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Celebrating The Life Of Stephanie Mercandetti

Celebration In Memory Stephanie Mercandetti September 22

Stephanie Mercandetti, a past co-chair of the Framingham Democratic Town Committee will be remembered at a celebration of her life taking place at Framingham’s Cushing Memorial Park.

This gathering has been organized by the Committee to Elect Stephanie Mercandetti.

Taking place:

SAT SEPT 22
2pm – 4pm
Cushing Memorial Park
80 Dudley Road, Framingham

Reception will follow at Keefe Tech.

Stephanie passed away in January 2018 from cancer.  A tree and bench will be dedicated in her memory.

CANDIDATES DEBATE FOR 6TH MIDDLESEX HOUSE SEAT

FDC and Metrowest Daily News co-sponsor debate among 4 Democrats

The Framingham Democratic Committee and the Metrowest Daily News (MWDN) co-sponsored the August 26, 2018 debate featuring the 4 Democratic candidates contesting the primary for the vacant 6th Middlesex House seat.

Anne Brennan of MWDN and Beverly Hugo, Chair of the Framingham Democratic Committee, alternated asking questions from the 4 candidates: Mary Kate Feeney, Mike Gatlin, Maria Robinson and Mark Tilden.

A wide range of topics were covered including:

  • Generating new state revenue
  • Homelessness
  • Attracting businesses to Framingham
  • Charter Schools
  • Immigration
  • A Massachusetts elected official they most admired

During open remarks the candidates were also asked to describe their hobby.

The debate was held at Heritage Senior Assisted Living before a full house.

Press Release: Aug 26 Candidates Debate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Michael R. Hugo
508-877-7575

 

FRAMINGHAM DEMOCRATS TO HOLD CANDIDATE DEBATE
FOR THE 6TH MIDDLESEX HOUSE DISTRICT SUNDAY NIGHT

Framingham (8/20/18) – The Framingham Democratic Committee will be holding a Candidate’s Debate for the four Democratic candidates vying to fill the Sixth Middlesex District House seat vacated by the loss of our dear departed Chris Walsh, on Sunday night, August 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  This event will be co-hosted by the Metrowest Daily News and the Framingham Democratic Committee. It will be held at the Heritage Assisted Living, 747 Water Street, across from the Nobscot Shopping Center. Attendees are asked to please park in the lot at the Hemenway School, adjacent to the Heritage.

The four Democrats who will be participating are Mary Kate Feeney, who formerly worked in the Deval Patrick administration, and who was instrumental in the passage of the Framingham City Charter; Michael Gatlin, Chair of the City’s Economic Development Industrial Corporation, and a Framingham attorney; Maria Duaime Robinson, an engineer who is an expert in clean energy, helping a variety of municipalities and states adopt sustainable energy solutions; and Mark Tilden, who ran for Mayor in the last election and practices law in Framingham.  

Democratic Committee Chair, Beverly Hugo, said, “As we approach the primary, which is the day after Labor Day, it is important to hear from each of the candidates about their priorities, hopes and plans to continue to bring Framingham’s needs to the forefront of our state’s legislative agenda.  Even though nobody can fill Chris Walsh’s shoes, it is important that we fill his seat with the strongest voice we can elect. We are fortunate to have such an excellent field of candidates to come forward to make this commitment.”

As always, light refreshments and finger foods will be served prior to the beginning of the debate.  

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Massachusetts Primary September 4th

STATE PRIMARY TAKES PLACE DAY AFTER LABOR DAY

The 2018 Massachusetts state primary will be  held on Tuesday September 4th.

This is the day after the Labor Day holiday weekend and this stands to impact turnout. Polls open at 7am and close at 8pm.

Voters who believe they will not be able to go to their polling station on September 4th may vote by absentee ballot.  An absentee ballot can be obtained by writing to the local city or town clerk’s office requesting a ballot. Also voters can visit their local city or town clerk’s office and submit an absentee ballot over-the-counter.

Further questions on this may be directed to the Framingham City Clerk by calling:
(508) 532-5520.

6TH MIDDLESEX DEBATE ON AUG 26

Framingham Democratic Committee Hosts Debate August 26

The Framingham Democratic Committee will host a debate featuring the four candidates running in the Democratic primary for the vacant 6th Middlesex House seat.

Taking place:

Sunday August 26, 2018
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Heritage Senior Assisted Living
747 Water Street
Framingham, MA

PARKING: Members and guests attending this gathering are reminded to use the parking lot at Hemmenway School adjacent to the Heritage entry.  PLEASE DO NOT PARK on the Heritage property out of respect for the residents and staff of Heritage.

Co-hosted by Metrowest Daily News.