Week in Review: South End Street Paving, Elections
The following are the top stories on South End Patch from May 20 to May 24, 2013: 17 Boston Mayoral Candidates Submit Signatures Tuesday at 5 p.m. was the deadline for submitting nomination signatures to be a candidate on the ballot. Lee and Linehan Will Face Off for South End City Council District Both candidates turned in the required amount of signatures to officially run, according to the election department. Roads to Be Repaved in the South End This Summer Find out if your street will be under construction this summer. Where to Celebrate Memorial Day 2013 in Boston Several events are planned around the city this week. Lekker Home Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary Find out what’s lead to the South End retailer’s continued success in the neighborhood. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
City Looking to Hire Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections
With three special elections coming up this spring, the city of Boston is looking to hire extra people to serve as poll workers, especially residents who are bilingual, the city announced this week. There are upcoming special elections for the U.S. Senate, the First Suffolk Senatorial District and the Eight Suffolk Representative District on April 30, May 28 and June 25, and the city has 254 precincts in all that need to be staffed for each one. Available positions include wardens, clerks and inspectors. The stipend is $ 135 to $ 175 for a full day (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or $ 9 an hour for a half-day shift. Responsibilities include assisting with preparing the voting location for opening, hanging signs, counting ballots, checking in voters and more. You must be a registered voter to apply. For an application or more information, contact 617-635-4491 or email:election@cityofboston.gov, or see the city’s elections website. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch