Since 1947, Student Government Day has afforded students from across the Commonwealth an opportunity to take on the roles of Governor, state legislators, constitutional officers and court justices to see what it is like to “run” State Government.

All five students in attendance were assigned as members of the House of Representatives and participated in events in the House Chamber.  They engaged in mock debates, simulated Committee hearings and formal Senate and House  sessions while shadowing their assigned official.

“It was wonderful to see so many students from the district in the building and participating in this unique experience including spending the day with government officials and observing the process of government first hand,” said “Representative Madden. “I was pleased to have the oppertunity to see Thomas, Vincent and Nikolay again as well as meet Meghan and Kevin for the first time”.

Student Government Day participants are selected by a process similar to local elections. Elections to select student delegates and their alternates are traditionally held in high schools throughout the state on the first Tuesday in November.

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Falmouth RESIDENTS and TAXPAYERS (real estate owners) are allowed guaranteed entry to the New Balance Falmouth Road Race as a courtesy. In order to keep this program available, information submitted will be verified – and we request that only those truly eligible for the program submit their information through these forms. The registration fee for the 2012 race is $45.

Eligibility requirements:

1. Residents and taxpayers – as well as their spouses and children (under 23 years old) who live at home may receive guaranteed entry.
2. Resident status will be verified by one of the following methods:
   i) appearance on Falmouth voter rolls
   iii) submission of a current utility bill in the name of the householder
   iv) submission of a copy of a driver license with a Falmouth address
3. Taxpayer status will be verified only by appearance on Falmouth real estate taxpayer rolls

Voter status or taxpayer status are preferred methods and may results in a quicker verification of your eligibility. If applicable, please provide your name as you expect it on the voter rolls or real estate ownership rolls.

TO PROCEED TO THE 2012 NEW BALANCE FALMOUTH ROAD RACE REGISTRATION FOR FALMOUTH RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS PLEASE CLICK HERE

Falmouth members of the group, Encore (the sister organization to Newcomers) visited the State House this last month.

“I am pleased we were able to move this along favorably and hope the Senate will do the same” commented Rep. Madden. “We all know the volunteer firemen are crucial to the safety of the island and have been for years”.

Congressman Keating Town Hall event this Friday, April 13, 4:30, in the Great Hall of the Atheneum.

The Governor’s Office will select 28 young people to represent the Commonwealth’s 14 counties – two representatives per county. Youth Council applicants should be passionate, motivated, emerging leaders between the ages of 14 and 20 with an interest in public service. Responsibilities will include: attending monthly meetings and conference calls, advocating for youth issues and incorporating the ideas of other youth and young adults into the creation of effective policy.

Youth can apply to serve on the Council by submitting an application available at www.mass.gov/governor/youthcouncil by Friday, May 25, 2012. A selection committee will review applications and select the 28 members, who will then be notified via mail. For additional information, please contact the Office of Community Affairs at 617-725-4020.

(L to R) Rep. Madden, Selectmen Jonathan Mayhew and Frank Fenner, Jr., Lt. Governor Timothy Murray after the meeting in Scituate, MA

BOSTON- Today the Massachusetts the Seaport Advisory Council voted to award $629,026 to the Town of Chilmark in order to help rebuild Menemsha from the July 12, 2010 fire which destroyed the dock. The funds will specifically be used for ongoing west dock repairs.

“Our Administration continues to invest in public infrastructure improvements for cities and towns across the Commonwealth,” said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray. “With approximately 2,800 miles of coastline in Massachusetts, it is critical that we support infrastructure improvements in our port communities. By leveraging funds through the 2008 Environmental Bond Bill, the Seaport Advisory Council meeting agenda included a range of projects, and approved investments that will help local and regional economies and lead to job creation and economic development in Chilmark and other port communities.”

I would like to thank Lt. Governor Timothy Murray and his assistant Robyn Kennedy for all their support” commented Rep. Madden. “Tim Carroll and Diana DeBlase assistance was critical throughout this application process” he added.

CONCORD, Mass. (Feb. 22, 2012) – Maintenance on the light fixtures on the Sagamore Bridge, spanning the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne, Mass., is scheduled to be performed, weather permitting, on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, during day light hours only, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials.

For this one day, traffic control measures will be installed that reduce the travel lanes to ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION. Motorists planning to use the Sagamore Bridge should be aware that travel delays are likely to occur during the morning peak travel period. 

All travel lanes on the Bourne Bridge will remain open to traffic.

 Those who want to be notified of changes to the bridge work schedule can sign up for the Bridge Work Alerts email notifications. To sign up for the Bridge Work Alerts send an email to: CapeCodCanalBridges@usace.army.mil with the subject title “Bridge Work Alerts.”  An email alert is sent when there are major changes to the bridge work status or schedule.

Information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers