Arlington Republican Town Committee

Foley's Spicy and sweet, chili is a big crowd pleaser

2010-02-03T11:40:00.000-08:00

Dr. Mike Foley, apart from being Republican gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos's campaign manager, is also a dab hand in the kitchen.

The Boston Globe, YourTown: Arlington

By Jane Dornbusch Globe Correspondent

February 3, 2010

Mike Foley has spent 15 years perfecting his chili recipe. (John Tlumacki/Globe Staff)

ARLINGTON - As befits a dish designed for hungry football fans, there is nothing small about Mike Foley’s chili. It’s prepared in a huge pot; it makes a tremendous quantity. It contains four kinds of meat and an entire jar of chili powder, not to mention ginger ale and milk chocolate.

The flavors are big and bold. And the man who created it is himself rather larger than life - a gastroenterologist and former internist for the Red Sox who declares that if he had 24 hours to live, he’d fly to New Orleans and have an oyster po’boy, fully dressed, from Domilise’s, followed by crawfish etouffee and Godchaux salad at Galatoire’s.

The Crescent City plays a big role in his life. During a summer he spent in New Orleans while he was in medical school, he was introduced both to the local cuisine and his future wife, Anne, who was born there. The Foleys visit New Orleans frequently.

“I’m lucky to live in Boston and go back and forth,’’ says Foley. “They’re the two best seafood cities in America.’’ Now he enjoys experimenting with dishes such as chowder and jambalaya; the flavors of the Big Easy often serve as inspiration. Foley is a long way from the steak-and-potatoes diet he grew up on in Arlington (“Mom was an Irish cook,’’ he explains).

When the Foleys host up to 20 guests on Sunday for a Super Bowl party, they’ll be rooting for New Orleans. “I love the Pats, but if they can’t get in, I’m for the Saints,’’ says Mike Foley. “The Saints have better food than the Patriots, that’s for sure.’’

Chili will be on the menu as usual. He’s been perfecting the formula for more than 15 years. He’s chasing a particular balance, and after years of trial and error, he feels he’s hit it.

“Hot but sweet is the aim,’’ he says, preparing a pot on a recent bright, chilly Saturday. It’s in the service of sweet that he’s switched from beer to ginger ale, and the milk chocolate - he always uses Hershey’s - adds an ineffable something that, he says, stimulates “some kind of pleasure center.’’ (Chocoholics, you know just what he means.)

Hot dogs are another item you just don’t expect to find in chili. Foley not only considers them indispensable, he’s quite particular about them.

“We did some studies,’’ he says. Those were conducted “while tailgating at Trinity College’’ - one of his two sons is a graduate - “and the consensus was that the natural casing Kayem was best for chili.’’ Foley is careful to cook the sliced dogs just so before they go into the chili. “You have to saute them until they puff, and the meat kind of pops out.’’

The gastroenterologist waves off the notion that spicy food might cause stomach upset.

“Studies have shown that hot food doesn’t contribute to ulcers,’’ he says, though he concedes that some of his patients just can’t tolerate spicy stuff. He himself can only stand so much heat - “My tongue just can’t take it’’ - and his trademark chili doesn’t so much burn as tingle.

You’d never call this dish health food, but Foley does make one small concession to nutrition concerns by using a mixture of ground turkey and ground beef. “I think it’s healthier,’’ and, he adds, “It tastes better.’’

After the dish simmers for a couple of hours, it’s ready to serve (although, like many soups and stews of its kind, it improves upon standing and can be prepared two days ahead).

In the bowl, it’s a tangy, complex, and well-balanced mixture, and as advertised, it is both sweet and hot, but mildly so. The hot dogs have a certain snap, as promised, chorizo adds an intriguing spiciness, and the chocolate disappears into the aromatic red sauce; so does the ginger ale. Extra-sharp cheddar melts into the pot during the final hour of cooking, lending a tangy taste.

If it happens that any of his guests keel over during the game, there’s a doctor in the house.

He can see if they need another bowl of his chili.

Obama and Triangulation

2010-02-01T06:26:00.000-08:00

By Dick Morris
Published on TheHill.com
January 26, 2010

Q: How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?A: None, if it really wants to change.

Any president, at any time, can choose to embody the consensus his nation has reached after it has engaged in a period of extended debate. That process, called triangulation, involves the embrace of the elements advanced by the right and by the left that Americans have found valid, and the rejection of those from which they have turned away.

When our nation encounters a new problem, we welcome vigorous debate and encourage each side to articulate its views and elaborate its solutions.

But, after a time, we have heard enough and want resolution, consensus and implementation. If Obama heeds that call, he can, indeed, turn his presidency around. But if he continues to pursue his leftist, socialist agenda and uses a feigned moderation as a guise for his radicalism, we will not be fooled again. We have been down that road with him before.

In healthcare, for example, the debate has left most of us in agreement that insurance companies need to be reined in. They should not be allowed to reject those with pre-existing conditions or to raise rates when their clients become sick. We mostly agree that lifetime caps on benefits are unfair. Since each of us could become sick and run afoul of those rules, we oppose them and ask for their reform. On the other hand, we reject the total revamping of the healthcare industry, the reduction of doctor pay, the cuts in Medicare and the mandatory insurance embedded in the ObamaCare legislation. Were Obama to embrace these solutions, he would be able to pass his bill quickly and would be hailed for it.

But will Obama do it?...

Full Story

A Republican in a Land of Democrats

2010-02-01T06:24:00.000-08:00

By Andy Metzger/Staff Writer
The Arlington Advocate
Posted Jan 30, 2010 @ 06:30 AM

Arlington, Mass. —
Though the election of Republican Scott Brown to the U.S. Senate may have come as a painful setback to local Democrats, it was a victory and a sign of things to come to Jim Dolan, the new chairman of the Arlington Republican Town Committee, ARTC.

