tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post2831260359923031345..comments2023-06-05T11:00:03.268-04:00Comments on Welcome to Ward 5 Online: The Word Around The Ward: Who? What? Why? EditionWard Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778842318441687936noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-16943188544877091812013-09-13T15:32:29.226-04:002013-09-13T15:32:29.226-04:00Journal & News have been doing a decent job co...Journal & News have been doing a decent job covering the candidates...thank god. There are so many of them it's hard to keep up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-68452427046575350422013-09-05T14:07:05.889-04:002013-09-05T14:07:05.889-04:00Yes and done.
~Courtney O'KeefeYes and done.<br /><br />~Courtney O'KeefeWard Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17778842318441687936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-55872540565816343882013-09-05T13:36:34.155-04:002013-09-05T13:36:34.155-04:00Can you update the unopposed wards? It would make ...Can you update the unopposed wards? It would make it easier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-15435485930642539642013-09-05T11:28:52.420-04:002013-09-05T11:28:52.420-04:00Anonymous-
Day made! Cheers!
~Courtney O'Kee...Anonymous-<br /><br />Day made! Cheers!<br /><br />~Courtney O'KeefeWard Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17778842318441687936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-85572538696169709222013-09-05T11:21:15.283-04:002013-09-05T11:21:15.283-04:00Courtney-
This thing has been quiet for a while. ...Courtney-<br /><br />This thing has been quiet for a while. Repost with updates? That would make my day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-32791533882644436652013-04-11T14:11:13.349-04:002013-04-11T14:11:13.349-04:00Is this true?!?
http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/some...Is this true?!?<br /><br />http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/somerville/2013/04/11/sean-odonovan-stepping-down-as-somervilles-ward-5-alderman/#axzz2QBAQk9aDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-45301514223648764702013-04-04T11:51:34.573-04:002013-04-04T11:51:34.573-04:00I was at Heuston's event as well, and in addit...I was at Heuston's event as well, and in addition to the three Ward 1 candidates and some incumbent aldermen, at Large candidate Sean Fitzgerald, and Mike Capuano Jr and his wife were working the room. I seemed pretty obvious that Capuano might be making a citywide run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-571423075913053602013-03-12T13:15:55.911-04:002013-03-12T13:15:55.911-04:00Hi everyone,
I received a press release from Eli...Hi everyone, <br /><br />I received a press release from Elio's campaign regarding his candidacy for Ward 1 Alderman. You can see it here: http://bit.ly/ZxdVdnWard Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17778842318441687936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-39140584454084366062013-03-08T18:51:09.276-05:002013-03-08T18:51:09.276-05:00I spoke with Adam Sweeting tonight & he is not...I spoke with Adam Sweeting tonight & he is not running for Ward 3 Alderman. He's sticking with School Committee.<br /><br />~Courtney O'KeefeWard Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17778842318441687936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-73287118842837039372013-03-07T12:47:37.972-05:002013-03-07T12:47:37.972-05:00In response to the Ward 3 comment, this is shaping...In response to the Ward 3 comment, this is shaping up to be a really interesting year. Tom Taylor has been battling illness for quite some time - rumors are he may not run for reelection. That would be too bad, as Tom has been a very good advocate for Ward 3, but obviously his health comes first. There are a lot of races with actual or rumored candidates:<br /><br />Ward 1 Ald: Maureen Bastardi, Elio LoRusso, Matt McLaughlin.<br /><br />Ward 1 SC: Steven Roix. Unsure of challengers.<br /><br />Ward 3 Ald: Tom Taylor may step down. Rumored candidates: Dorothy Kelly Gay, Bruce Desmond, Adam Sweeting.<br /><br />Ward 5 Ald: Sean O'Donovan, Mark Niedergang.<br /><br />Ward 5 SC: Rosas, Pitone, Richmond.<br /><br />Ward 7 Ald: Trane, Ballantyne.<br /><br />At Large: Rumored Connolly and or Desmond may step down. Rumored candidates: Sean Fitzgerald, Marty Martinez, Mike Capuano, Todd Easton.