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Democratic US Senate candidate Edward Markey to release tax returns back to 2005

Thursday, May 23, 2013

BOSTON — Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey agreed Thursday to release his tax returns dating back to 2005, one more year than was previously released by his opponent Gabriel Gomez, in a day of campaigning in which money from outside groups was at issue as well. Markey, a veteran U.S. congressman, will make public the tax returns Friday, according to spokesman Andrew Zucker, after strong pressure from Gomez and … 0

Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti arrives for an election night rally Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in the Hollywood area Los Angels. Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a campaign in which he depicted his rival a pawn of powerful labor bosses. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Councilman Eric Garcetti wins LA mayor race

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

LOS ANGELES — The incoming mayor of Los Angeles was able to defeat a fellow Democrat by depicting her as a pawn of utility union bosses in a city long friendly to labor, an outcome expected to echo beyond California as unions nationwide face threats to their clout. With all precincts reporting Wednesday, … 0

Hatfield re-elects incumbents Marcus Boyle, Stanley Pitchko

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

HATFIELD — Some 598 voters turned out Tuesday, re-electing both incumbents in the races for the Select Board and Board of Assessors. Christopher G. Smith had challenged incumbent Marcus J. Boyle for a seat on the Select Board, but Boyle defeated his opponent 475-103. Smith had also tried to unseat Assessor Stanley Pitchko, but lost that race 427-150. “I thank the town of … 1

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Elizabeth Moulton elected to Select Board in Southampton

Monday, May 6, 2013

SOUTHAMPTON — Elizabeth Moulton won a seat on the Select Board Monday night, besting two other candidates for the post. Moulton, 32, of 115 Pleasant St., captured 216 votes while John O. Martin, 61, of 106 Clark St., had 139 and Timothy R. Judd, 25, of 166 College … 0

Nathan Rosewarne wins treasurer seat in Williamsburg

Monday, May 6, 2013

WILLIAMSBURG — In the only race in this year’s town election Monday, Nathan Rosewarne, 24, of 89 Ashfield Road, won the position of treasurer. Rosewarne was running against Town Clerk Brenda Lessard, and took seat in a 127-93 vote. Voter turnout was 224. There were no other contested … 0

William Jolly elected Chesterfield moderator

Monday, May 6, 2013

CHESTERFIELD — Eighty-nine voters turned out for the annual town elections Monday. According to Town Clerk Sandy Wickland, that is approximately 10 percent of the town’s registered voters. William Jolly of 330 Main Road was elected moderator as a write-in candidate. There were no contested races and all … 0

Thousands of anti-Putin protesters rally in Moscow

Thursday, May 16, 2013

MOSCOW — In the biggest show of opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin since last May, thousands of demonstrators gathered Monday near the Kremlin to demand an immediate release of all political prisoners and new presidential and parliamentary elections. The protesters filled Bolotnaya Square, not far from the … 0

A sign is displayed, Saturday, at the 32nd annual LGBT Parade and Pride Event in Northampton. SARAH CROSBY

Businesses, churches, many others stand tall with Noho Pride March

Saturday, May 4, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — It was tough to tell which were more plentiful at the 32nd annual gay pride march here Saturday: church groups, local businesses, or high school gay/straight alliances. Marchers set off in front of Thornes Marketplace on … 0

Pelham voters end town caucus, approve $4 million budget

Saturday, May 4, 2013

PELHAM — Voters at the annual Town Meeting Saturday eliminated the town caucus method of nominating candidates for local offices and approved a $4 million operating budget as well as a measure to replace the roof of the Community Center. A total of 81 voters checked in, although … 0

Worthington Town meeting votes to withdraw from Gateway Regional School District

Friday, May 17, 2013

WORTHINGTON — A majority of the 102 voters at Saturday’s annual Town Meeting approved a plan for Worthington to withdraw from the Gateway Regional School district. But the proposed change was effectively stillborn because Worthington needs the approval of all Gateway member towns to withdraw — and Middlefield … 0

Challenger Ellen DuPont wins seat on Plainfield Board of Health 

Thursday, May 16, 2013

PLAINFIELD — In Plainfield’s only contested election, challenger Ellen DuPont ousted incumbent Ruby Goodnoff Saturday for a seat on the town’s Board of Health. DuPont won the position by a 5 votes, receiving 46 votes to Goodnoff’s 41. Two ballot questions – one for a Proposition 2 ½ … 0

Shutesbury approves raises for town officials

Thursday, May 16, 2013

SHUTESBURY — Residents of Shutesbury approved a town budget of $5,778,104 for the coming fiscal year. The spending plan includes an increase of $15,000 in salaries of town officials. Nearly 100 people turned out Saturday in the gym of the Shutesbury Elementary School to debate the budget and … 0

Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, left, listens as her husband Capt. Mark Kelly speaks after Giffords received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at the JFK Library in Boston, Sunday, May 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Former US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords receives Profile in Courage award

Thursday, May 16, 2013

BOSTON — Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords received the 2013 Profile in Courage award at the John F. Kennedy Library on Sunday in recognition of the political, personal, and physical courage she has demonstrated in her fearless public … 0

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