Waltham City Election 2011

ELECTION 2011: Gary Marchese

Gary Marchese is seeking reelection to the City Council.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are responses from Ward 5 City Councillor Gary Marchese who is running for in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 general city election.  The questions were pose by Waltham Patch and have only been edited for clarity and readability. See our other election coverage. Lillian Santangelo is challenging Marchese for his seat. Also, in fairness to other candidates, Waltham Patch edited down one response to meet an imposed word limit. This was done only after Marchese was asked several times to resubmit responses that met the limit.  _______________________________ Employment:        My name is Gary J. Marchese.  I am a family law attorney. My law Office is located at the Colonial Shopping Center at 85 River St. in Waltham. I have …

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Consultant Finds Little Cause for Concern For Contamination At Waltham Street Site

Watertown's Conservation Commission had the environmental consultant study materials on potential hazardous materials on the site of a proposed 222-unit apartment complex in the West End.

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Conservation Commission’s environmental consultant found no evidence of contamination that could pose a threat to humans on the land where a 222-unit apartment complex would sit. The consultant, however, did see an area of concern on nearby land.  “I have to conclude, based on the available information, there is no unacceptable risk to human life or the environment,” Anne Marie Desmarais of Environmental Insight said of the site, which borders Gore Place in Waltham. The Conservation Commission asked for the study after neighbors expressed concerns about what was on the land – the former Raytheon testing facility. Developers want to build the three apartment buildings on 8.2 acres of a 23-acre property on Waltham …

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John Lawn Wins Democratic Primary For 10th Middlesex State Rep. Seat

Lawn will face Republican James Dixon in the general election on Tuesday, May 10.

For nearly an hour after the polls closed at 8 p.m., the mood at Shopper's Cafe in Waltham was one of nervous excitement, as more than 50 supporters of John Lawn waited anxiously for the results of the Democratic primary election for the 10th Middlesex District state representative seat. Shortly after 9 p.m., the crowd erupted into cheers — Lawn, a Watertown Town Councilman, had won the Democratic nomination, over three other Democratic candidates. Lawn now faces Republican James Dixon, of Waltham in the Tuesday, May 10 special general election. Dixon was the only Republican on the ballot. The winner of the May election will replace former State Rep. Peter Koutoujian, who was appointed Middlesex County Sheriff earlier this year. In a …

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UPDATED ELECTION BLOG: John Lawn Wins Democratic Primary for Middlesex State Rep

Watertown Town Councilman John Lawn will face Republican James Dixon in general election on May 10.

9:40 p.m., Ciccone HQ: Earlier tonight, Ciccone thanked his supporters and asked them to "get behind our Democrat" and support Lawn for the May 10 special election. Ciccone received 389 votes out of a total 613 votes cast in Newton.  Lawn received 103 of the total votes in Newton, with the most coming in from Ward 1 Precinct 1 (45 votes). 9:08 p.m, Lawn HQ: Patch reporter Matt Tempesta reporting Lawn has officially won the Democratic primary.  9:05 p.m., Durkee HQ: Durkee just said he called Lawn and conceded the race.  8:50 p.m., Ciccone HQ: Ciccone has stepped outside to call Lawn to concede the race. Lots of supporters here at West Street Tavern, including Ward 6 Alderman-at-Large Charlie Shapiro and President Scott Lennon. 8:47 p.m., …

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5:05 pm on Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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ELECTION 2011: Find Out Where You Can Vote

Location your polling place!

With the Tuesday, May 10 special primary election for the 10th Middlesex District state representative seat fast approaching, you may be wondering, "Where do I go to vote?'  Patch has the answers! To find where you should go to vote, locate your ward and precinct number on the list below and go to the corresponding location. Ward 5, Precincts 1 and 2: 260 Grove St., former Bright School gymnasium.  Ward 6, Precinct 1: 110 Pond St., Charles A. Lawless senior housing facility. Ward 6, Precinct 2: 119 School St., Arthur J. Clark Government Center.  Ward 7, Precinct 2: 948 Main St., basement of the former Banks School. Ward 8, Precinct 1: 84 Orange St., Whalen Housing Ward 8, Precinct 2: 510 Moody St., former South Middle School Ward 9, …

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ELECTION 2011: State Rep. Candidate Q & A With John Lawn

Learn about John Lawn!

With days to go until the Tuesday, April 12 primary election, Patch recently asked John Lawn, a Watertown Democratic candidate for the 10th Middlesex District state representative seat, about why he is running for the seat. Check out his email responses below. The general election will be held Tuesday, May 10 and its winner will replace former State Rep. Peter Koutoujian, who was appointed Middlesex County Sheriff earlier this year.  Patch is planning to post stories on all five candidates, pending submission of information by each candidate.  Look for tomorrow's candidate candidate Q & A at 6 a.m. Check out our earlier video profile and Q&A on Waltham Democrat Sean Durkee and Waltham Democrat Gary Marchese. John Lawn (To view a video of …

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