Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Three nearby state lawmakers - State Sen. Katherine Clark and state reps. Donald Wong and Paul Brodeur - offer proposed reforms in light of the John Burbine case.
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Tuesday, January 22
The following is a joint statement from State Senator Katherine Clark and State Reps. Paul Brodeur and Donald Wong: In December our communities were stunned when a Wakefield man was charged with 100 counts of child abuse and sexual assault involving very young children. This deeply disturbing case highlights the need to strengthen our laws and regulations to help prevent these horrific crimes in the future. Over the past month, we have been working with Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone, Wakefield Police Chief Rick Smith, and our colleagues in the legislature on a bill to strengthen the Commonwealth’s sex offender registry system, make more information available to the public, and promote communication among the state agencies …
Monday, December 31, 2012
State representative extends new year greetings to town residents.
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Monday, December 31, 2012
The following was provided by State Rep. Donald Wong: “I would like to take a moment and wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. The past two years have served as an invaluable learning experience for me, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to serve as your State Representative. I have met many wonderful people both in the 9th Essex District as well as up on Beacon Hill, and I cherish the many memories of my first term in office. The upcoming legislative session looks as busy as ever, but I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work. I look forward to remaining a tireless advocate on behalf of my constituents, and thank everyone for their continued support.”
Monday, October 15, 2012
State rep. for parts of Wakefield, Lynnfield, Saugus and Lynn endorses fellow Republican's U.S. Senate re-election campaign.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
State Rep. Donald H. Wong, (R- Saugus), left, recently endorsed Senator Scott Brown in his bid for re-election to United States Senate. The Senator was in the 9th Essex District to accept the endorsement.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The bill both aims to ensure violent criminals stay behind bars while easing prison overcrowding by reducing drug-offense penalties.
A bill that toughens sentences for violent repeat-offenders passed the Senate last Thursday after having been overwhelmingly in the House Wednesday evening. The so-called "three-strikes" law eliminates parole for someone convicted three times of a violent crime, with at least one conviction having carried a minimum three-year prison term. It passed the House with a vote of 139-14. In the Senate, it passed 31-7. The movement to pass the law was fueled, in part, by outrage over two crimes. In one, Woburn police officer Jack Maguire was murdered by a felon. In the other crime more associated with the law, sometimes dubbed "Melissa's Law," 27-year-old Jamaica Plain schoolteacher Melissa Gosule was murdered in 1999 after being raped and …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Saugus Republican Donald Wong, who represents part of Lynnfield, spoke on behalf of Melissa's Bill recently.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Representative Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) recently delivered the following speech, advocating on behalf of stricter penalties for violent, repeat offenders: Thank you Mr. Speaker, and through you to the members of the House. I rise in support of this bill. Let me begin by saying to you, Mr. Speaker, and to both my Democratic and Republican colleagues that it is an absolute honor and pleasure to serve with you in this great building and this historic chamber. I admire your dedication and hard work on behalf of your constituents and the people of the Commonwealth. To the Minority Leader, the gentleman from North Reading, I thank you for your patience and support as I have moved through this new chapter in my life. I also need to thank my …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Reps. Jones and Wong vote to support legislation aimed at job creation and other opportunities for veterans.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The following is an announcement from the office of Rep. Brad Jones, Jr. In an ongoing commitment to providing jobs and expanding access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military and their families, Representatives Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) joined their House colleagues in passing The Valor Act. “I am pleased that the House has come together in a bipartisan manner to ensure that we have the resources in place for the Commonwealth’s servicemen and women when they return home from active military deployment,” said Representative Jones. “By passing The Valor Act, the House and Senate have reaffirmed their commitment to creating jobs for military personnel while expanding benefits and…
Friday, March 30, 2012
House legislation would provide Lynnfield about $406K for upkeep of local roads.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
The following is an announcement from the office of Rep. Brad Jones, Jr. State Representatives Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) are pleased to announce that the Town of Lynnfield will receive approximately $405,915 for the maintenance and upkeep of local roadways. Passed by the House of Representatives, An Act Financing the Improvements to the Commonwealth’s Transportation System calls for the state to apportion $200 million to cities and towns for the maintenance and upkeep of existing infrastructure for the upcoming fiscal year. “The House of Representative has taken the crucial step in allocating funds for the maintenance of roadways across the Commonwealth,” said Representative Jones. “By providing …
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Supplemental budget covers a number of state services and priorities.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The following is an announcement from the office of State Senator Katherine Clark: Senator Katherine Clark and Representatives Bradley Jones and Donald Wong joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives and Senate to pass a $130 million supplemental budget that includes measures to freeze unemployment insurance rates for businesses, and increase funding for fuel assistance and adult day health services. “This budget will strengthen our economy and businesses by freezing unemployment insurance rates, while also helping some of our most vulnerable populations by increasing funding for critical programs such as fuel assistance and adult day health care,” said Senator Clark. “In addition to ensuring funding for fuel assistance and …
Friday, January 13, 2012
Legislation aims to freeze a 31% hike in unemployment tax rate for businesses.
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Led by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and Senate Minority Leader Bruce E. Tarr (R-Gloucester), Representative Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) joined the entire House and Senate Republican caucus in filing legislation to freeze the anticipated unemployment insurance tax rate. Citing the current economic climate as the reason for this legislation, House and Senate Republicans seek to prevent a tax increase of $220 per employee, or 31%, on the Commonwealth’s businesses. This would mark the fourth straight year that a similar bill has been passed by the Legislature protecting Massachusetts employers from this damaging and unnecessary tax hike. “Implementing this rate freeze is the best and most concrete way we can help…
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Funding is used to educate local students about fire safety.
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
The following is an announcement from the office of Rep. Brad Jones: House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) today announced that Lynnfield has been awarded $4,665 in funding through the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program for fiscal year 2012. “The S.A.F.E. program gives our children the tools and education they need to react in a dangerous situation,” said Representative Jones. “I am grateful Lynnfield is a recipient of funds through this critically important program.” The S.A.F.E. program is a statewide initiative that provides resources and funding to local fire departments to conduct fire and life safety education programs for students in grades K-12. …
mary stewart
4:07 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Thank you for representing the town of Lynnfield. Job well done. more ›