Tantasqua Town Common ~ September 18, 2008
By Jennifer Grybowski, Tantasqua Town Common

BROOKFIELD – Brookfield resident Stephen J. Comtois II is running for state representative of the fifth Worcester District, which includes Barre, Brookfield, Hardwick, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Petersham, Phillipston, Spencer (Precincts 2 and 3), Templeton, Ware (Precinct A) and West Brookfield. According to his Web site, Comtois is a life-long resident of Massachusetts; a small business owner for 15 years; a professionally licensed vocational educator; a former Brookfield School Committee member; a member of the Small Business Service Bureau ; and a member of the Brookfield Rod and Gun. He is married and has a 12-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son. He is campaigning by calling constituents on the phone, knocking on doors and trying to get to as many events as he can.   More...

Barre Gazette ~ July 17, 2008

House Speaker DiMasi and our local elected representatives claim that we can not afford our state’s traditional sales tax holiday this August. They claim that the millions of dollars in lost revenue during that weekend would have too negative of an impact.  More...

Cyclists add horsepower to parade

Firefighters, veterans two-wheel into town to join traditional lineup

By George Barnes, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

July 5, 2008
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PETERSHAM — The roar and thunder of motorcycles was added this year to the canter of horses as members of two motorcycle groups joined others in the 11th Petersham Fourth of July parade.  More...

Comtois kicks off second run for Gobi’s seat
BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY

SPENCER NEW LEADER
Friday, June 20, 2008

BROOKFIELD – Republican Stephen J. Comtois II officially announced his candidacy for state representative, overseeing the Fifth Worcester District, on Friday, June 6.  More...

Comtois says Gobi has mismanaged personal finances

Democrat was late filing returns

By Shaun Sutner, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

October 27, 2006

Republican Stephen J. Comtois of Brookfield says his opponent, state Rep. Anne M. Gobi, D-Spencer, can’t be trusted to help oversee the state’s finances because she has mismanaged her personal finances by not paying her income taxes on time and defaulting on a $1,955 Sears credit card bill.  More...

Gobi challenger calls taxes a top issue
Comtois says Beacon Hill spending upsets voters

By Bradford L. Miner, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

October 25, 2006

SPENCER — Voters in the 5th Worcester District are most interested in personal issues, state Rep. Anne M. Gobi, D-Spencer, said yesterday.  “And they expect their elected representative to find a way to help them.”  More...

Comtois hits Gobi no-show at debate
5th Worcester state rep. race

By Bradford L. Miner, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

October 20, 2006

SPENCER — Stephen J. Comtois II, Republican candidate for state representative in the 5th Worcester District, took state Rep. Anne M. Gobi, D-Spencer to task for her absence from a recent debate here.  More...

Comtois, Singer pledge to listen to residents
GOBI, ALICEA SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO SPENCER TAXPAYERS’ ASSOCIATION CANDIDATES’ NIGHT

By Matt Reynolds, Spencer New Leader

October 18, 2006

SPENCER – Disagreement was on short supply at the Spencer Taxpayers’ Association candidates’ night last Thursday, as Republican state representative candidates David Singer and Stephen Comtois held the floor for much of the night, while their Democratic sparring partners, Geraldo Alicea and Rep. Ann Gobi (D-Spencer), each opted to honor prior commitments.  More...

Debate for 5th, 6th Worcester Districts

By Bradford L. Miner, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

October 13, 2006

SPENCER — “I wouldn’t expect to be hired for a job if I didn’t show up for the interview. I hope you remember this when you go to the polls Nov. 7,” David M. Singer told a gathering of 40 people at the Gaudette-Kirk American Legion Post last night.  More...

Candidate: Pandemic preparation needed

Election Notebook, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

October 9, 2006

BROOKFIELD — Stephen J. Comtois II, Republican candidate for state representative in the 5th Worcester District, has criticized the legislature for its inaction in preparing for a flu pandemic.  More...

