Yearly Archives - 2023

Nearly 60 Democrats in Arlington held a caucus Saturday morning, June 17, to elect delegates to the 2023 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The caucus filled the function room of Donut Villa on Broadway. Before the caucus began, Governor Maura Healey spoke to the attendees, thanking Arlington for its support for her election last fall. Also speaking was Steve Kerrigan, newly elected chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, who encouraged Arlington Democrats to help elect Democrats in Massachusetts and across the country. State Senator Cindy Friedman introduced the speakers and welcomed attendees.

Elected as Arlington’s 13 delegates were Barbara Atkins, Robin Bergman, Lynn Bishop, Elinore Charlton, Maureen Crewe, William Gardiner, Guillermo Hamlin, Jennifer Litowski, Linda Magram, Pearl Morrison, Paul Schlichtman, Michael Watson, and Edward Witham Jr.

Chair Stephanie Swanson will serve as an ex officio delegate. Other Arlingtonians serving as ex officio delegates are Marlene Silva, who serves on the Democratic State Committee, as well as State Representative Sean Garballey and State Senator Cindy Friedman.

The 2023 Convention will take place in person on September 23 at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, to discuss the critical issues facing the people of the Commonwealth and set an agenda for the party in the year ahead. (The convention is the same day as Arlington’s Town Day, one reason for the small number of delegates.)

For more information on the Arlington Democratic Town Committee, please contact Stephanie Swanson at 716-435-4153. For general information on the Convention, please contact the Massachusetts Democratic Party at 617-939-0800 or go to https://massdems.org/.

Arlington Democrats are invited to attend a caucus on Saturday, June 17, at 10 a.m. to elect 36 delegates and 6 alternates to the 2023 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The location is the function room at the back of Donut Villa, 319 Broadway (formerly Common Ground). Registration in advance is not required, but we ask you to register using this Google form so that we know how many to expect.

We have a special guest: our Governor, Maura Healey, will kick off the caucus at 10, welcoming local Democrats.

Doors will open for check-in at 9:30 a.m., and we encourage attendees to arrive early. Everyone who arrives by 10:15 a.m. will be admitted.

At this year’s state convention, planned for Saturday, September 23 in person at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, thousands of Democrats from across the state will come together to discuss the critical issues facing the people of the Commonwealth and set an agenda for the party in the year ahead. (Note that Arlington’s Town Day is also on Sept. 23.)

Democrats in Arlington who have registered or pre-registered to vote by May 23, 2023, may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Pre-registered Democrats must be 16 years old by May 23, 2023.

Youth (age 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/massdems-convention.

For more information on the caucus or the Arlington Democratic Town Committee, please contact Chair Stephanie Swanson at 716-435-4153. For general information on the Convention or the Democratic Party, please call 617-939-0800 or email contact@massdems.org. Details on the caucus rules can be found at https://massdems.org/massdems-convention.

This week, President Biden kicked off his “Invest in America” tour to highlight how his economic agenda is unleashing a manufacturing boom, strengthening U.S. supply chains, creating good-paying jobs, and expanding economic opportunity across America.

Since his presidency, President Biden has done a lot for Massachusetts. He is rebuilding our infrastructure, creating clean-energy jobs and combating the climate crisis, supporting our small businesses, lowering costs, and much more!

Meanwhile, MAGA Republicans are pushing plans that would be a disaster for Massachusetts residents, endangering public safety and worsen public health, raising costs for families and students, and harming seniors and veterans. The contrast is clear.

Thanks to President Biden, Massachusetts’s economy is now a more attractive place for companies around the world to invest, the unemployment rate has dropped to 3.7%, and Massachusetts residents are saving money on their health care premiums and prescription drugs.

Take some time to read the full fact sheet packed with data to share with your friends and networks.