Signs and Patrick

The 30-day warning on the state rep primary sounded over the weekend, and immediately lawn signs popped up all over the place. From what we've seen, City Councilor Steve DiNatale seems to have the biggest presence, with former City Councilor Dave LeBlanc behind him and just a smattering of former Mayor Mary Whitney signs around. What does it mean? Who knows, but DiNatale continues to flex his muscle at every turn.

This makes for a great opportunity to mention once again that we're sponsoring a debate with the candidates on Sept. 7, along with Ralph Romano and "Politically Speaking" and the fine folks at FATV and WEIM. With live TV and radio coverage, it will be your first chance to see and hear all three at the same time and compare and contrast what they have to say. We're also looking for some reader input on questions to ask, so drop us an e-mail and let us know what you'd like us to ask the candidates.

In other primary election news, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deval Patrick stops by Fitchburg this Sunday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Fitchburg State College's Patrick Gymnasium. According to the note we received and the Patrick campaign, this is a "community meeting." We're not really sure what that means, but I guess we'll find out on Sunday. Chances are, Coke won't be served at the event.