Josh was recently named one of the top "40 under 40" distinguished business leaders by Cape and Plymouth Business Magazine. This program spotlights the region's young business leaders who excel in their industry and show dynamic leadership.
Pembroke: Cutler kicks off campaign for state rep
By Mike Melanson, WATD News
More than 200 people turned out at the Pembroke Country Club on Thursday as Josh Cutler kicked off his campaign for the sixth Plymouth district.
Cutler, a Democrat from Duxbury, stepped down as editor of the Duxbury Clipper to run for state representative.
Cutler says he wants to help reform state government. “It’s a not a Republican versus a Democrat issue in my mind. It’s an insider versus an outsider issue,” he said.
Audio clip of Josh on WXBR talking about small business issues, school funding and alternative energy. 
The Plymouth & Cape Business magazine profiled Josh in its September 2008 issue.
Eye on Duxbury: The Duxbury Clipper
by Jennifer Bruni
There are the Boston dailies, the free metro papers, the Brockton Enterprise and Quincy Patriot Ledger, plus the scores of local weeklies, all owned by giant Gatehouse Media. Then, there is the tiny Duxbury Clipper, still independent and defying the consolidation and growing scale of the print media industry across the entire state.
It’s a lonely but encouraging place to be for Josh Cutler, whose grandparents, John and Roberta Cutler, founded the weekly over a game of cards in 1950. They operated the newspaper into the 1990s, before they died and their son and grandson officially took over... Read full article.
Twelve years ago, as a younger, slimmer –– though no less gray-haired! –– candidate, Josh ran for state legislature. He lost by less than 250 votes, but earned state-wide recognition for his innovative use of the Internet and for being the first candidate in state history to release and post campaign finance reports online. Today it is standard practice (see OCPF website), but as this article in the Patriot Ledger makes clear, back in 1998 it was anything but. Then, as now, Josh believes that transparency in government is always the best policy.
Before moving back to his hometown of Duxbury, Josh served as an elected member of the Hull Board of Selectmen. As this political cartoon in the Hull Times makes clear, Josh wasn't shy about speaking up when the public's right to know was in question. For his courage in standing up against a policy of closed-door meetings Josh was applauded by the paper as the "sole advocate of the people's right to know."
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Open meetings? Hey legislators, practice what ye preach!In the wake of another lawmaker scandal the Massachusetts Legislature passed an update to the state’s Open Meeting Law that took affect in July. While the merits of this latest change are open to debate, the overall success of the Open Meeting Law is not.... Read full article.
Cutler to host family barbecue and kids dayJosh Cutler, candidate for state representative for the Sixth Plymouth District, will host a Cutler Campaign BBQ from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Winsor House Inn, 390 Washington St., Duxbury... Read full article.
Cutler to host family BBQJosh Cutler, candidate for state representative for the Sixth Plymouth District, will host a Cutler Campaign BBQ on Saturday, July 17 from 2-5 p.m. at the Winsor House Inn, 390 Washington St., Duxbury...Read full article.
Josh Cutler Named Among "40 under 40" Business LeadersCutler is running as a centrist Democrat with a focus on preserving quality of life while maintaining responsible budgets. He has a smart top line issue: preserving local aid. Read more.
Josh Cutler tours South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High SchoolState Rep. candidate Josh Cutler visited the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School on May 7. Cutler held a long discussion with Principal Thomas Hickey of Hanson, discussing the role of vocational education and the budget process. Read full article.
Hanson resident to manage Josh Cutler CampaignDanielle Hennessey, of Hanson, has joined the Cutler Campaign in the role of campaign manager. Hennessey, of Bay State Circle, previously worked as a Senate page for Senate President Therese Murray. She is a graduate of Providence College and Notre Dame Academy and attended schools in Hanson. Read full article.
Josh Cutler calls for scrapping ‘Per Diem’ perkThousands of tax dollars are pocketed annually by state legislators just for driving to work –– a practice state rep. candidate Josh Cutler said needs to end “These are tough times, we need to watch every tax dollar. Regular folks don’t get paid just to drive to work, why should state legislators?” said Cutler, a Duxbury businessman, planning board member and former selectman. Read full article.
