To the editor: I view my voting not only as my civic duty but also as a reaffirmation of my citizenship. My voting is a reminder to me of the privileges and responsibility in being a citizen of the United States. The daily news from around the world reaffirms the importance of being able to elect my government and reinforce the values I admire. Join me in voting in … [Read more...] about LTE: Why I vote
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‘Headers head to the polls
Residents turned out to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the Commonwealth's primary elections. In total, according to the result tapes posted in Abbot Hall on Wednesday afternoon, 2,944 ballots were cast across all six precincts during early voting and on Sept. 3. Three candidates sought the Republican nomination for U.S. senator: Robert Antonellis, Ian Cain, … [Read more...] about ‘Headers head to the polls
LTE: Those who vote in presidential elections should also vote in town elections
To the editor: My letter concerns voting. For most of my adult life, I have been a member of the League of Women Voters because I had been taught in school that voting was important and when I grew up, I discovered that many people didn't register to vote and the League helped do this. More recently, I have discovered that of the many people who register to vote, many don't. … [Read more...] about LTE: Those who vote in presidential elections should also vote in town elections
LTE: Defend democracy with your vote on Nov. 5
To the editor: Today, we are hearing this from both the Republican and Democrats in our divided country. How can both sides claim to be defending democracy when they are saying opposite things? What is bothering me the most is Project 2025 that is now emerging as the new Republican plan for the country. Even though Donald Trump claims to know nothing about it, it is a … [Read more...] about LTE: Defend democracy with your vote on Nov. 5
Fox trots onto Select Board
The Select Board will have a new member following the election of Dan Fox during the town’s election on Tuesday, according to the preliminary results. The five candidates elected to the board were Fox and incumbents Moses Grader, Bret Murry, Erin Noonan, and Alexa Singer. Dan Albert also ran for the board, but finished sixth. Because of the town’s recent electoral … [Read more...] about Fox trots onto Select Board