Boston voters went to the polls for the preliminary municipal election on Tuesday, September 24. Popular at-large city councilor Michelle Wu topped the ballot with the most votes and will appear on the November 5 ballot. The race for the four at-large city councilor positions will see eight candidates on the November ballot. Along with Read More…
The Boston Preliminary Municipal Election is Tuesday, September 24. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no preliminary election for District 1 (North End, East Boston, and Charlestown) as Councilor Lydia Edwards is running unopposed. The same goes for Districts 2 (Ed Flynn), 3 (Frank Baker) and 6 Read More…
The Boston City Council is pondering turning Election Day into a holiday in the city. Councilor Matt O’Malley requested a hearing about the possible change saying having the day be a holiday will help increase voter turnout. “Voting during a work day limits the participation of those who can’t afford to take a day off Read More…
The City of Boston election department is considering developing sub-precincts in an effort to create more efficient and smoother election days. Boston City Council held a hearing this week to discuss the possibility of creating these new sub-precincts. According to Commissioner of Election Department Dion Irish, there are some major population disparities within different wards Read More…
The Boston City Council voted in favor of extending councilor term limits from two to four years. The council voted in favor of the new term limits 11-2. Councilors Josh Zakim and Michelle Wu voted against it. Council President Andrea Campbell, a sponsor of the bill, said two-year cycles are ineffective. They also cost the Read More…
State Primary Election: Thursday, September 8, 2016 For the State Primary Election, polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. This is a expected to be a “light” primary election, with turnout expected to be especially low due to no statewide race, very few contested races, and that the election is being held on the Thursday of Labor Day week. Stephen Borelli and Aaron Michlewitz are Read More…
The North End / Waterfront generally voted in line with the other Boston neighborhoods, giving Democrats a majority of votes in all the major races. As shown in the Ward 3 precinct grid below, Governor Patrick received 51% of the NE/W vote with 42% going to Charlie Baker. Steve Grossman took the Treasurer’s race, 54%-46%, Read More…
Election results for the State Senate 1st Suffolk & Middlesex District race are in with incumbent Democratic State Senator Anthony Petruccelli showing a solid win against Republican challenger, Frank Addivinola, Jr. In addition to the North End, the district includes Beacon Hill, Cambridge, East Boston, Revere and Winthrop. With 100% of the precincts reporting, Petruccelli Read More…
In a timely mailing received on Election Day comes the officer election results for the Friends of the North End Branch Library. The November newsletter announced that the volunteer positions were uncontested with one slate being moved unanimously. The officers for 2010-2011 are: President: Robin Ardito Vice-President: Paula Luccio Secretary: Peter Greene Treasurer: Donna Wells Read More…
With Election Day upon us, it is time to close the web poll for State Senate. Here are the results: Now, go and vote in the real election at the poll that counts! We will compare the webpoll and actual results later. Vote in the new poll on the upper right side of this webpage. Read More…
Gubernatorial Candidate Charlie Baker mixed it up with the Halloween Eve revelers while campaigning on Hanover Street.
Democratic State Auditor Candidate Suzanne Bump campaigned in the North End today with current State Auditor Joe DeNucci, former boxing champ Tony DeMarco and City Councillor Salvatore LaMattina. DeNucci has endorsed Bump to replace him after he retires in January after 24 years as State Auditor.