Monday, April 30, 2012
The challenger in this year's special election has pulled out of the race to challenge State Sen. Will Brownsberger.
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Monday, April 30, 2012
The following information was provided by the Robert McCarthy for Senate campaign: Robert B. McCarthy, of Watertown, announced today that he will not be a candidate for State Senate, Second Suffolk and Middlesex. “While undergoing intensive rehabilitation therapy from two total knee replacements within the last 11 months, I have decided not to submit the necessary signatures May 1 as a candidate for the office of State Senator in the Second Middlesex and Suffolk district,” McCarthy said. “This was not an easy decision, but after talking with family and friends I believe this is the best decision for me at this time. I am eternally grateful to the constituents who have supported me during this process.” “My heart and home will always be …
Monday, March 12, 2012
The candidate in the special election for the Second Suffolk & Middlesex District will run for the seat again in the fall.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
The following was information was released by Robert McCarthy's campaign: Robert B. McCarthy, a Watertown Democrat, announced today that he has taken out nomination papers for the office of State Senator representing the new Second Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District. McCarthy was a candidate for Senate Senate in a special election held last December to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Senator Steven Tolman, now President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. In a race that included four candidates, McCarthy came in second in each of the district’s communities, which included Belmont, Watertown, Cambridge and Boston. McCarthy is a third generation Watertown firefighter, who retired as a Fire Captain with 34 years of service …
Friday, December 30, 2011
The State Senate candidate also reached out to his opponents in the Dec. 13 election.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Dear Editor, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to all who voted on Dec. 13 in the "Special Election." Thank you for your patience and understanding during the fast paced special election primary to fill the vacancy; due to the resignation of former State Senator Steve Tolman. Thank You for allowing me to come into your homes; Thank you for reading my campaign literature, thank you for taking the phone calls, thank you for your attendance at the candidates debates and thank you for your participation while supporting your respective candidate. As a first time candidate for public office; the positive vibes that I experienced from the people of the district was exhilarating and exciting. This campaign has restored and fortified…
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Watertown State Representative said he got the numbers he wanted, but Belmont's 30 percent turnout made the difference.
After a short, but intense campaign, Watertown State Rep. Jonathan Hecht said he was happy with his vote totals, but the larger-than-expected turnout in Belmont carried Belmont State Rep. Will Brownsberger to victory. Brownsberger won the Democratic primary in the special election to fill Steven Tolman's Second Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate seat with with a total of 4,958 (35.5 percent) The district covers all of Watertown, Belmont, and parts of Cambridge and Boston. Hecht finished second with 3,899 (26 percent), followed by former state firefighters union president Bob McCarthy of Watertown, who had 3,436 votes (22 percent), and Brighton attorney Tim Schofield garnered 2,887 votes (19 percent). Close, But Not Enough The vote totals …
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Monday, December 12, 2011
The former state firefighters union president from Watertown discusses his views on some of the issues facing candidates for the Second Suffolk and Middlesex state senate seat.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Four Democrats seek to fill the Second Suffolk and Middlesex state senate seat vacated by Steven Tolman. The special preliminary election will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patch asked all four candidates a set of questions, the same set, to find out more about them. 1 - What areas of the state budget could be altered to make it more efficient, and how? Local aid should be increased — it is an investment in our future while preventing future layoffs and service reductions. After job creation, I think our first order of business is to focus our attention and energies on finding a way to control the continuing and escalating costs of health care. Premiums and procedural costs are strangling both our …
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
McMahon said McCarthy is dedicated to his family, his job and his community.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Editor: I would like to invite everyone to join me in support of Bob McCarthy for State Senate. I have personally known Bob for the last 25 years. He exhibits the qualities I want for my next State Senator. First and foremost he is a committed individual. He has always been dedicated to his wife and children, friends, his jobs and to our community. I find him to be a man of great integrity. He stands behind his word and will work tirelessly to bring about change. He is a proven leader. Bob is an honest man who speaks from the heart. He is an ardent advocate for working class families. Bob McCarthy is extremely approachable. He is easy to talk with and a great listener. He will do what he can to assist you in any given situation. He wants …
Friday, November 25, 2011
Retired union chief wins support from former state senator who now runs state AFL-CIO.
State Sen. candidate Robert McCarthy will receive the all-important endorsement of Steve Tolman, the popular long-time senator who the Watertown resident is seeking to succeed on Beacon Hill. According to a press release from McCarthy's campaign, the annoucement will take place at noon on Monday, Nov. 28, at Belmont's Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St. The primary election will be held on Dec. 13. The four candidates in the race include McCarthy, State representatives Will Brownsberger and Jon Hecht and Brighton attorney Tim Schofield. McCarthy who is a retired fire fighter and was the head of the state's fire fighters union, picks up the support of Tolman who left the senate in October to run the state's largest federation of unions, the …
Sonny Beaches
10:38 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
I wonder if his campaign platform will still be a secret this time around. more ›