Midwest migrants Nov 5, 2009
But in May last year, it all came crashing down as heavily-armed federal agents swooped on the town and arrested almost 400 illegal immigrants working at the kosher plant. Overnight, a third of the town's adult population disappeared. (BBC News -- Americas)
Election 2009 Braley most likely new supervisor Nov 5, 2009
Challengers Matthew A. Verenazi and Carol Pinto won seats on the Town Board with 382 votes and 363 votes, respectively, having defeated opponents Jean Corigliano, also a challenger, with 250 votes and Chic Vander Weit, the only incumbent, with 255 votes. Susan Haag ran unopposed for town clerk/tax collector, receiving 602 votes. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Deers discovery raises questions in Norwell Nov 5, 2009
Clarification on the town s hunting regulations could not be determined on Wednesday morning, as an employee at Town Hall was on vacation and nobody else at Town Hall seemed to know. For Wilderoter, though, the story did not end with the discovery of the deer. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Republicans win local elections Take Town Council, Board of Ed, Town Clerk Nov 5, 2009
The Republicans swept, taking the majority on the Town Council, Board of Education, as well as the Town Clerk position ... The Republicans swept the elections on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, taking the majority on the Town Council, the Board of Education, as well as putting Republican Lisa Biello Dalton in the Town Clerk's Office ... The big surprise was that the Democratic Party lost all seats on the Town Council and only managed to get one candidate onto the Board of Education. (Town Times, CT)
Bloomfield: Democrats Retain Control Of Town Council, School Board Nov 4, 2009
Mayor Sydney T. Shulman led Democrats to another majority on the town council, and Democrats also retained control of the board of education. Shulman, a lawyer, is poised to begin his fourth two-year term as mayor by again collecting the highest vote total among council candidates. (FOX61, CT)
Decision day in Braintree for town council, school board Nov 4, 2009
Residents couldn t use poor weather as an excuse for not going to the polls on Nov. 3 to decide who would serve on the town council for the next two years and the school committee, the board of Thayer Public Library trustees, and the municipal lighting board for the next four years. Town Clerk Joseph Powers predicted a 28 percent turnout. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Democrats on a roll in Schenectady County Nov 4, 2009
The Democrats also made gains on the Rotterdam Town Council as incumbent Joseph Signore and Joseph Suhrada who left the Schenectady County Legislature to run for a seat on the town governing body were both defeated ... Koetzle will be joined on the Town Board by newcomers Alan Boulant and Sid Ramotar, two fellow Republicans, who received 4,149 and 4,079 votes, respectively. (Albany Times Union)
THIS OLD TOWN: What did people do with trash? Nov 4, 2009
Lifelong Mansfield resident Harry B. Chase Jr. served on the town s first conservation commission and is a founding and charter member of the Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield. He can be reached at or at 508 967-3510. (Easton Journal, MA)
Grattan unseats McGivney Nov 4, 2009
Republican candidates Patsy Leader and Glenn Smith also won seats on the Town Board with 1,571, and 1,420 votes respectively, against their Democratic opponents Helen Schneider with 1,134 votes and Todd Digrigoli with 1,155 votes. Republican candidate Lisa Mills also beat opponent Natalie Kolb by a margin of 1,544 votes to 1,143. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Young in lead for Taghkaninc super Nov 4, 2009
The two current Democrats on the Town Board, Erin Edwards and Tony LaSalvia, chose not to run for reelection, so four newcomers were on the ballot. Share this Article. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Frey wins 3-way battle for legislature Nov 4, 2009
His main goals are fighting increased taxes and spending both on the town and county level and pressing for equitable county, state and federal aid to Durham. Frey first entered the political arena three years ago because he thought Durham lacked representation at the county level. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Pfister ousts Brooks 673-617 Nov 4, 2009
Republican April Paluch, who serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Comprehensive Plan Agricultural Committee, won a seat on the Town Board as 617 votes ... Council candidates Charles Dagostino, a Republican, and Paul Hasbrouck, a Democrat, received 550 and 445 votes respectively, too few to win them seats on the Town Board. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
ELECTION ROUNDUP: Barrett Keeps Job in T'town Nov 4, 2009
Taylortown Mayor Ulysses Barrett Jr. was the top vote-getter among 13 candidates running for five seats on the Town Council ... Six candidates were seeking five seats on the Town Board ... In Robbins, only two candidates were running for three seats on the Town Board. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Anti-Jail Faction Fails in Carthage Nov 4, 2009
