Week in Review: Stoneham Armed Robber Hits Other Towns, Election Day
Check out some of the top stories from this week in Stoneham.
Here's a look at some of the stories from this week in Stoneham:
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CHART: Stoneham Election Results 2012
Check out a race-by-race breakdown of the votes from election day on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in Stoneham.
Check out a precint-by-precinct breakdown of the votes cast on election day on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in Stoneham, according to the unofficial results from the Town Clerk's office: [Editor's note: An asterisk (*) indicates the winner in Stoneham.]
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Lewis Defeats Georgountzos in State Rep. Race
State Rep. Jason Lewis won re-election, beating challenger George Georgountzos on election day Tuesday.
State Rep. Jason Lewis won re-election, defeating challenger George Georgountzos on election day Tuesday. After losing six of seven precincts in his home town of Stoneham, Georgountzos conceded victory in the state representative race to the incumbent. Lewis Ready to Move Forward In a statement posted on Stoneham Patch, Lewis recognized Georgountzos for his work in the community. "I want to congratulate George Georgountzos for his commitment to public service," Lewis said. "It is not easy to put yourself and your family in the public eye and run for elected office." Lewis wrote that he is "ready to get back to work: pursuing local economic development opportunities; fighting for fair and adequate funding for all our schools; championing …
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Election 2012: State Ballot Question Results
Voters made decisions on car repairs, assisted suicide and medical marijuana in the statewide election.
Question 1: Right to Repair Voters approved the “Right to Repair” ballot question, which would give consumers more choices when fixing a car in today's election. According to numbers on boston.com, 85 percent of voters approved the question, with 51 percent of the state reporting at 10:15 p.m. The initiative requires automakers to make computer software codes for repairs more accessible to independent repair shops and car owners by 2015. But in July, state legislators devised a compromise that would give carmakers until 2018 to comply with the new law, according to a Boston Globe report. By approving Question 1, voters trumped that compromise and enacted the “Right to Repair” act as written on the ballot. “Voters sent a clear message to …
Lewis Beats Georgountzos in State Rep. Race
After losing six of seven precincts in his home town of Stoneham, State Rep. candidate George Georgountzos has conceded the victory to incumbent Jason Lewis.
After losing six of seven precincts in his home town of Stoneham Tuesday night, George Georgountzos conceded victory in the state representative race to incumbent Jason Lewis. After a long campaign season Chris Kellogg, campaign manger for Lewis, said the team and Lewis were excited for the win. "I am extraordinarily happy, and I did not expect Jason to do as well as he did," Kellogg said. "I really feel that it speaks to the quality of an individual of Jason because he did do so well." Kellogg also wished Georgountzos luck in his future political endeavors. "George is a nice guy, and I would encourage him to rethink his strategies in two years if he plans on running again," Kellogg said. In an interview with Stoneham Patch from his …
Rep. Jason Lewis
2:11 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I'm humbled with the support I received in today's election. This would not have been possible without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers and student interns, and the generous financial support of our donors. Thank you! I want to congratulate George Georgountzos for his commitment to public service. It is not easy to put yourself and your family in the public eye and run for elected office… more ›
Elizabeth Warren Wins U.S. Senate Seat in Massachusetts
Democrat Elizabeth Warren beat incumbent candidate Scott Brown in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race.
Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren has beaten incumbent Republican candidate Scott Brown for a seat on the U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press. Warren is won by a margin of eight percentage points, 54 percent to 46 percent, making her the first female senator elected in Massachusetts. An estatic Warren addressed a crowd of hundreds of excited supporters at the Copley Fairmont Plaza hotel in Boston on Tuesday night. "We did what everyone thought was impossible," she said. "We taught a scrappy, first-time candidate how to win." "You took on the powerful Wall Street banks and let them know that you want a Senator out there fighting for the middle class all of the time," she said. "And despite the odds, you elected the first …
TMHSGrad
10:16 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Typical liberal - always having to tell people how they should live their lives. more ›
Stoneham Election Results 2012: Election Day Voting Tallies in Stoneham
Updates on the 2012 elections here in Stoneham will be posted throughout the day. Connect with us on Twitter too at #PatchElections and tell us what you see by tweeting @StonehamPatch and commenting on facebook.com/StonehamPatch.
Stay with Stoneham Patch all day as we update this article with news and information from the polls and live election results after 8 p.m. Share your photos and videos from Election Day by clicking the Upload Photos and Video button! Also, tell us what've seen at the polls in the comments below: How long did you wait to vote today? Which candidate has the most visible presence among signholders? Join the conversation in the comments. Scott Brown (R), Elizabeth Warren (D): U.S. Senate Scott Brown has represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate since a January 2010 special election held to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the late Ted Kennedy. Brown defeated state Attorney General Martha Coakley with 1,168,107 votes, or 51.9 percent, to…
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Five Things: Stoneham Election Day 2012 Edition
Check out our Five Things column for election day on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in Stoneham.
Here are five things to know on election day (Tuesday, Nov. 6) in Stoneham: 1. Voting hours: The polls will be open an hour earlier on election day on Tuesday, as Stonehamites can vote from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stoneham Town Hall Auditorium. 2. Polling place: There is one polling place in Stoneham: the Town Hall Auditorium. A table will be set up for each voting district. Find out which district is yours here. 3. Preview ballot: Check out a sample ballot posted on the town of Stoneham website. 4. Election day overview: Visit the Stoneham Election Guide for voting information. 5. Use Stoneham Patch to connect with your neighbors:
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Lewis or Georgountzos: Which State Representative Is Best for You?
Check out our previous coverage of the State Rep. race between incumbent Jason Lewis and challenger George Georgountzos.
Still trying to decide who you want to vote for as your state representative on election day? Take a look at our coverage of the State Rep. race between incumbent Jason Lewis and challenger George Georgountzos: Candidates: Incumbent Jason Lewis, D-Winchester Challenger George Georgountzos, R-Stoneham Profiles: Debates: Readers' Questions: Other Info:
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
State Rep. Candidates Answer Broadband Question
State Rep. candidates George Georgountzos and Jason Lewis answer questions previously submitted by Patch readers.
You asked and incumbent State Rep. Jason Lewis and challenger George Georgountzos have answered your questions. This is the final round of answers provided by the State Rep. candidates to your questions. Lewis, a Democrat from Winchester, is facing Stoneham resident and Republican challenger Georgountzos for the State Rep. position, which represents the communities of Stoneham and Winchester. Here are the candidates' responses to readers' questions: How can you encourage more broadband competition to bring down prices? Lewis: "I completely agree that reliable, affordable broadband is a key part of the infrastructure necessary to compete in today’s global economy. We should encourage new competitors like Google and others to enter the …
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Diana
9:26 am on Saturday, November 17, 2012
Whine whine whine. But hey, it's your free time. Do with it as you will. more ›