Wednesday, November 9, 2011
No single issue stood out among interviews with Braintree voters on Nov. 8.
Interviews with nearly two dozen Braintree residents voting throughout the town's 12 precincts on Tuesday showed a dedicated electorate – 31 percent of Braintree's nearly 24,000 registered voters turned out – casting their ballots largely out of a feeling of civic engagement rather than for a particular issue or candidate. A lack of state or federal races on the local ballots likely contributed to the low turnout (though it was fairly high for a municipal election in Braintree), along with a dearth of hot-button issues. Several residents, though, polled informally and randomly outside various precinct polling locations, said they made sure to get out on Tuesday to vote for Mayor Joseph Sullivan, with one voter declaring the opposite – that…
Turnout was higher than expected in Braintree's Nov. 8 election, perhaps thanks to a clear, warm day.
Nearly 7,500 Braintree residents voted on Tuesday in a municipal election highlighted by Mayor Joseph Sullivan overwhelmingly retaining his post, the Town Council keeping its current makeup and the School Committee poised to add three first-time members come January. More than 31 percent of registered voters participated in the election, a higher number than Town Clerk Joe Powers expected and not a bad overall figure for a local election, he said. "I'd like to thank mother nature for the help with that." Under sunny skies, voters in Braintree's 12 precincts chose Sullivan by 85% over challenger Paul Walsh, a local businessman and second-time candidate for mayor. Sullivan was handily elected Braintree's first mayor in 2007 as the town …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
This article will update as results come in for Braintree's local election.
These are the official, uncertified results. There were 7,493 ballots cast, equaling a 31 percent turnout town-wide, two points higher than the Town Clerk's initial prediction. The results will be certified in 10 days. Below are the numbers. Look for a more complete story tomorrow morning. Mayor (4 years, vote 1) Joseph Sullivan – 6,325 (85%) Paul Walsh – 1,089 (15%) Councilor-at-Large (2 years, vote 3) Sean Powers – 4,825 (29%) Charles Ryan – 4,548 (27%) Leland Dingee – 3,969 (24%) Michael Barbuto – 3,263 (20%) District 1 Council Charles Kokoros – 978 (99%) District 2 Council John Mullaney – 790 63%) Adam Ringius – 456 (37%) District 3 Council Tom Bowes – 787 (99%) District 4 Council Henry Joyce – 608 (62%) Stephen O'Brien – 368 (38%) …
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The polls in Braintree are open until 8 p.m. tonight.
The day started early for candidates in today's municipal election, and it will not end until after the polls close at 8 p.m., after the votes are counted and after the late-night conclusions of parties around Braintree. Tom Devin, running for School Committee, awoke at 5 a.m. this morning and was out of his house 20 minutes later. At 10 a.m., he stood outside Flaherty Elementary School in Precinct 4 with his brother Eddie. "The weather helps," Devin said. "I look forward to a good turnout since the weather is beautiful." By early afternoon on Tuesday, with half of the voting day remaining, the sunny skies remained a strong presence, and voter turnout was on pace to just about hit Town Clerk Joe Powers' estimation of 29 percent. As of 1:30…
Monday, November 7, 2011
Several residents lodged complaints earlier today at Town Hall about the calls, part of District 5 Councilor Ronald Denapoli's campaign.
Calls began coming into the Mayor's Office and the Town Clerk's Office at about noon today, with residents complaining that they were receiving robo calls from District 5 Councilor Ronald DeNapoli, promoting his reelection campaign but tagged with a Town of Braintree caller ID signature. DeNapoli, in an interview this afternoon, said the 200 or more calls that went out with the town on the ID screen were a mistake, something he said he rectified with an out-of-state calling company as soon as he heard about the complaints. "We straightened it out, it was just a goof up," DeNapoli said. Some residents, though, were upset that a candidate would represent themselves as calling from an official, town phone number before launching into a …
Braintree's 2011 election is this Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Braintree Patch has asked each candidate in this year's mayoral, town council and school committee races to submit a few words as the Nov. 8 election nears. For more information on polling places, ballot composition and the candidates themselves, see our Patch Election Headquarters. Below are notes from the mayoral candidates who have submitted them so far. Candidates are welcome to submit after this is published, and they will be added to this article. Mayor Joseph Sullivan It has been a true honor to serve as Braintree's first Mayor. My roots are in Braintree and I care deeply for our community. I was proud to accept the trust you put in me and I have approached the job of Mayor with a determination not only to guide us through a change …
Braintree's 2011 election is this Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Braintree Patch has asked each candidate in this year's mayoral, town council and school committee races to submit a few words as the Nov. 8 election nears. For more information on polling places, ballot composition and the candidates themselves, see our Patch Election Headquarters. Below are notes from the school committee candidates who have submitted them so far. Candidates are welcome to submit after this is published, and they will be added to this article. School Committee (vote for 3 for 4 years) Kelly Foley I began my career as a Case Specialist at Quincy District Court. While working full time, I graduated from Stonehill College and earned a law degree from New England School of Law. I graduated from Braintree High School, my …
Braintree's 2011 election is this Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Braintree Patch has asked each candidate in this year's mayoral, town council and school committee races to submit a few words as the Nov. 8 election nears. For more information on polling places, ballot composition and the candidates themselves, see our Patch Election Headquarters. Below are notes from the councilor-at-large candidates who have submitted them so far. Candidates are welcome to submit after this is published, and they will be added to this article. Councilors-at-Large (vote 3 for 2 years) Charles Ryan Charles Ryan cited his previous town experience as he campaigns for re-election to Councilor-at-Large on the Braintree Town Council. Twelve years ago Ryan was elected to his first position as Water and Sewer Commissioner. “At …
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Braintree's 2011 election is this Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Braintree Patch has asked each candidate in this year's mayoral, town council and school committee races to submit a few words as the Nov. 8 election nears. For more information on polling places, ballot composition and the candidates themselves, see our Patch Election Headquarters. Below are notes from the district council candidates who have submitted them so far. Candidates are welcome to submit after this is published, and they will be added to this article. District 2 John Mullaney Four years ago, I was first elected as the Town Councilor for District 2 under the slogan “WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER BRAINTREE.” Whether it was reviewing the budget as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee or reviewing proposed ordinances as a member…
Friday, November 4, 2011
Braintree residents are encouraged to bring non-perishable foods with them to polling stations on Nov. 8.
Now in its third year, a food drive centered on Braintree's election day means that each voter will have the chance to drop off non-perishable items for people and families in need on Nov. 8, at polling centers in each precinct. "It's been an overwhelming success," District 4 Councilor Henry Joyce said, "and the need gets greater and greater every year." Joyce, former candidate Philip Baldassini and others in the community brought the idea to reality two years ago. Since thousands of residents were turning out on election day, Baldassini said in an interview earlier this fall, he figured they should try and capture some of that energy and direct it toward food donations. "At that time, as always, there was a tremendous need," Joyce said. "…
Judge Amy Gray
7:22 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
If a candidate wants my vote he(she) better have a human being making the call. I don't vote for candidates with pre-recorded messages. more ›