5 Things, September 6: Massachusetts State Primary Preview

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Massachusetts Primary Election

The state primary election is on Thursday, September 6. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

2. Who is on the ballot

There are not many contested races for Stoughton voters, but on the Democrat Party ballot there are races for Governor's Council (District 2) and County Commissioner (Norfolk County), and on the Republican Party ballot there is a race for Representative in Congress (MA-8th District).

Joe Selvaggi

Matias Temperley

Brian Clinton

Robert Jubinville

Patrick McCabe

Bart Timilty

John M. Gillis

Francis W. O'Brien

3. Where do I vote?

• PRECINCT 1 -- Dawe Elementary School, 131 Pine Street

• PRECINCT 2 -- Jones School, 137 Walnut Street

• PRECINCT 3 -- South Elementary School, 171 Ash Street

• PRECINCT 4 -- Gibbons Elementary School, 235 Morton Street

• PRECINCT 5 -- Gibbons Elementary School, 235 Morton Street

• PRECINCT 6 -- Hansen Elementary School, 1800 Central Street

• PRECINCT 7 -- West Elementary School, 1322 Central Street

• PRECINCT 8 -- O'Donnell Middle School, 211 Cushing Street

Click on the following link to find out specific your precinct:

www.wheredoivotema.com

4. U.S. House of Representatives Primary

Matt Temperley and Joseph Selvaggi are the two Republican candidates vying for the party's nomination for the new 8th Congressional District, which includes Stoughton. The winner of the primary will challenge incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in November's general election.

Temperley and Selvaggi recently took part in separate live chats on Patch. Click on the links below to find out more about both candidates.

5. Governor's Council Race

The four Democratic candidates for Governor's Council in District 2, which includes Stoughton, are Brian Clinton, Robert Jubinville, Patrick McCabe, and Bart Timilty. The winner of this primary race will face Republican Earl Sholley in the November's general election.

Click on the link below for a recap of a debate between the four Democrats.

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Reminder: Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton

Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday.

Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, anywhere in Stoughton and deliver them to the food pantry. Please tell your friends and neighbors. One item, one bag or several, and I will pick them up every Thursday."

Haven't called to arrange a pickup? It's not too late. Call Peg at 508-889-1385 or send an email to peg.carbone@comcast.net.

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