“I think it was really a watershed moment in the history of Massachusetts,” said Dolan, 26, who was unanimously elected chairman last November.

Dolan grew up in an entirely Democratic family in Needham, but early on developed a more conservative political ideology.

At age 9, he stood outside a polling station, holding a sign for George H. W. Bush during his failed re-election bid against Bill Clinton.

“I think I trusted him to tell the truth. I thought he was honest… And I didn’t feel that way about the other candidates,” Dolan said about his support for Bush Sr. in a phone interview on Tuesday. He also said Republican views on taxation and “social issues” appealed to him.
Then when Mitt Romney tried and failed to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy in 1994, Dolan became a “full fledged” Republican. He was in seventh grade.

Full Story

ARTC Delegates List

2010-01-29T20:12:00.000-08:00

The following is the list of the ARTC's delegates for the Republican State Convention:

James Dolan (Ex Officio-Chairman)
Eva Arnott
Glenn Parker
Catherine Parker
Clifford Keith Eubanks
Phillip Lohnes
Richard (Dick) Ford
Aaron Hakenson
Frederick Smith
Judith Quimby
Robert Finn
H. Loretta Finn
Joseph Monju
Patrick Johnson
Jennifer Watson
Charles Simas
Jean Griffin
Dino Sanchez
Charles Hayes
Patrick H. Foley
Patrick T. Foley
Richard Foley
Cary Conrad
Edward Marullo
Robert Garrity
Mary Young

Upcoming Events!

2010-01-29T05:17:00.000-08:00

Saturday, 1/30, Baker/Tisei Campaign Kickoff, Faneuil Hall, Boston at 10 AM. Program begins at 10:45.

Senator-elect Scott Brown Thank You Open Houses:

Friday, 1/29, Noon, Hu Ke Lau Restaurant, 705 Memorial Dr, Chicopee

Friday, 1/29, 7PM, Falmouth Inn, 824 Main St (Rt 28) Falmouth Saturday,

Saturday, 1/30, 1PM, Kowloon Restaurant, 948 Broadway (Rt 1N), SaugusSaturday, 1/30, 3:30PM, Lenzi's Catering, 810 Merrimack Ave (Rt 110), Dracut

Saturday, 1/30, 6PM, Maxwell-Silverman's Restaurant, 25 Union St, Worcester

Sunday, 1/31, 5PM, Christina's Function Facility, 2 Washington St (Rt 1), Foxboro Sunday, 1/31, Baker/Tisei Campaign Kickoff, Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 190 Plain St, Lowell, at 12:30 PM. Program begins at 1 PM

Friday, 2/5, Sandi Martinez for Senate Kickoff / Chili n Chowder Cookoff, Chelmsford Country Club, 66 Park Rd, Chelmsford, 6:30PM. $15PP, $10/student, crock of chili or chowder for cookoff. Prizes awarded for best chili and chowder RSVP: Events@sandimartinez.com

Wednesday, 2/10, MassGop Young Professional Event and Candidates Kickoff, Boston Beer Works, 110 Canal St, Boston, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, $42. RSVP: 617-523-5005X248

Thursday, 2/11, Kara Fratto for State Rep Meet & Greet, Sal's Pizza, 299 Washington & Cedar St, Woburn, 6:30PM, $30/person; $20/senior or student; $50/couple. Candidates invited to speak. RSVP: kara.fratto@gmail.com

Sunday, 2/21, Mario Marchese for State Rep fundraiser, Boston Burger Co, 37 Davis Square, Somerville at 7-11 PM, $35, RSVP: MLRN1031@AOL.COM

Sunday, 2/28, 4th Congressional District of the Mass Republican Assembly Lincoln-Reagan Brunch, Elks Lodge, 4500 N. Main St, Fall River, 10:30AM-12:30PM, $15PP Speakers: Christy Mihos, Earl Sholley and Marty Lamb. RSVP to Linda at 508-254-7785

New Poll!

2010-01-27T12:07:00.000-08:00

There is a new poll on the right side of the blog, this poll's question is "What does Scott Brown's win mean for Gov. Patrick?"

Meeting Tonight, Jan. 27th

2010-01-27T11:59:00.000-08:00

When: Tonight, November 23, 2009 at 7:30PM

Were: at the Arlington Community Safety Building (Police Station) 112 Mystic Street, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Arlington, MA

Do you need a ride to the meeting?: The ARTC may be able to provide transportation. For more information please contact Chairman Jim Dolan, at jamesdolan@googlemail.com.

We will be electing delegates to the Republican State Convention!

We Did It!

2010-01-27T11:53:00.000-08:00

The ARTC would like to congratulate Scott Brown on his win over Martha Coakley for the U.S. Senate seat. Also thanks to all of the Brown Campaign volunteers.

Poll: Scott Brown, Martha Coakley only 2 points apart

2010-01-13T07:27:00.000-08:00

Boston Herald

By Laura Crimaldi
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A new poll in the special U.S. Senate election between Attorney General Martha Coakley and state Sen. Scott Brown shows the contest is shaping up to be a nail-biter.

The results of a Rasmussen telephone survey released yesterday found Coakley, a Democrat, capturing 49 percent of likely voters while her Republican opponent, Brown, is garnering 47 percent.

A Rasmussen poll released last week found Coakley leading Brown by a margin of 50 to 41 percent.

Rasmussen, however, notes the results of this week’s survey are not “precisely comparable” with the earlier results because this new poll included the independent candidate Joseph L. Kennedy by name. The pollster said the previous survey only offered a third choice of “some other candidate.”

The special election to replace the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is on Tuesday.

The poll said turnout is key and Brown’s voters “appear to be more energized.” Lower turnout favors Brown, the poll said.

The survey also found favorability views of the candidates are about the same. The poll said 59 percent of respondents have a favorable view of Brown and 58 percent have a favorable view of Coakley.

A majority of those surveyed believe Coakley will win.

