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07/01/2016 - 12/31/2016
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Authorizing Officer name
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Chester
G
Atkins
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Title
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Founder & CEO
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Business name
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ADS Ventures, Inc.
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Address
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3 Post Office Square
FL 8
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City, state, zip code
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Boston, MA 02110
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Country
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US
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Phone
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617-236-5830
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Compensation/Salaries Paid
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Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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$49,619.00
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Chester G Atkins
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$230,999.00
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James W. Segel
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$23,000.00
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Savannah L. Kelleher
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$40,556.23
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Oswaldo J. Palomo
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$30,471.06
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| Total salaries paid |
$374,645.29
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Operating Expenses
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Advertising expenses
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Photocopies, scans
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Computer equipment, supplies
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Professional dues
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Fax charges
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Comcast
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Internet fees
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$200.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Legal fees
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Postage, shipping, delivery
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
WB Mason
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Office supplies, equipment
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$850.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
ProPrint $100, FedEx Kinkos $25
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Printing expenses
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$125.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Public relations expenses
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Aegean Capital
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Rent
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$9,600.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
George Gomes ($4,000), Alicia Payne ($2,750)
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Office and support staff salaries
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$6,750.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Instatrac
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Professional subscriptions
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$2,310.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Taxes
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Comcast ($1,000), Verizon Wireless ($1,200)
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Telephone, cell phone, handheld
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$2,200.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Aegean Capital, LLC AAF
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Utilities (heat, water, electricity)
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$850.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Other operating expenses
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$0.00
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$22,885.00
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Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
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Sub-agent: Chester G Atkins
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed facility developments with key legislators, members of the Administration, and quasi-government agencies.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representatives Moran, Devers, and DiZoglio; Senators L'Italien and O'Connor-Ives; Secretary Ash and Assistant Secretary Pham.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Chester G Atkins
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Client: The Marine Biological Laboratory
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed the institution's operations and strategic direction with key legislators, the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (HED), the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment).
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Senator deMacedo, Representative Vieira.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: Clivus Multrum
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $24,000.00
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed Clivus systems with the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed with the Department of Environmental Protection regulations associated with regulatory review instituted by Executive Order 562
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed Clivus systems with key legislators and staff.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Senator Rodrigues.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: Italian Home for Children
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $4,472.00
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed items related to the IHC's operations with the Lieutenant Governor and members of the Legislature.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Lieutenant Governor Polito, Rep. Sanchez, and Senator Rush.
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Executive
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Outreach to members of the legislature, Administration, and consitutional officers regarding the Board of Directors' Annual Meeting and other special events.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Rep. Sanchez, Senator Rush, Senator Rosenberg, Rep. Malia, Senator Chang-Diaz, Rep. McMurtry
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Executive
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Discussed items related to the Massachusetts Autism Commission membership pursuant to Chapter 226 of the Acts of 2014 with members of the Administration and key legislators.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Senator L'Italien
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: Jewish Family and Children's Service
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $34,000.00
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Executive
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Discussed items related to the Massachusetts Autism Commission membership pursuant to Chapter 226 of the Acts of 2014 with members of the Administration and key legislators.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Discussed items related to the Massachusetts Interagency Task Force on Newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome with members of the legislature and staff
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed support for Fragile Beginnings and Project NESST in FY17 budget (c. 133 of the Acts of 2016, "An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements") with members of the Legislature, Administration, and staff.
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Support
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$0.00
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Senator DiDomenico, Senator Barrett, Senator Flanagan, and Representative Stanley, Commissioner Spears, Child Advocate Maria Mossaides
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed potential FY18 funding recommendations with key members of the Administration, including the Executive Office for Administration and Finance
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed Project NESST with legislative staff, Legislative members and members of the Administration.
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Support
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$0.00
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Senator Flanagan, Commissioner Spears, Child Advocate Maria Mossaides
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Executive
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Discussed items related to areas for potential collaboration with the Department of Public Health (DPH)
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Discussed items related to programmatic support and areas for potential collaboration with the Department of Children and Families (DCF)
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Neutral
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$0.00
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DCF Medical Officer Linda Sagor
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Executive
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Discussed items related to areas for potential collaboration with the Attorney General's Office (AGO)
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed items related to JF&CS' Center for Early Relationship Support programs with Legislative staff
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: Massachusetts Camping Association
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $19,998.00
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed with the Department of Public Health proposed regulations (105 CMR 4300.00) updating the Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed regulatory minimum wage exemption for seasonal camp counselors and counselor trainees with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and Department of Labor Standards (454 CMR 27.00).
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Support
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$0.00
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DLS Director McKinney.
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed with the Department of Environmental Protection regulations associated with regulatory review instituted by Executive Order 562
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed with the Department of Public Health potential regulations (105 C.M.R. 432.000) implementing "Christian's Law" (MGL c. 111, s. 127A1/2) .
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2180
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Met with or otherwise discussed HB2180 An Act Relative to Kayak Safety as it relates to summer camp with legislators and staff.
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Oppose
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$0.00
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Representative Strauss and Senator Montigny.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: Jewish Vocational Service
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed the impact of the Winthrop Square project on JVS's headquarters.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representative Michlewitz and Senator Boncore
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: The Marine Biological Laboratory
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed the institution's operations and strategic direction with key legislators, the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (HED), the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment).
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Senator deMacedo, Representative Vieira.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed potential FY18 funding recommendations with key members of the Legislature, Administration, and staff.
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Support
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$0.00
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Representative Toomey and Senator Brady.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: Pairpoint Manufacturing Co. Inc.
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed company operations and strategic priorities with members of the legislature.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representative Hunt and Senator deMacedo
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Savannah L. Kelleher
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Client: Unitil Service Corp.