Gobi and Comtois disagree
Spencer rep, challenger stake out opposing positions

By James F. Russell, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

September 28 , 2006

In the 5th Worcester District race, voters will have a clear choice, as state Rep. Anne M. Gobi, D-Spencer, and Republican challenger Stephen J. Comtois II, R-Brookfield, hold opposing views on several issues,  More...

Book fund donations sought for classes
TO BE USED IN KINDERGARTEN

By Ashlee Picard, Spencer New Leader

September 27 , 2006

BROOKFIELD – Students are already reaping the educational benefits of a full-day kindergarten program that is currently in its second year at Brookfield Elementary School.  More...

Gloves come off in rep. race
Gobi, Comtois in fierce primary fight

By Justine Murphy, Ware River News

September 7 , 2006

REGION — With state primary elections just around the corner, the race between an incumbent from Spencer and a newcomer from Brookfield continues to heat up.  More...

Challenger criticizes Gobi on tax stance

Comtois says Spencer rep no friend of small business

By Bradford L. Miner, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

August 3, 2006

BROOKFIELD — Stephen J. Comtois II, Republican candidate for state representative in the 5th Worcester District, has challenged state Rep. Anne M. Gobi’s explanation of her vote against an amendment to House Bill 5200, which would have created a permanent sales-tax-free weekend in August.  More...

Tax free weekend saves consumers some money

Barre Gazette

July 27, 2006

BARRE - On Wednesday, July 19, 2006, a local paper published an editorial regarding the positive impact the sales-tax free weekend of Aug. 12-13th will have on the state of Massachusetts.  More...

Comtois: State should get permanent sales tax holiday

Letter to the Editor, Spencer New Leader by Stephen Comtois

     On Wednesday, July 19, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette published an editorial regarding the positive impact the sales-tax free weekend of August 12-13 will have on the state of Massachusetts.  More...

July 26 , 2006

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Bonus for Reynolds gets grudging OK

By James F. Russell, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

June 30, 2006

STURBRIDGE - The Tantasqua Regional and Union 61 school committees narrowly approved a $4,500 bonus tied to an "excellent" evaluation for departing Superintendent Kathleen H.  Reynolds at yesterday's meeting - money several board members openly said was paid not because the school chief deserved it but to get rid of her.  More...

D.A.R.E. graduates found a friend in “Officer Nick”

By Ashlee Picard, SPENCER NEW LEADER

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

     BROOKFIELD – For the students at Brookfield Elementary School, the return of the D.A.R.E. program this year has meant much more than learning how to say no to drugs.  More...

Comtois kicks off campaign for state rep

By Ashlee Picard, SPENCER NEW LEADER

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

     Brookfield – Stephen J. Comtois II of Brookfield has kicked off his campaign for the 5th Worcester District state representative seat by handing in more certified signatures than any other candidate for state representative in Massachusetts, according to a press release.  More...

Election Notebook

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

BROOKFIELD — Stephen J. Comtois II, a candidate for state representative in the 5th Worcester District, has turned in 572 certified signatures to the Secretary of State’s office, 422 more than are required to be on the ballot, according to his campaign.  More...

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School official testifies before state panel

SOUTHBRIDGE EVENING NEWS

Thursday, May 11, 2006

     Editor’s Note:  Stephen J. Comtois II testified Tuesday, Jan. 31 before the Joint Committee of Education during their hearings held at the Statehouse on House Bill 1641.
     This bill, filed by Representative Alice K. Wolf, D-Cambridge, seeks to mandate health education for Massachusetts schools.
     “I am very much opposed to this legislation.  The issue is not whether students should be taught the basics of of proper hygiene and nutrition.”  More...

Comtois to challenge Gobi for House seat

POLITICAL CANDIDATE

By James F. Russell, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Thursday, May 4, 2006

BROOKFIELD – Republican Stephen J. Comtois II, 33, of 35 Webber Road, is running for state representative in the 5th Worcester District.  
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