Josh S. Cutler
Josh S. Cutler | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Plymouth district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel K. Webster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1971 Duxbury, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Duxbury, MA |
| Alma mater | Skidmore College |
| Website | http://www.joshcutler.com |
Josh S. Cutler (born January 22, 1971) is an attorney and Massachusetts State Representative for the 6th Plymouth District of Massachusetts, which represents every precinct in the towns of Pembroke and Hanson, and precincts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Duxbury. Rep. Cutler was elected on November, 6th 2012 becoming the first Democrat to hold the seat for the 6th Plymouth District dating back to the reconstruction era of the United States of America.[1]
Education and early career
Josh spent his formative years in Duxbury and Marshfield. He later graduated from Skidmore College with a B.A. in political science and put himself through law school at night at Suffolk University Law School. He is currently working toward a Master's Degree in Public Policy from UMass-Dartmouth.[2]
For ten years Josh served as editor, and later publisher, of the Duxbury Clipper, a family-run newspaper first established by his grandparent in 1950. Josh expanded the business, launching new publications, acquiring others and bringing printing operations in-house. During his tenure, the Clipper earned national recognition as one of New England's top community weeklies. In addition to more than a dozen journalism honors, Josh has earned distinction as one of Plymouth Business Magazine's top 40 young business leaders.[2]
Cutler was elected on November, 6th 2012 as State Representative for the 6th Plymouth District of Massachusetts, making him the first Democrat to hold the seat dating back to the reconstruction era of the United States of America.
Community involvement
Josh is an elected member of the Duxbury Planning Board and Duxbury Democratic Town Committee. He is also a member of the Duxbury Alternative Energy Committee and co-chairs the Solar Energy Subcommittee. Prior to moving back to Duxbury, Josh served for three years as a Selectman in the Town of Hull.
An active volunteer, Josh serves on the Board of Directors for the Duxbury Free Library, Inc., the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society, the Duxbury Business Association and Pembroke Chamber of Commerce. He is a Meal on Wheels driver and a member of the Duxbury 375th Committee and the War Memorial Committee.[2]