The survey found 59 percent of voters expect victory for the AG, while 33 percent believe Brown will win.

Arlington GOP hosts 1st Regional Republican Town Committee Meeting

2010-01-08T08:31:00.000-08:00

With a capacity, standing room only crowd of over 60, the Arlington GOP hosted the first-ever Regional Republican Town Committee Meeting at the Arlington Public Safety Building on January 4, 2010. This gathering brought together, for the first time, five local community republican committees, including Belmont, Billerica, Cambridge, and Medford, and hosted activists from a myriad of other local towns. Organized by the new Arlington GOP Chairman, 26-year-old Jim Dolan, the meeting was the first of many to initiate a new region-wide focus to elect local Republicans to office. The impetus of this meeting, however, was the special election for the U.S. Senate slated for January 19^th, where Republican State Senator Scott Brown will face Attorney General Martha Coakley.

Dolan stated, “We are proud to invite the region’s Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to our meeting, and show the wide non-partisan support for Senator Brown’s candidacy for U.S. Senate. This turnout shows that Scott’s message of lower taxes and fiscal responsibility resonates with the area’s voters who want an end to Washington’s tax and spend culture.” The group was also pleased to host two candidates for Auditor, Republican Mary Connaughton and Independent Kamal Jain, as well as gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos who declared, “Our first priority is to support Scott Brown.”

This summit, considered to be the largest meeting ever held by the Arlington Republican Town Committee, Dolan said, showed the excitement and energy of the new, modern, and growing Republican Party. Medford GOP Committee Treasurer Mark Crowley concurred stating, “I felt the event was a major success. It was great having so many Republicans in one room, which made you really feel that Massachusetts isn't a ‘one party state’.”

The Arlington Republican Town Committee is set to elect delegates to the State Convention on January 27, 2010 at 7:30pm at the Public Safety Building/Police Station. In the case of inclement weather, this meeting will take place on January 28, 2010.

New Senate poll puts Brown within nine

2010-01-05T10:40:00.000-08:00

New Senate poll puts Brown within nine

Boston.com, Political Circuit

January 5, 2010

By Globe Staff

Two weeks before the US Senate special election, an independent poll released today shows Democrat Martha Coakley leading Republican state Senator Scott Brown by only 9 points, 50 percent to 41 percent.

One percent said they would vote for another candidate -- Joseph L. Kennedy is running as an independent -- and 7 percent said they were not sure who they would vote for.

The survey by Rasmussen Reports of 500 voters who say they are likely to cast a ballot on Jan. 19 was conducted Monday and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.

Among voters who are "absolutely certain they will vote, Brown pulls to within two points of Coakley," the attorney general, according to the posting on the company's website. "That suggests a very low turnout will help the Republican and a higher turnout is better for the Democrat," Rasmussen said.

Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state by better than 3 to 1, but the Rasmussen poll showed Brown leading among voters not affiliated with either party by a 65-to-21 percent margin. Independent, or so-called unenrolled voters, make up more than half of the Bay State electorate.

Brown was rated favorably by 58 percent of those surveyed and unfavorably by 25 percent, according to the poll. Coakley was rated favorably by 60 percent and unfavorably by 35 percent.

Rasmussen also polled on attitudes toward underlying issues.

The survey found that Massachusetts voters by a 53-45 percent margin hold favorable views of the bills now before Congress that would overhaul national health care. But on the 2006 Massachusetts health care law, only 32 percent rated it a success, 36 said it was a failure, and 32 percent were not sure, according to the survey.

Regarding the war in Afghanistan, 44 percent rated President Obama's handling as excellent or good, compared with 55 percent who said his handling of the conflict is either fair or poor. Only 19 percent said the believed the situation in Afghanistan will get better in the next six months, while 45 percent said it will get worse and 23 percent said it will stay the same.

Overall, 57 percent of voters surveyed said they approve of the job Obama is doing, compared with 42 percent who said they disapproved. For Governor Deval Patrick, who is up for reelection this year, his job approval ratings are worse -- 41 percent approve of the job he is doing, and 57 percent disapprove. Within those figures, only 9 percent "strongly approve" of Patrick's handling of the job, while 40 percent said they "strongly disapprove."

Mihos recovering after fall on Ice

2009-12-23T15:38:00.000-08:00

We send our best wishes to Christy for a speedy recovery.

Boston.com Metro, Political Circuit

December 23, 2009

By Andrea Estes, Globe Staff

Republican gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos was knocked unconscious Tuesday night after slipping on the ice outside the Hyannis headquarters of his convenience store chain, Christy's.

Christy Mihos

He suffered cuts on his head, face, and left hand, and broke some teeth. An employee found him, though he said he can't remember the details. He drove himself to Cape Cod Hospital's emergency room, where he was admitted and put through a battery of tests -- all negative. He was discharged after a few hours.

"It was stupid for me to drive myself to the hospital," he said. "I don't remember what or how I got there. I don't remember much."

The employee who found him said she tried to roust him when he was on the ground. "I kept screaming 'Christy, Christy, can you hear me? He got up and was totally out of it,'" said the employee, who asked not to be identified.

After coming to, Mihos decided to drive himself to the emergency room. "I wanted to yank the keys but he wouldn't listen," the employee said. "He said, `I'm fine. Don't slip.'" Today, she said, her boss "looks like he was in a really big fight. I would have hid."

Mihos, who ran unsuccessfully for governor as an independent in 2006, is now vying for the GOP nomination against former Harvard Pilgrim CEO Charles Baker. State Treasurer Timothy Cahill, running as an independent, is also seeking to unseat Governor Deval Patrick.

