O’Donovan’s out

By George P. Hassett

The Ward 5 alderman who pulled papers for the 27th Middlesex district state rep. race Wednesday said today he will not pursue the seat.

Sean T. O’Donovan said he is placing the needs of Ward 5 residents ahead of his own political ambitions.

"There are too many important things going on in Ward 5 for me to get involved in the state rep. race," he said.