Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Outgoing lieutenant governor said recent controversies had nothing to do with decision to resign.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said none of the controversies that have dogged him during his tenure on Beacon Hill contributed to his decision to announce his resignation. In a press conference at the State House Wednesday, Murray said his final day on the job will be June 2. The next day he will take over as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce where his salary will reportedly be around $200,000. In January, Murray said he had no intention of running for governor when Gov. Deval Patrick's term expires in January 2015. "This has been a very difficult but empowering decision," Murray said. "It has been an honor to serve as lieutenant governor." Patrick called Murray an "outstanding partner" during his time in …
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Get updates on the NRC's activities in your Facebook feed.
Everything you wanted to know about the Natural Resources Commission, but were afraid to ask, is now available on Facebook. ... Or, more accurately, updates from the commission on events and walks are all on their Facebook page. According to an announcement on the Town Website, the recently launched page will feature Green Tips of the Week, and currently has a number of photos from the NRC and links to relevant articles. If you "Like" the page from your Facebook account, you will get these updates in your feed (in the same way you already get Facebook updates from our Wellesley Patch page). What other town services would you like to see start a Facebook account?
CBS Boston reports Murray has a new job lined up already.
UPDATE, 12:15 p.m.: The Massachusetts Republican Party was quick to jump on the reports about Murray's resignation, saying Murray is trying "to outrun the scandal that dogs him" in a statement on their website. MassGOP attempted to liken Murray's exit to that of former House Speaker Thomas Finneran, who was convicted of obstruction of justice in 2007. “History doesn’t always repeat itself, but in this case it looks like Tim Murray is following the same path as a previous, disgraced Democratic official,” said Nate Little MassGOP Executive Director in the scathing statement. “Only time will tell if Murray follows the Finneran playbook to the end, complete with indictment and guilty plea.” UPDATE, 10:45 a.m.: Boston.com has updated their …
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The Wellesley Board of Selectmen discussed the town's role in Norfolk County with a local representative for the County.
The town of Brookline has thought about removing itself from Norfolk County since 2011. Now officials in that town are hoping Wellesley will join them. No decisions were made at Monday night's Board of Selectmen meeting, but they considered a letter sent from Brookline Town Administrator Mel Kleckner to other towns in the County, as well as a report from Norfolk County Advisory Vice-chairperson and Wellesley resident Owen Dugan. By its membership in Norfolk County, Dugan explained, the town has access to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, the Norfolk Agricultural (Aggie) School in Walpole, and the Wollaston Recreational Area, as well as a county engineering department, facilities maintenance and treasurer's office. The County also …
We've started the list, but now we're calling on agents and home sellers to post your sales here.
8 Nobscot Rd Sold For: $780,000 List Price: $775,000 Sold Date: 5/16/2013 Sq. Ft.: 1,740 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Partial Garage: 1 5 Wingate Rd Sold For: $1,200,000 List Price: $1,249,000 Sold Date: 5/16/2013 Sq. Ft.: 2,652 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Full, 2 Partial Garage: 1 85 Grove Street #108 Sold For: $714,000 List Price: $669,000 Sold Date: 5/17/2013 Sq. Ft.: 1,512 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 full Garage: 1 Wondering what other homes sold in Wellesley? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can help us answer the question. Do you know of a home sold in one of our towns this week? If you do, let us know. Here's how: Thanks for contributing!
Five things you need to know for Needham and Wellesley on May 22, 2013.
1. The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the thunderstorms last night, which they say may continue today: scattered thunderstorms, about a 30 percent chance today and 20 percent tonight. Otherwise, you can expect today to be cloudy with a high of 86ºF and a low of 56ºF. 2. After a rainstorm, there is a lot of pleasure in jumping in puddles--even as an adult. But, for kids between 2 and 8, there is the PUDDLESTOMPERS Summer Program, Registration is open now. For more information, see their registration website. 3. Matia Rania Angelou, a Jewish chaplain who works with Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston is discussing Grieving In a Jewish Way tonight. 6:30 p.m., her group is open to those with or …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Interviews will be held Monday and Tuesday at Lincoln-Sudbury.
The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District is looking to fill an empty seat, and they are looking to Wellesley in the final three. On Thursday, the interim search sub-committee of the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Committee, tasked to select finalists for the school's search for an interim superintendent/principal, voted to recommend three finalists for this position, and advanced the District's search toward its next stage. "We had a terrific pool of interested candidates to draw from and we are excited about these finalists we have recommended," said sub-committee chairman, Kevin Matthews. "We are confident they each have the experience, expertise and qualifications needed to help our school continue to perform at the …
The following reports were provided by the Wellesley Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
The following reports were provided by the Wellesley Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction. Licensed to Stop While on patrol at about 3:30 a.m. on May 7, police noticed a vehicle which reportedly failed to stop at the Wellesley Avenue intersection with Brookside Road. Officer Dennehy pulled the driver over and requested the license and registration. The driver gave him a foreign license. A query determined that the driver's right to drive in Mass. had been revoked. This information was listed under a number assigned on a previous instance where the driver had been pulled over. The driver, identified as Victor Achar-Romano, 23 of Cambridge was arrested and charged with failing to stop at a stop light or …
Five things to know today for Needham and Wellesley on May 21, 2013.
1. There may be some patches of fog before noon, the National Weather Service tells us, but there could also be some scattered showers in the evening--about a 40 percent chance. Temperatures expected between 72ºF and 55ºF. 2. The Transitions center at the Presbyterian Church in Needham is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, with resources available to job searchers. Drop by to access a computer, office equipment and employment tools, do research or network with others. For more information, call 781-444-3728 or e-mail info@transitionsneedham.org. 3. Silpada Designs is having a Jewelry Trunk Show at Beauty and Main today. If you want to see yourself in some of their sterling silver stylings, then perhaps that's the place to…
New location for Precinct H polling announced as well.
Myron Dittmer
10:34 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Now that we won't have a Lt. Governor come June, why doesn't the Governor donate his position salary to the Boston One Fund....which would be a much better use of the money! more ›