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Executive
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Met with legislative delegation and staff to review Unitil's emergency response procedures.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representatives Hay, Benson, Harrington, Ferguson and Zlotnik; Senators Flanagan and Gobi.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed Clivus systems with key legislators and staff.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Senator Rodrigues
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: The Dimock Center
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $42,000.00
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed funding to support for outpatient behavioral health and substance abuse in the FY17 budget (c. 133 of the Acts of 2016, "An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements") with key members of the Legislature, the Administration, and staff.
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Support
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$0.00
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Chairwoman Malia, Chairman Sanchez, and Senator Forry.
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Executive
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Outreach to key legislators and members of the Administration regarding funding for Dimock's Ruth Kelley Ummis House.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Governor, Secretarty Sudders, Commissioner Bahrel, Chairwoman Malia, Chairman Sanchez, and Senators Forry and Chang-Diaz.
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Executive
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Outreach to key legislators and the Administration regarding the Sewall Restoration Project.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Chairwoman Malia, Chairman Sanchez, Senator Forry, Governor Baker, and Secretary Sudders.
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Executive
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Outreach and follow up related to the Special Commission on Substance Misuse and Pain Treatment with the Department of Public Health and key legislators.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Chairwoman Malia, Chairman Sanchez, and Senator Forry.
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Executive
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Outreach to the Administration and members of Dimock's legislative delegation regarding the annual Steppin' Out Event.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Governor, Secretarty Sudders, Commissioner Bahrel, Chairwoman Malia, Chairman Sanchez, and Senators Forry and Chang-Diaz.
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Executive
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Outreach to members of the legislature, Administration, and consitutional officers regarding the Board of Directors' Annual Meeting and Sewall Building Groundbreaking Ceremony.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Governor, Secretary Sudders, Commissioner Bahrel, Chairwoman Malia, Chairman Sanchez, and Senators Forry and Chang-Diaz.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Jewish Vocational Service
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $25,000.00
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed the impact of the Winthrop Square project on JVS's headquarters.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representative Michlewitz and Senator Boncore
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $39,000.00
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed regulations, policies and programs supporting access to blood lead exposure tests with the Department of Public Health.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: The Marine Biological Laboratory
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $20,000.00
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed the institution's operations and strategic direction with key legislators, the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (HED), the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment).
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Senator deMacedo, Representative Vieira.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $24,000.00
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed FY17 funding recommendations in the FY17 budget (c. 133 of the Acts of 2016, "An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2017 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements") with key Legislators, the Administration, and staff.
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Support
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$0.00
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Representative Toomey and Senator Brady.
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed potential FY18 funding recommendations with key members of the Legislature, Administration, and staff.
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Support
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$0.00
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Representative Toomey and Senator Brady.
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed youth alternative education, workforce development, leadership, community service, life skills, post secondary education, and veterans' services with members of the Administration.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Secretary Urena.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Pairpoint Manufacturing Co. Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $12,500.00
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed potential railroad crossing with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed company operations and strategic priorities with members of the legislature.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representative Hunt and Senator deMacedo
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed funding priorities with the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment).
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Unitil Service Corp.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $48,000.00
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Executive
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Met with legislative delegation and staff to review Unitil's emergency response procedures.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representatives Hay, Benson, Harrington, Ferguson and Zlotnik; Senators Flanagan and Gobi.
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed proposed regulations (225 CMR 14) related to with state's solar market with the Department of Energy Resources (DOER).
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Coordinated with legislative delegation regarding gas and electric rates and other miscellaneous constituent issues.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Senator Flanagan and Representative Hay.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Polartec, LLC
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $10,500.00
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed facility developments with key legislators, members of the Administration, and quasi-government agencies.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representatives Moran, Devers, and DiZoglio; Senators L'Italien and O'Connor-Ives; Secretary Ash and Assistant Secretary Pham.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Italian Home for Children
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed items related to the IHC's operations with the Lieutenant Governor and members of the Legislature.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Lieutenant Governor Polito, Rep. Sanchez, and Senator Rush.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Massachusetts Camping Association
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Executive
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Met or otherwise discussed regulatory minimum wage exemption for seasonal camp counselors and counselor trainees with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and Department of Labor Standards (454 CMR 27.00).
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Support
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$0.00
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DLS Director McKinney.
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Emily J. Kowtoniuk
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Client: Third Sector New England, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $28,000.00
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Executive
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Outreach to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center regarding potential grant funding.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: James W. Segel
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Client: Pairpoint Manufacturing Co. Inc.
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed company operations and strategic priorities with members of the legislature.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Representative Hunt and Senator deMacedo
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Executive
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Met with or otherwise discussed funding priorities with the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment).
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
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| No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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Additional Expenses
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| No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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Campaign Contributions
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| 07/14/2016 | Chester G Atkins |
CTE Michael Rodrigues
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Senate; First Bristol and Plymouth
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$200.00
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| 10/15/2016 | Chester G Atkins |
Barbara L'Italien Committee
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Senate; 2nd Essex and Middlesex District
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$200.00
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| 10/16/2016 | Chester G Atkins |
Julian Cyr for Senate
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Senate; Cape and Islands District
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$200.00
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| 10/18/2016 | Chester G Atkins |
Maura Healey Committee
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Attorney General; Massachusetts
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$200.00
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| 11/16/2016 | Chester G Atkins |
Committee to Elect Eileen Donoghue
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Senate; First Middlesex Senate District
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$200.00
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| 10/04/2016 | James W. Segel |
Committee to Elect Martin J. Walsh
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Mayor of Boston
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$200.00
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| 10/17/2016 | James W. Segel |
Friends of Julian Cyr
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State Senate; Cape and Islands District
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$200.00
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| | | | Total contributions |
$1,400.00
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