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In-Person Meetings Resume!

September Business Meeting Will Be In-Person Gathering

The Framingham Democratic Committee’s next business meeting takes place on Sunday September 18th from 7pm to 9pm at the familiar location:

Community Room at Framingham Green
136 Maynard Road, Framingham

Be sure to use the parking at 1071 Worcester Road and a reminder that the entire Framingham Green property is non-smoking.  First time attendees please see the Meetings page on parking information: https://framinghamdems.org/about-us/meetings/.

The FDC returns to the Green after a 2 year COVID hiatus and members will be very eager to gather in person.  A remote option will be available for those who would like to participate from home.

The business agenda is not ready for distribution but expect a lot of exciting information with regards to the 2022 midterm elections and the Healey/Driscoll ticket.

2022 Democratic Ticket

Healey/Driscoll Seek The Corner Office

Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll with lead the Democratic ticket for the 2022 midterms.

Healey, candidate for governor, is finishing her second term as attorney general and now looks to become the first woman elected as Governor of the Commonwealth.

Joining her on the ballot for the office of Lt. Governor is Kim Driscoll, who is presently the Mayor of Salem; an office she has held since 2006.

This is an election of historical significance.  To volunteer visit the Healey website:
https://maurahealey.com/

See the entire slate of contested state-wide offices at:
https://framinghamdems.org/voter-info/election-dates/

Sousa Wins Primary

She Will Represent New 6th Middlesex In 2023

Priscila Sousa has won the Democratic primary for the 6th Middlesex state representative seat.  She defeated Margareth Shepard in the September 6th primary election.  Both are members of the FDC. (There was a third candidate, Dhruba Sen, who withdrew from the race.)

There is no opposition for the general election, as such Priscila will be elected to serve in the State House starting in January 2023.

The FDC sends congratulations to Priscila for her hard earned win.

Results of the 6th Middlesex primary:

Priscila Sousa, 1647
Margareth Shepard, 1409
Dhruba Sena, 129

Spilka Heath & Wellness Fair

Senate President’s Fair Returns To Keefe Tech

Senate President Karen Spilka will hold her annual health and wellness fair for senior residents at Keefe Technical School on Saturday October 22, 2022.  Now called “Senate
President Spilka’s 55+ Fair: Health and Wellness for Active Agers and Those Who Love Them”, this fair returns to its in-person format after 2 years.

The fair will go from 9am to 1pm at Keefe Technical School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham.

Free and open to the public.

This workshop will offer activities to address other aspects of wellness, such as outdoor
recreation, mental health resources, job-searching, and family decision-making, such as estate planning and senior housing options. There will be  activities that include artmaking, crafting and fitness.

See press release:
Spilka 55+ Fair.media release.8.26.2022

 

BBQ 2022 – HUGE TURNOUT

Many Statewide Candidates In Attendance

After nearly 2 years members of the Framingham Democratic Committee, friends, elected officials and candidates gathered for a warm and enjoyable summer evening.  The annual barbecue returned on August 27, 2022 after a hiatus forced by COVID restrictions and the event did not disappoint.

Many thanks go out to all who were involved in the organization for this event which was hosted by District Council Chair Phil Ottaviani and his wife, School Committee member Valeri Ottaviani. (Read more…)