Newton Resident Named as PR Officer for Mass. Independent Party

The Massachusetts Independent Party recently announced that Newton resident Tom Sheff has been hired as the party's first public relations officer.

Sheff recently ran for the District 3 Governor's Council seat in November, but was defeated by Democrat incumbent Marilyn Petitto Devaney. 

In a press release issued by Sheff last week, Party Chair John Valianti said he and the party are "glad to have [Sheff] aboard."

"We watched Tom run for office and were impressed with his transparency and his ability to communicate his positions with news sources and supporters," Valianti said in the press release.

In the past, Sheff has also run for Newton mayor and Ward 8 alderman-at-large.

"I am really thrilled to be part of the Massachusetts Independent Party," Sheff said in the press release. "I feel like I found a political home where I am accepted and I really want to help out."