Tommy Stewart, a commissioner who has served on the Town Board for more than 10 years, will be the new mayor. He defeated his next-door neighbor Bert Patrick, an anti-jail challenger, to take the office being vacated by Mayor Ronnie Fields, who did not seek re-election. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Local election winners should rejoice, remove signs Nov 4, 2009
In Kittery, Maine, Frank Dennett, Jeffrey Pelletier and Jeffrey Thomson won three-year seats on the Town Council, while Jeff Brake claimed a one-year term. Patti Ayer and Lisa D'Angelo were unopposed for Kittery School Committee. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Braley ahead of Jahn for super Nov 4, 2009
Matthew A. Verenazi and Carol Pinto also won seats on the Town Board with 382 votes and 363 votes respectively, having beat opponents Jean Corigliano with 250 votes and Chic Vander Weit with 255 votes. Susan Haag ran unopposed for town Clerk/tax collector and received 602 votes, and Robert Meehan Jr. ran unopposed for highway superintendent and received 606 votes. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kramarchyk resigns from town board Nov 3, 2009
My colleagues on the town board are terrific people. everyone s going through the same thing at my age, so we can all relate to each other, she said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Renovated Braintree high school auditorium rededicated Nov 3, 2009
Grabosky also served on the town s conservation commission and finance committee and was an active member of Parent Teacher Organizations and the local League of Women Voters. Grabosky s son Bob was among those who were present at the rededication ceremony, along with Mayor Joseph Sullivan, Councilor at Large Harold Randolph, Councilor John Mullaney of District 2, Councilor Thomas Bowes of District 3, School Committee members Anthony Holmes and David Ringius, Jr., and School Fund Committee... (Braintree Forum, MA)
VACANCY: Winchester Finance Committee member needed Nov 3, 2009
The town of Winchester is looking for one registered voter, who holds no other town office, for a term on the town Finance Committee, to expire 2012. The Finance Committee annually reviews the Town Manager s proposed budget. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Santiago de Compostela Nov 3, 2009
Whenever I'm here, I make a point to be on the town square facing the towering Cathedral of St. James at around 10 in the morning. That's when scores of well-worn pilgrims march in triumphantly from their last overnight on the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) - a 30-day, 500-mile hike from the French border. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Editorial: Student groups shouldn't ignore local elections Nov 3, 2009
This election will determine who sits on the town council, the board of education (K-8), the planning and zoning commission and the Region 19 board of education. These may not seem like important races, but these offices hold a lot of sway in deciding how the university will interact with the surrounding community. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Devotion Vodka: Get Devoted. Nov 3, 2009
"With Devotion Vodka I can stay devoted to my regimen, while stepping out for a good time. I used to actually take my own protein out with me when I went for a night on the town. Then I realized there were millions of people like me who wanted to take care of their bodies and also have a good time. From that passion, Devotion Vodka was born.". In California, Devotion Vodka will be distributed by Young's Market Company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Galaxy wins honors on apartments Nov 3, 2009
San Antonio-based Galaxy earned a first place award in the Multifamily Residential category by the Associated General Contractors Texas Building Branch for its work on the Town Square Apartments project in Converse. The company also won an Excellence in Construction Eagle Award for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) South Texas Chapter for The Park at Brushy Creek apartment complex in Round Rock. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
No comments posted. Nov 3, 2009
We predict that all eyes will be on the towns of Athens, Catskill, Durham, Greenville and Jewett in Greene County ... In Catskill, Democrat Kevin Lennon is challenging Republicans Bob Antonelli and Joe Leggio for a seat on the town board; Lennon has the backing of Catskill s firefighters. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
West Hartford Council Candidates Report Campaign Finances Nov 3, 2009
More than $114,000 has been raised so far by the 12 council candidates vying for the nine seats on the town council a volunteer position according to campaign finance statements filed last week with the town clerk ... Justin Clark, the Republican town chairman seeking a seat on the town council, raised $4,895 and spent $4,148. (FOX61, CT)
Columnist: Venue's flux of identity persists Nov 3, 2009
