http://parks4staterep.com For more than just ¢hange Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:22:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have tried not to be your average politician. Being such would mean offering my congratulations to the incumbent. While I now do so out of common courtesy and political protocol, it would be disingenuous to appear satisfied with the result. I am not, but the people have spoken and I ... http://parks4staterep.com/2008/11/05/the-people-have-spoken/ We have secured a piece of Herrick's Tavern for Tuesday night. Herrick's Tavern 207 Daniel Shays Highway (Rte. 202), Orange, MA (978) 544-3902 Say, anytime after 7:30pm-until... See you there. http://parks4staterep.com/2008/11/03/election-night-hang-out/ As my father always told me, "The truth always comes out"... NOTHING DONE Editor, Daily News I'm David Meehan and I'm an Eagleville/Horton Road flood victim. I just recently watched the debate with Chris Donelan and Bob Parks. It was great, but on one issue. The flooding. Donelan made a point to where help ... http://parks4staterep.com/2008/11/01/interesting-letter-to-the-editor/ A fair write-up, for once... A Democratic incumbent and a Republican frustrated by what he describes as arrogance on Beacon Hill will face off Tuesday for a House seat that represents Orange and Athol. State Rep. Christopher J. Donelan, D-Orange, and Athol resident Robert E. Parks are seeking election to the 2nd ... http://parks4staterep.com/2008/10/31/the-word-is-getting-out/ Caught stuffing cash in her bra, Massachusetts State Senator Dianne Wilkerson may try and save her own ass by taking down others. Hit with howitzer-powered allegations of corruption and greed, state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson is at the center of a maze of malfeasance and an ever-widening public corruption investigation - and ... http://parks4staterep.com/2008/10/30/a-rat-named-dianne/ This is what happens when politicians believe the rules imposed on us, don't apply to them. BOSTON (WBZ) ― State Senator Dianne Wilkerson was arrested early Tuesday by the FBI on public corruption charges. U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan said Wilkerson took $23,500 in bribes between June 2007 and October 2008. He said ... http://parks4staterep.com/2008/10/29/absolute-corruption-in-massachusetts/ This is just one reason why people are skeptical of unions and their desire and ability and to squeeze more money from strapped taxpayers. Residents in Framingham are talking about a new cost to the town courtesy of the local police union, which says officers need to be paid more because ... http://parks4staterep.com/2008/10/27/cops-want-more-pay-for-using-computers/ While perusing the web this morning, I came across an article on my candidacy for Massachusetts State Representative. I'll not assume there is an underlying bias, but there are a couple of issues that need be cleared up. As my phone conversations have been numerous over the last few months and I ... http://parks4staterep.com/2008/10/26/a-correction-is-in-order/ Live, televised debate between incumbent Christopher Donelan (D) and challenger Bob Parks (R) for the Massachusetts 2nd Franklin State Representative seat. October 23, 2008 at the Orange Armory, Orange, MA. http://parks4staterep.com/2008/10/25/the-debate/ As many of you know, I debated Democrat incumbent Christopher Donelan last night for the Massachusetts 2nd Franklin District house seat. Now while being biased, I think I did okay as did others who approached me afterward and emailed later... Bob ~ You landed powerful punches in tonight's debate, and, overall, ... http://parks4staterep.com/2008/10/24/a-tale-of-two-debates/