Transportation

Seniors Invited to Apply for MBTA CharlieCards at Local Event

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger announced he will sponsor a Senior CharlieCard Day on Monday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Beech Street Center, located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont. Seniors age 65 or older can save a trip to the MBTA offices in Downtown Boston and apply for a Senior CharlieCard at this event. Staff from the Office of Senator Brownsberger will be on hand to take photos and process applications, which will be provided. Seniors will just need to bring a valid, state-issued photo ID that includes date of birth. No advance sign-up required.

Government

Find Out About the Proposed State Budget from State Sen. Brownsberger

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On Wednesday, May 10, Senator Will Brownsberger will host a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget, in advance of the Senate’s consideration of the budget, which is scheduled to begin on May 22. The meeting will begin with an overview of the budget before providing community members the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and express priorities. WHEN: Wednesday, May 10 from 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: Watertown Free Public Library | 123 Main Street, Watertown

This event is free and open to the public. If you are unable to join Senator Brownsberger in Watertown next week, please feel free to submit your thoughts on the FY’18 budget directly, by emailing william.brownsberger@masenate.gov or contributing to the conversation online at willbrownsberger.com! For more information, please contact Quinn Diaz at 617-722-1280.

Government

Sen. Brownsberger, Rep. Hecht Hosting Meeting on Criminal Justice Reform

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Later this month, Senator Will Brownsberger will cohost two discussions on the push for criminal justice reform in Massachusetts. The events will feature an overview of the broad agenda for criminal justice reform in the 2017-2018 legislative session, followed by a general discussion, as Senator Brownsberger and his colleagues in the Legislature seek community feedback on the agenda and other criminal justice reform priorities. Allston/Brighton | Cohosted by State Representatives Kevin Hogan & Mike Moran
WHEN: Monday, March 27 from 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: Jackson Mann Community Center | 500 Cambridge St., Allston

Watertown | Cohosted by State Representative Jon Hecht
WHEN: Tuesday, March 28 from 6:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: Watertown Free Public Library | 123 Main St., Watertown

These events are free and open to the public. If you are unable to join Senator Brownsberger in Allston/Brighton or Watertown, please feel free to submit your thoughts directly by emailing William.Brownsberger@masenate.gov, or contribute to the conversation online at willbrownsberger.com! And stay tuned for more information as we finalize the details surrounding our community discussion on criminal justice reform in Boston, which will take place later this Spring!

Government

State Sen. Brownsberger Hosting Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform

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On Saturday, March 11, Senator Will Brownsberger will cohost a discussion on criminal justice reform in Massachusetts with State Representative Dave Rogers and Belmont Police Chief Richard McLaughlin. The discussion will feature an overview of the broad agenda for criminal justice reform in the 2017-2018 legislative session, as legislators seek community feedback on the agenda and other criminal justice reform priorities. WHEN: Saturday, March 11 from 1-2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Belmont Town Hall Auditorium, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont

Environment

State Sen. Brownsberger Hosting Discussion on Energy, Climate Legislation

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State Senator Will Brownsberger announced he will host a community discussion on energy and climate legislation filed in the 2017-2018 legislative session. The discussion will be from 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 18 in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room at the Watertown Public Library, located at 123 Main Street. This event is free and open to the public.

Government

State Sen. Will Brownsberger Looking for Summer Interns at State House

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State Senator Will Brownsberger has announced that up to four part-time unpaid internships will be available in his State House office to students from the 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex District for the summer of 2017, his office announced. Internships are open to undergraduate college students and high school students who will have completed their sophomore year. All applicants must have a permanent residence or attend school in the Senator’s district. Internships require a commitment of 8-10 hours a week for a minimum of five weeks, with possible added research work outside of scheduled hours. A cover letter and resume should be sent to Andrew Bettinelli, at Andrew.Bettinelli@masenate.gov, or mailed to Senator William Brownsberger, State House Room 504, Boston, MA 02133.

Government

Seniors Can Sign Up for their MBTA CharlieCards in Watertown

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger is sponsoring a Senior CharlieCard Day on Wednesday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall Street, Watertown, the senator’s office announced. Seniors age 65 or older can save a trip to the MBTA offices in Downtown Boston and apply for a Senior CharlieCard at the Senior Center on this one day. Staff from the office of Sen. Will Brownsberger will be on hand to take a photo and process applications which will be provided. Seniors will need to bring a valid, state-issued photo ID that includes date of birth. No advance sign-up is needed.

Government

State Sen. Will Brownsberger is Looking for State House Interns

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Senator Will Brownsberger announces that up to four part-time unpaid internships in his State House office will be available to students from his district for the summer of 2016. Internships are open to undergraduate college students and to high school students who will have completed their sophomore year. All applicants must have a permanent residence in the Senator’s district, which includes Watertown. Each internship will require a commitment of 8-10 hours a week in the office for a minimum of five weeks, with potential additional research work outside scheduled hours. The application deadline is Friday, March 4, 2016.