<br /><br />And if Carl Sciortino wins the Congressional seat, we can speculate about that too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-83503152081795712802013-03-07T10:54:42.624-05:002013-03-07T10:54:42.624-05:00Ward 3 race?Ward 3 race?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-52444358369022020912013-02-28T10:33:11.724-05:002013-02-28T10:33:11.724-05:00Elio Lorusso has announced and has a website. Ward...Elio Lorusso has announced and has a website. Ward 1 now has an Alderman race. Should the 3rd confirm, it will have a primary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-24977972035383925932013-02-28T09:45:36.614-05:002013-02-28T09:45:36.614-05:00There is a third person who is now rumored to be r...There is a third person who is now rumored to be running for alderman in ward 1 according to the Somerville News named McLaughlin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-29281313623950625012013-02-11T11:18:32.796-05:002013-02-11T11:18:32.796-05:00I don't think Trane will run for rep again - h...I don't think Trane will run for rep again - he lost to Sciortino when he wasn't even on the ballot. Trane barely beat Ballantine last time and only won one precint. <br /><br />Sciortino's district has all of Ward 7 and most of Ward 4 (incl. Ten Hills) in Somerville as well as a lot of Medford. I don't know the Medfordites, but the Somerville portion has Bill White, Dennis Sullivan and Mike Capuano Jr.<br /><br />But this is a LONG way off and a long shot at that. Markey has to win the primary and the general, set in late June. Sciortino has to win the primary (probably crowded) and the general. This pushes the special election for his seat (if it opens up) to sometime in early 2014.James1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-2790943027122536632013-02-11T10:08:47.432-05:002013-02-11T10:08:47.432-05:00Carl Sciortino has announced that he will seek Ed ...Carl Sciortino has announced that he will seek Ed Markey's seat. Who goes for Carl's? Bob Trane? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-71742467175141409082013-02-11T10:08:06.435-05:002013-02-11T10:08:06.435-05:00RE: Heuston...
No her ward loves herRE: Heuston...<br /><br />No her ward loves herAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-88674968603016501202013-02-07T13:35:46.225-05:002013-02-07T13:35:46.225-05:00Does the cycle track and contentious construction ...Does the cycle track and contentious construction in union square help or hurt Heuston?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-84682369831223530982013-02-04T12:24:52.577-05:002013-02-04T12:24:52.577-05:00Katiana Ballantine just announced via Facebook she...Katiana Ballantine just announced via Facebook she is challenging Bob Trane again this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-91736785462668457782013-02-01T15:15:43.220-05:002013-02-01T15:15:43.220-05:00Lots and lots of news on the political front! Brow...Lots and lots of news on the political front! Brown not running for senate. Curtatone staying as Mayor. With Brown and Capuano possibly running for governor now, does Joe do anything but be mayor for the rest of his life?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-44465251609229160582013-01-25T13:31:25.859-05:002013-01-25T13:31:25.859-05:00I was at the Aldermen meeting last night when they...I was at the Aldermen meeting last night when they were discussing the former Ikea sight. Both White and Capuano Jr were making comments clearly playing to a bigger audience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-58161952498800195052013-01-16T09:56:09.949-05:002013-01-16T09:56:09.949-05:00The who what why for Joe Curtatone has now changed...The who what why for Joe Curtatone has now changed ... Capuano versus Curtatone for governor in 2014? Does Curtatone give up his seat to campaign full time and leave White as acting mayor?<br /><br />BillWhite versus Capuano Jr versus Sean O'Donovan for Mayor? Sciortino for Congress if Markey wins? Trane versus Ballantyne versus Capuano Jr for state rep if Sciortino leaves?<br /><br />The who what why just got way different. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-43153751152725580822013-01-14T13:01:06.277-05:002013-01-14T13:01:06.277-05:00Lots of speculation/hat-throwing in other sites as...Lots of speculation/hat-throwing in other sites as well:<br /><br />Ward One school committee: http://somerville.patch.com/articles/ten-candidates-seek-seat-on-somerville-school-committee-for-ward-1<br /><br />Congress/Mayor/State Reps: http://bluemassgroup.com/2013/01/movin-on-up/#comment-308364<br /><br />Interesting that the last one has a possible Mayor Gewirtz. Personally, I think she'd never win (let alone run).James1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-14654867161168601042013-01-10T17:09:41.040-05:002013-01-10T17:09:41.040-05:00Instead of going race by race, I'll just go pe...Instead of going race by race, I'll just go person by person that has been making moves/has been rumored to be making moves, from the "top down"):<br /><br />Mike Capuano Sr. Even though he was rumored to be running for Kerry's Senate seat, he hasn't made any moves aside from complain that Markey got early endorsements. I don't think he would fair well against another progressive in the race of note like Markey. Have also heard he is holding off to run for Governor in 2014. This will be a crowded field with Odds: Capuano stays put in the House until 2014 and then looks at who's in the race for Gov.<br /><br />Joe Curtatone. Has heard that he will either run for governor in 2014 or for Congress if Capuano gets out for whatever reason. He has been spotted far and wide across the state for Sen. Warren, and made an appearance at a big statewide Dem activist's Christmas party in Worcester. Based on those two, he'd be better suited for Governor. Also, he has seriously pissed off Everett (part of the congressional district) by trying to squash their hopes for a casino. Odds: Runs for Governor in 2014, loses to someone with more money and statewide recognition.<br /><br />Carl Sciortino. Rumors are that if Markey wins the Senate race, Carl will run for Congress. Also, rumors if Jehlen retires, he runs for the State senate. Odds: Carl runs for the Jehlen seat.<br /><br />Denise Provost: Runs for the Jehlen seat if it opens up. Jehlen endorses Provost. Odds: in a Sciortino-Provost race, Provost wins.<br /><br />Sean O'Donovan: Sean O'D has beaten off challengers before (see Sullivan, John and Lynch, Joe). Odds: Sean wins by 500 votes.<br /><br />Neidergang: See O'Donovan.<br /><br />Trane: Does not run against Sciortino. If Rep seat opens up, talks big game but steps aside. Has another challenger pull papers in 2013 (Ballantine again?) and declines to run for re-election since he only won by skin of his teeth last time with a 3-way primary. Odds: Alderman for Life.<br /><br />Bill White: Will never challenge Curtatone. Will remain on the BOA until the Mayor's seat opens up. Will not run in a crowded field. Odds: Alderman-for-Life.<br /><br />Maureen Bastardi: Newly-chosen Alderwoman will regain her seat in the normal election. She will vote against Gewirtz's proposal to eliminate vacancy-nominated BOA seats a la School Cmte. The onyl other alderman to support her will be Bill White. Odds: Bastardi wins reelection. <br /><br />Mary Jo Rosetti: Has been eyeing Trane's seat for awhile. Would run if seat becomes vacant. Depending on who else is in the race, has a good likelihood of winning. Now the Chair of the School Committee, gave a very good speech the other night at the midterm.<br /><br />Sean Fitzgerald: Has already pulled papers for At Large. Lost by 1,000 votes in 2011. Does not make up the difference this time.<br /><br />Mike Capuano Jr: Biding his time for either Curtatone's seat or his father's seat while racking up profile from the Zoning Board and appearing at events with his dad. Quiet lately. Has the name recognition, smarts, and ambition to compete for either of those seats. Was a huge surrogate for his father's senate race, knows the Congressional district and the electeds in it.<br /><br />Andrew laFuente: Have only heard rumors of him running from W5O, but from the good words said about him, he likely has the smarts and ambition to be a fine member of the BOA.<br /><br />Todd Easton: Has been quiet lately after his defeat At Large (lost by about 1500 votes). However, he would be a great Wd 5 School Cmte person if he chose to run for the open seat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-68938464769630761212013-01-10T08:11:23.118-05:002013-01-10T08:11:23.118-05:00so happy this is back!!
the ward 5 race is going ...so happy this is back!!<br /><br />the ward 5 race is going to be fun and i'm curious who wants the school seat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-72433272440547186572013-01-10T08:10:33.813-05:002013-01-10T08:10:33.813-05:00you mean to tell me no one wants to run in 6?!?!you mean to tell me no one wants to run in 6?!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com