The Josh Cutler campaign is hosting a number of neighborhood coffees. The next will be Saturday, April 24, at the home of Bob and Becky Coletta, 23 Verna Hall Drive, Pembroke. This is an opportunity for folks to meet Cutler in an informal setting, ask questions and share ideas for bringing a positive change to Beacon Hill. For information on hosting or attending a neighborhood coffee call 781-934-9977, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.joshcutler.com.
40 under 40: Honoring Leaders of Today and Tomorrow: Josh CutlerCutler’s diverse background includes time as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and an extensive term as editor of the Duxbury Clipper. He also founded the Hanson, Whitman and Pembroke Express newspapers...Read full article
Pembroke residents join Josh Cutler campaign teamThe Josh Cutler Campaign is pleased to welcome a pair of distinguished Pembroke residents to the campaign team. Matt York of Furnace Colony Drive will serve as the Pembroke town coordinator. York is a member of the Planning Board and co-founder of the Pembroke Farmer's Market.... Read full article.
Cutler launches campaign with call for reformDemocrat Josh Cutler officially launched his campaign for State Representative on Thursday before a packed audience at the Pembroke Country Club. Cutler, 39, is a former selectman, legislative aide and newspaper editor. He currently serves on the Duxbury Planning Board... Read full article.
Pembroke: Cutler kicks off campaign for state repMore than 200 people turned out at the Pembroke Country Club on Thursday as Josh Cutler kicked off his campaign for the sixth Plymouth district. Cutler, a Democrat from Duxbury, stepped down as editor of the Duxbury Clipper to run for state representative. Cutler says he wants to help reform state government. “It’s a not a Republican versus a Democrat issue in my mind. It’s an insider versus an outsider issue,” Cutler said... Read full article.
Democratic State Rep. candidate calls for end to per diemsJosh Cutler, a Democrat challenging incumbent Republican State Representative Daniel Webster, called for an end to the practice of granting per diems to state legislators in a press release today. “These are tough times, we need to watch every tax dollar. Regular folks don’t get paid just to drive to work, why should state legislators?” said Cutler, a Duxbury businessman, planning board member and former selectman. “Here on the South Shore there are thousands of hard-working residents who commute into work every morning to earn a living. They are the ones who deserve a break,” he added... Read article.
The Josh Cutler campaign will be hosting a number of neighborhood coffees over the next few weeks. This is an opportunity to meet Cutler in an informal setting, ask questions and share ideas for bringing a positive change to Beacon Hill... Read full article
Former editor of Duxbury paper running for state repJosh Cutler has announced that he is running against incumbent Daniel Webster in hopes of becoming state representative from the 6th Plymouth District. “I’m looking to bring a fresh approach to Beacon Hill,” said the former editor of the Duxbury Clipper. “ I’ll bring a mixture of government and business experience.” ... Read article
Cutler Launches State House BidCalling for “a fresh approach on Beacon Hill,” Duxbury resident Josh Cutler has announced his candidacy for state representative from the Sixth Plymouth District... Read article
Candidate's Corner: Cutler launches statehouse bidCalling for “a fresh approach on Beacon Hill,” Duxbury resident Josh Cutler has announced his candidacy for state representative from the Sixth Plymouth District (Pembroke, Duxbury, Hanson and Halifax)... Read article
Josh Cutler Launches State House BidCalling for “a fresh approach on Beacon Hill,” Duxbury resident Josh Cutler has announced his candidacy for State Representative from the Sixth Plymouth District, which covers Pembroke, Duxbury, Hanson and Halifax. Cutler, 39, is a former selectman, legislative aide and newspaper editor. He currently serves on the Planning Board. “We need to change the way we do things on Beacon Hill. I’ve seen government from the inside and the outside and I can bring a fresh approach to the problems we face,” he said... Read article
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