Concord Journal
“For too long advocacy groups for survivors have had to tell victims fearful for their safety that there is no legal recourse for them in Massachusetts,” said Atkins, the lead co-sponsor in the House. “This bill will finally remedy that problem.”
Posted Jan 29, 2010 @ 02:43 PM
Concord —
State Rep. Cory Atkins, D-Concord, announces the unanimous passage of H.4443, An Act Relative to Harassment Prevention Orders, which will fill a gap in Massachusetts restraining order law and promises to provide protection for victims of stalking, abuse and sexual assault.
Presently, Massachusetts law affords victims of abuse the right to petition for a civil protection order if the perpetrator was a family member, roommate, current or former spouse, or a person with whom the victim had a substantial dating relationship. Pending Gov. Patrick’s signature, victims of abuse or harassment will have the right to petition for a protection order with criminal consequences regardless of the perpetrator’s relationship to the victim.
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GateHouse News Service
Posted Jan 11, 2010 @ 05:35 PM
Concord —
State Rep. Cory Atkins, D-Concord, has announced Flint Bridge, which carries Monument Street over the Concord River, has reopened more than three months ahead of schedule.
“I am extremely excited to share this news with my neighbors who live on Monument Street,” said Atkins. “I commend all parties that worked diligently on this project and look forward to a shorter drive.”
The repairs began in May 2008 with a projected completion date of April 2010. The bridge had been closed to traffic during construction requiring a detour for the many drivers using the bridge each day.
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January 4, 2010
Joins comprehensive, long-term plan
Working to restore credibility and promote efficiency in state government, Representative Cory Atkins (D-Concord) is advancing a four-part plan offered by Sen. Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge) that could save millions of dollars for Massachusetts taxpayers. Atkins is one of twenty co-sponsors of the proposals that will be offered both as legislation and as budget provisions. These bills seek to give the public opportunities to suggest reform or abolition of state agencies and programs. All are designed to force state bureaucrats to justify the work of their agencies. One proposal resulted from a recent WBZ-TV I-Team report about unused leased parking spaces for state employees.
“Now more than ever, state government must share the burdens of a depressed economy,” said Representative Cory Atkins. “This plan will make our government more efficient by creating a comprehensive structure to hold state agencies accountable for how they spend taxpayer dollars. I am pleased to know that residents will have the opportunity to give their input on how to improve our government.”
The proposals being offered include:
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