our AVRTS students from the culinary arts program to celebrate the Season. She also joined more than 150 Maynard seniors to celebrate […]