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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Which Way Did Northborough Vote?

Northborough went against the state vote and went for Brown.

Northborough voted for Brown, going against the state win. The town was also evenly split on the "right to die" question. Click here for the full results.

Proud Resident of Northborough

10:55 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Agree Mo, at least Northboro didn't act like a flock of sheep and blindly follow the orders of the Democratic party. How credible is a constituency that would elect Tierney ("had no idea my wife laundered $1M) and Joe Kennedy (dumb as a post). Not surprising we are the laughing stock of the country. Shameful.   more ›

Thursday, March 29, 2012

UPDATE: Who's Running in the Town Election So Far

Howie Stone and Lisa Maselli add competition to the Board of Selectmen race, pulling papers for the May election against two incumbents. John Kane makes it a race for school committee this time around.

Yes, Jeff Amberson's going to be running for Board of Selectmen again. And so is Bill Pantazis. So far, they are uncontended, as there are two seats open in this year's Northborough election, happening on Monday, May 14. Here is the latest list of those who have taken out nomination papers for the 2012 election. A * indicates an incumbent. Moderator/one year term, one seat open:  Frederick A. George Jr.* , 96 Wesson Terrace, Northborough Board of Selectmen/three year term, two seats open: Kenneth J. [Jeff] Amberson*, 260 Green St., Northborough William J. Pantazis* 10 Mulberry Ln. Northborough Lisa M. Maselli, 13A Maple St., Northborough Howie E. Stone Jr., 257B Rice Ave, Northborough Planning Board/three year term, two seats open: Leslie …

Friday, November 11, 2011

Yays and Nays: Your Congressmen's Week in Review

Your Politicians: Eldridge Announces Local Aid, Chandler Votes to Toughen Sex Offender Laws

This week, Sen. Chandler voted in favor of improving laws against habitual sex offenders.

With only one formal session this week, the Senate voted on Senate Bill 728 “An Act Relative to Habitual Offenders, Sentencing and Improving Law Enforcement Tools” (also known as “Melissa’s Bill”). Senator Harriette Chandler voted in favor of this bill. Currently, convicted felons are eligible for parole after serving half of their sentences. Those who commit first-degree murders are not eligible for parole. Those convicted of second-degree murder must serve 15 years of his or her life sentence before being eligible for parole. Proposed legislation in the new bill includes: ·  Habitual offenders who have committed two crimes from the list of the most serious offenses would not be parole-eligible upon conviction of a third offense from the …

Friday, October 14, 2011

Yays and Nays: Your Congressmen's Week in Review

Eldridge Votes No to Happy Hour, Yes for Education Funds

Northborough Patch gives you a smattering of political news, and how Northborough's representatives voted.

Amendments to the Expanded Gambling Bill FELONIES COMMITTED BY APPLICANTS This amendment would disqualify felons from receiving casino or casino vendor licenses. The amendment passed, 38-0. Sen. James Eldridge voted YES. UNDERAGE GAMBLING This amendment would allow adults between the age of 18 and 21 to gamble at a casino. The bill currently restricts anyone under the age of 21 from gambling. The amendment failed,  5-33. Sen. Eldridge voted NO. FREE DRINKS AT CASINOS This amendment would have brought casinos into compliance with the laws applicable to other bars in restaurants in the Commonwealth, including a prohibition on offering free drinks. The amendment failed, 12-26. Sen. Eldridge voted YES. LOCAL RESTAURANT PROTECTION This …

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Charlene Arsenault

3:41 pm on Sunday, October 16, 2011

You got it, Susan. Glad you're reading, and please let us know what you WANT to read. We love to hear from our readers.   more ›

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