Recent News

Rep. Hogan welcomes local HS students for ‘Week on Beacon Hill’

This summer, Rep. Hogan’s office threw open the doors of the State House to local high schoolers, and students from Hudson and Stow took us up on it, commuting into...

MA House passes bill to protect firefighters’ health

The Massachusetts House unanimously passed a bill guaranteeing firefighters free cancer screenings with no copays, no deductibles, no out-of-pocket costs. Firefighters face constant exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogens...

MA House addresses primary care crisis with new legislation

The MA House unanimously passed a major bill to fix our primary care crisis — making it easier and cheaper to see a doctor close to home.   The legislation...

Legislature passes PROTECT Act, strengthening protections for immigrant neighbors

The Legislature passed the PROTECT Act (H.5620) with bipartisan support and sent the bill to Governor Healey for her signature — a big step toward keeping our communities safe and...

MA House passes landmark bill to strengthen Dementia and Alzheimer’s care

The MA House passed H.5613, An Act to Improve Care and Prepare for the New Era of Alzheimer’s and Dementia — legislation that will help those suffering from the disease,...

Maynard student named B&GC 2026 Massachusetts Youth of the Year

Congratulations to Kayleigh Donahue from Maynard who is one of three young women to be named 2026 Massachusetts Youth of the Year from the Boys & Girls Club! Kayleigh visited the...

Animal welfare bill advances in the House

Many constituents shared their feelings about the laws governing pet ownership in the Commonwealth and now those provisions are one step closer to being law. Thhe MA House passed H.5581,...

Maynard HS Softball team visits State House

Maynard’s Varsity High School Softball Team celebrated their 2026 MIAA Division 5 Championship with a visit to the State House. The Tigers made school history this season, clinching their first softball...

Community celebrates new home for local Veteran

Rep. Hogan had the honor and privilege of welcoming retired Navy Lieutenant Commander John “Pooch” Pucillo home to Hudson and into a specially-adapted custom home to accommodate the injuries he...

Stow seniors enjoy summer picnic

Rep. Hogan was delighted to join Stow Seniors in celebrating America’s 250th birthday on a beautiful July day at Stow Community Park! It was wonderful catching up with Stow COA staff and...

Rep. Hogan’s food truck legislation passed in 2026 MA House Economic Development bill

  Like many aspects of life in Massachusetts, local municipalities have control over the mobile food businesses in their districts. However, as these enterprises have grown in popularity, the process...

Maynard Receives $15K Grant for Clean Energy Initiatives

  The Town of Maynard been awarded $15,000 in grant funding from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) . The funds will support the development of local permitting and siting...