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Elections

Southborough residents to hold reception for congressional candidate Michael Stopa

August 31, 2010 07:04:38 AM
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Michael Stopa, a Republican candidate for Congress, was out at Summer Nights shaking hands on Sunday. If you didn’t get to meet him then, or if you did and you want to learn more, here’s your chance to do just that.

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Wednesday is deadline to register to vote for primary election

August 23, 2010 02:17:29 PM
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The state primary election on September 14 will feature races for governor, attorney general, and our district representatives at both the state and national level.

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Independent candidates to hold event next Tuesday

August 19, 2010 07:17:50 AM

Two candidates running as Independents in November’s state election will hold a joint meet-and-greet at Owen O’Leary’s on Tuesday, August 24.

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Southborough fundraiser for Jim McGovern

August 18, 2010 07:17:26 AM
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Some Southborough Democrats will hold a fundraiser for Congressman Jim McGovern, who is seeking reelection this year.

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Poll workers needed for state primary election

August 17, 2010 07:18:07 AM
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The state primary election is on September 14, and Southborough needs workers to help man the polls, particularly in Precinct 2.

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Southborough residents invited to join McGovern campaign

July 2, 2010 07:09:50 AM

Southborough residents are invited to get involved with the campaign to reelect U.S. Representative Jim McGovern.

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Voter turnout highest since 2004

May 14, 2010 09:31:56 AM

With all the interest in this year’s town elections, I expected voter turnout to be on the high side, and it was … sort of.

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Southborough to be reimbursed for special election

May 13, 2010 11:16:59 AM
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Holding an election isn’t cheap, and the state announced last week it would reimburse cities and towns nearly $6.3M for the special US Senate election held in January. The was the election held to replace the late Ted Kennedy.

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Voters overwhelmingly support Rooney; Cimino and Woodford also win

May 11, 2010 07:02:28 AM
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Just shy of 25% of registered voters cast a ballot in yesterday’s town election, and in the end they voted overwhelmingly for change.

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Breaking news: Rooney wins race for Selectman

May 10, 2010 08:59:31 PM

The votes are in and John Rooney has won a seat on the Board of Selectman. Rooney received 1,002 votes to incumbent Sal Giorlandino’s 606.

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The polls are open until 8pm: Get out and vote

May 10, 2010 01:29:06 PM
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Polls in Southborough opened today at 8:00 am and will stay open until 8:00 pm. With all the interest in the races this year, I’m hoping for a good turnout. Last year the turnout for town elections was a dismal 6%. Surely we can do better this year.

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Town elections on Monday: Here’s what you need to know

May 9, 2010 03:36:48 PM
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Hopefully it comes as no surprise to you that town elections are on Monday. Here’s everything you need to know to make your vote count, from where to cast it to who you’ll find on the ballot.

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Candidates for selectmen collect endorsements

May 8, 2010 04:57:24 PM

Town elections are on Monday, and in addition to touting their qualifications, the two candidates for selectmen — incumbent Sal Giorlandino and challenger John Rooney — are touting their endorsements. Here’s what your fellow residents have to say about the candidates.

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Board of Health candidates offer different backgrounds

May 7, 2010 09:20:04 AM

The Southborough Board of Health approves and regulates septic systems in town. They’re also concerned with general public health issues. At a candidates evening held last month, the two residents vying for a spot on the Board of Health — Desheng Wang and Mary Lou Woodford — spoke to those different roles.

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