Monday, April 29, 2013
Jason Collins was a roommate of Needham's congressional representative.
NBA center Jason Collins announced Monday he is gay, making him the first active professional male athlete in a major American sport to reveal he is a homosexual. The former Boston Celtic wrote about his decision in a Sports Illustrated article that went online Monday, and will appear in the May 6 print edition of the magazine. Collins, 34, wrote he decided to come out after U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, whose district includes Needham, told him he had marched last year in Boston's Gay Pride Parade. Kennedy was Collins' roomate at Stanford University. Collins wrote: I'm seldom jealous of others, but hearing what Joe had done filled me with envy. I was proud of him for participating but angry that as a closeted gay man I couldn't even cheer my…
Thursday, March 28, 2013
U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III participated in a live text chat on Patch Wednesday and answered a number of reader questions.
Education, gun control and casinos were on the minds of readers during a live chat yesterday afternoon with Fourth District Congressman Joe Kennedy III. Kennedy, who was elected in November 2012, joined Patch for a 45-minute live chat where he answered reader questions and shared a little bit about his first few months in office. Read through the following recap of Kennedy's chat (below), or browse the full Q&A transcript: Patch: So, you’re a few months into your first term as a Congressman -- how has it been? What are some challenges you’ve had to face now that you’re in elected office? Congressman Kennedy: It's been a bit of a whirlwind, that's for sure. A combination of finding out where the bathrooms are and what you should ask the …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Democratic Congressman Joe Kennedy III answered reader questions this afternoon.
Fourth District Congressman Joe Kennedy III (D-Brookline) will take reader questions in a LIVE text chat today, March 27, at 1:30 p.m. Kennedy was elected to the Fourth District seat in November 2012, beating Republican challenger Sean Bielat. During that campaign, Kennedy participated in a similar Patch live chat. Today's chat will last 45 minutes. To submit a question, simply enter your name in the chat box above, type your question and submit. If you cannot tune in this afternoon, you can feel free to leave questions in the comments section below. A recap of this afternoon's chat will be posted on Patch tomorrow morning. Questions submitted will be subject to moderator approval. No vulgar or libelous comments will be allowed. Because …
Warmer weather and a few fun things to do today.
1. The day should warm up, 50ºF predicted by the National Weather Service and mostly sunny. Of course, the evening will be cooler, about 30ºF, and there is about a 30 percent chance of some rain and snow leading into tomorrow. 2. You have questions for Congressman Joseph Kennedy III? Patch can get some answers for them. Join us today for the Patch Live Chat with Kennedy at 1:30 p.m. today. 3. An A cappella group called The Notables is performing at Waterstone (27 Washington St, Wellesley) today. They are an all-female group from University of New Hampshire, and start singing at 10:30 a.m. 4. Wellesley College explores health care and what it would take to expand healthcare with Amy Finkelstein in a talk called "Health Care for All? The …
Friday, March 15, 2013
The new Fourth District congressman will answer reader questions on Wednesday, March 27.
Now that he's had a few months to settle in on Capitol Hill, Congressman Joe Kennedy III (D-Brookline) is ready to answer questions from his new constituents in the Fourth District. Patch will host a live text chat with Kennedy on Wednesday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m. where he will answer reader questions. Kennedy defeated Republican Sean Bielat in the November 2012 election, replacing retired Newton Congressman Barney Frank. Kennedy did a similar Patch live chat during his 2012 congressional campaign. The live chat Q&A will run for 45 minutes. To submit a question, come back to Patch at 1:30 p.m. on March 27, click on the live chat, enter your name and you will be able to ask your questions immediately. If you can't make the live chat, leave…
Friday, January 4, 2013
After winning the November 2012 election, Democrat Joe Kennedy III will now officially take his seat as the U.S. Rep. for the Fourth Congressional District.
Newton's newest congressman, Joe Kennedy III, was officially sworn in Thursday, Jan. 3 as a member of the nation's 113th Congress. Kennedy, who defeated Republican Sean Bielat in November, replaces retiring U.S. Rep. Barney Frank in the Fourth Congressional District. Kennedy issued the following statement Thursday on his swearing-in: This afternoon I was honored to be sworn in as the next U.S. Congressman from the 4th District of Massachusetts. The 4th District has a proud tradition of innovation and a work ethic that has fueled economic growth for generations. From our top-tier education facilities and advanced manufacturers to our emerging biotech industry and unparalleled health care providers: a continued commitment to economic …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Kennedy married his Harvard Law School classmate Lauren Birchfield.
Just a month after he clinched the Fourth Congressional District seat, Joseph Kennedy III celebrated another important milestone on Saturday: his wedding. Kennedy, 32, wed fellow Harvard Law School classmate Lauren Anne Birchfield at the Community Church in Corona del Mar, Calif., according to a My Fox Boston report earlier today. The ceremony was officiated by Birchfield's father, the Rev. Jim Birchfield, My Fox Boston reported. Kennedy, a Democrat, defeated Republican Sean Bielat last month for the Fourth District seat, currently held by retiring Congressman Barney Frank (D-Newton). Kennedy is the son of former Congressman Joseph Kennedy II and the grandson of the late Robert F. Kennedy. He is a former assistant district attorney for …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Joseph Kennedy III launched his campaign for the Fourth Congressional District on Thursday, Feb. 16 and made his first campaign stop in Newton.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sources say Joseph Kennedy III will officially join the race for the Fourth Congressional District at an event in Newton on Thursday, Feb. 16.
Although he's already leading in polls and gaining endorsements, Joseph Kennedy III has yet to officially enter the race for the Fourth Congressional District, which now includes Needham. But that will change tomorrow. In a press release issued Wednesday evening, Kennedy's campaign reps said he will offficially announce his candidacy tomorrow, Feb. 16. A video announcement will be posted on www.joekennedy2012.com in the morning. Following his announcement, Kennedy is set to make five stops in the district, starting in Newton. He is scheduled to appear at the Newton Centre MBTA stop at 7:45 a.m. After Newton, Kennedy will travel to Milford, Attleboro, Taunton and Fall River. “I believe this country was founded on a simple idea: that …