Arlington Advocate: Dolan, Monju to lead town’s Republicans

2009-12-18T06:45:00.001-08:00

Arlington Advocate (Also on MassGOP's Newsletter "News of Note")

Monday, December 14, 2009

Arlington, Mass. - On Nov. 24, 2009, Jim Dolan, 26 and of Mass. Ave., was unanimously elected as the next chairman of the Arlington Republican Town Committee. As Dolan previously served as vice-chairman of the committee, Joe Monju, a Brattle Street resident, was unanimously elected as the committee’s new vice-chairman. Dino Sanchez, of Cleveland St., continues to serve as treasurer, Eva Arnott, of Lake St., and Glenn Parker, of Randolph St., both continue to serve as recording and corresponding secretary respectively.

Dolan said, “I am proud to help lead the growing Republican resurgence in Arlington. We look forward to bringing the Republican message of limited government, fiscal responsibility and lower taxes to the people of Arlington in the coming months.”

Dolan is a life-long Massachusetts resident who received his bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross in 2006, and received his master’s degree in international and European politics from Scotland’s University of Edinburgh. He is currently assistant vice president for international development organization, Scottish Development International, in Boston.

The next meeting of the Arlington Republican Town Committee is set for 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2010 at the Arlington Public Safety Building. For more details visit the committee’s Web site at www.arlington-gop.com or blog at arlingtonrepublicans.blogspot.com.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

2009-12-18T06:42:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, December 15th, Sen Tisei campaign for Lt. Gov Kickoff at the Union Oyster House, 41 Union St at 5 PM. Price is $500/$250/$100 RSVPtisei@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 16th, Womens Republican Club of Winchester Christmas Tea at the home of Jeannette McKay, 211 Ridge St, Winchester, from 2-4 PM. RSVP: Marie at http://us.mc363.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=edmond0033@comcast.net or Jeannette at http://us.mc363.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jeannettemckay@aol.com for more information

Wednesday, December 16th, Hudak Fundraiser at the home of Bill & Joan Parker, 60 Merrimac St, #807, Amesbury from 6-9 PM. $20, RSVP: CWhalen@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 16th, 6 PM, Baker/Tisei Holiday Party at The Estate, One Boylston St. For event details click on http://www.charliebaker2010.com/holiday/

Friday, December 18th, Middlesex Club Holiday Luncheon, Morton's Steakhouse, Seaport Hotel, Boston, 11:30 $40/ member, $50/non-member; http://www.themiddlesexclub.org/

Saturday, December 19th, Marchese Holiday Brunch, 10am - 2 PM, 5 Somerset Place, Wilmington, RSVP to Mario for your French Toast order! - mario@mariomarchese.org

Tuesday, December 29th, Hudak Fundraiser, 133 Ocean St, Marshfield with Sen Hedulund and Rep Perry, 6:30 - 9PM. $75PP/ $125/couple. RSVP: CWhalen@gmail.com

Saturday, January 2nd, Breakfast with Scott Brown, 8-11 AM Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Computer Dr, Westborough, $25PP RSVP by 12/28 to gopmom@gopmom.com

Tuesday, January 5th, Women for Brown fundraiser, 6:30 - 9 PM, Lombardos, 6 Billings St, Randolph, RSVP: Angela Davis, http://us.mc363.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=adavisff@gmail.com, http://www.womenforbrown.com/

Scott Brown Challenges Martha Coakley to Seven Debates

2009-12-18T06:41:00.000-08:00

The Brown for U.S. Senate campaign today accepted invitations to take part in the following seven debates and challenged opponent Martha Coakley to accept all of them.

“We’re very pleased to put these seven debates on our calendar,” said Beth Lindstrom, campaign manager for Brown for U.S. Senate. “The exact format will be up to the debate sponsors but our position is that we’ll debate whoever is on the stage. Voters will learn there are clear differences between Scott Brown, who wants to lower taxes and control spending, and Martha Coakley, who wants to increase spending and raise taxes.”

• December 22, 2009 at 7: 00 PM at WBZ-TV - debate to be broadcast on WBZ-TV at 8:00 AM on Sunday, December 27, 2009.

• January 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM at WGBH, Boston– A debate sponsored by The Boston Globe, WGBH TV and Radio, New England Cable News and WBUR.

• January 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM at WGBY Springfield– A debate sponsored by WGBY to be broadcast at 7:30 PM on Friday, January 8, 2010.

• January 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM– A debate sponsored by WCVB News Center 5, The BostonChannel.com, CNN and The GateHouse/Wicked Local newspapers and websites.

• January 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the University of Massachusetts, Boston– A debate sponsored by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.

• January 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Boston’s Faneuil Hall– A debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts.

• January 14, 2010– a 60-minute live radio debate on the “Jim and Margery Show” on WTKK 96.9 FM Talk. Exact time to be determined.

Open Letter From ARTC New Chairman

2009-12-08T18:54:00.000-08:00

Dear Fellow Blog-readers:

As the new Chairman of the Arlington Republican Town Committee, it gives me great pride to welcome you to our new blog. We hope that this site will keep you up-to-date with the most recent news on political issues both locally and nationally. Please check back to this site frequently and consider becoming a follower of the blog to be among the first to see new posts. If you have suggestions for new stories, please contact our blog-masters, Sean Harrington & Fred Smith, at the blog e-mail: arlington.republican@gmail.com. Working together, organizing, and strengthening our grassoots we can take back this state. In short, to paraphrase David Cameron, “Bring on 2010, we will fight, America will win.”

Cheers,
Jim Dolan
Chairman
Arlington Republican Town Committee

Next Meeting Jan. 4th, 2010

2009-12-08T18:43:00.000-08:00

It has been discovered that the usual Meeting Room is not available on December 14. We will therefore NOT be meeting on the 14th, and due to the busy schedule of the month we will NOT meet this month. Read below for information on the next ARTC meeting:

When: Monday, January 4, 2010 at 7:30PM

Were: at the Arlington Community Safety Building (Police Station) 112 Mystic Street, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Arlington, MA

Do you need a ride to the next meeting?: The ARTC may be able to provide transportation. For more information please contact Chairman, Jim Dolan, at jamesdolan@googlemail.com

Minutes of the November 23rd ARTC Meeting

2009-11-24T05:57:00.000-08:00

Acting Chairman Jim Dolan called the committee to order in the Public Safety Building at 7:30.

