Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Joyce Husseini and Carol Brown each won a three-year term on the Stoughton School Committee. T.J. Recupero was the lone candidate for a three-year seat on the Stoughton Board of Selectmen.
In the only contested race this election cycle for the annual Stoughton Town Election, Joyce Husseini and Dr. Carol Brown each won three-year terms on the Stoughton School Committee. There were four candidates vying for two seats on the committee in the April 30 Town Election. Husseini, the incumbent, came in first with 1,783 votes, and Brown came in second with 1,377 votes. Brown edged Patricia MacNeil, who came in third with 1,317 votes. Debra Cote came in fourth with 1,191 votes. Overall, 3,750 voters cast a ballot in the town election, or 20.9 percent of the 17,964 total registered voters in town. Husseini's seat represented one of the two seats up this election. She was first reelected to the school committee in the 2010 Town …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Stoughton will select two of the four candidates for the school committee in the April 30 town election.
At the end of last Wednesday night's "Definitive Debate" each candidate gave a closing statement on why the voters of Stoughton should give them their vote for one of the two School Committee positions up this election cycle. Participating in the debate were incumbent School Committee member Joyce Husseini and challengers Dr. Carol Brown, Debra Cote and Patricia MacNeil. Click on each of the videos posted in the media gallery to view the candidates' closing statements. The four candidates are vying for two spots on the Committee. Election Day is Tuesday, April 30. *** The full debate was taped by SMAC and will air on Verizon Channel 28 and Comcast Channel 9 at the following times:
Following last Wednesday's debate, the four School Committee candidates stayed for a "web exclusive" question to talk about safety in the Stoughton schools.
After last Wednesday's "Definitive Debate" had ended, the four candidates for School Committee stuck around to answer one last question in a web exclusive video for Stoughton Patch. The question: "In general, what is the importance of school safety and what can the school committee do to keep schools safe?" Candidate Patricia MacNeil answered first saying she believes that the district is being proactive and that schools are safe. She said diligence is a key to keeping students and faculty safe. Incumbent School Committee member Joyce Husseini said she is happy about the recent addition of safety resource officers. Debra Cote said she agreed that the Stoughton schools are safe. Cote said she is in favor of the ALICE active shooter …
Friday, April 26, 2013
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It's Elementary! 5 School/5K Fun Run! Let's get ready to RUN! The third annual It’s Elementary! 5 School 5K & Fun Run will be on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton (445 Central St.). Created in a spirit of cooperation and community by the five Stoughton elementary school PTOs/PTAs, It’s Elementary! successfully promotes the ideals of friendly competition, personal bests, healthy choices, and teamwork – all in support of elementary education. For the past two years they have had over 200 registered runners, coming from southeastern Massachusetts and beyond. What makes this event unique is that it introduces elementary children to a healthy sport - running. Numerous families join in for the Fun Run/Walk and for …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The four candidates for two seats on the Stoughton School Committee - Joyce Husseini (incumbent), Carol Brown, Debra Cote and Patricia MacNeil - will be participating in a live debate Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Stoughton Police Station.
Monday, April 22, 2013
The four candidates for two seats on the Stoughton School Committee - Joyce Husseini (incumbent), Carol Brown, Debra Cote and Patricia MacNeil - will be participating in a live debate Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Stoughton Police Station.
BE AN EDUCATED VOTER! On April 30th, you'll be able to get two separate ballots in the venue where your precinct votes. One of those ballots is the party primary for U.S. Senate. The other, a local ballot, will enable you to most importantly elect two members of the School Committee. The other races on the local ballot are all uncontested. Incumbent School Committee member Joyce Husseini will be seeking reelection. She will be joined on the ballot by Carol Brown, Debra Cote and Patricia MacNeil. Former School Committee Chairman, and current member, Tom Colburn is not running for reelection. Colburn has served three terms on the School Committee. Husseini, a former Chair, and the current Vice Chair of the School Committee, is the former…
Monday, April 9, 2012
The Town Election is Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Hear from the Board of Selectmen and School Committee candidates before heading to the polls.
In an effort to give residents a last chance to hear from the candidates before the April 10 Town Election, Stoughton Patch sent a questionnaire to each of the candidates running in a contested race. The questions are printed as they were presented to the candidates and their answers are printed as they were received (unedited). John Anderson (incumbent), Cynthia Walsh (incumbent), Joe Mokrisky and Bob O’Regan are vying for two seats on the Stoughton Board of Selectmen. Meanwhile, Allan Mills (incumbent) and Dr. Erdem Ural are the two candidates running for a single seat on the Stoughton School Committee. Click on the links below to read the questionnaire responses from the candidates: Get to Know: John Anderson, Candidate for Stoughton …
Friday, April 6, 2012
Hear from School Committee Candidates Allan Mills and Dr. Erdem Ural. The Town Election is Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
In an effort to give residents a last chance to hear from the candidates before the April 10 Town Election, Stoughton Patch sent a questionnaire to each of the candidates running in a contested race. The questions are printed as they were presented to the candidates and their answers are printed as they were received (unedited). Allan Mills (incumbent) and Dr. Erdem Ural are the two candidates vying for a single seat on the Stoughton School Committee. They were asked the following questions: Click on the links below to read the responses from the two School Committee candidates: Get to Know: Allan Mills, Candidate for Stoughton School Committee Get to Know: Erdem Ural, Candidate for Stoughton School Committee
Monday, April 2, 2012
Stoughton School Committee candidates answer a Stoughton Patch questionnaire. The Town Election is Tuesday, April 10.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
In an effort to give residents a last chance to hear from the candidates before the April 10 Town Election, Stoughton Patch sent a questionnaire to each of the candidates running in a contested race. The questions are printed as they were presented to the candidates and their answers are printed as they were received (unedited). The following responses are from School Committee Candidate Allan Mills: *** Biographical Questions How long have you lived in Stoughton? 41 Years Married 3 children. All my children attended Stoughton Schools, All with College Degrees up to and including Doctorate. 8 grandchildren. Age? 67 Occupation? Former Educator with 35 years experience, Part time Public Utility Company Consultant, 18 years. Mass Save, Bay…
Stoughton School Committee candidates answer a Stoughton Patch questionnaire. The Town Election is Tuesday, April 10.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
In an effort to give residents a last chance to hear from the candidates before the April 10 Town Election, Stoughton Patch sent a questionnaire to each of the candidates running in a contested race. The questions are printed as they were presented to the candidates and their answers are printed as they were received (unedited). The following responses are from School Committee Candidate Dr. Erdem Ural: *** I have a Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering. I am an internationally acclaimed scientist, experienced educator and entrepreneur. I have a proven management and community service track record. I am a Stoughton home and business owner. My wife and I have two children: both attending Stoughton Public Schools. Therefore, I have a …
Debra Smith Cote
10:04 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
I'm pretty proud to say that I was one of about 25 -30 parents who stood up for the safety of our children at the West School. I would do it again in a heartbeat. more ›