State Sen. Eldridge Sworn In for New Legislative Session

Ceremony was held Jan. 2 at the State House.

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Eldridge Concerned How State Cuts Will Affect Sudbury

The state senator said discussions on taxation need to happen.

Gov. Deval Patrick ordered spending cuts across state government on Tuesday to close a projected $540 million budget hole, the Associated Press reported. Patrick blamed the economoic uncertainty caused by the looming ‘‘fiscal cliff.’’ State Sen. Jamie Eldridge said he has reviewed the cuts and does have concerns in regards to the school district, the bussing of homeless students and council on aging, among others. He also said serious discussions about taxation of the wealthy needs to happen at the municipal level. A call to Town Manager Maureen Valente seeking comment was not returned. The governor said he would use his authority under state law to cut executive branch spending by $225 million, equivalent to about 1 percent of the budget …

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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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