7th Norfolk District
Richard's Record
Accessible. Experienced. Your Voice on Beacon Hill.
32
Years with Milton Police Dept.
9½
Years as Police Chief
9
Years on Milton Select Board
$500K+
Secured in Local Funding
Experience
- Current State Representative for the 7th Norfolk District
- 32 years with the Milton Police Department, including 9½ years as Chief
- 9 years on the Milton Select Board, including twice as Chair
- Lifelong Milton resident
- Serving on the Joint Committees on Public Safety & Homeland Security, Revenue, Higher Education, and Municipalities & Regional Government
Delivering for Milton & Randolph
- Secured more than $500,000 in local funding for public safety, parks, social services, and other community priorities
- Providing responsive constituent services and helping residents navigate state government
- Supporting public safety, safer roads, and infrastructure improvements
- Protecting the Blue Hills and our natural resources
- Working with colleagues to strengthen health care, consumer protections, and support for seniors, veterans, and families
The Work Continues
- Fight for increased education and special education funding
- Secure greater Fair Share investments for education and transportation
- Address traffic, road safety, and infrastructure
- Protect the Blue Hills and advance the cleanup of the Neponset River
- Support seniors and veterans and address rising health care costs
- Advocate for BID-Milton and access to high-quality local health care
Securing Results for Our Communities
More than $500,000 delivered in local funding, including:
$20,000Dugout improvements at Andrews Park
$30,000Replacement pump for the Milton Fire Department brush truck
$40,000Backup emergency generator at the Randolph Fire Central Station
$25,000Randolph Police Department communications upgrades
$20,000Milton Police Department clinician resources
$40,000Randolph social services
$25,000Complete the outdoor stage at Manning Park in East Milton Square
$250,000Renovation and rebuild of the Tucker School play space, secured in the most recent Fair Share supplemental budget in collaboration with Senator Bill Driscoll and Representative Brandy Fluker Reid
Responsive Constituent Services
Helping residents navigate state government by:
- Assisting constituents in resolving issues with state agencies
- Helping residents access the benefits and services they are entitled to
- Working with agencies to resolve delays, answer questions, and cut through bureaucracy
- Connecting veterans, seniors, families, and individuals with available state resources
Committed to being accessible, responsive, and delivering results for every resident of Milton and Randolph.
Investing in Safer Streets
- Supported traffic safety improvements across the district
- Supported the Randolph Avenue road safety pilot and redesign to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists
Protecting the Blue Hills
- A strong advocate for the Blue Hills Reservation
- Supported funding for the Blue Hills Trailside Museum
- Backed the Friends of the Blue Hills and efforts to preserve our region's natural resources
Working with Colleagues to Deliver on Beacon Hill
Rep. Richard Wells has cosponsored and supported legislation to:
Protect Consumers
- Strengthen data privacy protections
- Establish responsible safeguards for artificial intelligence
- Address medical debt
- Shift broker fees from renters to landlords
Expand Health Care Access
- Increase access to biomarker testing and cognitive rehabilitation
- Improve Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Support individuals with brain injuries and developmental disabilities
- Expand coverage for essential medical supplies
Support Working Families
- Family caregiver tax credits
- Expanded employment opportunities for people with disabilities
- Practical support for caregivers and families
Strengthen Public Safety
- Seatbelt safety
- Transit worker protections
- CPR and AED access
- Campus and workplace safety
- Emergency preparedness and accountability
Protect Our Environment
- Wetlands restoration
- Drought planning
- Local food initiatives
- Conservation and community resilience
Focused on Local Priorities
- Supported municipal infrastructure improvements
- Backed local charter updates and licensing measures
- Expanded AED access in public buildings
- Worked with local officials to advance Milton and Randolph's priorities