Present were: Jim Dolan, Glenn Parker (corr. sec.), Robert Finn, Loretta FInn, Jean Griffin, Charles Simas, Joe Monju Judy Quimby, Dick Ford and Eva Arnott.

Guests included: Phillip Lohnes,Mary Connaughton and Bernie Green (chair, Medford RTC). Associate member Sean Harrington attended with other AHS students Robert Shea Tyler Kiener and Jake Mahon. Helen Hatch, state committeewoman was present.

The minutes were read and accepted.

In the absence of the treasurer, the corresponding secretary reported a balance of $265:72.

Sean Harrington introduced fellow students Jake Mahon who was the winner of the Lions Club speech contest and Rob Shea and Tyler Kiener.

Mary Connaughton, candidate for State Auditor, presented her qualifications to the group. She is a CPA who had been appointed to the Turnpike Authority by Mitt Romney and is running for the open seat. Her web site is www.maryforauditor.com and her email is mzc100@comcast.net. Her phone # is 617-970-9556 and her postal address is box 1641, Framingham, 01701

Helen Hatch reported on the recent override in Billerica which passed partly because the insert which opponents had paid to have inserted in the local CNC weekly newspaper was not inserted and the check which had been sent promptly to pay for printing,had not been cashed.

There will be a 'Meet the Candidates" event at the Great Mandarin at 4 Corners, Cambridge Street, Woburn at 5:00pm on December 6.

The State Convention will be in April. The signed forms need to be received at the state office by November 30. Delegates will be selected in January.

The state committeewoman and the acting chair both decided to not endorse a gubernatorial candidate until after the primary.

A new chair was needed after the retirement from that position of Judy Quimby. Jim Dolan was proposed by Charles Simas and seconded by Dick Ford and was elected unanimously. A new vice-chair was needed to take Jim Dolan's place in the position. Jim Dolan proposed Joe Monju and Eva Arnott seconded. He too was elected unanimously.

Sean Harrington declaimed the speech which he had given at the Lions Club speech contest on the topic "Is America Truly the Land of the Free". It was received with applause.

The ARTC blog is going well. Future meetings will be announced at AHS. The Facebook group has 41 members.
Democratic State Rep Sean Garballey will be invited to attend a ARTC meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 9:10.

The next meeting will be at 7:30 on Monday January 4, 2010 in the Public Safety Building.

Respectfully submitted,

Eva Arnott

Meeting Monday, Nov. 23rd

2009-11-22T17:04:00.000-08:00

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:30PM

Were: at the Arlington Community Safety Building (Police Station) 112 Mystic Street, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Arlington, MA

Do you need a ride to the next meeting?: The ARTC may be able to provide transportation. For more information please contact Acting Chairman, Jim Dolan, at jamesdolan@googlemail.com.

Arlington Public Schools appeal arbitration decision

2009-11-22T16:38:00.000-08:00

By Andy Metzger

Arlington, Mass. - Last Friday, Arlington Public Schools appealed the Oct. 27 arbitration decision, which was a ruling in favor of former Ottoson Middle School lead technology teacher Charles Coughlin. Coughlin was fired along with Ottoson Principal Stavroula Bouris in the summer of 2007 after school officials discovered seemingly romantic e-mails exchanged between the two. Nathan Levenson, who was superintendent at the time, later resigned over an “impropriety” he made in the e-mail investigation.

In its appeal, Arlington argues that the arbitrator, Richard Boulanger, never addressed the question of whether Coughlin behaved improperly in his e-mails to Bouris.

Full Story

Important Events

2009-11-22T16:32:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, November 18th, Martinez Committee Cocktail Reception with guest speak Mary Connaughton, candidate for Auditor, at the home of Jacques Wajsfelner in Weston at 7PM. See attached invite.

Wednesday, November 18th, MA Republican State Committee Meeting, DCU Center in Worcester at 7PM.

Thursday, November 19th, Martinez Committee reception and booksigning with Howie Carr at the home of Lawrence and Michael Mehl, 59 Lincoln St, Waltham. RSVP to events@sandimartinez.com

Saturday, November 21st, Earl Sholley Committee Dinner Dance, 6-11 PM, Elks Lodge, 4500 No. Main St, Fall River $20. Advance ticket purchase only. RSVP: 508-254-7785 Tuesday, November 24th, Martinez Committee Gala Cocktail Reception with CLT Founder Barbara Anderson,7 PM at the home of Janice & Kerry Kissinger, 189 Elizabeth Ridge Rd, Carlisle. RSVP: events@sandimartinez.com

Thursday, December 3rd, Scott Brown Fundraiser, at home of Cynthia and Paul Avella, 94 Grist Mill Rd, Littleton, 5:30 - 7PM. RSVP to Paul: 978-354-7235

Sunday, December 6, Meet the Candidates at the Great Mandarin Restaurant, 186 Cambridge Rd, Woburn at 5PM. Confirmed Candidates: Scott Brown, US Senate, Christy Mihos, Governor; Mary Connaughton, Auditor, Earle Stroll, Auditor, Bill Hudak, Congress, 6th district; Kara Fratto, 30th Middlesex district. Invited candidates: Charlie Baker, Governor. Price (includes full buffet dinner): Early rsvp by Nov 30th, Seniors and children $20 PP, others $25 PP. on Dec 1, Seniors and children $30 PP, others $35 PP; RSVP: hehatch@gis.net Please support your candidate(s) financially

Wednesday, December 9th, MassGOP Holiday Party, 6-9 PM, at Johnnie's On The Side, 138 Portland St, Boston. Tickets: $50 PP. RSVP: Ljones@MassGOP.com

Wednesday, December 16th, Womens Republican Club of Winchester Christmas Tea at the home of Jeannette McKay, 211 Ridge St, Winchester, from 2-4 PM. For more information RSVP: Marie at edmond0033@comcast.net or Jeannette at jeannettemckay@aol.com

Important Events

2009-11-08T14:22:00.000-08:00

Saturday, November 14th, Baker for Governor fundraiser at 1 Howlett Street on Topsfield Common in Topsfield, Private Reception: $500, General Reception $100. See attached invitation for details. RSVP to Barbara Pratt at Barbara4110@verizon.net or 978-500-0711.

