The Massachusetts Governor's Council, also known as the Executive Council, is composed of eight individuals elected from districts every two years, and the lieutenant governor who serves ex officio. The council meets weekly to vote on gubernatorial appointments such as judges, clerk-magistrates, public administrators, notaries, justices of the peace, and members of various boards. It also reviews warrants for the state treasury, pardons, and commutations.
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 | US Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren campaign appearance, 2 to 3 p.m., McKay's Breakfast & Lunch, 144 Franklin St., Quincy
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 | US Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren campaign appearance, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Christo's Restaurant, 782 Crescent St., Brockton
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 | US Sen. Scott Brown Bus Tour Kickoff Rally with US Rep. GOP candidate Richard Tisei and incumbent GOP state Rep. Donald Wong, Americal Civic Center, 467 Main St., Wakefield
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 | US Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren campaign rally with former US Rep. Barney Frank, 5:30 to 7 p.m., United Fisherman's Club, 639 Orchard St., New Bedford
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 | US Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren event, 5:30 to 7 p.m., West End Gym, 900 Lawrence St., Lowell
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 | President Barack Obama campaign appearances in Boulder, Colorado; Las Vegas, Nevada, and Springfield, Ohio
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 | Vice President Joe Biden campaign events in Iowa and Pennsylvania
FRIDAY, NOV. 2 | US Sen. Scott Brown bus tour rally, noon, Leominster
FRIDAY, NOV. 2 | President Barack Obama campaign events in Ohio
FRIDAY, NOV. 2 | GOP rally with presidential candidate Mitt Romney, running mate Paul Ryan, and wife Ann Romney, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Square at Union Centre, West Chester, Ohio
