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Barbara Schneider of Falmouth wins a Robert Kuehn Awards at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Community Preservation Act

Download: The Comminity Preservation Coalition celebrated their 10th anniversary and presented Barbara Schneider of Falmouth a the 2011 Kuehn Awards for her significant contributions to the success of CPA during its first decade. On hand to join the celebration at the State House were Senate President Therese Murray, Representative Timothy R. Madden and Representative David [...]

A new guide for teens, developed by the Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley, entitled: “When You Turn 18.”

Release from the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley A new guide for teens, developed by the Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley, entitled: “When You Turn 18.” The It is designed for high school seniors who will soon reach the important milestone of the age of legal adulthood.  The Guide gives an overview of [...]

Nantucket County Members Inducted to the Governor’s 2011 Youth Council on Beacon Hill

                                                                                                                                        Eve Manghis and Cooper Voigt in Rep. Madden’s State House Office The Governor’s Youth Council, established by executive order in April 2008, encourages young people to engage in their local and state communities civically. Cooper and Eve are part of only the second group of students to serve on the Youth Council and will [...]

2011 State Cultural Grants Benefit Local Cultural Communities in District

State Representative Timothy R. Madden announced today that grants totaling $20,500 have been awarded to cultural organizations the district by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). Representative Madden said that these grants support a variety of cultural activities that benefit local residents. The announcement was made as part of a statewide funding program by the MCC.     [...]

MEDIA ADVISORY

September 21, 2011 Contact:  Chris Eicher (State Representative John Keenan) 617-722-2263 Contact:  Bethann Steiner(Senator Ben Downing) 617-722-1625 TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTLITIES AND ENERGY COMMITTEE TO PUBLIC HEARING ON CAPE COD REGARDING WIND ENERGY LEGISLATION POSTPONED Postponed          The hearing of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, previously scheduled for Monday, September Event                    26th at Cape [...]

Municipalities Committee to Hold Listening Session on Cape Cod

Residents encouraged to discuss bills currently before committee and issues facing Cape towns BOSTON—The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government announced today they will be hosting a “Listening Session” on Cape Cod.  The Committee members hope to hear from Cape Cod residents on any of the bills currently pending before the Committee, or any [...]

Falmouth Receives Innovation Schools Implementation Grant

BOSTON – Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) today announced that Falmouth Public Schools has been awarded a $50,000 Innovation Schools Implementation Grant to support the application of new education tools at Lawrence School. This funding is part of $660,000 that has been awarded to support the operation of 15 Innovation School across the Commonwealth. “Providing [...]