Gorman Announces $28,000 Scholarship Plan

DEDHAM – Thomas E. Gorman, a candidate for Norfolk County Commissioner, is pleased to announce that he will start a college scholarship program designated for each of the 28 municipalities within Norfolk County. The 501 (c) (3) account will be funded by the $30,000 annual salary Gorman will receive, if elected county commissioner. More

Boston Globe: Large voter turnout unsettles small races

The Boston Globe notes that the high-interest in the Presidential race, along with several hot-button ballot questions, could have an impact on smaller races. The big turnout may “create uncertainty in some of the races lower on the ballot, including legislative and county posts.”

Republican Thomas E. Gorman of Dedham is running for county commissioner on a platform of abolishing county government. Gorman… is vying with Democratic incumbents Francis W. O’Brien of Dedham and John M. Gillis of Quincy and independent Michael F. Walsh of Westwood in a four-way race for two seats.

Patriot Ledger: Incumbents “couldn’t be bothered” to debate

The Patriot Ledger’s “Heard in The Hall’s” column takes a swipe at Norfolk County Commissioner incumbents, John Gillis and Francis O’Brien, for their no show at last week’s debate.  

Both incumbents running for re-election to Norfolk County’s board of commissioners didn’t make an impressive showing at their first debate Thursday night. In fact, they didn’t show up.