Reps' Friendly Wager

Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) and Representative Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) have a wager on tonight’s MIAA Division 3 Northwest Quarterfinal playoff game between Melrose and Burlington and Melrose at Fred Green Field in Melrose. Should Burlington win, Representative Brodeur will donate a box of books to a Burlington food pantry for distribution to clients.  If Melrose wins, Representative Gordon will donate a box of books to Representative Brodeur’s book drive, which is collecting books to be made available at pantries in the 32nd Middlesex District.  In addition, the losing Representative will display the winning community’s flag in his State House office on Wednesday.

“This friendly wager guarantees a great result even in the unlikely event that Burlington gets by Melrose,” said Representative Brodeur.

Added Gordon: “I am happy with the arrangement no matter how it turns out, and I confident that I will learn on Monday what the good representative has been reading lately.”