State House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi, D-Boston, will be the next guest at Rep. Jay Kaufman’s public policy series, Open House.   It will offer the audience a rare chance to hear directly from the top legislative leader in the 160-member House of Representatives.  DiMasi will discuss the challenges of balancing a $28 billion budget in a recessionary economy.

What will be the impact on local services?  What kind of educational programs might be cut under such a scenario?  How quickly can we turn things around?  How does the Presidential race determine our choices?  The forum, “A Conversation with the Speaker,” will be held Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 PM. at the Depot Building, 13 Depot Square, in Lexington Center.

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Development, Housing, & Casino gambling the topics of November’s OPEN HOUSE

Secretary of Housing & Economic Development Daniel O’Connell to join host Representative Jay Kaufman in a discussion of the Patrick Administration’s economic development proposals  read more »

Rep. Jay Kaufman examines the state’s fiscal health on OPEN HOUSE
Secretary of Administration & Finance Leslie Kirwin discuses revenue and expense priorities  read more »

Location(s)

Representative Jay Kaufman invites all interested residents to join him at his next office hours on Friday October 19th, from 10AM-11AM, at City Hall in Woburn, located at 10 Common Street. Come by to discuss policy, raise questions, address concerns, or simply chat. Representative Kaufman represents parts of Lexington, Arlington and Woburn. All constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have questions or would like to schedule a separate appointment with Representative Kaufman, please call his State House office at 617-722-2240.

State Representative Jay Kaufman invites all interested residents to stop by his office hours at Panera Bread, 1398 Massachusetts Avenue, in Arlington on Friday October 19th, from 8AM-9AM. Come by to discuss policy, raise questions, address concerns, or simply chat. Representative Kaufman represents parts of Lexington, Arlington and Woburn. All constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have questions or would like to schedule a separate appointment with Representative Kaufman, please call his State House office at 617-722-2240.