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Except for his wife and mother, most everyone in the community called him “Piggy” - and knew him as a warm, lovable, generous man who never hesitated to give back to the community in which he was a lifelong resident.  Paul J.

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Just a few things we want to share with you:  With Election Day and the holidays fast approaching, we want to make an attempt to help PTOs in our city reap the benefits between Election Day bake sales and the Box Tops for Education program.

Our take: For the first time in the Commonwealth's history, Massachusetts registered voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots early.  In 2008, 50% of Waltham's registered voters cast ballots (16% below state average).  In 2012, the turnout was 70.7% (4% above state average).  This year, Waltham can and must do better.   It's difficult to find another Presidential election cycle which has been as contentious and volatile as this in modern history.

As most of us know, Waltham will be the host city for the Moving Wall - a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.  For so long, our Vietnam Veterans were disheartened by the reception they received during the turbulent 70's.  Things have changed since those days and finally Vietnam Veterans are getting the recognition and gratitude they deserve for their service to our nation.