News: Archive of Press Releases & Statements
2005 Archive
12.29.05 Legislature Passes Bill for North Reading
North Reading home-rule petition granted by Legislature.
12.14.05 Statement of House Minority Leader Bradley Jones on Gov. Romney’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election
12.01.05 Jones Declares Victory for Taxpayers
Republican pressure convinces House and Senate leaders to recall thousands of retroactive capital gains tax bills.
11.28.05 Under The Dome: An Unfortunate Holiday Surprise
A column about the Legislature's move to send retroactive capital gains tax bills to 48,000 taxpayers.
11.16.05 Under The Dome: Giving Back to Our Veterans
A column about the passage of legislation that provides Massachusetts veterans and National Guardsmen with a host of new benefits.
11.16.05 House Approves Jones Plan for Senior Tax Relief
Plan would make many more elderly homeowners eligible for relief from rising property taxes.
11.02.05 House Approves Jones-Sponsored Veterans Bill
House lawmakers unanimously approve a plan to offer a host of new benefits to Massachusetts veterans and National Guardsmen.
11.02.05 Jones and Tarr Sponsor Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors
Jones and Tarr host Thanksgiving Dinner for North Reading seniors.
10.27.05 House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. Statement on The Passage of Melanie’s Bill
10.24.05 Jones And Falzone Secure Funding for Lynnfield
House lawmakers approve a supplemental spending plan that includes $130,000 for Lynnfield to build sidewalks and conduct a study on developing bike paths.
10.19.05 Funding Approved for New Sidewalks
House OKs funding for Franklin Street sidewalks in Reading.
10.19.05 Jones and Natale Work to Secure Funding for Reading
House approves funding for recreational enhancements in Reading.
10.19.05 House Republicans Say No to Watered Down Bill
Republican caucus votes against a stripped-down version of Melanie's Bil.
10.07.05 House Approves Jones' Plan to Help Working Seniors
Proposal would give better unemployment benefits to seniors who lose their jobs.
09.27.05 Jones Pushing Proposal to Repeal Gas Tax for Cities and Towns
Jones proposes legislation to excuse cities and towns from having to pay the 21-cent state gas tax.
09.22.05 House Advances Jones Gas Tax Relief Bill
House lawmakers agree to send a proposal for a temporary repeal of the state gas tax to the Joint Committee on Revenue for further consideration.
09.21.05 Jones Filing Resolution in Response to Court Ruling on the Pledge of Allegiance
Jones files a resolution criticizing a federal judge’s recent ruling that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional.
09.20.05 Jones and Tarr Announce Grant for North Reading Cultural Council
North Reading Cultural Council to receive a $2,500 grant from the state.
09.20.05 Jones, Hill and Tarr Announce Grant for Middleton Cultural Council
Middleton Cultural Council to receive a $2,500 grant from the state.
09.20.05 Jones and Hill Announce Grant for Middleton Cultural Council
State awards $2,500 grant.
09.14.05 Under The Dome: Keeping Drunken Drivers Off the Road
A column by Brad Jones urging the Legislature to adopt Melanie's Bill, legislation that stiffens the penalties against repeat drunken drivers.
09.09.05 Jones Filing Bill to Promote Energy Efficiency
Plan would protect consumers from rising costs.
09.01.05 Jones Filing Bill to Temporarily Suspend State Gas Tax
Jones filing legislation to give drivers a temporary reprieve from paying the state gas tax.
07.12.05 Jones Delivers $75,000 For Community Parish Nursing
Reading-based charitable organization to receive state funding.
07.11.05 Under The Dome: Protecting Private Property Rights
A column by Brad Jones on the Supreme Court's eminent domain decision.
07.05.05 Lawmakers Announce $15,000 for Reading Technology Upgrade
Reading will receive $15,000 to update its municipal technology system.
07.05.05 Jones to File Bill in Response to Supreme Court Ruling on Eminent Domain
Bill would prohibit takings for the sole purpose of economic development.
06.30.05 Jones Secures $250,000 Grant for North Reading
Smith Farm grant included in Legislature's budget plan.
06.24.05 Lawmakers Announce Grant to Buy Local Seniors a New Van
Reading Elder/Human Services will receive a state grant to buy a new minibus.
06.10.05 Statement of Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. on the Filing of Governor Romney’s Capital Gains Legislation
05.04.05 Governor Approves Longwood Road Legislation
A bill allowing residents continued access to their homes via Longwood Road is signed into law by Gov. Mitt Romney.
05.04.05 Lawmakers Work to Secure More School Aid for Lynnfield
Lynnfield would get an extra $100,600 in school aid next year under a budget plan approved by House lawmakers last week.
05.02.05 Jones Fights to Secure Grant for North Reading
Grant for Smith Farm approved by House.