Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Know the Candidates

She supports Cavaretta, Levy, Lamb and Beaton.

To the Editor: Do you know who is running for state Senate to represent Westborough? Do you know who is running for state representative in your precinct? At the present time, in the state Senate there are four Republicans, and 36 Democrats. In the House of Representatives, there are 33 Republicans, and 127 Democrats. Over 80 percent of Democrat legislators vote more than 90 percent of the time with their Speaker. This leads to a predetermined outcome of most bills before they are even introduced, and a promiscuous dose of power to the Speaker! Is it a surprise that we have a serious problem with abuse of this power and corruption leading to the indictment of the last three Speakers? Too many bills are not transparent and available for you…

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Voters Hear a Few Words from Republican Candidates at Local Bookstore

The Westborough Republican Town Committee organized the event.

Three Republican candidates for the State House visited a Westborough bookstore Thursday night to say a few words to local voters. Steven Levy, Marty Lamb and Dean Cavaretta attended the event at the Tatnuck Bookseller, organized by the Westborough Republican Town Committee. Levy (R-Marlborough) is running for re-election as Fourth Middlesex District state representative against Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough). The district includes Westborough Precincts 1 and 3. Lamb (R-Holliston) is running for Eighth Middlesex District state representative against incumbent Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston). The district includes Westborough Precinct 2. Cavaretta (R-Stow) is running for Middlesex and Worcester district state senator against incumbent Jamie…

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VIDEO RECAP: Eldridge, Cavaretta Debate Issues for Middlesex Worcester Senate Seat

The incumbent and challenger took part in a live debate Wednesday night hosted by Patch.com and Acton TV.

Middlesex Worcester District State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta took part in a live debate Wednesday night hosted by Patch.com and Acton TV on Wednesday night. The district includes Westborough.

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LIVE at 7:30: Jamie Eldridge, Dean Cavaretta Debate

Join Patch at 7:30 p.m. for livestreaming of the Acton Patch and ActonTV debate between Jamie Eldridge and Dean Cavaretta.

Middlesex & Worcester District Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Republican challenger Dean Cavaretta will be debating live on Patch at 7:30 tonight. Click on the box above to watch the debate live. You can also watch the debate on any ActonTV channel (Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45).

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Eldridge/Cavaretta Debate to Livestream on Patch

Watch Wednesday's debate live on your local Patch site.

Want to see Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Republican challenger Dean Cavaretta debate live? Don't feel like leaving the comfort of your couch? Patch to the rescue! Patch will be livestreaming the Eldridge-Cavaretta debate sponsored by Acton Patch and ActonTV on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. How can you watch? Visit the following Patches: Acton, Sudbury, Marlborough, Northborough or Westborough that night and click on the livestream debate post. Of course, you can always watch the debate live on any ActonTV channel (Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45). The state senate seat up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election serves the Middlesex & Worcester District, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, …

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Eldridge/Cavaretta State Senate Debate is Wednesday

Patch and ActonTV are co-sponsoring an Oct. 17 debate.

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta will answer your questions in a live, 7:30 p.m. debate at the ActonTV studios, moderated by Acton Town Moderator Don MacKenzie. Where can you see the debate? Watch it on Patch—we'll be livestreaming the debate—or on any ActonTV channel (Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45). How can you participate? Leave a question for the candidates in the comments section and it may make it on air. The state senate seat up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election serves the Middlesex and Worcester District, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Littleton, Maynard, Marlborough, precinct 3 in Northborough, Shirley, Southborough, Stow, …

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Donna Kelly

3:20 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012

You can also watch the re-broadcast of the debate beginning on Oct 18 on Westborough TV -- on the GOV channel (Charter 12, Verizon 28) or video on demand on our website at westboroughtv.org   more ›

Campaign Notes: Three Candidates Share News

The latest from the Eldridge, Cavaretta and Lamb campaigns.

State Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) visited the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough last Wednesday. He spoke to residents at the rehabilitation and skilled nursing center about his positions on issues, including state and federal funding for nursing homes.   The Beaumont is part of the Salmon family's independently-owned health and retirement homes across Central Massachusetts.   State Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) said today that he would appoint Dean Cavaretta (R-Stow) to serve on the legislature’s Joint Committee on Education if Cavaretta is elected to the Senate in November.  Tarr said that Cavaretta’s experience as an educator and his passion for strengthening education qualify him for …

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Jamie Eldridge, Dean Cavaretta to Debate on TV—and on Patch

What do you want to ask these state Senate candidates? Submit your questions for the Oct. 17 debate in the comments section below.

Incumbent state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, and his Republican challenger in the November election, Dean Cavaretta of Stow, will square off in an October debate hosted by Patch and ActonTV. The live debate will be held in ActonTV studios on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and will be live-streamed/live-blogged on Acton Patch, Sudbury Patch, Marlborough Patch, Westborough Patch, and Northborough Patch, as well as broadcast live on ActonTV, Comcast Channels 8, 9, and 99; Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45. Other towns in the district also will be broadcasting the debate at a later date. Patch and ActonTV want to know: What questions do you have for Eldridge and Cavaretta? What are the issues that matter to the district? Between now and Oct. …

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Senate Candidates Jamie Eldridge and Dean Cavaretta to Debate in October

Patch and ActonTV will co-sponsor a live debate in October between the candidates at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the ActonTV studio.

Patch & ActonTV announce the joint sponsorship of a live debate between incumbent Massachusetts state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at ActonTV studios, 16 A Craig Road, Acton. Both candidates are campaigning for the seat in the Middlesex & Worcester District which serves Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Littleton, Maynard, Marlborough, precinct 3 in Northborough, Shirley, Southborough, Stow, precincts 2, 3, and 5 in Sudbury and Westborough. ActonTV will telecast the debate live on all its channels: Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45 – while Patch will provide live coverage of the event. Longtime Acton Town Moderator Don MacKenzie …

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Westborough Republicans Meet Candidates

The Westborough Republican Town Committee hosted Sunday's gathering.

On Sunday, a three-hour meet and greet sponsored by the Westborough Republican Town Committee was held with the Westborough legislative candidates: Dean Cavaretta, candidate for state Senate; Marty Lamb, candidate for state representative; and state Reps. Steven Levy and Matthew Beaton.   Cavaretta is running for state Senate in the Middlesex and Worcester District, which includes Southborough, Westborough and several other towns.  Lamb is running for state representative in the Eighth Middlesex District, which includes Southborough, Hopkinton, Holliston, and Westborough, precinct 2. Levy is running for re-election to represent Westborough precincts 1 and 3, and precincts in Marlborough and Berlin. Beaton is running for re-election to …

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