Lt. Gov. Tim Murray to Resign

CBS Boston reports Murray has a new job lined up already.

UPDATE, 12:15 p.m.: The Massachusetts Republican Party was quick to jump on the reports about Murray's resignation, saying Murray is trying "to outrun the scandal that dogs him" in a statement on their website. MassGOP attempted to liken Murray's exit to that of former House Speaker Thomas Finneran, who was convicted of obstruction of justice in 2007. “History doesn’t always repeat itself, but in this case it looks like Tim Murray is following the same path as a previous, disgraced Democratic official,” said Nate Little MassGOP Executive Director in the scathing statement. “Only time will tell if Murray follows the Finneran playbook to the end, complete with indictment and guilty plea.” UPDATE, 10:45 a.m.: Boston.com has updated their …

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Donna Reed

5:47 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013

Way to go !   more ›

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Five Things to Know on March 28: Birdwatching is Thrilling

An essential get-me-going daily morning column from Hamilton-Wenham Patch.

Today is Thursday, March 28. Here are five things you need to know in Hamilton and Wenham: 1. 40s: The temperature will get well into the 40s on Thursday, but it does not look it will get into the 50s we saw on Wednesday. Clouds are forecasted to be around for most of the day, with a chance to showers in the morning. 2. Birdwatching: The Massachusetts Audubon Society's Scott Santino, a naturalist from the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, has an evening program “highlighting the fascinating and enjoyable world of birdwatching” on Thursday night at Hamilton-Wenham Library. Santino will have a presentation showing local bird species and explain why birdwatching is increasingly popular. The event runs 7-8 p.m. and is free and open to the …

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TELL US: Who Should Run For Governor?

Governor Deval Patrick won't run again, and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray wants the job. So do Treasurer Steve Grossman and 2010 Republican candidate Charlie Baker. Who do you think should run for governor?

Lt. Governor Tim Murray couldn't hold out any longer. On Thursday, he told the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce he'd like to be governor, according to WBUR.  Mind you, he didn't say he would run, just that he wants to be governor. With the election two years away, starting an official campaign now would be a bit premature.  But Murray's not alone. Governor Deval Patrick has said he will not run in 2014, leaving the door open for Murray and a host of other suitors. State treasurer Steve Grossman and 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker have also expressed interest in a run in 2014. And it wasn't so long ago that Scott Brown was greeted with shouts of "Governor!" during his concession speech.  Who do you think should run …

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