When Southbridge Firefighter Rob Barton, the father of young twin boys, received a box of about 100 novelty cigarette lighters from the Maine state fire marshal, he was able to find toys in his house that matched 30 of the lighters.

They look like toy cars, cellphones, fire extinguishers, Magic Markers, even doll accessories. One is a model of a Christmas tree, complete with flashing lights and holiday music, and another looks like a rubber ducky and quacks if you squeeze it.

As the debate around the Registry of Motor Vehicles continues, some remain divided about the Senior Center relocation and the new RMV branch opening. Although all parties won’t likely agree on the final location, I believe it is imperative that state and local officials work together and communicate with the public as progress is made. 

July 13, 2010 | Press Release
Brewer and Alicea Announce Great Places in Charlton, East Brookfield and Spencer

Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre) and Representative Geraldo Alicea (D-Charlton) announced today that the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) and its regional tourism councils; and Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), have released the list of the 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts with the district.

July 8, 2010 | Press Release
Governor Patrick Announces $840,071 in Grants for Community Development Projects

Governor Patrick continues his commitment to strengthen towns and communities across the Commonwealth. Today, he announced that Southbridge MA will be receiving $840,071 in federal grants to fund infrastructure improvement projects, boost social services and increase housing and business development opportunities. 

July 8, 2010 | Press Release
Representative Alicea and Congressman Neal Announce Expansion of Westfield State College

State Representative Geraldo Alicea joined Congressman Richard Neal to announce that Westfield State College will be expanding their campus into Southbridge Massachusetts. 

State Representative Geraldo Alicea united with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation to join an interstate compact ensuring that the candidate who wins the national popular vote is elected President of the United States.

State Representative Geraldo Alicea joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation prohibiting anyone under 14 years of age from operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and imposing strict penalties upon those who ride ATV’s recklessly or negligently.