Thursday, May 17, 2012
Concord Democrat Mara Dolan, a candidate for the opening 3rd Middlesex State Senate seat, announced endorsements from state Rep. Tom Conroy and U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano.
In the race for the open 3rd Middlesex State Senate seat, Concord Democrat Mara Dolan is getting a little help from her friends. One of three Concordian candidates for the seat, opening upon the retirement of Susan Fargo, D-Lincoln, Dolan this week picked up endorsements from two lawmakers from the region. The first, announced Monday, May 14, came from state Rep. Tom Conroy, D-Wayland. In a press release, Conroy calls Dolan a friend and said he hopes to serve together with her in the legislature. "We need more elected officials in Massachusetts like Mara Dolan,” Conroy said in a statement. "She is committed to good government, and has a sense of the right priorities — Democratic priorities — including job creation, affordable and high …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
It’s been an interesting week in the U.S. Senate Race between Democrat Elizabeth Warren and incumbent Republican Scott Brown.
First it was revealed that Harvard University once touted Warren’s marginal Native American heritage as proof of their faculty’s diversity. That story was followed up with another revealing one that Warren had listed herself as a minority professor between 1986 and 1995 in the Association of American Law Schools desk book, a major reference for legal professors. On Tuesday it was revealed that Brown, who ran for office vowing to kill President Obama’s health care law (and who has since voted three times to repeal it) took advantage of a key provision in it: the provision that allows him to keep his elder daughter on his congressional health insurance plan. Meanwhile, both candidates downplayed their wealth this week as they revealed …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Concord's annual Town Meeting voted Wednesday night to ban the sale of single-serving PET water bottles.
After nearly two hours of debate, attempted amendments and a recount, Concord Town Meeting voted to ban the sale of single-serving PET (polyethylene terephthalate) water bottles of less than 1 liter (34 ounces). Although passed by Town Meeting, the bylaw has to be signed into law by Attorney General Martha Coakley in order to start its enforcement at the beginning of next year. The Presentation Petitioner and resenter Jean Hill was joined by Jill Appel and Francesca Gentile, who took turns speaking about the troubles surrounding single-serving PET water bottles, focusing mainly on the their wasteful properties and the fact that they are untested and potentially dangerous to one's health. Another key point in their argument was by passing …
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The second night of Town Meeting at CCHS turned into Special Town Meeting early on. Articles 2,3,4 and 5 were the main topics of discussion.
A total of 593 voters turned out last night for Concord's Town Meeting at CCHS. After some time dedicated to thanking recent retirees and those moving on from Town government positions, Town Meeting formally changed to Special Town Meeting where four of the eight special articles were tackled. Article 2 – Land Acquisition – 51 Brooks Road After postponing discussion on Article 1 – Sale of Conservation Restriction for the Former Landfill Site at 759 Walden Street due to the Board of Selectmen needing more time to develop their presentation on the issue, Article 2 was discussed. Article 2 sought to authorize the selectmen the sum of $695,000 to purchase land on 51 Laws Brook Road next to the popular Rideout Playground. Town Manager Chris …
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
At Monday night's Board of Selectmen's meeting, the board talked about taking no position, but wrestled with responsibilities relative to the proposed Drinking Water in Single-Serving PET Bottles Bylaw. Also, the Board heralded a holocaust proclamation.
Much Ado About Water One warrant article that has been getting special attention the past few months is the proposed ban on single-serving water bottles in Concord. And on Monday, the Selectmen took some time to discuss the issue, why they will be taking no position on this controversial piece of legislation and whether to issue some sort of statment relative to the proposal. Selectman Jeff Wieand kicked things off by stating he hopes the board would take no position, the same as it did last year. "This issue is up to the community and what they value," he said. "I said it last year and I'll say it again: There are legitimate concerns on either side of the issue. ... We don't want to send the wrong message to take a position on this issue…
Monday night had the selectmen working their way through the eight special Town Meeting warrant articles, labeling a position for all but one.
The Selectmen took a big chunk of time Monday night to affirm their positions on seven of the eight special Town Meeting warrant articles. Article 1 - Land Acquisition – 51 Laws Brook Road The Selectmen will recommend affirmative action to officials and voters. Selectman Greg Howes will provide a statement at Town Meeting detailing the board's choice in the matter. Article 2 - Sale of Conservation Restriction – Former Landfill Site The selectmen will recommend no action. Board members had some things to say about this position Monday night. “We did a lot of work on this, but there are still unanswered questions," said Selectman Jeff Wieand. Howes added, “The timing of the issue has caused problems and it's not coming together as we …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Joe Kearns Goodwin is the son of noted historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Joe Kearns Goodwin today announced he is running for the 3rd Middlesex State Senate Seat, seeking to replace incumbent Susan Fargo, who has announced she is not seeking reelection. Goodwin, a former U.S Army Captain, in a press release announching his candidacy, said he would focus on improving the economy and education systems. “I will be a leader to fight for our shared values, helping small businesses, supporting our seniors and veterans, providing even better access to affordable healthcare, and making sure our children receive the education they need to get quality, sustainable jobs in the new economy,” Goodwin said in a statement “Given my breadth of experience, my passion for serving my community, and my core belief that …
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Woodward, Ng and Escobedo pick up unofficial wins.
Town Clerk Anita Tekle has announced the unofficial results of Tuesday’s election through the Town of Concord website and Elise Woodward, Steven Ng and Linda Escobedo have garnered unofficial victories. Numbers released show that incumbent selectwoman Woodward received 2,269 votes. Ng picked up 887 votes, besting his fellow write-in opponent Dennon Rodrigue, who garnered 140 votes. In the race for one open Housing Authority seat, Escobedo picked up 1,362 votes to opponent Raymond Snay’s 1,034. In unopposed races, Philip Benincasa received 2,094 votes, while Jennifer Munn received 1,894 votes on the School Committee ballot. Eric Van Loon, meanwhile, secured another year as Town Moderator with 2,465 votes. 2,931 total registered voters …
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Mitt Romney picked up 1,364 votes in town.
Concord voters have decided that Mitt Romney is the most suitable Republican candidate, according to poll numbers released by the Boston Globe Tuesday night. With all five precincts in Concord reporting numbers, Romney picked up 1,364 votes. Romney’s closest competition was Ron Paul, who finished with 157 votes. Rick Santorum was not far behind Paul with 144. Newt Gingrich, meanwhile, secured 41 votes, the Globe reported. Check back with Patch for local election results as they are announced.
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Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III
5:58 pm on Thursday, May 3, 2012
Hardly a worthy comparison. Brown merely obeyed the law, even if he did not favor it. Pocahontas Warren has distorted her past, to seek benefit by playing the race card. Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III more ›