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Thursday, November 2, 2006

Belmont Citizen-Herald
Endorsement: Will Brownsberger for state representative
The choice is clear.

If you are a Republican, you will probably vote for Libby Firenze because you want more Republicans in the State House.

But if you are more concerned about getting the most effective representation for Belmont in the State House, you should vote for Will Brownsberger.

Hard-working, highly educated and deeply committed to public service, Brownsberger will be a great asset to Belmont in the Legislature. (Belmont Citizen-Herald)

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Letter: Yes to Brownsberger for his school stance
As a member of the Belmont School Committee, I have worked with Will Brownsberger throughout his nine years as a selectman to strengthen support for our school system and to address public education issues at the regional and statewide level. Voters who want an articulate, hardworking and persuasive advocate for public education to represent Cambridge should support Will's candidacy for state representative in the 24th Middlesex District. (Cambridge Chronicle)

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Letter: Another Brownsberger voter
Several years ago I was appointed to the Traffic Advisory Committee because I saw the Trapelo Road/Belmont Street Corridor as the raging monster it was. The corridor was a real threat to my kids and all the children who had to cross this highway to get to the Butler School. We brought our concerns to the then-current Board of Selectmen, and Will Brownsberger did not hesitate to speak out in support of our children with a proposal to allocate a significant amount of pavement management money to our cause. Our charge was to make it safer for kids to get to the Butler School, and that is exactly what we did with the neckdown at Hawthorne Street and the raised crosswalk on White Street. Since then, more traffic calming has been implemented all over Belmont.
(Cambridge Chronicle)

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October 26, 2006

Campaign forum: Will Brownsberger - State Representative
If you are reading this column, you are someone like me who cares where our community is headed.

There is a good chance that we have talked. I have served in local government for over 10 years and, over the past 10 months, as I have campaigned to be your next state representative, I have walked every block in this district and have knocked on over 10,000 doors.

If we haven't talked already, I hope that we will. As your state representative, I want to know you and to represent your needs and perspectives. (Belmont Citizen-Herald)

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Watch state rep debate on local TV
The debate sponsored by Community Newspaper Company between the state representative candidates in the 24th Middlesex District, Republican Libby Firenze and Democrat Will Brownsberger, will be re-aired on Belmont Community Media Center Channel 8 or 9 every Wednesday evening in October starting at 9 p.m. It will also air Friday, Nov. 3 at 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m.

October 19, 2006

Campaign forum: Will Brownsberger - State Representative
Over the past 10 months, I have had hundreds of conversations with voters in Arlington, Belmont and Cambridge.

Many voters, in each community, have talked to me about their frustration with rising property tax bills. And many more have expressed concern about the adequacy of local services - roads, education for their children, police protection.

As a three-term selectman, I understand the challenges, the frustrations and the great importance of local government: Because of limited state aid, local officials have been forced to place painful choices before the voters - more taxes or less services. (Belmont Citizen-Herald)

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Group supports hopeful
The Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters (MLEV), the non-partisan political voice for the environment, announced its endorsement of Will Brownsberger for the 24th Middlesex House race, citing his strong commitment to environmental issues that affect both the commonwealth and Belmont, Cambridge and Arlington.

"MLEV is proud to endorse Will Brownsberger, a public servant who understands the need to safeguard the health of our communities," said MLEV Executive Director Lora Wondolowski. "We need more environmental champions on Beacon Hill, and Will would be a real leader on these critical issues." (The Arlington Advocate)

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League hosts rep debate
The League of Women Voters of Belmont held a debate last Wednesday between the two candidates for state representative in the 24th Middlesex District, Republican Elizabeth Firenze and Democrat William Brownsberger. (Belmont Citizen-Herald)

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Wellington walks to school
On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 4, groups of elementary school students and their parents met up with each other and celebrity walkers on street corners in their neighborhoods. Selectmen Paul Solomon and Will Brownsberger joined P.E. teacher "Mr. S," Kindergarten Extended Day Director Lois Pollock, Library Aide Jitka Raidl, and teachers Jeanne Hansen, Charlie Radoslovich, Alexa Murray, Steve Tenhor, Rosemary Jeans, Carolyn Murphy and Margy Koepke to lead groups of walkers to the Wellington Elementary School for a meet and greet before the beginning of classes to celebrate International Walk to School Day.(Belmont Citizen-Herald)

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Campaign letters - Brownsberger knows numbers
"We are going to face some hard choices over the years to come and we need a state representative who has a real handle on the numbers." (Belmont Citizen-Herald)

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Letter: Uplands coverage on new ground
"Will Brownsberger’s brave determination to protect the Uplands, when many town officials have acquiesced, and to be vocal about it while in the midst of a campaign also gave hope to those of us working hard to bring the truth of this watershed’s treasures to the minds and hearts of Arlingtonians." (The Arlington Advocate)

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Letter: Concerned about Firenze’s numbers
I was surprised and dismayed to hear Ms Libby Firenze’s politically expedient advocacy of a state income tax cut at last Wednesday’s debate between candidates for state representative for the 24th Middlesex District. (The Arlington Advocate)

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October 12, 2006

Candidates forum: Will Brownsberger
As your state representative, I will make regional traffic planning a top priority and will work diligently for the implementation of transportation improvements. (Belmont Citizen-Herald). Read article

State rep candidates meet. (Belmont Citizen-Herald). Read article

Campaign letters - Another view of McLean history
"Characteristically, Will Brownsberger, a positive, "can do" problem solver, has moved resolutely onward..." (Belmont Citizen-Herald). Read article

