VIDEO: State Senate Challenger Cavaretta Concedes to Eldridge

Dean Cavaretta called Jamie Eldridge at about 10 p.m. to congratulate him on his re-election to the Middlesex Worcester seat.

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Paula Mackenzi

7:17 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Congratulations Jamie WOOHOO!   more ›

VIDEO RECAP: Eldridge, Cavaretta Debate Issues for Middlesex/Worcester Senate Seat

The incumbent and challenger took part in a live debate Wednesday night hosted by Patch.com and Acton TV.

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Jim Hatherley

10:13 am on Friday, October 19, 2012

It seems to me that we need more balance on Beacon Hill. The obvious point is the past, and from news reports apparent continuing, corruption from the Democrats. Less obvious is that when only 20% of the House and 10% of the Senate come from the minority party, what kind of compromise is even possible? There are so few Republicans that roll-call votes are not even required. Where is the …   more ›

View: Jamie Eldridge, Dean Cavaretta Debate

Watch the livestreamed Patch and ActonTV debate between state senate candidates Jamie Eldridge and Dean Cavaretta.

** Updated: 8:37 p.m. - we're replaying the debate now. You'll have to wait through nine minutes of pre-show sound checks... then it'll be back on. --- Middlesex & Worcester District Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Republican challenger Dean Cavaretta will be debating live on Patch at 7:30 tonight. Click on the box above to watch the debate live. You can also watch the debate on any ActonTV channel (Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45). The state senate seat up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election serves the Middlesex & Worcester District, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Littleton, Maynard, Marlborough, precinct 3 in Northborough, Shirley, Southborough, Stow, precincts 2, 3, and …

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Charlie Kadlec

1:59 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012

Dean, I am sorry but I do not understand your comment. Charlie Kadlec Acton   more ›

Eldridge/Cavaretta Debate to Livestream on Patch

Watch Wednesday's debate live on your local Patch site.

Want to see Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Republican challenger Dean Cavaretta debate live? Don't feel like leaving the comfort of your couch? Patch to the rescue! Patch will be livestreaming the Eldridge-Cavaretta debate sponsored by Acton Patch and ActonTV on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. How can you watch? Visit the following Patches: Acton, Sudbury, Marlborough, Northborough or Westborough that night and click on the livestream debate post. Of course, you can always watch the debate live on any ActonTV channel (Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45). The state senate seat up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election serves the Middlesex & Worcester District, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, …

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Eldridge/Cavaretta State Senate Debate is Wednesday

Acton Patch and ActonTV are co-sponsoring an Oct. 17 debate.

  The state senate debate you've been waiting for is less than a week away. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta will answer your questions in a live, 7:30 p.m. debate at the ActonTV studios, moderated by Acton Town Moderator Don MacKenzie. Where can you see the debate? Watch it on Acton Patch — we'll be livestreaming the debate — or on any ActonTV channel (Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45). How can you participate? Leave a question for the candidates in the comments section and it may make it on air. The state senate seat up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election serves the Middlesex & Worcester District, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, …

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Voters Ask: Burning Question for Eldridge or Cavaretta?

We want you, the voter, to ask the tough questions of the state senate candidates. Submit your questions now to Patch and ActonTV for the live debate on Oct. 17.

Patch & ActonTV are seeking questions from readers and viewers to be used during the live televised debate between incumbent Massachusetts State Senator Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the ActonTV studio. Questions will be randomly selected by debate moderator Don MacKenzie, and will be asked directly of the candidates. No questions will be given to the candidates in advance so their answers will not be scripted. Both candidates are currently campaigning for the state senate seat in the Middlesex & Worcester District which serves Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Littleton, Maynard, Marlborough, precinct 3 in Northborough, Shirley, Southborough, Stow, …

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Jamie Eldridge, Dean Cavaretta to Debate on TV — and on Patch

What do you want to ask these state senate candidates? Submit your questions for the Oct. 17 debate in the comments section below.

Incumbent state Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and his Republican challenger in the November election, Dean Cavaretta of Stow, will square off in an October debate hosted by Patch and ActonTV. The live debate will be held in ActonTV studios on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and will be live-streamed/live-blogged on Acton Patch, Sudbury Patch, Marlborough Patch, Westborough Patch, and Northborough Patch, as well as broadcast live on ActonTV, Comcast Channels 8, 9, & 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 & 45. Other towns in the district also will be broadcasting the debate at a later date. But right now, Patch and ActonTV want to know: what questions do you have for Eldridge and Cavaretta? What are the issues that matter to the Middlesex & …

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Questions for State Senate Candidates Jamie Eldridge, Dean Cavaretta?

What do you want to ask these state senate candidates? Submit your questions for the Oct. 17 debate in the comments section below.

Incumbent state Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and his Republican challenger in the November election, Dean Cavaretta of Stow, will square off in an October debate hosted by Patch and ActonTV. The live debate will be held in ActonTV studios on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., and will be live-streamed/live-blogged on Acton Patch, Sudbury Patch, Marlborough Patch, Westborough Patch, and Northborough Patch, as well as broadcast live on ActonTV, Comcast Channels 8, 9, & 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 & 45. Other towns in the district also will be broadcasting the debate at a later date. But right now, Patch and ActonTV want to know: what questions do you have for Eldridge and Cavaretta? What are the issues that matter to the Middlesex & …

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Senate Candidates Jamie Eldridge & Dean Cavaretta to Debate in October

Patch and ActonTV will co-sponsor a live debate in October between Sen. Jamie Eldridge & Dean Cavaretta. is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the ActonTV studio.

Patch & ActonTV have announced the joint sponsorship of a live debate between incumbent Massachusetts state Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Dean Cavaretta scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at ActonTV studios, 16 A Craig Road, Acton. Both candidates are campaigning for the seat in the Middlesex & Worcester District which serves Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Littleton, Maynard, Marlborough, precinct 3 in Northborough, Shirley, Southborough, Stow, precincts 2, 3, and 5 in Sudbury and Westborough. ActonTV will telecast the debate live on all its channels: Comcast Channels 8, 9 and 99 and Verizon Channels 40, 41 and 45 – while Patch will provide live coverage of the event. Long-time Acton Town Moderator Don …

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Dean Cavaretta: Raising Taxes During a Recession a Bad Idea

The State Senate candidate responds to a Massachusetts Democratic Party press release that pounced on a live chat claim that Bill Clinton endorsed Cavaretta — a Republican.

State Senate challenger Dean Cavaretta (R-Stow) shot back at the Massachusetts Democratic Party on Wednesday after the Worcester/Middlesex District hopeful wrapped up a live chat with Patch.com readers. During the chat, a reader named "Alan" wrote: "So far, you've only listed endorsements from Republicans. Is this account (Dems4Dean) just you retweeting yourself, because I haven't met any Dems who support you." Cavaretta responded by writing: "I'll give one: Bill Clinton ..." Shortly after the chat, Massachusetts Democratic Party spokesman Kevin Franck released a statement asking Cavaretta to supply more details of the ex-president's support. "What is it with Massachusetts Republicans this year?" asked Franck. "Maybe Dean Cavaretta was in …

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Massachusetts Democratic Party

5:50 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012

So, when Cavaretta said Bill Clinton endorsed his campaign .... he wasn't telling the truth?   more ›