Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Former Easton Principal Supports Cronin

A letter to the editor from former Moreau Hall Principal Robert Smith.

To the Editor: I have known Claire Cronin and her family for over 35 years and I am pleased to give her my full support in the Nov. 6 Election.Claire will make an outstanding State Representative and the residents of the 11th Plymouth District will find her to be thoughtful, selfless, caring, articulate, sensitive to the needs of all constituents, and an extremely hard worker. She will listen to your concerns and questions and work hard to find solutions. Claire will focus on local and state issues and initiatives and will always do what is best for the citizens of Massachusetts. I am most drawn to her leadership skills and advocacy for children and those who can not fend for themselves. This is clearly demonstrated by her endorsement and …

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Murphy, Cronin to Chat Live on Patch Monday

11th Plymouth District candidates Claire Cronin and Dan Murphy will take questions from Patch readers Monday

11th Plymouth District State Representative candidates Dan Murphy (R-Easton) and Claire Cronin (D-Easton) will chat LIVE on Patch Monday afternoon. During the chat, Patch readers will have one last opportunity to find out where each candidate stands on the important issues affecting Easton and Brockton. Just log in during the chat and ask your question. Murphy will chat live between 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. and Cronin will chat live between 4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.* Can't make it? No worries. Just email your question to Easton-Ma@Patch.com Murphy, an accountant and selectman, and Cronin, a mediator, are looking to replace Geraldine Creedon (D-Brockton) in the state legislature. The district is made up of Precincts 1-5 in Easton and all of Ward …

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Corona Supports Murphy for State Rep

Easton Board of Selectmen Chair Colleen Corona announced her support for Republican Dan Murphy.

Easton Board of Selectmen Chair Colleen Corona announced Wednesday that she is supporting fellow Selectman Dan Murphy in his run for State Representative in the 11th Plymouth District. Corona, a Democrat, has worked with Murphy, a Republican, for the past two years on the Board of Selectmen. “I have had the opportunity to serve with Dan Murphy on the Easton Board of Selectmen for the last 2 years," Corona said in a statement released by the Murphy campaign. "Dan is thoughtful and incredibly hard working, and he has been a strong leader.  He has worked to help balance our town budget at a time when local aid has been cut significantly. He works incredibly hard to educate himself on every issue, and has sought creative, long term solutions …

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Easton Democrats Support Costa Hanlon, Cronin, Jubinville, Kennedy, Warren and Obama

Endorsements from the Easton Democratic Town Committee

To the Editor: The Easton Democratic Town Committee has endorsed the following candidates who will appear on the ballot on November 6, 2012. In the race for the 3rd Bristol District of the State House of Representatives, the Committee has endorsed Sherry Costa Hanlon a current member of the Taunton City Council. The 3rd Bristol District represents Precinct 6 in the Town of Easton. In the race for the 11th Plymouth District of the State House of Representatives, the Committee has endorsed Claire Cronin, a mediation attorney and resident of Easton. The 11th Plymouth District represents Precincts 1 through 5 in the Town of Easton. In the two State Senate races, the Committee endorses Tom Kennedy for Easton Precincts 1 and 2 and Brian Joyce …

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Letter to the Editor: Cronin is Small Business Advocate

A letter to the editor in support of Claire Cronin

To the Editor: We wanted to take a minute to tell our fellow residents that we believe Claire Cronin is the best candidate for State Representative in our district. We are in the process of opening a new breakfast and lunch café, The Farmer’s Daughter on Main Street in North Easton. The decision to undertake this and make the leap of faith has been a bit easier because of the counsel and support of Claire Cronin. Claire understands the risks faced by small business owners as she and her husband Ray have been starting, managing and growing small businesses for many years. Her understanding and support as a sounding board added to our great desire to start The Farmer’s Daughter. We are committed to making this a spot where friends, families …

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Easton State Rep Debate Postponed

The debate between 11th Plymouth District candidates Claire Cronin and Dan Murphy scheduled to air on ECAT will be rescheduled for a time to be determined.

