Category Archives: Elections

After suffering through so many political ads this year that now all just all annoy me, I finally found a political ad I like.  However, even this one could probably get pretty annoying after seeing it more than three times.

The political ads this year in Massachusetts are making a great argument for laws imposing spending limits on political campaigns.

Email today from the Joe Kennedy for Congress campaign –

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Hi Team Medfield!

Joe had a fantastic time at Medfield Day this past Saturday- thank you to all that came to show support and meet our future Congressman!

After a great showing in the primary, we’re now charging ahead into the general election– only 48 days away! Our focus is on identifying support for Joe with unenrolled voters through phone calls and knocking on neighbor’s doors.

We need your help now more than ever- here are ways to get involved:

1. Call voters— Join us at our Medway office (116 Main St.) as we call unenrolled voters Monday-Fridays 10am-1pm and 5-9pm and also Sundays 4-8pm.

2. Knock doors — The best way to talk to voters is neighbor to neighbor- can you help us canvass your neighborhood? We canvass every Saturday and Sunday at 10am.

3. Show your support— Display a lawn sign- email Eileen Desorgher (eileen.desorgher@verizon.net) to request a sign.

4. Fuel the Team— donate dinner or snacks for our volunteers at our Medway Office.

5. Spread the word— forward this email to your friends and family to get them involved!

We have a lot of work to do over the next 7 weeks and now is the time to get involved! Email me at rgoldenberg@joekennedy2012 or call me at 585-330-8221 to join our team!

Best,
Rachael
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Rachael Goldenberg
Field Organizer
Joe Kennedy for Congress
585-330-8221 (c)
617-964-2012 (o)

Email from Commonwealth Magazine this afternoon –

CommonWealth magazine presents:

An Issues Debate in Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District

The American Dream:
Jobs, the economy, and the future of the middle class

With Sean Bielat and Joseph Kennedy III

Wednesday, October 10th, 4:00 p.m.
UMass Darthmouth’s Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center
151 Martine Street, Fall River, MA

Debate Partner

UMass Dartmouth

Moderator: Michael Goodman, Chair of the Department of Public Policy at UMass Dartmouth

Questions will be posed by CommonWealth magazine, the Fall River Herald News, and the Taunton Daily Gazette.

The event is open to members of the public who register in advance. Please click here or email us to register.

Registration is required and seating is limited, so prompt registration is suggested.

Media are encouraged to RSVP to Christina Prignano at Cprignano@massinc.org.

Joe Kennedy, the Democratic candidate for Congress, will be canvassing in Medfield this coming Sunday morning.  Anyone interested in meeting Joe is invited to do so at 10:00 AM at the home of Cheryl  Dunlea, 52 Orchard Street in Medfield.  After that initial meeting, Joe Kennedy will then be canvassing door to door in town until around noon.

Medfield Press endorsement follows –
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Our choice

Peterson brings a wealth of experience, a keen memory for details, and a consensus-building approach to the office. His successes as a selectman are many, and we have no doubt he would continue to serve in exemplary fashion. . .

In the end, what impress us most about Pete Peterson are his outstanding communication skills. He has practically single-handedly opened the process of government to all the citizens of Medfield; and his personal efforts at disseminating information — especially his use of social media — are admirable. An informed citizenry is the cornerstone of a strong democracy, and Peterson’s efforts support that entirely.

The Medfield Press endorses Osler Peterson for reelection to the board of selectmen. His command of the issues and his passion for democracy make him an essential part of town government at this time.

I just sent this email out to those on my list –

Fellow Medfield Residents,

There is less than a week until the town election on Monday, March 26.  I ask for your vote. 

This week I want to mention some Fun Stuff and Important Volunteer Work Outside of Medfield that I have done.

My other letters and letters endorsing me can be read at my blog https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/.

1. Medfield Day.  Ran the town’s annual street fair four times, and enlarged it substantially.  Created what is the current kids alley.
2. Medfield Night Fireworks.  Initiated the fireworks in 2001 and raised the monies for them.
3. 350th Anniversary Committee.  Acted as a committee volunteer and as the pro bono legal counsel to the committee that celebrated the 350th anniversary of the town.
4. Medfield Youth Soccer.  Coach; attended coaching school three times to improve coaching skills.
5. Medfield Youth Basketball. Coach.
6. Brown University.  Alumni interviewer for Medfield applicants for ten years.

1. Riverside Community Care.  Our community mental health agency.  President 1984-89, Director 1977 – 1996.
2. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham.  Director 2001 – 2005.
3. Lasell College.  Trustee 1982 – 2008.  
4. Lasell Village.  Chair 1992 – 2000, Director 1990 – 2008. Oversaw the planning and building of Lasell Village.

I hope that my letters, and more importantly, my record, give you the confidence to vote for my proven leadership as your selectman.  The Medfield town election is on Monday, March 26.  Voting is at The Center. 

Let the work begun continue!

Sincerely,
Selectman, Osler L. Peterson

To help the campaign –

Dear Editor,

We are writing to urge Medfield voters to reelect selectman Pete Peterson. Pete’s record as a selectman is commendable. Medfield has weathered the financial storms of the last several years without disastrous cuts in town services and Pete is part of the reason for that.

He has also shown a concern for, and worked hard to address, long term issues that face us, from affordable housing to the state hospital to the declining commercial base. He has worked to bring new ideas to the Board of Selectmen discussion on these and other issues.

He has been outfront on the 40B issue, helping organize and lead meetings and discussions. He has been active in several town groups. His work on the Medfield Foundation over the years has helped support many important initiatives in town, from playing fields to the Angel Run. He has helped champion volunteerism, a critical component of what makes Medfield great, through the Volunteers of the Year Award program.

We believe that Pete’s intelligence, experience, creativity, hard work, and dedication make him a strong selectman. We urge our fellow Medfield voters to Reelect Pete Peterson.

Sincerely,

Bob Luttman
Rick Abecunas

Dear Editor,

I’d like to endorse the reelection of Pete Peterson for Selectman on March 26.  Pete was the driver behind organizing the Medfield Lyme Disease Study Committee of which I’m chair.  After hearing me speak about Lyme disease prevention to a group of soccer coaches, he immediately contacted me to learn more.  Pete clearly understood it to be a public health issue for Medfield and initiated the formation of a citizen’s study committee.

The committee has several initiatives to help reduce the incidence of Lyme disease in town.  Our approach is through education on ticks and personal and property protection as well as responsible management of the deer to reduce the tick population.  Pete has been a regular attendee and contributor at our meetings.  By working with him, I’ve been able to comprehend how much time and commitment he gives to our community with its many committees and organizations.  Pete has shown himself to be a concerned, proactive leader who communicates and listens with an open mind.  He is an asset we don’t want to lose.  Through his initiative to address Lyme disease, I believe Medfield is a better and safer place.  Please re-elect Pete Peterson.

Chris Kaldy

Chair, Medfield Lyme Disease Study Committee