Friday, March 1, 2013
Fox-25 Undercover questioned the earmarks that are part of the bill, which was signed last August.
A transportation bond bill with 217 earmarks signed last summer was recently put under the spotlight by Fox 25 Undercover. The bill, which could cost taxpayers $277 million if financed, was passed by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Deval Patrick last August. One initiative in Canton that received funding as part of that bill was a project involving overhauls at the Canton Center Commuter Rail Station. The bill allots $500,000 to improve pedestrian access and safety at the station, while another $300,000 is for capital improvements. State Sen. Brian A. Joyce (D-Milton), who represents Easton and serves on the Senate Committee on Bonding, spoke with Fox Undercover regarding why lawmakers like earmarks. "Part of our job is to ensure a fair …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Senator Brian Joyce was sworn as the 188th session got under way.
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Thursday, January 3
(From the office of Senator Brian A. Joyce.) Senator Brian A. Joyce has officially been sworn in to represent the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth District for the 188th Session of the General Court. Joyce was sworn into office by Governor Deval Patrick during a ceremony at the State House in Boston. Joyce represents precincts 3-6 in Easton. “It is a great privilege to work in the Massachusetts Senate for the 170,000 people in my district. It’s a job where every day I have an opportunity to help people, and to make a discernible difference in the lives of lots of Massachusetts families,” said Joyce. “I recognize how fortunate I am to serve, and work very hard and get results for the taxpayers for whom I work. I know that the next …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
The State Senator appeared on NECN's Broadside Monday.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Senator Brian A. Joyce appeared on NECN"s "Broadside" Monday night to discuss his advocacy for stricter driving laws for seniors. His appearance came shortly after an Iraq war veteran was struck and killed by an elderly driver traveling the wrong way on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Joyce (D-Milton) represents precincts 3-6 in Easton.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Hibernia Irish Pub held its Grand Opening Wednesday night.
Despite being open for a few weeks, Hibernia Irish Pub officially celebrated its grand opening Wednesday night. Live Irish music was played throughout the night and the new pub was greeted with the presence of Senator Scott Brown (R-Wrentham) and State Senator Brian A. Joyce (D-Milton). The building was packed from wall to wall with local residents celebrating the new restaurant's open, which was formerly the location of The Blackthorne and The 402. To read more about Hibernia, click here.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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louis kootsares
1:58 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
good idea.. add to it that... anyone using a cell phone, in any way, shape or form involved in an accident should be treated as a drunken driver more ›