Tuesday, May 7, 2013
USDA awards Wrentham for healthier schools.
Wrentham saw a group of government officials on Friday a the Vogel School Auditorium to recognize Wrentham’s efforts to promote healthy lifestyles in students. Wrentham’s Delaney and Roderick schools were awarded the bronze level award for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Healthier U.S. School Challenge. The HUSSC is an initiative that was established in 2004 to recognize schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. The program was a volunteer initiative and was submitted by food services director Judy White. The award, which has silver, bronze and gold levels, has so far been awarded to only a handful of schools within …
Friday, December 21, 2012
His office will be at 8 North Main St along with a second office in Newton.
Congressman-elect Joe Kennedy III, whose district includes Attleboro and Wrentham, announced plans Thursday to locate his 4th District offices in Attleboro and Newton. Kennedy, whose term begins Jan. 3, will open an office at 8 North Main St. in Attleboro, which was previously occupied by Congressman Jim McGovern. The Newton office will be located at 29 Crafts Street. "Having offices in Newton and Attleboro will ensure that my staff and I are constantly accessible to residents across the 4th District," said Kennedy, according to a press release. "It is a priority of mine to continue the unparalleled constituent service of Congressmen Frank and McGovern, and I'm hopeful that these offices will allow for the a seamless transition of that …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Retiring Barney Frank will be succeeded by scion of Kennedy political dynasty.
Joe Kennedy III will be a new U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts. At around 9:30 p.m., the Associated Press called the race for 32-year old Kennedy, who lives in Brookline, as he was beating by a 2-1 margin Norfolk Republican Sean Bielat in the race to represent the redrawn Fourth Congressional District. Rep. Barney Frank, a media celebrity Tuesday night at Kennedy's celebration party at the Newton Marriott Hotel, is retiring after serving the Fourth District since 1981. Yes, the Kennedys are a famous political family, but Joe III especially follows family tradition with this particular win: his father, Joe Kennedy II, served as Congressman from Massachusetts (in the 8th Congressional District) from 1987-1999. And his great-uncle, who …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Take this quiz on Tagg Romney, Joe Kennedy III and Jeb Bush.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Political Princes. Heirs Apparent. Scions. America is not a nation of ruling dynasties. Or is it? With talk starting to swirl about Tagg Romney being groomed as a political heir-apparent to his dad, Mitt, we at Patch thought you might like to know a little more about Tagg and the Romneys. But at the same time, it occurred to us you also want to test your knowledge of the other two highest-profile American political dynasty families: the Kennedys and the Bushes. One of those families has a candidate in the running in this election; the other has spoken candidly about his views of how his party is operating. One thing they all have in common: the state of Massachusetts. How, you ask? You have to take our quiz to find out. Test your political…
Friday, October 26, 2012
Sean Slater of Franklin, MA recently submitted a letter to the editor concerning Joe Kennedy III
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Friday, October 26, 2012
The following was submitted to us by Sean Slater of Franklin, MA. If you have a letter you would like to see posted, email dan.libon@patch.com or wrentham@patch.com Joe Kennedy III, a 31 year old with no qualifications and very little experience in business or politics is a candidate for the 4th Congressional District. Sean Bielat, a Marine reserves officer and small business CEO with a proven track record of success and personal integrity is also running for this seat. Sean’s resume, charisma and economy – driven positions on fiscal responsibility would make him a heavy favorite in most congressional races across the country. That being said, we are in Massachusetts, where there is a belief, however illogical, that a candidate’s name …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The 15-minute debate aired on Fox25 Morning News earlier Wednesday.
Although they had just a few minutes to make their case, Fourth Congressional District candidates Joe Kennedy III and Sean Bielat touted their experience and ideas in a Fox25 debate earlier Wednesday morning. The live debate, which was moderated by Fox25 news host Gene Levanchy, lasted less than 15 minutes. This was the final scheduled television appearance for Bielat and Kennedy before the November 6 general election. Bielat, a Norfolk Republican, is running against Kennedy, a Brookline Democrat, to replace the retiring Fourth District Congressman Barney Frank, of Newton. The winner will represent Foxborough in Congress. Keeping with a theme that has run throughout the campaign, Bielat and Kennedy sparred on experience and whether …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Candidates for the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District seat will participate in their third debate tonight.
The race for the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District seat will take another step forward tonight as the candidates take part in a debate at Wellesley College. Democrat Joe Kennedy III and Republican Sean Bielat will participate in the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Wellesley College. This is the third debate between the candidates, who seek to replace longtime Democratic Congressman Barney Frank. Both Bielat and Kennedy have participated in a live chat on Patch, and the two candidates will appear once more after tonight in a televised debate October 24 broadcast live on WFXT-TV. Tonight’s debate will take place in Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall on the Wellesley …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Democratic congressional candidate Joe Kennedy III took Patch readers' questions today.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Fourth Congressional District candidate Joe Kennedy III took reader's qusestions earlier today on Wrentham Patch. Kennedy, a Democrat, is running against Republican Sean Bielat to fill the seat of retiring Congressman Barney Frank, of Newton. If you missed the chat, feel free to read our recap of the chat. Bielat participated in a similar live chat Q&A Thursday.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
This week's pet of the week is Aslan plus the Paws of Plainville would like to thank everyone for coming out to the Mansfield Celebration of Animals.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
The magnificent king of Narnia has come to our shelter beside the school, and is looking for a new kingdom to rule. Although mighty he is in name, this gorgeous cat is very tame. Once you see him you will agree, so come take a look and see. Provide for him a forever home and no longer will he have to roam. Aslan has been combo tested negative and is up to date with his regular shots. If you are interested in meeting Aslan or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call 508-695-4707 (leave a message if need be!). Paws of Plainville, Inc. is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O. Box 2236, …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The two candidates for the Fourth Congressional District will be chatting LIVE this week with Patch readers on Thursday, Oct. 11 at noon (Bielat) and Friday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. (Kennedy).
If you could ask the Fourth Congressional District candidates one question, what would it be? Democrat Joe Kennedy III and Republican Sean Bielat will join Foxborough Patch this week for two separate live text chats with readers. Bielat will be taking questions in a live chat on Thursday, October 11 at noon and Kennedy will be chatting with voters on Friday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Now is your chance to ask these potential congressmen what they think about health care reform, job creation, military spending and more. The live chats will run for 45 minutes to an hour. To submit a question, come back to Foxborough Patch on October 11 at noon and October 12 at 1 p.m., click on the live chat, enter your name and you will be able to ask your …
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9:19 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
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