Small Business Caucus Reminds Communities to Shop Local This Weekend

Small Business Weekend is intended to recognize the integral role small businesses play in shaping our economy and encourage shopping at local businesses on “Main Street.”

State Representatives Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield), Stephen Howitt (R-Seekonk) and Betty Poirier (R-Attleboro) - members of the Small Business Caucus - are reminding local business owners and shoppers that as of 2011 the first weekend after Thanksgiving has been declared Small Business Weekend in Massachusetts. Barrows, Howitt and Poirier were pleased to co-sponsor the House Resolution establishing the Small Business Weekend. The resolution is intended to recognize the integral role small businesses play in shaping our economy, commend the positive impacts of small business in our communities, and to encourage shopping at local businesses on “Main Street.” Not only are three out of every four jobs in Massachusetts created by small business, …

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PATCH FACTS

5 Things Sept 18: Coffee Hours with State Reps, Cancer Support Group and More

Your Patch Facts for the day.

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. High near 75, low around 63 There is a 60 percent chance of showers today, mainly after 1 p.m. There will be patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. It will be breezy, with a south wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tonight there is a 90 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. A temperature low will be around 63. …

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State Representatives Discuss Re-districting

Video by Norton Cable TV.

Representatives Poirier, Barrows and Howitt to Hold Friday Office Hours

Will be available at Norton, Mansfield and Attleboro Town Hall.

State Representatives Elizabeth Poirier (R-North Attleboro) and F. Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield) have announced that they will be holding office hours Friday, March 16 in Norton and other area towns.  They will be in Mansfield 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Room 3AB of Mansfield Town Hall and Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk) will join them for Norton office hours to be held, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of Norton Town Hall. In addition to the joint office hours, Representative Poirier will be holding office hours in the Town of North Attleboro, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of North Attleboro Town Hall.  All constituents are welcome to come and meet with them to discuss state government issues …

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State Reps. to Hold Open Office Hours

Representatives Howitt, Barrows and Poirier to be in Norton June 3.

State Representatives Elizabeth “Betty” Poirier (R-North Attleboro) and F. Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield) have announced that they will be holding office hours Friday, June 3.  Representatives Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk), Betty Poirier and Jay Barrows will hold a joint Norton office hours 12:30  to 1:30 p.m, at the Norton Town Hall’s selectmen’s meeting room.   All constituents are welcome to come and meet with them to discuss state government issues or any other matters of concern. No appointment is necessary.

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AN INSIDE LOOK

State Reps Now Dressing For Success

But it is substance - not style - voters look for today.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives may not accomplish more this coming year than they did in the last 12 months - but they will at least look better doing it.  The membership recently unanimously passed a proposal put forth by Rep. Betty Poirier (R-North Attleboro) to formalize the dress code for state representatives.  Poirier – who represents part of Norton – said she was spurred to the idea when an unnamed legislator last year wore blue jeans and a flannel shirt during an informal House session.  “I thought that was improper and showed a lack of respect and dignity for what we do,” said Poirier, the house minority whip. “As we continue to let these things go by and allow ourselves to lower the standards, soon there will be no …

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