BOS Candidates Use Debate for Final Election Push

Board of Selectmen and School Committee hopefuls debated at Tewksbury High School on Monday night with Election Day rapidly approaching on Saturday.

Board of Selectmen candidates debated a long list of topics on Monday night at Tewksbury High School as they make a final push for votes with Election Day slated for Saturday. The Board of Selectmen event, which was hosted by Tewksbury Patch and the Town Crier, featured four of the six candidates. Richard Menard, incumbent Todd Johnson, Ken Miano and Jim Wentworth were the hopefuls in attendance while Robert Marcin and Mary Ellen Fernald did not attend. “I have the ability to bring some energy to the group, bring some excitement and get the ball rolling,” said Miano. “We need to get more energy involved in committees and get the town moving forward.” The major topics of discussion were the negotiations with the South Tewksbury Fire Station…

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Tewksbury Patch Election Guide 2012

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Tewksbury and the Merrimack Valley.

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Tewksbury Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates. 2012 State Election Sample Ballot Precincts 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 4 & 4A 2012 State Election Sample Ballot Precincts 3 & 3A Elections, Nominations & Precincts Voter Registration & Voter Registration Change Cards Absentee Voting Where Do I Vote? Military and Overseas Citizens Voting STATE: NATIONAL: Ballot Question 1: An Act to Protect Motor Vehicle Owners and Small Businesses in Repairing Motor Vehicles: This initiative would require all car manufacturers to provide – on an equitable fair-market …

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Steve Crane

3:38 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Thanks for the info, Harry Anslinger ...   more ›

Warren Up in Polls, Herald Endorses Brown: Who's Winning?

With Warren holding a small lead in the polls, and Brown getting a key endorsement from the Boston Herald, who do you think has the momentum coming into the final days of the election?

Democrat Elizabeth Warren is up by five points over incumbent Republican Scott Brown in the latest WBUR/MassINC poll of the Massachusetts senate race. That's a near-total reversal of the BUR poll last month, which had Brown up by four on Oct. 9. In fact, Warren has been trending upwards in most recent polling. The New York Times' FiveThirtyEight blog has Warren up by four in an average of recent polls. The blog, which uses advanced statistical modeling akin to baseball sabermetrics (think Moneyball) gives Warren an 89 percent chance of winning the election. But Brown's got some significant energy on his side as well. He's been barnstorming the state with political luminaries like Senator John McCain and today won the Boston herald's …

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Steve Marino

11:47 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Ya, the payroll tax isn't a tax either, just ask a liberal.   more ›

Three, Possibly Four, Initiatives Likely to Make Fall Ballot

Ballot to be finalized by AG's office on July 3.

Of the 31 initiatives put forth for the fall ballot, only four have enough signatures and been certified by Attorney General Martha Coakley in order to make the ballot by the July 3 deadline. And of those, one looks likely to be resolved by the Legislature before that date. The initiative that appears likely to reach resolution is called "An Act Promoting Excellence in Public Schools." Backed by Stand for Children Massachusetts, it involves retaining and promoting teachers based on performance reviews and test scores rather than seniority. Proponents say it will raise teaching standards and make it easier for schools to fire ineffective teachers. But opponents, which include the Massachusetts Teachers Association, say that evaluations are …

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2011 Tewksbury Municipal Election

Tewksbury Patch Election Guide and Sample Ballot

Your Guide to the April 2 Municipal Election.

Tewksbury goes to the polls today, April 2, to decide on four contested races and a ballot referendum. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Polling locations for each precinct are as follows: Perhaps you haven't decided who to vote for. Perhaps you haven't had the time to take a good long look at the candidates. Take some time today, read what the candidates have to say on key issues and learn about their backgrounds and why they chose to run. We have broken down our election coverage into categories to make your research easier. We hope this helps you to evaluate the candidates and make an informed choice. Attached you will find a printable sample ballot. Should Tewksbury change its form of government? Do you support shifting half the…

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Melissa Gleaton

3:42 pm on Sunday, April 3, 2011

Kathleen, very well said. You did a great job. I'm happy to have gotten the chance to meet you.   more ›