On behalf of everyone in this town whose main priority doesn't revolve around going out on the town to watch a sports game on a big television -- something that can easily be accomplished at home for less money and more comfort or at countless other establishments around town -- I implore 797 to reconsider come next semester and incorporate original music back into its repertoire (which Falkowski did say is possible). This isn't a personal vendetta. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Athens village examining court elimination Nov 1, 2009
The caseload in Athens, however, will not have as much of an impact on the town s two justices, at least according to the 2003 audit. The comptroller s office reported that both of Athens town justices will only need to increase their caseload 3 percent to handle the village s cases. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Women beaten for not wearing socks Nov 1, 2009
Another 80 Somali civilians were detained in the southwestern town of Luuq, near the Kenyan and Ethiopian border, "because they turned deaf ear to orders we imposed on the town," said the local Al-Shabaab commander Sheikh Hussien al-Iraqi. Al-Shabaab is considered a terrorist organization by the United States because of its ties to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network. (CNN -- World)
8 hope to win seats in Paradise Nov 1, 2009
Mayor candidate Howlett has been a resident of Paradise for 12 years, having served on the town council for the past four of them. With a number of outgoing city officials, Howlett, 44, said he wants to provide some continuity to the town s government. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Braselton votes could reach far beyond borders Nov 1, 2009
Richardson, who was born in Braselton, retired from the U.S. Army after 26 years and has served on the town council for the past six years. Orr grew up near Flowery Branch and worked as an executive for Southern Co. before starting his own financial advisory firm in Braselton. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Voters to Have Final Say Nov 1, 2009
The candidates running for three seats with four-year terms on the Town Board are Arthur R. "Artie" Barber Jr., Milton T. Dowdy, Ronnie Gray, Lee T. McGraw, Robert Sullivan and Carl E. Williams ... Only two -- Joey Boswell and Terri L. Holt -- have filed for the three seats open on the Town Board ... On the other end of the scale, Taylortown has the most crowded field this year, with a whopping 13 candidates running for the five seats on the Town Council. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Candidates discuss budgets, home assessments at forum Oct 31, 2009
Grattan told the crowd that he had served on the Town Board for four years, as deputy supervisor for three years, and Valatie village mayor for four years. He was also the chairman of the village Planning Board in 1991 when it created a highway service merger which cut $8. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Nickels seeks laws to keep guns from kids and criminals Oct 31, 2009
Entering the "Twilight" Zone Mark Rahner sheds (satirical) light on the town that's been overrun by vampires: Forks, the setting for "Twilight.". Good Hair salon. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
TOWN MEETING COLUMN: Winchester finances will steal fall sessions spotlight Oct 31, 2009
The funds have proven incredibly beneficial to the health of the community, they have allowed for a much needed focus on deferred development and infrastructure improvements while at the same time providing a year to year cash reserve which has had a favorable impact on the town s balance sheet and borrowing costs. The answer to the original 2002 question, How long will these funds last before they require a new voter approved appropriation. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Chatham candidates address town issues during public forum Oct 31, 2009
Her opponent, Rippel, currently on the Town Board, agreed that it is important for the town clerk to be accessible and that the Clerk s Office was the most common place for people in the community to get their questions answered. She added that she is a problem solver who loves people and if elected, intends to try to make things easier on the people of the town by allowing electronic payment for town fees. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Hopkinton gets "green" grant Oct 30, 2009
"I think this is a positive reflection on the town. Hopkinton has successfully implemented green initiatives already," Khumalo said. "Working towards the specific state criteria will continue to build upon this home grown foundation. The town appreciates receiving the grant and is pleased the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has assigned a consulting group to work with the town." The future for Hopkinton certainly seems bright, and apparently, green. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
LaRosa takes on Colandrea once again in mayoral race Oct 30, 2009
Colandrea, who works as a pediatric dentist in town, is in his first term on the Town Council ... Colandrea, who works as a pediatric dentist in town, is in his first term on the Town Council. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Supervisor candidates question donations at debate held Tuesday Oct 30, 2009
