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Caucus Press Release

Framingham (1/23/18) – Democrats in Framingham will be holding a caucus on Sunday, February 11th, at Framingham Heritage Senior Assisted Living, 747 Water Street, Framingham, to elect delegates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic Convention.  Doors will open at 6PM for registration, and elections of delegates to the state convention will begin promptly at 7 PM. Registration will close at 7:15 PM sharp. Delegates and those voting for them must be registered as Democrats on or before that date.  Those registering as Democrats after January 1, 2018 are strongly urged to bring the receipt provided by the City Clerk, with them.

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Membership Roster Changes

5 Associate Members Move to Voting Members and 1 New Life Member

At the January 21, 2018 Framingham DTC business meeting, 9 associate members contested for 5 vacancies in the FDTC regular membership.

The following former associate members are now regular voting members of the Committee:

– Larry Stoodt
– Barbara Fontes
– Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
– Kurt Fusaris
– Maria Robinson

Congratulations to these members.  They will serve until the next Committee reorganization in 2020.

In addition Linda Fields has reached 20 year life-member status.  In fact she had reached this status 2  years ago. Congratulations to Linda on her service to the Framingham DTC.

In Memory of Stephanie Mercandetti

REMEMBERING STEPHANIE MERCANDETTI

 

It is with deep sorrow that I share with you that our beloved member, Stephanie Mercandetti, has passed away today (Jan 14, 2018), having courageously battled cancer for several months. She is remembered by all as a warm, joyful and compassionate woman whose giving and positive nature touched our lives and our community. Stephanie was soon to become a life member of the Framingham Democratic Town Committee, having served for almost twenty years, formerly as our Vice-Chair and as a Democratic State Committee member.  She will be sorely missed by all. Our Committee sends its most sincere condolences to her family, friends and to all who shared in her life.

Beverly Hugo, Chair

Agenda Jan 21 Business Meeting

Framingham Democratic Town Committee

Agenda, January 21st, 2018, 7-9:00 p.m.

at the Heritage, 747 Water Street

7:00-7:05 – Welcome and Announcements-Chair Beverly Hugo

7:05-7:10 – Secretary’s Report-Attendance and Approval of Minutes of 11/19/17-Barb LeDuc

7:10-7:15 – Treasurer’s Report-Vote for $50. expenditure for the 2/8 DSC Meeting-Margareth Shepard

7:15-7:25 – Reports  from the House and Hill

7:25-8:00 – Candidates and Campaigns

                Jimmy Tingle-Candidate for Lt. Governor – Keynote Speaker

        Candidates for State Office:

  • Jay Gonzalez (Governor)
  • Bob Massie (Governor)
  • Setti Warren (Governor)
  • Quentin Palfrey (Lt. Governor)

 

8:00-8:15 – Committee Reports-

  1.   Civics Education-Pat Dunne
  2.   Communications-Michael Hugo
  3.   Legislative/Advocacy-Kurt Fusaris/Barb LeDuc
  4.   Minority Outreach-TBD, Ohad Klopman (Student member)
  5.   Programming-Jim Stockless
  6.   Respect and Tolerance-Maureen Dunne

 

8:15-8:20 – Caucus Information-Parwez Wahid

8:20-8:25 – State Democratic Committee Meeting of 2/8/18, hosted by Framingham – Norma Shulman

8:25-8:30 – Middlesex  Norfolk Worcester(MNW) Alliance – Beverly Hugo

8:30-8:45 – Election  of New Members (due to new Life Member status plus associate member status)

8:45-8:50 – Charity  and Hospitality – Barbara Fontes, Rozzie Hooper-Hamersley, Cindy Rubin

        Pathways and Pearl St. Shelters: non-perishable food items and toiletries

8:50-8:55 – Member Reports

9:00 – Adjourn

Next Meetings-2/11(Caucus), 3/18(Elections), 4/22 (Annual), 5/20, 6/10!

If you would like to become an associate member, please see Margareth Shepard.

Stay abreast of all the latest Framingham Dems news at www.framinghamdems.org

Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!