CANDIDATES UNITED IN BACKING OVERRIDE FOUR RESIDENTS ARE SEEKING TWO OPEN SEATS ON MEDWAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE

From: The Boston Globe | Date: April 29, 2004| Author: Franco Ordonez, Globe Staff | Copyright information

All four candidates running for Medway School Committee agree that the schools need the passage of a proposed $1.9 million tax increase to open the new high school and begin restoring lost programs. But each has a different background and reason for seeking the position. Tina Wright and Jennifer Doherty are the early favorites for the two open seats in Monday's election, having each secured endorsements from the Good Government Association, a local caucus. The two, as leaders of the g...

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