For Council it’s Moriarty, Peloquin and Clemence.
For School Committee it’s Donovan and McLoughlin.
Vote Totals
Town Council
Denise Clemence 977
Jean Heid 173
Steven Lazo 515
Dennis Martinek 527
Shaun Moriarty 1,383
Amelia Peloquin 1,096
Lawrence Spinelli 906
School Committee
David DiGregorio 261
Kara Donovan 1,450
John Jovan 662
Lauren McLoughlin 1,445
Leann Pate 155
Congratulations to Lauren and Kara, and to the town of Southbridge for making the right choice.
ReplyDeleteA breath of fresh air has just blown in!
I agree with you 100%. Congratulations Kara and Lauren!
DeleteCongratulations Lauren and Kara you both will be a great addition to the School Committee And congratulations Amelia, Shaun you have worked hard and Denise congratulation on holding your seat.
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ReplyDeleteHopefully things are going to change. There is going to be a big change in the way things are done in the school department. Good luck to all of the winners. The voters have spoken
Congratulations to Shaun and Amelia!
ReplyDeleteThe two challengers that worked the hardest, won, and damn well deserved it!
Thank you, Southbridge!
Dennis, you're a class act!
DeleteCan I ask why 1603 voters (the difference between votes cast for TC and SC) did not feel that SC candidates or SC issues were worth their votes? I am just asking...
ReplyDeleteMaybe they felt they did not know enough about the candidates and rather than make the wrong choice, they chose to not vote.
DeleteI think your math is off. Remember, there were three seats for town council, and only two for school committee. I would bet that almost everyone who voted for town council also voted for school committee. If you are right in what you are saying, then that amount of spread would be worth looking into, but again, I would need to hear how you got your numbers.
DeleteI was hoping that Steve Lazo would get in as Councilor. So the odds are now 4-5 but could reverse to 5-4 if one or two get to see the light!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Kara and Lauren! Our family is so excited for the both of you and are looking forward to what you both bring to the table! Best of luck, The Barton Family
ReplyDeleteI finally have some faith in the school system. I know things won't change overnight but we will now be heading in the right direction! Once our schools are out from the dark cloud, hopefully, Southbridge will see impovement in economic development and other areas. Thanks to all who chose the right candidates. Now the work begins!
ReplyDeleteWell, the big question now comes. On the Town Council side of politics. Who is going to be Council Chairperson. I hope that you all realize that it was decided last night after the tally was done. Word may leak out on who it may be the same will happen on the school side. I did not go to any of the after parties to be privy of the discussions but here is my predictions. Town Council Chairperson Denise Clemence and on the School Committee my guess Mary Ellen Prencipe.
ReplyDeleteif that is true then unfortunately there will be LITTLE change
DeleteJovan has been sent packing! Fantastic!! Scott your next!!
ReplyDeleteBB you should just stay in Florida. Mr. Ely stay here and do the job, this town needs you.
Alex K.
I hope the school Committee can rally around Mary Ellen prencipe for Chairperson. She has the experience, she is fair and well respected by the all school administrtors.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Watcher and Anon 9:00 Mary Ellen would be a great Chairperson for School Committee, and I could not see how this could not happen with the Fab 4 no more!!! Now it's time for the remaining three to announce they will not be seeking re-election, Bishop time to announce you are going to retire and hopefully Mr. Ely will stay with District. Eric give the New School Committee a chance and hold off on your job hunting... School Committee let Ely do what he was hire to do and turn our school district around...
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