Name: Andrew Mackie Age: 49 How many years have you lived in Norton? 15 years. How many children do you have in the Norton public schools? I have two daughters and they are both at the high school, a freshman and a senior. Both have attended the Norton schools since kindergarten. What is your current involvement with the school district (PTO membership, volunteering, etc.)? I’ve served 3 terms on the school committee, for which I am currently the chairman, and am also a member of the building committee for the high school renovation project. My wife has been heavily involved with the PTOs …
Name: Valerie A. Desmond Age: 51 How many years have you lived in Norton? 17+ years. I moved here with my husband David and three children, Diana, Brian and Joseph in 1995. How many children do you have in the Norton public schools? Do you have any children who previously attended Norton public schools or plan to send children to the Norton Public schools in the future? I have 3 children; my daughter graduated from NHS in 2007; my son graduated from NHS in 2009; my youngest son is currently a student at the May Center. What is your current involvement with the school district (PTO membership…
Name: Mark Powers Age: 37 How many years have you lived in Norton? 4-1/2 years How many children do you have in the Norton public schools? Do you have any children who previously attended Norton public schools or plan to send children to the Norton Public schools in the future? Two. Daughter AnnCatherine, Age 9, 3rd grade. Daughter Karalyn, Age 7, 1st grade. Both at Solmonese. What is your current involvement with the school district (PTO membership, volunteering, etc.)? I'm a member of the NHS Building Committee, so I'm actively involved in managing the project. I'm also on the JC …
Name: Dan sheedy Age: 32 How many years have you lived in Norton? 10 How many children do you have in the Norton public schools? Do you have any children who previously attended Norton public schools or plan to send children to the Norton Public schools in the future? 2 in the school system 1 entering kindergarten in the fall What is your current involvement with the school district (PTO membership, volunteering, etc.)? Nys board of directors 5 yrs focusing on fundraising. Sponsorships and the nys summer camp What is your day Job? If you are retired, what was your former job? Inventory …
March 12 was the deadline to return these papers. All the papers that were returned have been certified and candidates obtained at least 50 signatures, as was required. “You will note that two of the people who took out papers did not return them,” said Town Clerk Danielle Sicard. “I have been in contact with both of these people and they are currently considering running as a write-in candidate.” The following people have taken out papers: Board of Selectmen (Two seats available): Incumbent Robert Kimball Jr., incumbent Robert Salvo Sr. and George GillisSchool Committee (Two seats available…
Friday was the last day for Town Election candidates to obtain nomination papers. The following people have taken out papers: Board of Selectmen (Two seats available): Incumbent Robert Kimball Jr., incumbent Robert Salvo Sr. and George Gillis School Committee (Two seats available): Incumbent Andrew Mackie, Valerie Desmond, Mark Powers and Daniel Sheedy Planning Board (Three seats available): Incumbent David Miller and George Burgess Water/Sewer Board (One seat available): Stephen Ceckowski Board of Assessors (One seat available): Kelly Theresa Housing Authority (Two seats available): …
George F. Burgess, Mark Powers and Daniel Sheedy have dropped their names in the hat for this year’s annual town election. Burgess has taken out papers for the Planning Board. He is on the ballot next to incumbent David Miller for one of three seats available. Powers and Sheedy will be up against current School Committee chairperson Andrew Mackie and nominee Valerie Desmond. There are two three-year terms available.Incumbents Robert Kimball Jr. and Robert Salvo Sr. are looking to be reelected while George Gillis is also vying for a seat. Ralph Stefanelli and Robert Salvo Sr. are both trying …
Several people have already begun their road to election day by obtaining nomination papers.Incumbents Robert Kimball Jr. and Robert Salvo Sr. are looking to be reelected while George Gillis is also vying for a seat. School Committee chairperson Andrew Mackie is seeking reelection while Beth McManus’ seat is being eyed by Valerie Desmond. Ralph Stefanelli and Robert Salvo Sr. are both trying to keep their Housing Authority positions. While three seats are available on the Planning Board, so far only incumbent David Miller has taken out papers. No one has taken nomination papers for the Water/…
Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election in Norton are available at the Town Clerk’s office beginning Monday, Jan. 28. Seats up for grabs are:Board of Assessors: One three-year term currently held by Barbara E. Martin.Housing Authority: Two five-year terms currently held by Robert S. Salvo Sr. and Ralph Stephanelli (appointed for Stanley Mederios vacancy).Planning Board: Three three-year terms currently held by David J. Miller and George F. Burgess and Alec E. Rich Jr.School Committee: Two three-year terms currently held by Andrew Mackie and Elizabeth A. McManus.Board of Selectmen: Two…