"And is it really that terrible that some people in town hall want to see me get elected?" Town board race In the race for two seats on the town board, the audience heard from incumbent Republican councilwoman Lynda Walowit, Republican candidate Jim Romano, and Democratic candidate Wanda Zygmuntowicz. The fourth town board candidate, Margaret Catellier, who is endorsed by the Democratic Party, missed the event due to a family illness. (Community News Weekly, NY)
In New Milford, A Library Push Oct 30, 2009
"I would like to see this project go forward, although I think a majority of the council wants to continue to wait until the economy improves." However, Mr. Bayer said that there might be more support on the Town Council for the library proposal in December depending on next week's election results. "People have said that we should put this forward and let the voters decide," Mr. Szendy said. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Volunteer of the Week: Noah Eckhouse Oct 30, 2009
You can see the positive impact you are having on the town. You can learn and (hopefully) develop your own wisdom from those wise ones who have served the town for many years. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Hingham 375th golf and tennis tournaments need community support Oct 30, 2009
For more information about the golf tournament, contact Dan Walsh at (508) 732-0023 or download the entry form found on the 375th page on the Town of Hingham website, www. hingham-ma. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Trick-or-treating remains option Oct 30, 2009
There are a few things that should be planned before heading out on the town to fill the pillow case Saturday night. Remember the days when there was a bed time. (The University Echo, TN)
Town Council candidates Q & A Oct 30, 2009
Over the four years I have been on the Town Council, the increase in our grand list has been microscopic, other than through revaluation ... My service on the Town Council is a way to pay Wethersfield back for the wonderful experience it has provided to my family ... I have served on a variety of boards and commissions, both on the town and state level. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Candidates speak out Oct 30, 2009
My biggest concern centers on the Town Council's ability to maintain essential town services and programs while avoiding increases in town property taxes ... Bell: We have had very few "fresh faces" on the Town Council over the past several years, resulting in little change in how we look at our budget, prioritize our capital expenditures and maintain our buildings ... We all feel the burden of the current economic climate which will necessitate a municipal budget that does not place an undue... (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Festival of Lights is coming Oct 29, 2009
Saturday, Dec. 6, is Marshfield s Festival of Lights on the Town Green. This year, participants are encouraged to bring eco-friendly ornaments for the tree, such as pinecones spread with nut butter and sunflower seeds, or strings of cranberries and popcorn. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Candidates Corner: Ryan cites education and experience Oct 29, 2009
He has also served on the town s capital needs committee. I love Braintree and enjoy giving back to my community, Ryan said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
The end of the road Oct 29, 2009
Whenever I'm here, I make a point to be on the town square facing the towering Cathedral of St. James at around 10:00 in the morning. That's when scores of well-worn pilgrims march in triumphantly from their last overnight on the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) a 30-day, 500-mile hike from the French border. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Republicans look to maintain majorities Promise lower taxes, increased business tax base Oct 29, 2009
Promising lower taxes, an increased business tax base and a review of the Town Charter, the Republicans are hoping to maintain their majority on the Town Council and Board of Education, as well as get a new Republican into the Town Clerk's office to replace Ginny Stewart, who has been on medical leave for the past three-and-a-half years of her term ... Mr. Winn, who is seeking his first full term on the Town Council, said it does not make sense that every existing or new business looking to... (Town Times, CT)
Democrats say economic growth is key to lower taxes:Want to move town forward, make town more business friendly Oct 29, 2009
Running on a platform of moving Watertown forward and making it more business friendly, Watertown's Democratic party is hoping to capture the majority on the Town Council and Board of Education, as well as put a Democrat in the town clerk's office. The Democratic candidates for Town Council are Ken Cestar, incumbent David Demirs, Jerry Howell Jr., incumbent Carl Mancini, Corky Plourde and Roberta Stack. (Town Times, CT)
Property values dip in Danvers Oct 29, 2009
Copies of the valuations can be found at Town Hall, at the Library, at the Public Works Department on Burroughs Street, and on the town s Web site, www. danvers. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Light voter turnout in Weymouth expected on Nov. 3 Oct 28, 2009
