Voting spots in the Twin Cities were bustling on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, where registered voters across the spectrum of eligible ages came out to cast their ballot in an election that is being called one of the most significant and fateful in history. The razor-thin presidential election margin is a major draw for voters […]
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Voter turnout ‘smooth’ in Ayer, Shirley
AYER — Town Clerk Susan Copeland said the polls had been busy all day on Election Day Tuesday and seemed like a strong voter turnout. And the excitement was almost palpable. “We had 80 voters waiting when the polls opened,” she said. One man had been there since 6:15 a.m, saying, “I just can’t wait!” […]
8 Massachusetts cities will be monitored for compliance with federal voting rights laws
Eight Massachusetts cities will be monitored for compliance with federal voting rights laws on Tuesday
Acting US attorney appoints MA district election officer
BOSTON — Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy announced the appointment of a district election officer on Thursday, naming the individual who will oversee the efforts to handle election-day criminal complaints, fraud and threats of violence to officials, all under a national Justice Department program. Assistant United States Attorney Lucy Sun has been appointed to serve […]
Groton receives $50K grant to produce a town center 10-year vision plan
GROTON — Town Manager Mark Haddad recently announced that Groton was chosen among a crowded field of applicants for a state One Stop: Rural Development Fund grant of $50,000.
SSA employee arrested for trying to induce beneficiary for prostitution
GARDNER — A Social Security Administration (SSA) employee from the local field office was arrested recently for attempting to persuade a Social Security beneficiary to cross state lines to engage in prostitution. Dae Sung Kim, 35, of Auburn, was charged with one count of attempting to induce a person to travel in interstate commerce to […]