Ron Strider
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Voters in Saturday's town election overwhelmingly approved a ban on retail sales of marijuana. The ban passed, 1,007 to 563.
Norwell opposed legalization of recreational marijuana in November, 51 to 49 percent.
At town meeting on May 8, voters approved three measures aimed at controlling marijuana businesses.
Pembroke banned pot shops in the May 13 election
All incumbents retained their seats in the election. A little over 10 percent of the town turned out to have their voice heard.
Selectman Ellen Allen defeated challenger Joan Osborne to retain her seat by a vote of 1060-676. This will be Allen's third term on the board.
"I'm very excited," Allen said. "The good thing about a contested race is it gets you to refocus on why you're doing it. It feels good to know you have the support, and you only know if you have a contested race."
Allen said she was looking forward to continuing her work on economic development, the rollout of recreational marijuana and affordable housing, among many other areas.
Challenger Kevin Cafferty, Scituate DPW director, was defeated by incumbent Steve Ivas for Board of Water Commissioners. Ivas has served on the board for 30 years and is currently its chairman, and won 946-689.
In the town clerk race, incumbent Pat Anderson beat challenger Jill O'Loughlin 1008-721. Anderson was first elected to the position in 2008.
The remaining positions, town moderator and seats on the board of assessors, board of health, planning board, school committee and Norwell Public Library Trustees, were all uncontested.
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Norwell opposed legalization of recreational marijuana in November, 51 to 49 percent.
At town meeting on May 8, voters approved three measures aimed at controlling marijuana businesses.
Pembroke banned pot shops in the May 13 election
All incumbents retained their seats in the election. A little over 10 percent of the town turned out to have their voice heard.
Selectman Ellen Allen defeated challenger Joan Osborne to retain her seat by a vote of 1060-676. This will be Allen's third term on the board.
"I'm very excited," Allen said. "The good thing about a contested race is it gets you to refocus on why you're doing it. It feels good to know you have the support, and you only know if you have a contested race."
Allen said she was looking forward to continuing her work on economic development, the rollout of recreational marijuana and affordable housing, among many other areas.
Challenger Kevin Cafferty, Scituate DPW director, was defeated by incumbent Steve Ivas for Board of Water Commissioners. Ivas has served on the board for 30 years and is currently its chairman, and won 946-689.
In the town clerk race, incumbent Pat Anderson beat challenger Jill O'Loughlin 1008-721. Anderson was first elected to the position in 2008.
The remaining positions, town moderator and seats on the board of assessors, board of health, planning board, school committee and Norwell Public Library Trustees, were all uncontested.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Norwell voters ban marijuana sales - News - The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA - Quincy, MA
Author: James Kukstis
Contact: Contact Us - The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA - Quincy, MA
Photo Credit: Alternet
Website: The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA: Local & World News, Sports & Entertainment in Quincy, MA
