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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Boston Mayoral Race: Walsh and Connolly Make the Cut
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Walsh, Connolly Make the Cut
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BY RICK WINTERSON
t was a packed house at Hibernian Hall, where the John Connolly campaign for Mayor of Boston held its post-election rally on Tuesday night. There had been substantial interest in this race, even though it was an off-year Primary Election. Of key significance was the large field of 12 candidates for Mayor – a major change after the 20 years that Mayor Thomas Menino has served unopposed in that office. The crowd watched the returns closely, even though the server at City Hall malfunctioned for a while (so what else is new?). Early on, it was clear that both John Connolly and Marty Walsh would be the remaining two candidates in the General Election on November 5. If there were any surprises, they were Charlotte Golar Richie’s strong third-place finish and Walsh’s first-place finish. But together, the top two candidates combined received just 35% of the votes cast,
leaving 65% up for grabs going into the November 5 General Election. Only the West Roxbury and Dorchester votes seem certain. John Connolly had brought his family with him, including new infant daughter Mary Kate. He was overjoyed at the votes he received – “I’ve never been so proud to be in second place in my life,� he stated. He praised the other candidates for their efforts and Mayor Menino for his long, successful time as Boston’s Mayor. John closed by thanking his campaign staff and volunteers, along with his family: Meg, Clare, Teddy, and MaryKate. Even though they tended to be overshadowed by the Mayoral campaigns, the races for the four City Councilor-at-Large seats were also important. Eight candidates made the cut to qualify for the Councilor-at-Large November 5 General Election: (in order of their finish) Ayanna CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Deacon Kevin Martin, Jr
Newly ordained Deacon Kevin Martin, Jr from South Boston poses for a family photo at Holy Cross Cathedral last Saturday after his ordination to the permanent Diaconate. His parents, Kevin and Claire Martin are parishioners at Gate of Heaven and the new Deacon, one of twelve ordained by the Cardinal, will serve at Gatey later this fall. Deacons are men who assist priests in the liturgical life of the church.
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