Update on National Politics from Winter Hill

Given the greatly disproportionate representation of 'bad' to 'good' news out there these days, we try in our own teeny way to have at least a minuscule influence in rebalancing the focus to positive aspects of our part of town. This editorial by Andy Metzger (who does a great job covering Somerville and Winter Hill in various forms) isn't really a 'positive' story per se; however, it falls within the context of an important national story that Winter Hill's Mike Capuano is a potential candidate for US Senate. We will continue to cover his candidacy as it evolves, and hope to see more print about his positions in the coming months.



Photo credit to Mike Capuano's flickr photostream.

Somerville Blog skipping right past the 2010s to the 2012 elections: Capuano for Senate?

From wickedlocal.com by Andy Metzger:

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Congressman Michael Capuano, D-Somerville, hasn’t ruled out another crack at the seat once held by Ted Kennedy. A Winter Hill resident, Capuano was the mayor of Somerville, during the 1990s.

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Capuano for Senate

Ok, last one for today:

By Auditi Guha

Wicked Local Somerville

Posted Sep 27, 2009 @ 10:58 AM

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Somerville —

The following is a press release from Capuano for Senate:

The Capuano for Senate campaign announced today that it will hold a series of "Open Mike" gatherings throughout Massachusetts. This will give Mike the chance to speak directly with voters and learn more about the issues that most concern them.

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From Office of Governor Patrick's flickr photostream:

A little Tuesday Woo

Here's a viewpoint you don't see every day (at least, you don't if you read in the same affordable housing circles I do). A pro-gentrification argument from Worcester, singing the praises of our Michael Capuano.

From Paulie's Point of View -

Each Congressmen has been heavily involved in the gentrification of Southie and Somerville, two communities today that are attracting young professionals, young families, holding onto their own native sons and daughters as well as being huge attractions to the baby boomahs who are now downsizing and moving from the burbs back to these urban enclaves and from all over the country. BOTH cities are classic examples of modern day urban living environments.... Urban Worcester needs some of this gentrification and it's leaders most particular Congressman McGovern in my opinion need some good advice on how to lead WooTown in this direction!