House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) has appointed State Representative Kenneth P. Sweezey (R-Duxbury) to the Massachusetts Ocean Advisory Commission.
Created by the Legislature as part of the Oceans Act of 2008, the Ocean Advisory Commission is responsible for assisting and advising the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs on the management and development of the Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan, which governs the protection and sustainable use of the state’s ocean waters.
“As the Ranking Minority Member on the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, Ken is a perfect fit for the Advisory Commission,” said Representative Jones. “I am confident he will do a great job working to ensure that the Commonwealth’s marine habitats are properly protected.”
Representative Sweezey expressed his appreciation for the appointment, stating, “I’m proud to be appointed to the co
mmission to advocate for our coastline, particularly in communities like Marshfield and Duxbury, which I’m honored to represent. It is critical that ‘development’ in our ocean spaces be done responsibly and with careful consideration for our coastal communities and natural resources.”
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is required to review the Ocean Management Plan at least once every five years. The most recent plan was released in 2021.
Representative Sweezey is one of 18 members serving on the Advisory Commission, which includes legislators, state agency representatives, and several stakeholders from environmental organizations and the fishing industry. He is replacing former Representative Mathew J. Muratore (R-Plymouth), who had served on the Advisory Commission since 2015.
Representative Sweezey represents the 6th Plymouth District, which is comprised of the town of Duxbury; Precinct 2 in Halifax; Precincts 2 and 3 in Hanson; Precincts 2A and 4 in Marshfield; and Precincts 1, 2, 3A, 4, and 5 in Pembroke.
