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In a letter to House Ways and Means, Rep. Stanley urged favorable action on legislation he cosponsored relative to accessing public records. The bill amends current law to create access to public records, currently under the custody of the state secretary, that were created more than 75 years ago for historical and genealogical purposes. These records contain some of the […]

On April 6th, Rep. Stanley joined city council colleagues, school committee members, and Waltham High School (WHS) faculty for a tour of the construction site of the new high school. Set to open in September 2024, this milestone represents the culmination of years of collaborative effort with city and state officials to make Waltham’s state-of-the-art high school a reality. Rep. […]

Rep. Stanley announces House budget highlights Rep. Stanley is pleased to announce that the fiscal year 2025 House Ways and Means budget includes $24,311,937 for Waltham 70 education funding, which is state aid to public elementary and secondary schools. Waltham will also receive $11,594,740 in unrestricted general government aid (UGGA) which provides essential funding for vital municipal and school services. […]

Rep. Stanley voiced support for Section 103 within Governor Healy’s Affordable Homes Act, endorsing the establishment of a “Commission on Making Massachusetts an Age-Friendly State.” This proposed Commission, as outlined in the bill, is tasked with providing recommendations on policies, programs, and investments aimed at expanding the availability of affordable, supportive housing for senior citizens. Acknowledging the economic vulnerability of […]

Rep. Stanley announced that Waltham is set to benefit from a substantial infusion of funds dedicated to local transportation infrastructure projects. An allocation of $581,301, derived from the revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment, complements the $1.5 million already granted to Waltham in FY24 through the Chapter 90 program. This funding initiative, part of the broader commitment by the […]

The Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit was designed by the Legislature to help provide tax relief for older adults. Rep. Stanley’s office designed a brochure to help constituents learn more about the credit and its requirements. This brochure is not an official tax document. If you have questions regarding the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, please contact a tax professional […]

BOSTON – Wednesday, January 10, 2024 – The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed legislation that combines several separate legislative initiatives into one bill that will help to prevent abuse and exploitation, while also enhancing protections for survivors. The legislation addresses teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, commonly referred to as “revenge porn;” expands the definition of abuse to include […]

As part of Governor Healey’s recent $24 million investment in trails across the Commonwealth, Waltham will receive $1.4 million for the Riverwalk Park Project to help complete the City’s portion of the Charles River Greenway, and $2.4 million for the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail (MCRT) in Waltham. The $24 million investment, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will […]