Updated August 10, 2020 States and municipalities are reeling, trying to establish systems for what used to be routine business of government. Included in the mix is the processing of legal marriages. In Massachusetts, there has been a lack of direction or guidance – for JPs, clerks and couples. Many marriages have already been planned and need to be postponed. Other times, marriages are essential (health benefits, immigration issues, emotional duress), and need to proceed. There needs to be a plan to address both circumstances. Responsible, professional JPs have been role models. They completed COVID training certification for marriage officiants, and […]
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Networking Events – Details & Tickets
We can’t wait to see you! Eat, Drink and Mingle! Let’s get together with our fellow JPs and town clerks. Make new connections and nurture opportunities! In Massachusetts: Rescheduled – Stay tuned for new date at Bertucci’s in Waltham In Connecticut: Wednesday December 19, 5-7:00pm at Bertucci’s in Newington Getting together with our colleagues creates new opportunities and connections – and it’s fun! JPs, town clerks and other stakeholders are all invited to attend. Follow the links for tickets and more info. Click here to mingle in Massachusetts. Click here to mingle in Connecticut.
July 2019 Letter in Support of MAS24
The Justice of the Peace Association submitted written testimony in support of legislation to end child marriage in the state of Massachusetts. Related Links JPus’ End Child Marriage landing page Massachusetts landing page for JPus efforts to end child marriage Written testimony in support of legislation to end child marriage in Massachusetts was submitted on March 23, 2019, July 21, 2019 (below) and November 20, 2019. JPus’ Advocacy pages include efforts to end child marriage, respond to human trafficking, and preserve marriage equality. The organization also actively works to address the problems with lay officiants. July 21, 2019 testimony to the Massachusetts […]
November 2021 Testimony to End Child Marriage in Massachusetts
Related Links JPus’ efforts to end child marriage in Massachusetts Take the training for marriage officiants about child and forced marriage. Read about JPus’ efforts to end child marriage in all of the states we are active in. Learn about JPus members’ vote to join the Coalition to End Child Marriage. JPus’ testimony in support of HD718 and SD292, an Act to End Child Marriage in Massachusetts