Transportation and Budget Focuses for Mass. Legislators in 2013

Needham State Representative Denise Garlick reports on her work for the past year, and previews the 2013 legislative session.

  State Representative Denise Garlick returned to Needham to report on her work for the past year, and give a short preview of the year to come. Selectman Daniel Matthews noted that she is one of the few Representatives who comes to town for such a report. The meeting brought about 80 people to Town Hall on Monday night--residents of Needham, town officials, and some of Garlick's family and staff. "In my head, I am one of 160 Representatives." Garlick explained her legislative thought process: "But in my heart, I am the representative for Needham, Dover and Medfield." She added that, while she examines every bill from the larger context of the whole Commonwealth, she always looks for what they mean for her constituents.  Among her projects…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 14

Rep. Denise Garlick will hold office hours and the Special Education Parent Advisory Council will meet.

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Chance of showers: There’s a slight chance of rain after 1:00 p.m. and again in the evening, mainly between 11:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., with the rest of the day mostly cloudy, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be around 62 degrees, with a low around 53. 2. Visiting legislator: Massachusetts Rep. Denise Garlick or a member of her staff will be in Needham today, giving constituents two opportunities to meet with her to discuss any questions or issues of concern. Garlick will be at the Stephen Palmer Senior Center from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and at the Needham Free Public Library from 5:30-7:00 p.m. No …

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