BOSTON — Senator Brendan Crighton appeared before the Joint Committee on Education on June 17 to sponsor a bill for the ban of cellphones in public schools state-wide. The premises of the bill originate from personal concern for his two children, ages five and nine, said Crighton. “Even as an adult I am constantly distracted by my phone,” he said. “During school, kids … [Read more...] about Senator Crighton pushes for phone-free schools in Massachusetts
Senator Brendan Crighton
Lynnfield dedicates new Veterans Memorial
Honoring those who have served in the military on Veterans Day has been a long-standing tradition all across the United States for many years. In Lynnfield, several hundred residents kicked it up a notch Monday with the dedication of the town's new Veterans Memorial. Located off South Common Street next to the Town Common, the memorial is inscribed with the names of every … [Read more...] about Lynnfield dedicates new Veterans Memorial
Jones, Crighton secure enactment of legislation amending Lynnfield Center Water District charter
BOSTON — Legislation amending the Lynnfield Center Water District’s (LCWD) 1939 charter has been signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey, following its approval by the House and Senate. House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading) and state Sen. Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn) successfully secured the enactment of House Bill 3808, An Act amending Chapter 336 of the … [Read more...] about Jones, Crighton secure enactment of legislation amending Lynnfield Center Water District charter
Rep. Jones answers the call (8,000 times)
BOSTON — House Minority Leader Bradley Jones Jr., who represents Lynnfield, recorded his 8,000th roll-call vote in his 30-year career as a state representative. Jones, a Republican, was first elected as state representative in 1994 and currently sits as a member of the Joint Committee on Elections Laws and the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. He has … [Read more...] about Rep. Jones answers the call (8,000 times)