Rep. McMurtry Goes Red at the State House

  Representative Paul McMurty (D-Dedham, fifth row, fourth from right) poses with his fellow legislators in support of Go Red for Women Feb. 6 at the Massachusetts State House. Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s campaign to raise awareness among women about heart disease, which kills one woman a minute. More women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. Unfortunately, the killer isn’t as easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood.   The event featured remarks by Senator and Representative, co-chairs of the Caucus of Women Legislators, Senator Candaras (D-Wilbraham) and Representative Balser (D-Newton), Senate President Murray (D-Plymouth) and Speaker DeLeo (D-Winthrop) American …

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McMurtry Tosses Hat in Ring for 2012 State Seat

Dedham's Paul McMurtry will run for re-election in 2012.

State Rep. Paul McMurtry announced Tuesday that he will seek a fourth term in the State House. McMurtry, a 45-year-old Democrat from Dedham, was first elected to represent the 11th Norfolk district in May 2007 in a special election. "It's an opportunity to, at least try to, in the most sincere attempt, to cut through the red tape," McMurtry said. "[The job] is constantly changing and evolving." McMurtry represents Dedham, Westwood and a section of Walpole. After running unopposed in 2008 and 2010, McMurtry said he still will prepare for a challenger in 2012. McMurtry could face a Democrat challenger in a September primary before November's general election. "I don't take it for granted and I enjoy serving - and I imagine others would also …

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