Environmental group makes endorsements
The Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters, the nonpartisan political voice for the environment, announces its endorsement of Will Brownsberger...(Cambridge Chronicle). Read article

State Rep hopefuls face off in debate. (The Arlington Advocate). Read article

Watch state rep debate
The debate sponsored by Community Newspaper Company between the state representative candidates in the 24th Middlesex District, Republican Libby Firenze and Democrat Will Brownsberger, will be re-aired on Belmont Community Media Center Channel 8 or 9 every Wednesday evening in October starting at 9 p.m. (Belmont Citizen-Herald). Read article

Candidates court North Cambridge. (Cambridge Chronicle). Read article

October 10, 2006

Sam Seidel endorses Will Brownsberger and Deval Patrick (The Alewife). Read article

Firenze, Brownsberger square off. (The Alewife). Read article

October 6, 2006

Candidates face off
Democrat William Brownsberger and Republican Elizabeth Firenze debated in the Belmont Media Center on Thursday. (Cambridge Chronicle)

October 5, 2006

Debate to air tonight
Community Newspaper Company, in association with the Belmont Community Media Center, will sponsor a debate between the candidates for state representative in the 24th Middlesex District, Republican Libby Firenze and Democrat Will Brownsberger. (Belmont Citizen Herald)
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Democrats rev up at fund-raiser
"I’ve walked every block of [my district], knocking on doors and talking to people. That’s the right way to run a campaign. I met people I never would have," [Brownsberger said] (Belmont Citizen Herald)
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Public can question state rep. candidates
The public is invited to attend a debate between Will Brownsberger and Libby Firenze sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Belmont. (Belmont Citizen Herald)
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Will Brownsberger - state representative
One threat that we cannot ignore in the dawning century is global climate change. (Belmont Citizen Herald)
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Local Calendar candidates night
Auditorium, Chenery Middle School, 95 Washington St., Belmont. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Belmont sponsors a debate between Will Brownsberger, Democrat, and Libby Firenze, Republican. (The Arlington Advocate)
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Planned Parenthood backs Brownsberger
Will Brownsberger, a Democratic candidate for state representative in the 24th Middlesex district, has been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, the electoral arm of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. (Cambridge Chronicle)
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October 1, 2006
Brownsberger gets a `yes' vote from Harshbarger
am confident that he will be an exceptionally effective legislator. I have had the opportunity to observe his career for over 20 years. He is experienced, hard working, talented as a manager and as lawyer and, most importantly, he cares about people. (The Boston Globe)
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September 29, 2006
State Rep Hopefuls Face Off
Zhi Z. Zhou played second fiddle—literally—at the Masonic Hall in Porter Square last night as Republican M. Elizabeth “Libby” Firenze and Democrat William N. Brownsberger ’78, candidates for state representative, faced off in the first of three debates. (The Harvard Crimson)
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September 28, 2006

Will Brownsberger - state representative
Citizens want and deserve to know that every tax dollar that they contribute is carefully spent on necessary government services - as a Belmont selectman, I have always kept this principle front and center. (Belmont Citizen Herald)
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Campaign Letters - Demonstrated track record
When I contrast the two candidates for state representative, I may see two nice people, who are good parents and good neighbors, but I only see one person with a demonstrated track record of serving the citizens of Belmont and negotiating complex public sector issues. That person is Will Brownsberger. (Belmont Citizen Herald)
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Got a question for the candidates?
Community Newspaper Company, in association with the Belmont Community Media Center, will sponsor a debate between the candidates.(Belmont Citizen Herald)
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Candidates Night (The Arlington Advocate)
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Sierra Club endorses Brownsberger
The Massachusetts Sierra Club has endorsed candidate William Brownsberger for state representative in the 24th Middlesex District.(Cambridge Chronicle)
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September 25, 2006

Baratunde to host Thursday debate
At the Sept. 28 Candidates' Night for the 24th Middlesex District, sponsored by The Alewife, the man responsible for maintaining civility and flow at will be mixing politics, humor and the People’s right to know. (The Alewife)
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September 21, 2006

Will Brownsberger - state representative
"I look forward to serving you as your state representative and I ask for your vote on Nov. 7" (Belmont Citizen Herald)
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39 Percent Vote
Brownsberger ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination and garnered 3,701 votes. His opponent in November will be Elizabeth "Libby" Firenze, who won the Republican nomination, also running unopposed, with 406 votes. (Belmont Citizen-Herald)
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Brownsberger's crime-fighting - endorsement from Scott Harshbarger (Belmont Citizen-Herald)
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Letter: Supports Brownsberger(The Arlington Advocate)
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Marc Breslow puts a number of Deval Patrick and Will Brownsberger signs into his car outside Hardy School during Tuesday's primary. (The Arlington Advocate)
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September 14

Letter: Glad to support Brownsberger(Belmont Citizen-Herald)
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Public to hear Verizon's cable TV proposal (Belmont Citizen-Herald)
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September 7, 2006

July 5, 2006
MassEquality endorses early, before the ConCon (In Newsweekly)
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March 23, 2006
Drug-Free School Zones Called Unfair, Ineffective
Researcher and former Massachusetts assistant attorney general William Brownsberger reviewed 443 drug cases in three cities. (Join Together)
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February 6, 2006
Cambridge Politics (The Alewife)
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January 12, 2006
Belmont pol looks to succeed Paulsen (Cambridge Chronicle)
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