Letter Calls on Executive Branch, Congressional Leaders to Take Action Ahead of Feb. 3 Deadline Senator Nick Collins sent a letter co-signed by 68 of his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature urging federal leaders to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian communities living in the United States. The letter was addressed to Department … Read more
With property tax abatement applications due by February 2, Senator Collins is urging residents to review their assessments and explore available tax relief options. As deadlines for tax relief options approach, Senator Collins wants to remind residents that filing for a property tax abatement is an important tool available to homeowners who believe their property … Read more
37–1 Vote to Approve Property Tax Relief for Homeowners, Seniors and Small Businesses Last week, Massachusetts State Senate voted to make housing more affordable in Massachusetts, approving new tools that give cities and towns the ability to lower the cost of property taxes and put money directly back in residents’ pockets. “Last week my colleagues … Read more
Relief Measures Already Passed by the Legislature In October 2023, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a comprehensive tax relief package that will provide relief directly to taxpayers. Please see the links for more information on attaining tax credits: Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Link: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-senior-circuit-breaker-tax-credit Doubled the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit, which supports seniors facing high … Read more
With the Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission nearing its deadline to forward a final recommendation to the State House by December 15, 2025, Senator Nick Collins, who serves as co-chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, is raising urgent concerns about the process. The Commission, created by the Legislature … Read more
The Massachusetts Senate voted last week in favor of legislation to provide enhanced safety, stability, and educational opportunities for military families. The legislation also positions the Commonwealth for greater federal defense investment and economic growth around its six military bases. An Act to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military-connected families, S.2676 — also … Read more
Backs giving PAs expanded authority under Section 12 & 35 of State Public Health Law Senator Nick Collins, a member of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Recovery, recently submitted testimony in support of legislation that would expand the authority of physician assistants to initiate psychiatric holds and petitions under state law. … Read more
Testifies before Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery in strong opposition to legislation legalizing such facilities Senator Nick Collins, representing the First Suffolk District and a member of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, testified on Monday, September 15, in opposition, alongside residents of the South End, to … Read more
Secures $1 million for transportation improvements in supplemental budget State Senator Nick Collins secured key transit, roadway and parkway investments for the First Suffolk District as part of the Commonwealth’s Supplemental Budget. These funds are earmarked for crucial transportation improvements that will improve daily life for the people of South Boston. “This funding gives us … Read more
Boston’s spirit has always been shaped by its waterfront. Since our founding, it has been a place of commerce, resilience, and reinvention. From the patriots who emptied crates of tea into its waters in 1773 to the launch of the USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard, the harbor is not only our connection to … Read more