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Thursday night in Norton, 4th Bristol district State Representative candidate A. Keith Carreiro and incumbent Steven Howitt laid out their plans for the upcoming legislative session in a debate.Taking place in the Norton Cable TV studio, debate questions covered issues from what it means to be a State Representative to the medical use of marijuana. Town Moderator Bill Gouveia mediated the debate. Here is where they stand on each issue: What does it mean to be a State Representative?Carreiro said that he would use his networking and communication skills to get the job done and set up a …
Absentee ballots for the State and Presidential Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6 are available at the town clerk’s office at Town Hall. Absentee Ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the town during normal polling hours, physical disability preventing them from going to the polling place or religious belief. Registered voters must fill out an application which will allow them to complete an absentee ballot at the town clerk’s office or to have one mailed to them. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is …
Norton voted in line with the rest of Massachusetts during the congressional primary Thursday, Sept. 6, casting their ballots for Democrat Joseph Kennedy III and Republican Sean Bielat.According to the unofficial results supplied by Town Clerk Danielle Sicard, Kennedy walked away with 455 votes against fellow democrats Rachel Brown who earned 41 and Herb Robinson who garnered 10. While Bielat nabbed 421 votes, Republicans David Steinhof had 96 and Elizabeth Childs had 24. U.S. Senate incumbent Scott Brown received 538 votes to Democrat Elizabeth Warren’s 464.For the contested second district …
Polls for the State Primary Election open 7 a.m. today at Norton High School for all precincts and close at 8 p.m. Town Clerk Danielle Sicard expects about 12 percent of voters to cast their ballot today. This is about how many showed up for the Presidential Primary in March 2012 and the State Primary in September 2010. “My best guess is that we will be somewhere in that ballpark,” Sicard said. The highest number of voters for a Primary was in 2006 when 17 percent turned out. “As always, we encourage people to be actively involved in the election process,” Sicard said.Voters will submit …
With less than three weeks to go before the state primary, Fourth Congressional District candidates are touting each endorsement they get in hopes of winning over voters. The Fourth District seat, which reaches from Newton all the way down to Fall River, will be open at the end of this term following the retirement from 16-term Congressman Barney Frank. Newton Patch reached out to the campaigns for all six candidates vying for a shot at the Fourth District seat to see where they stand with endorsements so far. Below is a round-up of who is supporting who: Republicans Elizabeth Childs In …
The last day to register to vote or to change your political party for the upcoming State Primary is Friday, Aug. 17. The Norton Town Clerks Office, located on the first floor of Town Hall, 70 E. Main St. will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on this day. Town Hall is open for regular hours Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The State Primary Election is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 6. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. with all Precincts (1,2,3,4,5) voting at Norton High School.Absentee Ballots for the State Primary …
Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren will be live chatting on Norton Patch on Friday, July 13, at 1:15 p.m. You and your neighbors in Massachusetts will have a chance to ask the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate any question you want answered. Wondering about her solutions for improving the economy, creating jobs, lowering the national debt or improving education? What about how she would help middle class families or how she would support small businesses? Warren will be fielding your questions in real time. Follow this link from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday to join …
Scroll through the attached PDF to see how precincts voted in this year's election.
With 1,266 voters at the polls Tuesday, Norton residents voted against questions 2 and 3 in the charter changes and voted in incumbents. There were 745 votes to keep the Town Clerk position elected, while 724 voters also wanted to keep the Water and Sewer Commission positions elected. Question 1, which asked voters to approve grammatical errors, prohibit a town officer or official from simultaneously holding the office of Selectmen or Planning Board and a few other items, passed with 780 votes. More information on the charter questions can be found here.Incumbents Bradford Bramwell and …
