Calter Beats Betz

State Rep. Tom Calter wins a third term against Plymouth's Debra Betz.

Democrat Tom Calter has defeated Republican Debra Betz for a third term representing the 12th Plymouth District in the state House of Representatives. The race was never close, not even in Betz's home base of Plymouth. Calter was first elected in 2006, when he ran a write-in campaign after former State Rep. Tom O'Brien decided to step down in order to take a position as Plymouth County Treasurer. Here are the results according to the Associated Press, as of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Plymouth Election Guide 2012

The candidates, incumbents, and issues that will be affecting Plymouth and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Plymouth Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in Plymouth Polling locations: To find polling locations and precincts, click here State: Therese Murray (D), Tom Keyes (R): Mass. Senate Plymouth-Barnstable District Senate President Therese Murray of Plymouth has represented the Plymouth-Barnstable since 1993. Murray became Senate President in 2007. Murray faces Republican challenger Tom Keyes of Sandwich for the second race in a row. Keyes has served on the Sandwich Economic Development Committee, the Sandwich Board of Selectmen, and the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates. In 2010, Murray defeated Keyes by 3,600 votes, or four percentage points. Vinny deMacedo (R), Mass. House, (unopposed): First …

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League of Women Voters Hosting Legislative Debates

The Plymouth Area League of Women Voters is hosting a debate among Christopher Sheldon, Bill Keating, and Daniel Botelho Wednesday.

The Plymouth Area League of Women Voters is sponsoring two candidate debates this election season. The 9th Congressional District Debate is scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury. Representative Bill Keating (D-Bourne), Republican Christopher Sheldon of Plymouth, and Independent Daniel Botelho of Fall River, will be participating. Dr. Kathleen Leslie will moderate. State Senate and State Representative candidates will face off October 18, at 7 p.m. at the Kingston Town  Hall, 26 Evergreen Street, Kingston. Senator Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) and her challenger Thomas Keyes (R-Sandwich) will face off  for the Senate seat and Representative Thomas Calter (D-Kingston) and Debra Betz (R…

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Election Preview: State Rep. 12th Plymouth District

Republican Debra Betz of Plymouth will face incumbent Democrat Tom Calter of Kingston in the race for the 12th Plymouth District in the State House of Representatives.

Plymouth Republican Debra Betz chatted live with voters in the 12th Plymouth District before the Republican primary. In November, Betz, a member of the Plymouth School Committee, will face incumbent Democrat Tom Calter of Kingston. Click on the links below to learn more about the candidates. Tom Calter Debra Betz

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Letters To the Editor

LETTER: Calter a Proven and Fair Leader for Plymouth

Selectman Ken Tavares shares his experiences working with state Rep. Tom Calter.

Dear Editor, As a member of the Plymouth Board of Selectman I have had the opportunity to work with Representative Tom Calter on a variety of issues impacting our community. I have always found Rep. Calter readily available to discuss a variety of issues and concerns in a calm and thoughtful manner. Tom has shown that he has the ability to weigh all sides of an issue impartially and that he possesses a keen insight to do the right things for the right reasons. Tom has a calming influence on those around him and in discussions he has demonstrated that he can assist others to reach equitable compromises that benefit the entire community. Rep. Calter has been an important part of our state delegation and has worked well and earned the respect…

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Calter Calls Legislative Session Successful

State Rep. Tom Calter joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives today in reflecting recent session accomplishments before adjourning for the legislative year.

Release from Rep. Tom Calter's office State Rep. Tom Calter joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives today in reflecting recent session accomplishments before adjourning for the legislative year. As of Tuesday, July 31, the House passed major legislation pertaining to economic development, health care cost containment, the MBTA, criminal justice, and aid for citizens and municipalities across the Commonwealth. “In light of the gridlock that exists in Washington, I must say that it is my great honor to work collaboratively with members from both parties as we work our way through these challenging times,” Calter said. “It is because of our shared vision and commitment to the Commonwealth that we continue to lead …

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Plymouth Legislators Decry Pilgrim Lockout

Senate President Therese Murray and Representatives Thomas Calter and Vinny deMacedo say Entergy's move to lock-out workers "serves only to undermine the security of the plant."

Plymouth legislators are decrying Entergy's decision to lock-out union workers today after the two sides failed to come to an agreement on a new contract last night. Monday at midnight was the end of the 10-day extension the two sides had agreed upon to negotiate a new contract. The previous four-year contract ended May 25. Last night Entergy escorted union workers from Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, according to accounts on both sides. Today, members of UWUA Local 369 are picketing outside the plant. Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, and state representatives Tom Calter, D-Kingston, and Vinny deMacedo, R-Plymouth issued a joint statement today regarding Entergy's move. "It is extremely disappointing to learn that Entergy has …

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susan Smith

10:23 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012

pocket is padded by entergy. So all you citizens in PLYMOUTH COUNTY might as well pack you bags and move cause ENTERGY IS RUNNING this county. and Guess what the real people running and giving the FN orders are not even here they are sitting like kings on the golf course in Mississippi. SO you keep on talking about $$ salary, you will see that your safety is at risk. I would pack and leave. We …   more ›

Plymouth Legislators Fight for Funding for Plymouth Jail

Tom Calter, D-Kingston, was among the group that organized an emergency State House meeting to address the issue of the financial deficit associated with the budget deficit at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department and County Jail.

State Representatives Thomas D. Calter (D-Kingston) and Rhonda Nyman (D-Hanover) organized and chaired an emergency State House meeting on Wednesday to address the issue of the financial deficit associated with the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department and House of Correction FY12 budget. Representatives Calter and Nyman were joined by other state representatives from Plymouth County, as well as police chiefs from many of the 26 towns in the county. Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph MacDonald provided an analysis of the Sheriff’s Department and House of Correction FY12 budget, and the consequences related to the lack of funding. Sheriff MacDonald stated that each of the 26 Plymouth County towns depend heavily on services provided by the …

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Citizens Bank Donates Bikes to Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club promotes healthy activities and exercise as part of its Whole Child model.

Citizens Bank presented 40 bikes to children at the Plymouth Boys & Girls Club Friday with Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, and State Rep. Tom Calter, D-Kingston, in an effort to promote healthy activities and exercise in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs “Whole Child” model.

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Plymouth Resident Debra Betz Enters State Rep. Race

School Committee member Debra Betz is running for state representative of the 12th Plymouth district, which includes Kingston, Halifax and Plympton, along with precincts in Plymouth, Middleborough and Duxbury.

Debra Betz announced her Republican candidacy for State Representative in the 12th Plymouth district to a crowd of supporters at the Royal Garden in Kingston.   Currently, Betz is an elected member of the Plymouth School Committee, and former chairman. She ran two successful campaigns for her school committee seat, and was the top vote getter in 2007 in a highly contested race. She ran unopposed in 2010. Debra Betz is gaining statewide attention for her election bid.  Attending the event was Kingston resident and Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald, “I am happy to see a good person like Deb running for office. I know Deb is an excellent candidate and I know she will work hard for the people of the 12th Plymouth District”. Betz …

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