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GOVERNOR PATRICK TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING IN NEWBURYPORT



BOSTON – Monday, June 15, 2009 – In keeping with his commitment to encourage civic engagement and to be the governor of the whole Commonwealth, Governor Deval Patrick will host a town hall meeting in Newburyport on Tuesday, July 21, 2009.



“As we work to overcome the challenges of today, it is important that the citizens of the Commonwealth are involved in the process,” said Governor Patrick. “I look forward to this opportunity to learn how state government can better serve its people.”


WHO: Governor Deval Patrick

WHAT: Town Hall Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Waterfront Park

Market Street

Newburyport



The Governor will host 15 town hall meetings this summer and he encourages all to come and share in the discussion. The meetings are part of Governor Patrick’s efforts to make state government accessible for all people in the Commonwealth. The town hall-style meetings give residents a chance to talk directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about most, including the economy, the state’s budget challenges, and the Governor’s efforts to push for reforms on Beacon Hill. For more information, and to see photos and videos from previous town hall meetings, visit www.mass.gov/governor/townhall.