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To the Editor;

  
I can sense the frustration in Jerry Sarrazin’s voice when I read his letter (Give business tax break for local hiring preference, March 7th Attleboro Sun).
When he says that we should “flush the toilet in Attleboro City Hall from the top down”, I sense further aggravation with the way the city is governed. [...]

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Dear Friends,
 
I wanted to give you a quick reminder that tonight, Friday, February 12th, the Youth Commission is sponsoring a free fundraiser from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Jonathan’s Cafe, Union Street, Attleboro.  There will be assorted sandwiches, pastries, coffees and soft drinks.  The youth will be providing some entertainment and there are 9 items [...]

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Hi Folks,
Just a reminder that our Ward Three caucus to elect delegates to the June Convention will be this coming Saturday, Feb 13th, at 10:00 AM, at City Hall.
The  Democratic State Convention will be held June 4th & 5th in Worchester at the DCU Center.
Please try to attend if you would like to run  for [...]

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LETTER OF THANKS – ROCKLAND TRUST 2009
Dear Editor,
The holidays are anxious times for many people.  It’s wonderful when you can count on your friends and neighbors to come through when you need them.   At The Arc of Northern Bristol County we support many individuals who often have had holiday seasons with no gifts, no [...]

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Hi Folks-
I hope you are able to stop by and meet John Quinn. He is running against Republican Tom Hodgson. Let’s show the Republicans that Scott Brown was a one shot deal. We will continue to elect good Democrats here in Massachusetts- Hope to see many of you on the 26th.
 State Representative John Quinn, candidate [...]

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Neighbors,
I remember the first time I met Scott Brown.  It was at the Republican Convention in Lowell, where Mitt Romney was first nominated as the Republican Candidate for Governor.  He was sitting on the stairs, the isle, where people walked to get to their seats, holding his head in his hands as if he had [...]

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Hi Folks, 
 
This coming Thursday from 6 -8 pm at our new venue, the Attleboro Public Library, will be the second opportunity to join us in a free forum of conversation that we hope you will be able to attend.  We had an enjoyable time at the last gathering but it definitely would be an improvement to [...]

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To the editor:
          I would like to congratulate my representative on the School Committee Melissa Cook for being elected as Vice-chair women of the school committee.  Melissa is not your atypical public servant who tells you what you want to hear. She is a confident and poised elected official who is dedicated to the students of the [...]

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To  the Editor;
Before we’re quick to point the finger of blame at former City Councilman Bill Bowles proposal to initiate pay raises for the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee (as soon as 2012) as others have already done (Pay Proposal Poorly Timed, Paul Spera, 12/27 Sun; Pay Proposal Costs State Rep This Vote, Philip [...]

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Hi Folks,
 
A Happy New year to you all!  I hope that my request finds that you are all ready and waiting for the joy of 2010.  As a Fundraiser this year my club, the South Attleboro Village Lion’s, has created a calendar which we are selling. 
 
While it may not be the hottest item that is on [...]

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