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Representatives Jones and Haggerty secure initial House approval of Medal of Fidelity license plate legislation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has given its initial approval to a proposal by House Minority Leader Brad Jones, Jr., and State Representative Rich Haggerty authorizing the creation of a license plate honoring Medal of Fidelity recipients and their families.
Representative Jones holding district office hours August 14 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, August 14 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center.
FY27 state budget includes $50K for Council on Aging van
Town will also see an increase in Chapter 70 and unrestricted local aid
Rep. Jones’ July 10 office hours cancelled; will resume in August
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the monthly district office hours of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) scheduled for Friday, July 10 have been cancelled.
State Rep. Candidate Joe Markey Opposes Healey Push to Divert Pension Funds for Economic Development Grants
Candidate for State Representative Joe Markey (D - Lynnfield) called on legislators to reject Governor Maura Healey’s proposal to tap $50 to $100 million from the state’s pension system to fund economic development grants across the Commonwealth.
Reading’s senior property tax exemption program reauthorized for another three years
State House delegation secures timely passage of home rule petition for town.
Representative Jones holding district office hours July 10 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, July 10 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center
Governor’s Councillor Eunice Zeigler Endorses Tram Nguyen for Congress
In her role on the Governor’s Council, Ziegler represents 28 of the 29 towns and cities in the 6th Congressional District.
Supplemental budget includes $175K for Reading projects
Town could also receive an estimated $245K in winter road relief funding.
Reading to receive $898K in state road and bridge assistance
House and Senate finalize $300M Chapter 90 funding proposal for FY2027
Reading honors its finest at annual Police and Fire Badge Pinning
New officers, promotions, years of service, and community partners recognized at the RMHS Performing Arts Center.
Representative Jones holding district office hours June 12 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, June 12 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.
Representative Jones supports blue envelope bill
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation designed to create a safe environment whenever a police officer conducts a traffic stop involving an individual with autism by codifying the blue envelope program into statute.
Representative Jones supports legislation expanding access to EpiPens
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) recently supported legislation to increase the availability of life-saving epinephrine autoinjectors, more commonly known as EpiPens.
Representative Jones holding district office hours May 8 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, May 8 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.
Reading to receive $898K in road and bridge assistance
Reading is scheduled to receive $898,350.30 in state funding assistance for local road and bridge maintenance as part of a multi-billion dollar transportation infrastructure bond bill recently approved by the House of Representatives with the support of House Minority Leader Jones and State Representative Haggerty.
Reading Fire Department receives $18,968 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant award
The Reading Fire Department has been awarded an $18,968.15 state Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Department of Fire Services.
Representative Jones holding district office hours April 10 at Reading’s Pleasant Street Center
House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) will be holding his monthly district office hours in Reading on Friday, April 10 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Pleasant Street Center, located at 49 Pleasant Street.
Representative Bradley Jones Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives
After 32 years serving in the House of Representatives, I have decided that I will not seek re-election to another term this fall.
Rep. Jones encourages constituents 65 and older to check on their eligibility for the Senior Circuit Breaker tax credit
Now that tax filing season is underway, House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) is encouraging Massachusetts residents who are 65 or older to see whether they qualify for the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit when filing their 2025 state tax returns.