Easton at Forefront of State Redistricting Discussions

The Town of Easton is at the forefront of a discussion happening in the state legislature involving the redrawing of district lines.

The Boston Globe reported Thursday that a special Massachusetts House and Senate committee was given the task of redrawing districts. Many towns, including Easton, are looking for more consolidation among state representatives and state senators.

“We are not a small town,’’ Easton Board of Selectmen Chair told the Globe. “We are a community of 23,000 with three state representatives and two senators. We would like some consolidation.’’

Currently, Easton is represented in in the State's House of Representatives by Angelo D’Emilia (Precinct Six - Eighth Plymouth District), Christine Canavan (Precinct Three - 10th Plymouth District), and Geraldine Creedon (Precincts One, Two, Four, Five - 11th Plymouth District).

In the State Senate, Easton is currently represented by Brian A. Joyce (Precincts three, four, five and six - Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District) and Tom Kennedy (Precincts One, Two - Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District).

To read more about redistricting in the state and it's possible effect on Easton, click here.