Sunday, November 15th, CLT's Annual Brunch at Lombardo's, Rt 128, Exit 5 A in Randolph at 12 - 3 PM. The special guest is WRKO Talk Show Host Todd Feinberg. The cost is $60 PP. For more information visit the website: http://cltg.org/cltg/clt2009/invite_web.pdf

Tuesday, November 17th, Mihos fundraiser with Dick Morris at Salvatore's at the Riverwalk, 354 Merrimack St, Lawrence. Book signing tickets are $300PP, $500/ couple. General admission: $35PP, $60/couple. RSVP: 508-771-0900 x227 or email: bscalzi@christy2010.com

Tuesday, November 17th, Kara Fratto, candidate for state rep, 30th Middlesex, campaign kickoff with guest speaker Bill Hudak, candidate for Congress, 6th district, 6:30PM at Woburn Elks Lodge, 295 Washington St. tickets are $30PP, $50/couple. RSVP 781-205-4895

Wednesday, November 18th, Martinez Committee reception at the home of Jacques Wajsfelner in Weston at 7PM. RSVP to events@sandimartinez.com.
Wednesday, November 18th, MA Republican State Committee Meeting, DCU Center in Worcester

Thursday, November 19th, Martinez Committee reception and booksigning with Howie Carr at the home of Lawrence and Michael Mehl, 59 Lincoln St, Waltham. RSVP to events@sandimartinez.com.

Tuesday, November 24th, Martinez Committee Gala Cocktail Reception with CLT Founder Barbara Anderson,7 PM at the home of Janice & Kerry Kissinger, 189 Elizabeth Ridge Rd, Carlisle. RSVP: events@sandimartinez.com

Sunday, December 6, Meet the Candidates at the Royal Mandarin at 4 Corners in Woburn at 5PM. Invited candidates: Scott Brown, US Senate; Charlie Baker, Governor; Mary Connaughton, Auditor. Confirmed Candidates: Christy Mihos, Governor; Bill Hudak, Congress, 6th district; Kara Fratto, 30th Middlesex district. Tickets: Early rsvp by November 30th, Seniors and children $20 PP, others $25 PP. On Dec 1, all tickets increase by $10 per person; RSVP: hehatch@gis.net

Area lawmaker eyes state's and town's fiscal future

2009-11-05T17:23:00.000-08:00

By Bruce Coulter

Burlington - State Sen. Ken Donnelly, D-Arlington, took time to break bread with members of the Burlington Breakfast Rotary Club at Bickford’s Grille last week and was blunt in his assessment of the state’s fiscal misfortunes.

His comments came prior to Gov. Deval Patrick’s decision to spare local aid to cities and towns.
“Looking at the revenues for this year, they’re already down $212 million and they project to be down about $600 million for the year,” he said. “More importantly, we’re looking at about a $2 billion to $3 billion dollar structural deficit in our budgets for the state.

Massachusetts, said Donnelly, has a $32 billion budget. Of that, $18 billion is from capital gains, income and sales taxes; approximately $8 billion is received from the federal government for Medicaid reimbursement and approximately $4 billion from other revenues.
Last year, Massachusetts closed a budget gap by using cash from the state’s stabilization account and federal stimulus funds.

“That accounted for about $2 billion,” he said. “That’s going to be one-time money. “We’re not going to see that again.”

Patrick is expected to ask lawmakers for the authority to make additional cuts.
The Legislature also passed a pair of special bills on the town’s behalf: Approval to lease property to build a public safety substation and authorization for the Miter Corporation to expand off Middlesex Turnpike.

Full Story

Want to join our email list?

2009-11-04T17:49:00.000-08:00

No problem! Just leave a comment below leaving your name and email and we will add you to our list. Or you can send us an email at Arlington.Republican@gmail.com.

Lawmakers preparing veterans benefits bill

2009-11-04T17:00:00.000-08:00

By State House News Service

Boston, Mass. - As Veterans Day approaches, lawmakers are preparing to advance legislation in support of former soldiers and their families, in what has become a November tradition for the House and Senate. On the House agenda for a formal session Wednesday is legislation that would empower the nonprofit Home of the Brave Inc. to partner with the state to operate public homes for honorably discharged veterans with at least 180 days of service.

The homes, to be funded by “available federal and state funds and private funds,” would be available to “veterans who were residents of the Commonwealth at time of entry into the armed forces or at the time of application and to the spouses, widows or widowers of eligible veterans, provided that suitable facilities are available,” according to the bill. A revised version of the proposal (H 624), sponsored by Rep. Garrett Bradley and backed by 71 co-sponsors, is set to be released by the House Ways and Means Committee.

The bill, revised by the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, would also permit returning service members to receive "Welcome Home" bonuses -- payments of $500 or $1,000 to veterans who have served since Sept. 11, 2001 -- after each deployment, rather than limiting it to their initial deployment.

Full Story

Pending legal battles play key role in School Committee's vote to appeal

2009-11-04T16:54:00.000-08:00

By Andy Metzger

Arlington, Mass. - Following the advice of town counsel and the town manager, the School Committee voted to appeal former technology teacher Charles Coughlin’s arbitration award.

