The Record Weekly: All politics is local, even in absentia
The Record Weekly
Aug 23, 2026
Welcome to this week's edition of The Record! 📰
As we're a local paper, we've got a lot of local politics to dig into. The Primary is Sept. 1. 🗳️
Last week's LWV forum saw some lively exchanges between Stephen Lynch and Patrick Roath, while Persis Yu faced an empty chair, originally intended for Michael Rush, in a town hall debate that highlighted affordability concerns. 💸
Meanwhile, the Norwood Art Connection is reviving its gallery scene, and the Community Preservation Committee is gearing up for fall funding applications. And don't forget about the trails talk... Jerry Hopcroft gave a presentation on building water crossings for the Town's trail network. 🌳
Thanks for reading and see you next week!
Top stories
Lynch and Roath face off
by Jeff Sullivan
Yu faces an empty chair in debate at Norfolk/Suffolk district town hall
by Susan Kryczka
Norwood Art Connection hosts first gallery
by Jeff Sullivan
Also in this issue
- Community Preservation Committee prepping for applications by Jeff Sullivan
- Trails hosts field building talk by Jeff Sullivan
- Show Your Work Letter
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