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Perkins in the Community

Perkins hosts Discussion of Local Issues

Candidates for state representative debating at a long table on the Dwight Hall stage


Candidates for 29th Middlesex District State Representative hashed out the issues on Tuesday, September 9 on Perkins' Dwight Hall stage.

Close-up shot of candidate Julia Fahey talking into the microphone

An audience of students, staff, and voters from the surrounding community came to hear the contender's views on the economy, education, healthcare, the environment, and more. As a special treat, the debate was moderated by former Massachusetts Senator Warren Tolman.

The candidates are: Stephen Corbett, Watertown; Julia Fahey, Watertown; Jonathan Hecht, Watertown, and Joshua Weisbuch, Cambridge.

Michelle, a Perkins student, asked the candidates for their opinions on accessible machines in stores and other public places such as ATMs, automated grocery checkouts, and pin pads for paying with a debit card.

Michelle, a Perkins student, talks into the microphone and asks the candidate's a question.
Michele, a Perkins student, asks her question.

"We have a responsibility to make all aspects of living accessible," said Jonathan Hecht. Candidate Joshua Weisbuch said he was interested in looking into the issue further and whether such accomodations should be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Perkins President Steven Rothstein spoke to the crowd about accessible voting machines, voter registration, and how to use write-in/sticker ballot instructions.  

Read a detailed report of the event published in the Watertown Tab by Perkins teacher Jeff Migliozzi.