Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Andover and Essex County.
As we look ahead to November’s elections, Andover 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. State Second Essex and Middlesex Senate District 18th Essex House District 17th Essex House District US District 6 Congressman District 5 Senator Presidential Race
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Andover residents who want to vote in the 2012 presidential election and other federal and state races have until Wednesday, Oct. 17 to register. Here's how, with links to mail-in voter registration forms and how to request an absentee ballot.
Andover residents who want to vote in the 2012 presidential election and other federal and state races have five weeks left until the Massachusetts voter registration deadline. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct 17. Typically the Andover Town Clerk's Office at the Town Offices, at 36 Bartlet St., is open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on the voter registration deadline day for in-person registrations. Residents can also download a mail-in voter registration form on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. Once that form is filled out and signed, it must postmarked by Wednesday, Oct. 17 for you to be eligible to vote. Massachusetts also allows voters to vote by absentee ballot, according to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Warren out raised Brown by $4.5 million in the third quarter, according to fundraising totals released on Monday by each campaign.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren's campaign announced today it has raised more than $12.1 million in the third quarter this year, outraising incumbent Senator Scott Brown by $4.5 million. Brown's campaign had its best fundraising total to date this quarter, at $7.4 million. The Brown campaign enters the home stretch with approximately $10.2 million cash on hand. About 80 percent of Warren's contributors were donation amounts of $50 or less, and $7 million was raised in September alone, the campaign said. “Tens of thousands of people across Massachusetts have joined this campaign because they know that Elizabeth will fight for them in the U.S. Senate,” said Michael Pratt, Finance Director. "This strong support will help propel the …
This letter is in support of Barbara L'Italien for State Representative.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Several years ago, the State intended to erect a cell tower in our neighborhood. It would have hovered 75 feet above the tree line in state-owned property that borders the Trustees of the Reservation, Philiips Academy, and private property. The impact on the skyline, our property values, and our town’s future wireless tower proposals were at risk . Although we discovered a cell system was already in place making the proposed tower irrelevant, a lack of public notice created a situation where town officials’ hands were tied and our rights through the legal system had timed out. After appealing to all of our local legislators, only Barbara L’Italien took on our seemingly impossible cause. Barbara attended our meetings and brought key …
Friday, October 12, 2012
The Libertarian candidate is not invited to attend a debate.
For a recent Fox 25 debate, John Tierney chose not to attend. But now, another local news station is asking another candidate to do the same. Libertarian candidate for Congress Daniel Fishman says that he doesn't qualify to participate in WCVB's hour-long debate to be held on Oct. 25. "My first reaction was shock," Fishman wrote on his Web site. "At each debate we have put on a strong performance, and at each debate our ranks have swelled. Our campaign has serious momentum." Participation in the debate, Fishman said, depended on certain criteria: A candidate must have a certain number of staff members, a daily campaign schedule, communicate on a regular basis with news media, garner at least 10 percent in two recent independent polls and …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
State Rep. and State Senate candidate Paul Adams speaks out against the house leadership's position on raising taxes during the next legislative session.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
This was provided by the office of State Rep. Paul Adams. State Rep. Paul Adams, currently a candidate for State Senate, said recently he was extremely disappointed in the Speaker of the House of Representatives Robert DeLeo telling the media last week that he can’t guarantee he won’t try to raise taxes in the next legislative session. “It’s unfortunate that Speaker DeLeo is now paving the way to raise taxes starting next year. There is considerable pressure by the Governor and members in the Legislature to create new taxes, increase taxes and put in place policies that hurt job creation and businesses,” Adams said. Rep. Adams (R-Andover) said he was one of only 16 legislators to receive a 100% rating from the Citizens for Limited …
Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The first vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan is set for 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Below is more detailed information on Thursday night's debate, as well as the schedule for upcoming debates: The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate will …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Andover resident Sarah O’Leary writes this letter in support of Sen. Barry Finegold for re-election in November.
For those of you whom may not know State Senator Barry Finegold personally, I would like to take a moment to try and describe his devotion and dedication to, not only all of the citizens in his district, but especially to all the families and individuals affected by Autism. Autism is a behavioral and developmental disorder which currently affects 1 in 88 children. It is with great honor and pride that I have the ability to work with children diagnosed with Autism on a daily basis. As a behavioral program manager and therapist, I personally come in contact with the hardships that this diagnosis can have on an individual and their respective family members. With this constant struggle, early intervention and continuing services are …
Monday, October 8, 2012
Joe D'Amore writes in support of Maura Ciardiello for the Governor's Council.
Maura Ciardiello; mom, teacher and citizen-public servant It takes a passionate woman to get people excited about something as obscure as the Governor's Council. Maura Ciardiello is such a candidate in this otherwise contentious campaign season where the public's imagination is held strongly by seemingly more important races like the congressional , state senate and the presidential races. But for Massachusetts ; the Governor's Council - a virtual political outpost- is important. Composed of eight individuals elected from districts, and the Lieutenant Governor who serves ex officio. The eight councilors are elected from their respective districts every two years. The Council meets weekly to record advice and consent on warrants for the …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Democrat who debated Romney in 2002 says Barack Obama must be on his toes tonight.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Mitt Romney's been down in the polls before, says Shannon O'Brien, the former Massachusetts state treasurer who battled him for governor in 2002. "I've seen him turn things around." O'Brien is referring to their 2002 debate, which was seen as a springboard for the millionaire businessman. Romney has since sparred in numerous GOP debates, in 2008 and 2012, and has smoothed out some of that stiff Romney from yesteryear, she says in an interview with Patch. His is a familiar strategy, says O'Brien, who now owns a consulting business in Boston: Those punch lines she refers to are the supposed "zingers" Romney is reported to have rehearsed over the past month. How many will he fire off? And how well will the sitting president fend them off? …
Bob Samson
4:47 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Warren pays NO PROPERTY TAXES. How could she have any clue regarding the middle class. I know how much my tax bill is for my home, bet she has no idea with that free mansion bill is. Oh wait a minute is that a Non Profit with no property taxes? PATHETIC. more ›