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Mass. Senate Rejects Gas Tax Suspension
March 24, 2022
As momentum grows around the country for the suspension of state gas taxes, the state Senate on Thursday rejected a Republican-led push to pause gas tax collections through Labor Day even as Gov. Charlie Baker...
Read More ShareSJC suspends judge for inappropriate touching
March 23, 2022
THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT on Wednesday suspended Judge Paul Sushchyk without pay indefinitely after finding that Sushchyk grabbed the butt of a court employee at a court-sponsored event, then lied about the incident to investigators. ...
Read More ShareState Senator Patrick O’Connor Provides A State House Update
March 15, 2022
Senator O'Connor recently spoke with WATD's Christine James about the latest happenings on Beacon Hill.
Read More ShareTarr among legislators seeking state pension funds to divest from Russian investments
March 03, 2022
BOSTON — In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, state senator Bruce Tarr has co-sponsored a bill with bipartisan support that mandates divestment from all Russian investments from public pension funds managed by the...
Read More ShareGood News From South Shore SNAP
January 28, 2022
Hats off to Senator Patrick O'Connor who continues to contribute to our South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) community in every way! We are most grateful.
Read More ShareBaker-Polito Administration Announces Grant Funding for Recreational Fishing Access Projects
January 12, 2022
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $30,000 in state grant funds to two Massachusetts towns for saltwater fishing projects, seeking to increase recreational fishing access. The Town of Marshfield has been awarded $15,000 to upgrade floats...
Read More ShareLetter asks for discussion with MassDOT on dangerous Route 3A intersection
January 06, 2022
A serious motor vehicle accident last month at the intersection of Route 3A and Booth Hill Road in Scituate has prompted State Senator Patrick O’Connor to pen a letter to Jamey Tesler, Secretary and...
Read More ShareState Sen. O’Connor Looks Back On 2021
December 29, 2021
State Senator Patrick O’Connor speaks with Christine James about the goings on in 2021 and what the legislature is working on for 2022.
Read More ShareSouth Shore families turn struggle to diagnose, treat rare disease into statewide movement
December 14, 2021
BOSTON – “Our kids were super-social, playdates all the time, very independent. … They were leading this happy-go-lucky life surrounded by friends,” said Kim Panton, of Duxbury, recalling the days before her children fell victim to...
Read More ShareBarker Tavern hosts holiday party for Cardinal Cushing Center students
December 09, 2021
The holiday season kicked off at The Barker Tavern on Dec. 1 when the restaurant, in a joint effort with the Rotary Club of Scituate, hosted the annual holiday party for students of the...
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