The committee voted 5-0-2, with Joe Curran and Denise Burns, both skeptics of the district’s case, abstaining.
Coughlin was fired in the summer of 2007 for allegedly altering an e-mail that had been sent by former Superintendent Nathan Levenson, and exchanging inappropriate messages with the former principal of Ottoson Middle School. Coughlin appealed the dismissal in a nearly two-year-long arbitration that ended Oct. 27.

The former Ottoson principal, Stavroula Bouris, was also fired and is in arbitration. She and Coughlin have laid the groundwork for a lawsuit against the town.

Those two pending and ongoing legal battles were key in convincing Town Manager Brian Sullivan to appeal Coughlin’s award, according to his Nov. 2 letter to the interim superintendent.

If the town does not challenge the arbitrator’s decision, its insurer might not cover the town for Bouris and Coughlin’s civil claims, the letter said. The letter also predicted a resolution in Bouris’ arbitration.

“We anticipate that earnest discussions will begin shortly and are hopeful that all parties will be able to work toward and equitable global settlement and bring this matter to an end,” Sullivan wrote.

Though discussions about the decision were scheduled for a closed-door executive session, on the urging of School Committee members Ron Spangler and Burns, the conversation took place in public session.

Full Story

Facebook Group is Up and Running!

2009-11-04T07:03:00.000-08:00

The ARTC's Facebook group is up, follow the link below to join!

ARTC Facebook Group

Don't forget to join our Linkedin Group while your at it!

ARTC Linkedin Group

Next meeting will be Nov. 23rd

2009-11-04T06:59:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Republican Victors!

2009-11-04T06:35:00.000-08:00

The ARTC would like to congratulate the following Republican Candidates for their victories last night in their respected state elections:

Governor-Elect Robert McDonnell, The Commonwealth of Virginia
Lt. Governor William Bolling, The Commonwealth of Virginia
Attorney General-Elect Ken Cuccinelli, The Commonwealth of Virginia
Governor-Elect Chris Christie, New Jersey
Mayor Mike Bloomberg , New York City, New York

We wish these victorious candidates the best of luck and hope Massachusetts will follow in their state's footsteps as well as the country.

House GOP pens 230-page health bill draft

2009-11-03T18:07:00.000-08:00

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — After months spent criticizing Democrats’ health overhaul plans, House Republicans have produced a draft proposal of their own. It’s much shorter and focuses on bringing down costs rather than extending coverage to nearly all Americans.

A 230-page draft was obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press. A spokeswoman for Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said changes were still being made before the bill would be finalized in time to offer as an alternative when Democrats begin floor debate on their bill, possibly at the end of this week.

The bill leaves out a number of the key features of the Democrats’ 1,990-page legislation, such as new requirements for employers to insure their employees and for nearly all Americans to purchase insurance. It also doesn’t block insurers from denying coverage to people with pre-existing health conditions, as Democrats would do.

Instead, the Republican plan increases incentives for people to use health savings accounts, caps non-economic jury awards in medical malpractice cases at $250,000, provides various incentives to states with the aim of driving down premium costs and allows health insurance to be sold across state lines.

Full Story

The 2010 Revolution Rally Info

2009-11-03T17:38:00.000-08:00

Revolution 2010
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
6:30-8:30

Plymouth County GOP is hosting "The 2010 Revolution Starts Here" rally on November 10th. That date is one year and counting from one of the biggest election cycles of our time. Come meet the candidates and discuss the issues.

Guests will include: Senator Bob Hedlund, State Representatives Vinny deMacedo and Daniel Webster, District Attorney Tim Cruz, Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr., Gubernatorial Candidate Christy Mihos, Congressional Candidates Ray Kasperowicz, Don Hussey and William Hudak, U.S. Senate Candidates Senator Scott Brown and Jack E. Robinson, State Representative Candidates Geoff Diehl and Joseph Truschelli.

Mark your calendars for November 10, 2009, 6:30-8:30 PM, The Holiday Inn, 929 Hingham Street (Route 228), Rockland MA

Suggested Contribution $20.00

Important Events Coming Up!

2009-10-28T06:42:00.000-07:00

Here is a list of upcoming activities and events:

Wednesday, October 28th, Scott Brown at the Bear Hill Golf Club, Two North St, Stoneham, campaign reception. Contact Mark: marksimeola@simeolalaw.com

Thursday, October 29, UMass Club, Franklin St, Boston 6-8, join Mihos Committee One-on-One Reception with Dick Morris. Private reception (6-7) $500/couple, general reception (7-8) $125 per couple. For more information visit: www.christy2010.com/pages/tickets.cfm
Thursday, October 29th, Scott Brown in Haverhill at 5:30 PM for campaign reception. For more info contact Alexis: avaldezarnell@gmail.com

Friday, October 30, Scott Brown with special guest Mitt Romney at Luciano's Lake Pearl in Wrentham at 7 PM. For info: contact Kristen at Kristen@brownforussenate.com
Note: THE Martinez Committee Halloween Chili N Chowder cook-off was rescheduled - conflicts with the BROWN Event in Wrentham. http://www.sandimartinez.com/

Sunday, November 1, Foxborough RTC and MFRW co-sponsor a Campaign School at the Lafayette House, Rt 1, Foxborough, from 9AM to 5PM. The cost is $25. Special guests are Michael Graham and Holly Robichaud. For information contact Angela Davis, Foxborough Chair at adavisff@gmail.com.

Monday, November 2nd, Rally in support of Scott Brown, candidate for United States Senate, Boxborough Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Mass. Ave (Rt 111) at 7:30 PM. Kurt Hayes will announce and local candidates will attend

Thursday, November 5th, Celebrate MASSGOP Chairman Jennifer Nassour's 38th Birthday at a Young Professionals Reception at the Vox Populi, 755 Boylston St, Boston from 6-8 PM. Tickets: $38 per person. Contact Lyndsay Jones at LJones@MassGOP.com or call 671-523-5005 ext 234.

