Arthur Tobin
Arthur Tobin | |
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| Clerk Magistrate of the Quincy District Court | |
| Assumed office 1982 | |
| Mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1978–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph LaRala |
| Succeeded by | Francis X. McCauley |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Norfolk district | |
| In office 1971–1978 | |
| Preceded by | James McIntyre |
| Succeeded by | Paul D. Harold |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1967 – 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Charles L. Shea |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Brownell |
| Constituency | 2nd Norfolk district (1967-1969) 1st Norfolk district (1969-1971) |
| Member of the Quincy City Council | |
| In office 1968 – 1977 President: 1970-1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Henry Tobin[1] May 22, 1930 Quincy, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Quincy, Massachusetts |
| Education | Boston College (BA) Suffolk University (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Arthur Henry Tobin (born May 22, 1930) is an American lawyer and politician from Quincy, Massachusetts who currently serves as clerk magistrate of the Quincy District Court.
Early life
[edit]Tobin was born on May 22, 1930, at Quincy City Hospital.[2] He shared the same hospital room as future political ally James McIntyre, who was born on May 25.[3] Tobin attended Quincy Public Schools, graduating from Quincy High School in 1948[1] and later graduated from Boston College.[2] After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served during the Korean War.[4] After his military service he graduated from Suffolk Law School and became a lawyer.[2]
Political career
[edit]In 1966, Tobin was appointed to the Quincy board of assessors. The following year he was elected to the city council.[4] He remained on the council until 1977 and was the council president from 1970 to 1976. From 1967 to 1971 he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He was elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 1971 in a special election to succeed James McIntyre.[2] From 1978 to 1981, Tobin was mayor of Quincy. During his tenure as Mayor, Tobin managed the city during the Blizzard of 1978 and oversaw the construction of the Stop & Shop headquarters in Quincy Center and the National Fire Protection Association headquarters in West Quincy. In 1982, Governor Edward J. King appointed Tobin to the position of clerk magistrate of the Quincy District Court.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Tobin is the father of former state representative A. Stephen Tobin and the father-in-law of former Quincy mayor William J. Phelan.[5]
In 2009, Tobin hit a school bus with his car and left the scene stating he did not realize he had hit it. Police did not charge him with hit and run because he did not know he had hit the bus.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Quincy High School (Class of 1948) Yearbook
- ^ a b c d Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1977-78. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Encarnacao, Jack (2014). Legendary Locals of Quincy. Charleston, SC: Legendary Locals. ISBN 9781439648476. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Encarnacao, Jack (October 8, 2009). "Quincy court official hits bus with car, will not be charged". Patriot Ledger. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ Preer, Robert (October 25, 2001). "Mayoral Candidates Turning Up The Heat". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Encarnacao, Jack. "Quincy court official hits bus with car, will not be charged". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 2024-07-30.