Entries by Dan Hudson

Juanita Zerda Honored as Latinx Trailblazer

State Representative Michael S. Day (D-Stoneham) recently announced Juanita Zerda, of Winchester, as his district’s Latinx Trailblazer nomination. Latinx Excellence Day, presented by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus, is part of the month long celebration of Hispanic Heritage that aims to commemorate the contributions and legacy of Latinx individuals. The ceremony will be held […]

Shaping the FY2021 Budget

Earlier this month, the House passed our budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21). With funding set at $46 billion, the House focused its efforts on combating the deleterious effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on every aspect of our lives. In challenging and uncertain times, I was very happy to secure direct appropriations of $50,000 […]

JK Automotive Nominated as Manufacturer of the Year

State Representative Michael S. Day recently announced JK Automotive Designs as his nomination for Manufacturer of the Year in the 31st Middlesex District. The 5th Annual Manufacturing Awards, hosted by the Commonwealth’s Legislative Manufacturing Caucus, recognize manufacturers who have adapted and pivoted in response to the pandemic, stepping up to produce desperately needed personal protective […]

Legislating Through the Pandemic

In the face of rapidly developing and unprecedented challenges, we in the Massachusetts House of Representatives have adapted efficiently and safely to continue work in the 191st legislative session. Since March 16, the legislature had filed 576 new bills with 144 of them being signed into law, here are a handful: Municipal Governance Relief– Allowed […]

Representative Day Announces Return of “Spotlight on the 31st”

Representative Day Announces Return of “Spotlight on the 31st” State Representative Michael S. Day (D-Stoneham) recently announced the return of his “Spotlight on the 31st” program, which he designed to call attention to the small businesses based in Stoneham and Winchester and to encourage residents to patronize them.  The 31st Middlesex District, which Day represents, […]

FY2021 Budget Updates

In July, we voted to extend our bi-ennial legislative session indefinitely in order to adapt and address needs during this ever-evolving pandemic. We passed a partial budget in July, hoping to have a clearer and more accurate economic picture of the Commonwealth’s revenue situation by this Fall.  Citing the latest projections which are on par […]

Wear a Mask, and if you feel sick? Get Tested.

As someone who has been dealing with the effects of COVID-19 personally, I implore you all to WEAR A MASK.  This is not a political issue, or a deprivation of constitutional rights.  This is a matter of common sense, common decency and scientific truth.  MASKS WORK TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. Feel sick? Get […]

Voting in November’s Election: What to Know

We saw a record turnout for September’s primary elections as a result of the Legislature’s action earlier this year expanding access to voting and ensuring voter safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin expects yet another record turnout for November’s general election, citing the increased accessibility to voting as a key […]

Winchester Awarded Shared Streets and Spaces Grant by MassDOT

WINCHESTER—Winchester’s state delegation, Representative Michael S. Day, Senator Jason Lewis and Senator Patricia Jehlen, announced that the the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently selected Winchester as a recipient of funding under MassDOT’s Shared Streets and Spaces grant program. Shared Streets and Spaces is a quick-launch/quick-build grant program administered in response to the detrimental economic […]

Lewis and Day Announce Completion of New Stone Zoo Bus Stop

STONEHAM—State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Michael Day are pleased to announce the completion of construction of a new bus stop at Stone Zoo on Pond Street for the MBTA 132 bus route. The 132 Bus, which begins at Redstone Shopping Plaza and extends to the Oak Grove and Malden Center MBTA stations, is a […]