Saturday, November 7th, Candidate Academy in Lexington at 10 AM. This is free campaign training. Every potential candidate must attend. RSVP: MASSGOP 617-523-5005

Saturday, November 7th, Middlesex Republican Women's Club Brunch and meeting at 10 AM at the home of Jann McGaha, 19 Landmark Rd, Westford. Cost is $10 PP. See attached. RSVP:
Georjannm@yahoo.com or 978-392-4012.

Saturday, November 14th, Baker for Governor fundraiser at 1 Howlett Street on Topsfield Common in Topsfield, Private Reception: $500, General Reception $100. See attached invitation for details. RSVP to Barbara Pratt at Barbara4110@verizon.net or 978-500-0711.

Sunday, November 15th, CLT's Annual Brunch at Lombardo's, Rt 128, Exit 5 A in Randolph at 12 - 3 PM. The special guest is WRKO Talk Show Host Todd Feinberg. The cost is $60 PP. For more information visit the website: http://cltg.org/cltg/clt2009/invite_web.pdf

Minutes of the Oct. 22 ARTC Meeting

2009-10-28T06:39:00.000-07:00

ARTC met on Thursday October 22 at 7:30 at the Arlington Public Safety Building.

Present were Jim Dolan, Sean Harrington, Joe Monju, Glenn Parker (corr.sec), Keith Eubanks, Judy Quimby(Chair) and Eva Arnott (rec.sec.) Guests were Philip Lohnes, Maria Romano, Anthony Ventresca. John Mulloy - j.mulloy@neu.edu - 508-423-4069 came to speak for Charlie Baker, candidate for governor.

The minutes of the September 17 meeting were read and accepted.
The treasurer was absent. $16 was collected at the September 17 meeting and $70 from the sale of buttons at Town Day.

Maria Romano, from East Arlington Concerned Citizens Committee presented that group's suggestions for changes in the proposed plan for Mass Avenue between Pond Street and Alewife Brook Parkway and asked for the ARTC's support in collecting signatures for a petition in favor of their Residents Corridor Plan. Her group will have a selectman candidate next at next Spring's election.

John Mulloy spoke for Charlie Baker's campaign for governor. The ARTC would like to hear him speak, preferably in Arlington. Christy Mihos has visited the town and spoken to a high school assembly.

Helen Hatch sent a message reminding members of the process for sending delegates to the Republican State Convention . We will have one delegate for every three hundred Republican votes at the 2002 gubernatorial election.

ARTC members are invited to a meeting in Billerica on November 8 where Christy Mihos will speak and to the Billerica Christmas Party. This will be a good opportunity to meet other Republicans in the senate district.

Sean Harrington reported on Christy Mihos' talk at AHS and on the TARS group of teenage Republicans which he is organising at the school. There will be a national conference in Washington in July which two members would like to attend at a cost of $1,000 each. AHS will have a production of 'Our Town' on November 13 and 14. Sean suggested having a debate between some ARTC members and some ADTC people. He will have the Facebook group up and running by late November.

Judy Quimby announced that she intends to stop down at the next meeting. She reported that Town Day had gone well. Future meetings should not take place on the third Thursday of a month as this conflicts with the Lions Club.

There will be a Special Town Meeting on November 16 which will vote on whether to have a seven-per-cent meals tax instead of a six and a quarter.
The primary for the US senate seat will be on December 8 and the election on January 19.
Papers need to be taken out for local offices, including Town Meeting by February 11 and returned by February 27.

Citizens for Limited Taxation, of which the ARTC is a member, has financial problems and will close its office on November 16 unless its $60 brunch at Lombardo's on the 15th raises enough money for it to stay open.

Judy reported that TM Andrew Fischer would like to address the committee on the subject of having a town-wide insurance pool.

Dick Ford sent a list of good ideas for next year's Town Day which were read out.

Respectfully submitted,
Eva Arnott (Rec. Sec.)

There is an ARTC meeting Tonight!

2009-08-18T15:04:00.000-07:00

When: Tonight, August 18, 2009 at 7:30PM

Were: at the Arlington Community Safety Building (Police Station) 112 Mystic Street, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Arlington, MA

Do you need a ride to the next meeting?: The ARTC may be able to provide transportation. For more information please contact Vice-Chair, Jim Dolan, at jamesdolan@googlemail.com.

Also: Get Excited About Arlington Town Day!
The ARTC Will Have a Booth With Patriotic Give-aways and Special Guests
Reserve September 26 and October 3 (Rain Date) in Your Diaries!

Welcome!

2009-08-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

Dear Reader,

First, let me welcome you to the newly established ARTC blog. This blog will centerd on ARTC news, meeting dates, meeting reviewes, and post from elected officials of the ARTC.

The ARTC is an elected official committee of the Town of Arlington. Our purpose is to promote Republican values, candidates, issues and initiatives in Arlington as well as across Massachusetts and America. We are the elected representatives of all Republican voters of Arlington, Massachusetts. The comittee is an equal opportunity committee. We welcome people of any race, sexual orientation, social, cultural, economic or educational background.

The ARTC meets every month at the Arlington Community Safety Building (Police Station) 112 Mystic Street, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Arlington, MA at 7:30 PM Monthly Meeting dates vary, but are given in The Arlington Advocate, or see our Events or Contact page for more information. All ARTC members and associates are welcome and invited to serve on our various subcommittees, which do vital and exciting work on issues, campaigns and community services which reflect Republican values. The number of registered Republicans in Arlington is steadily on the rise!

If you have any questions pertaining to blog posts, ARTC's latest activity, or how to join please leave a comment on the apropriat blog post your question pertains to or send us an email at Arlington.Republican@gmail.com. We hope you enjoy surfing our blog and remember-
The ARTC wants YOU!

Sincerely,

Judy Quimby, Chairwoman
Jim Dolan, Vice Chairman
Fredrick Smith, Co-Webmaster
Sean Harrington, Co-Webmaster