Thursday, May 2, 2013
Claire Cronin (D-Easton) and Tom Kennedy (D-Brockton) co-sponsored "An Act Providing for Home Modifications and Moving Expenses for Certain Victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings"
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Thursday, May 2
Submitted to Easton Patch: On Monday, April 29, Representative Claire D. Cronin (D-Brockton) and Senator Thomas P. Kennedy (D-Brockton) jointly filled an emergency bill to support victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy. The bill is quickly gaining bi-partisan support. The bill, HD 3615, "An Act Providing for Home Modifications and Moving Expenses for Certain Victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings" will allow a one-time payment of up to $10,000 for each of the fourteen individuals who lost either a limb, or the use of a limb, as a result of the bombings. The funds may be used to assist in making home modifications to make homes handicapped accessible. For those who do not own their homes or for those who find it simply more feasible to …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Cronin named to Joint Committee on Judiciary, the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, and the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Wednesday, February 13
State Rep Claire Cronin (D-Easton) received her committee appointments last week. Cronin, who was elected last November, represents Precincts 1-5 in Easton and portions of Brockton. Below is a message from her office: After last week's formal session, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo made committee appointments. State Representative Claire Cronin was named to the powerful Joint Committee on the Judiciary, the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, and the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. "I am very happy with my committee assignments. I am excited and passionate about serving on the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee. As the daughter of a Pearl Harbor survivor, I have always had a keen …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Cronin was tapped as the vice president in this year's newly elected Freshman Class.
Rep. Claire Cronin (D-Easton) was elected as the vice president of Beacon Hill's newly elected class of State Representatives. Cronin will join Rep. Josh Cutler of Duxbury, who was elected as the freshman class' president. Cronin, who grew up in Brockton and lives in Easton, represents Precincts 1-5 in Easton and a portion of Brockton. She won her seat last fall after defeating a crowded field of Democrats in the primary election and Easton Selectman Dan Murphy in the general election. “Growing up in Brockton instilled in me a belief in the value of public service," she said in a statement last week. "It is an honor to be elected by the voters and it’s an honor to be recognized by my fellow legislators as a class officer." There are 20 …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Cronin is officially the representative of Precincts 1-5 in Easton and a portion of Brockton.
Claire Cronin is officially the state representative for the majority of Easton. The Easton resident was sworn in last week as a member of the 188th Massachusetts State Legislature. She was accompanied by Easton students Kate McLaughlin, Molly Alexander, Sarah Alexander, Rory McLaughlin, Kristen Alexander, Darragh McLaughlin, and Conor McLaughln. The freshman rep said she is already taking actions to shape policy for the Shovel Town and Brockton. "I am honored to serve this district," Cronin said in a statement. "I feel a great responsibility to serve the people of this district well. I have reached out to members of our local government to set up meetings to discuss how we can best work together. I hope to meet with community leaders in …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Claire Cronin swept all precincts to defeat Republican Dan Murphy in the 11th Plymouth District.
Claire Cronin was elected Tuesday as the next State Representative in the 11th Plymouth District. Cronin (D-Easton) defeated Dan Murphy (R-Easton) by an unofficial margin of 11,355 to 6,607: 63 percent to 37 percent “This has been a very long campaign,” Cronin said. “We had a very tough primary and we’ve been going at it since February. On Day One, we started with an eye towards November. We have a great team – grassroots organization. We worked it the old fashioned way. We did door to door and it worked.” The 11th Plymouth District represents Precincts 1-5 in Easton and all of Ward 1, Ward 3-D, Ward 7-C and 7-D in Brockton. Cronin won Easton, 4974-4155 and Brockton 6,381 - 2,447. Precinct results in Easton were: Precinct 1: Cronin 584, …
A letter to the editor in support of Claire Cronin
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
To the Editor: I am writing to support Claire Cronin’s candidacy for State Representative in the 11th Plymouth District. I have known Claire for many years in both a social and professional context. We served together on the Frothingham Family Y Board where she demonstrated her ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues in the achievement of common goals. During my tenure on the School Committee, I became aware of Claire’s strong support of our underlying priority to both sustain and continuously improve educational excellence for the children of Easton. Her active membership on the FEEE Board is one manifestation of that support. Less apparent was her unassuming yet committed involvement in the several schools her …
Monday, November 5, 2012
The candidates are running for the 11th Plymouth District State Rep seat, which represents Precincts 1-5 in Easton.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Easton Patch recently sent candidates for the 11th Plymouth District a list of questions regarding their background and certain issues affecting the district. The district represents precincts 1-5 in Easton and parts of Brockton. Republican Dan Murphy, an Easton Selectman, is challenging Democrat Claire Cronin, an Easton resident and mediator. Here is a look at the answers they sent back: Why are you running for State Representative? Murphy: I think that a business perspective is sorely lacking at the statehouse. Jobs and the economy are the number one issue facing us and I believe my experience as a small business owner, and one who deals daily with other business owners, is a needed voice. Also, I am concerned about the impact of …
Cronin is taking questions from Easton residents today.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
11th Plymouth District State Rep candidate Claire Cronin will be taking readers' questions in a LIVE text chat today, Nov. 5, starting at 4:30 p.m. Cronin, a Democrat, is facing Republican Dan Murphy to fill the seat of retiring State Rep Geraldine Creedon, of Brockton. Today's chat will last roughly 45 minutes. To submit a question, simply enter your name in the chat box above, type your question and submit. Murphy participated in a similar chat earlier today. Questions submitted will be subject to moderator approval. No vulgar or libelous comments will be allowed. Because we expect a high volume of questions for the chat session, we will keep the questions issue-related and not repetitive.
Candidates for the 11th Plymouth District Debated in front of the Brockton Interfaith Community.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
The 11th Plymouth District State Rep candidates Claire Cronin (D-Easton) and Dan Murphy (R-Easton) took part in a Brockton Interfaith Community Debate on Oct. 22. Murphy, an accountant and selectman, and Cronin, a mediator, are looking to replace Geraldine Creedon (D-Brockton) in the state legislature. The district is made up of Precincts 1-5 in Easton and all of Ward 1, Ward 3-D, Ward 7-C and 7-D in Brockton. The debate aired on Brockton Community Access. Browse through it by clicking the videos above. To view a Brockton Community Access debate from October, click here. To read more about Claire Cronin, click here. To read more about Dan Murphy, click here. Editor's Note: Patch is working to provide you with the final 12 minutes of the …
Murphy is taking questions from Easton residents today.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
11th Plymouth District State Rep candidate Dan Murphy will be taking readers' questions in a LIVE text chat today, Nov. 5, starting at 2 p.m. Murphy, a Republican, is facing Democrat Claire Cronin to fill the seat of retiring State Rep Geraldine Creedon, of Brockton. Today's chat will last roughly 45 minutes. To submit a question, simply enter your name in the chat box above, type your question and submit. . Cronin will participate in a similar chat beginning at 4:30 p.m. Questions submitted will be subject to moderator approval. No vulgar or libelous comments will be allowed. Because we expect a high volume of questions for the chat session, we will keep the questions issue-related and not repetitive.
Kim DuBois
8:22 am on Friday, May 3, 2013
This is a wonderful idea, kudos to all involved, it takes someone who has been through a similar situation to identify these types of needs. My prayers are with all those affected on that tragic day. more ›