A quick update:

Last night, we held our new members party which was a terrific success. Over 25 people attended including 10 current MRTC members and 15 of our neighbors who came to learn more about us. If the party's duration was any indication, our 7-9 party lasted until 10! (My apologies to the neighbors). Yesterday we invited neighbors from 4 of our town's 10 precincts. We think we should have another event around October and invite future friends from some of the remaining precincts.

We had visits from two local Republicans who are running for our State Senate seat; Bob Burr of Canton and Richard Livingston of Milton. I'm glad they were able to stop by and meet some voters.

My thanks go to Janet Christensen, Ted Daiber, Bob Reetz and Tom Stanton for taking the time to drop off the invitations to their neighbors. Their efforts are noticed and much appreciated.

Also, my sincere thanks to my wife Mary and children Griffith, Elizabeth and Eliot for their help with party prep and management. They were all great sports.

See you around town.
Bob.

Another Successful Carepacks Event. by Bob Hiss

1/2 a ton of goods, 1/2 a grand in cash.  Not bad for 1/2 a day's work.  This year, the Milton Republican Town Committee again teamed with Carepacks of Weymouth to collect consumer goods for shipment to our soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Many thanks to our donors including Sullivan Insurance, Atlantic Insurance, The Fruit Center and Tino's Pizza for donating cash and goods.  Also thanks go to the Milton Young Republican's Club and especially to Paul Nephew of the American Legion Heritage Hall in Milton for donating the use of the facility again this year.

Brian Joyce really cares about me...

I've lived in Milton for the past 12 years, which is about the duration of Senator Joyce's tenure in the MA Senate.  Today, for what I believe is the first time, I received a robo-call at home from the Senator informing me that the water ban has been lifted and providing helpful instructions on clearing my pipes.  While I am touched by the concern, I can only wonder at the coincidence of this first call with the arrival of two Republican contenders (Bob Burr and Richard Livingston) vying for the seat Mr. Joyce occupies.  I look forward to more belated contact from the Senator.
Bob Hiss.