A light turnout of voters is expected to participate in the Nov. 3 election despite competition for seats on the town council and the school committee. I m only expecting a 20 percent turnout, Town Clerk Franklin Fryer said on Oct. 26. (Weymouth News, MA)
League of Women Voters hosts candidates' debate Oct 28, 2009
CLIFTON PARK - Clifton Park residents will get a chance next week to hear and question the six candidates vying for seats on the Town Board at the League of Women Voters' Meet the Candidates Night. In what has been one of the quietest political sea sons in a long time three Republicans and three Democrats will face off for the debate at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Taghkanic supervisor Oct 28, 2009
This promise is important on the town level as the Wilzig controversy comes to an end and is needed on the county level as well. Therefore we encourage Taghkanic residents to elect Loretta Hoffmann as their next town supervisor. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Letter: Government worker union backs Mike Hanlon for Watertown Town Council Oct 27, 2009
Mike Hanlon s demonstrated his commitment to working families and his community, and we believe that he ll continue to when he s on the Town Council. McGrath cited Hanlon s work on the Watertown Library Board of Trustees, his professional experience in municipal and state finance and his work with the Middlesex Retirement Board. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Cemetery offers a glimpse into Mattoon's diverse past Oct 27, 2009
Later, some residents agreed Moore was not capable of the crime and they regretted the black mark on the town s history. Paul Baumann, who helped organize the walking tour through Dodge Grove, explained the event was designed to tell stories of influential and average people from Mattoon s history. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Church Trades in Sunday Service for Community Service Oct 27, 2009
More than 350 volunteers from First Assembly of God went out on the town Sunday. Instead of church service, the message of the day was community service. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Affordable housing forum is Nov. 4 Oct 27, 2009
A copy of the analysis is available in the Community Development Department, and may also be viewed on the Town s Web site, under Community Development. Loading commenting interface. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Brothers break silence in Big Dan's rape case Oct 26, 2009
The victim in this case was subject to vigorous cross examination but these three fellows who stopped for her were just average citizens, out for a night on the town, conducting their private affairs, that just happened to stop for her, Young said. They took care of her when she was distraught, were interviewed by police and did everything that a citizen could do. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Summer Nights draws about 35,000 people to Green (3) Oct 26, 2009
The times Ive had on the Town green are some of the best times of my life and Ive had some good times. We couldnt have a better meeting place. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Catskill candidates discuss pressing issues at forum Oct 25, 2009
Joseph Leggio, a Republican, who served on the town board until 2007, said the town should expect another two years of economic hardship adding that supporting existing local businesses is more important than ever. He said the town could organize an industrial development agency or local development agency to support and attract local small businesses. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Gray, Herrick both seek new direction in Sennett Oct 25, 2009
Herrick, on the town board since January 2008, has not shied away from opposing town spending decisions during his term. He alone voted no on several issues, especially budget items. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Owasco candidates aren't strangers to town government Oct 25, 2009
Klink, who served on the town board for 27 years before becoming supervisor, said he inherited a laundry list of issues from previous administrations when he took office after winning the election of 2007 ... As a teacher, Klink enjoyed public service and wants to continue in that mode on the town board. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
On a budget this holiday season? Luxury gifts you can afford (1) Oct 25, 2009
With children, work and extra activities, sometimes the best - and most luxurious gift - is an afternoon out on the town. Depending on your budget, you can expand this into an evening on the town or a mini getaway as well. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
CHANGING LANES: Coming home to a Turf Field Oct 24, 2009
I think of picnics and games on the town athletic fields and smile. In addition to having wonderful schools, Hingham is a town that loves youth sports. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Leaf disposal voucher system reinstated Oct 24, 2009
Residents may fill out a voucher form available on the town Web site and pass it along to their private contractors, who then present it at the recycling center. Residents may use as many vouchers as needed over the 10-week leaf collection period that ends Dec. 18. (West Hartford News, CT)
