Government

Two Chances to Meet with State Rep. Jonathan Hecht in April

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Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown in the upcoming weeks. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations:

Monday, April 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library
123 Main St, Raya Stern Trustees Room

Tuesday, April 11, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Watertown Town Hall
149 Main St, 3rd Floor hallway

Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.

Government

Sen. Brownsberger, Rep. Hecht Hosting Meeting on Criminal Justice Reform

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Later this month, Senator Will Brownsberger will cohost two discussions on the push for criminal justice reform in Massachusetts. The events will feature an overview of the broad agenda for criminal justice reform in the 2017-2018 legislative session, followed by a general discussion, as Senator Brownsberger and his colleagues in the Legislature seek community feedback on the agenda and other criminal justice reform priorities. Allston/Brighton | Cohosted by State Representatives Kevin Hogan & Mike Moran
WHEN: Monday, March 27 from 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: Jackson Mann Community Center | 500 Cambridge St., Allston

Watertown | Cohosted by State Representative Jon Hecht
WHEN: Tuesday, March 28 from 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: Watertown Free Public Library | 123 Main St., Watertown

These events are free and open to the public. If you are unable to join Senator Brownsberger in Allston/Brighton or Watertown, please feel free to submit your thoughts directly by emailing William.Brownsberger@masenate.gov, or contribute to the conversation online at willbrownsberger.com! And stay tuned for more information as we finalize the details surrounding our community discussion on criminal justice reform in Boston, which will take place later this Spring!

Government

Two Opportunities to Speak with State Rep. Hecht in February

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Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown the week of February 13. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations:

Monday, February 13
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library
123 Main St, Lucia Mastrangelo Meeting Room

Thursday, February 16
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Watertown Town Hall
149 Main St, 3rd Floor hallway

Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.

Government

State Rep. Jonathan Hecht Available to Meet with Residents Twice

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Representative Jonathan Hecht announce he will hold office hours twice in Watertown during the next few weeks. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht, Wednesday, November 16 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Watertown Town Hall in the 3rd Floor Hallway and Wednesday, December 7 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Library in the Raya Stern Trustees Room. Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.

Government

State Rep. Hecht Writes About the Projects, Legislation He Worked on This Year

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State Rep. Jonathan Hecht has been busy during the current legislative session and he recently wrote about his recent work on his website. 

Some of the issues he worked on legislation for include opioid abuse prevention, economic development, transgender rights and pay equity. Hecht also devoted time to energy and the Massachusetts Citizens’ Initiative Review (CIR) pilot project where a group of voters learned about an issue and wrote a statement for voters. See more details by clicking here. Hecht also worked on increasing Local Aid, including funding for exceptionally high special education costs. He also pushed for one-time funding for a shuttle for Arsenal and Pleasant streets, and limiting the increase in the MBTA fare increase.

Elections

Group of Voters Consider Pros and Cons of Ballot Measure to Legalize Marijuana

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The ballot measure that has drawn the most attention and heated debate is being hashed out by a group of voters who gathered in Watertown this week, and in the end, they will come up with a statement about Question 4, the proposal to legalize the sale of marijuana. On the first day of the four day process, the group of 20 voters chosen from around the state heard presentations about the current law, and from the Yes and No campaigns for Question 4. The group gathered at the Atrium School in Watertown, and the process, called the Citizens’ Initiative Review, is a pilot of a program that is supported by Watertown State Rep. Jonathan Hecht. Current laws regarding marijuana are confusing. In Massachusetts it was decriminalized in 2008 and medical marijuana was legalized in 2012, however, in federal law it remains illegal, but is in Schedule 1, the lowest, least serious of the five federal categories.

Government

Residents Have Two Chances to Meet With State Rep. Hecht in July

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Come meet with State Rep. Jonathan Hecht and talk to him about issues that concern you. Rep. Hecht will be holding office hours twice in Watertown in July. Constituents can meet with Representative Hecht from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Watertown Town Hall (third floor hallway) on July 19, and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library on the July 27 in the Raya Stern Meeting Room. Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at  617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.

Government

State Rep. Hecht Invites Public to Meet Him During Office Hours

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State Rep. Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown during June. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht, Monday, June 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Library in the Raya Stern Trustees Room and Thursday, June 16 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Watertown Town Hall in the Third Floor Hallway. Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.