The 11th Plymouth District State Representative debate scheduled for Tuesday Night on Easton Community Access Television between Democratic candidate Claire Cronin and Republican candidate Dan Murphy will be postponed to a time to be determined. Citing a serious health emergency in her family, Cronin announced that she would not be attending the event. "Claire Cronin will be unable to participate in tomorrow’s debate due to a serious health emergency in her family," campaign spokesperson Caroline Cruise said in a statement Monday. "She appreciates your thoughts and prayers at this time." Cruise said Cronin tentatively plans to attend a forum Monday night held in front of a live audience and hosted by the Brockton Interfaith Community. The …

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Murphy, Cronin to Square off in Easton Debate for State Rep.

The two candidates for the 11th Plymouth District will square off on ECAT later this month.

On Nov. 6, Obama vs. Romney won't be the only important choice on your ballot. For most voters in Easton, they'll be faced with a choice between Dan Murphy and Claire Cronin. Cronin, who won a competitive Democratic Primary last month, will face Republican Murphy, an Easton Selectman, to decide who will represent the 11th Plymouth District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. You'll have a clearer look at the two candidates Oct. 23 On that day, the two candidates will square off in a live debate on  Easton Community Access Television (Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon FIOS 22) beginning at 7 p.m. It will re-air on Patch and ECAT's website in the following days. The 11th Plymouth District is  made up of Precincts 1-5 in Easton and all…

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Murphy Touts Small Business Perspective, Experience in Local Government

Easton Selectman Dan Murphy is the Republican nominee in the 11th Plymouth District State Rep race.

When voters in Easton and Brockton take to the polls on Nov. 6 to vote for a new State Representative in Easton and Brockton, Selectman Dan Murphy (R - Easton) hopes the perspective and experience he brings to the table will help him earn a spot on Beacon Hill. "I’m not asking them to vote Republican," Murphy said. "I’m asking them to vote for me. I hope Unenrolleds and Democrats vote for me because they listen to what I’m talking about, they think the problems I want to address are important, and they see that I have the background, experience and specific proposals to address them. I would say: Forget about where somebody lives. Forget about the letter next to their name.  At the end of the day, who do you think is going to be the best …

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Claire Cronin Wins 11th Plymouth District Democratic Primary

Easton had a turnout of 2,442 voters, or 16 percent of registered voters. Voters also picked Sean Bielat and Joseph Kennedy III.

The next state representative from the 11th Plymouth District will come from Easton. Easton resident Claire Cronin won the Democratic nomination Thursday night in four-way field that included Brockton City Councilors Jass Stewart and Robert Sullivan and Southeastern Regional School Committee Chair Mark Linde. Cronin will face fellow Easton resident Dan Murphy, who ran unopposed Thursday, in the general election. "I’m very grateful that we had the result we did today and we’re just going to continue in the same path that we have all along," Cronin said. "We started with an eye towards November and we continue on with that plan." In a district that includes five Easton precincts and seven Brockton wards, Cronin won Easton with 60 percent of …

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VIDEO: 11th Plymouth District Democratic Candidates Debate the Issues

The four democrats debated on ECAT Tuesday night.

  Democratic candiadates for the 11th Plymouth District squared off on Easton Community Access Television Tuesday night to discuss the Taunton Casino, the Southcoast Rail, EEE, the economy and education. The debate was sponsored by ECAT, Easton Patch and the Easton Journal and moderated by Easton Patch Editor Patrick Maguire and Easton Journal Editor Donna Whitehead Easton resident Claire Cronin, Southeastern Regional School Committee Chair Mark Linde, and Brockton City Councilors Jass Stewart and Robert Sullivan will be on the Democratic ballot on primary day, which is set for Thursday Sept. 6 The winner will face Easton Selectman Dan Murphy in a general election. Murphy is running unopposed for the Republican nomination. The 11th …

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