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SUMMARY:2023 Holiday Party & Bus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FDC annual holiday party. \nBrief business meeting. \nFramingham Democratic Committee\nMinutes:   Special Meeting – Vote on Nominated Associate Members\nDec 10\, 2023 starting at 4:30PM \n AGENDA\n4 Minutes     Welcome & Reading of Mission – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley \n10 Minutes Votes on Acceptance of new Associate Members – Norma Shulman \nCynthia Villanueva \nStephanie Deeley \nKatherine Murphy \nBrandale Randolph \nSamantha McGarry \nHeather Klish  \n  \n5 Minutes – Any brief announcements and / or holiday good wishes \n  \n1 Minute Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Items \nNext FDC Business Meeting:   Sunday January 21\, 2024 from 3pm to 6pm.\nThe location will be B Sisters Cafe at 680 Worcester Road in Framingham\non Route 9 eastbound across from Walgreens and Trader Joes.
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/2023-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Edwards Church\, 39 Edwards Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230830T190413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T012644Z
UID:8122-1701282600-1701289800@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting\nNovember 29\, 2023\, 6:30PM\n\nIn Person \nAt Framingham Public Library – Main Branch\n–and –\nVia Zoom (Contact FDC Chair for link info) \n  \n6:30- 6:35PM Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair \n6:35 – 6:40     Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair \n6:40 – 6:50 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \n6:50 – 7:00 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – Special Meeting Oct 2023 and Nov Meeting \n7:00 – 7:30 Election Debrief with Councilor-Elect Leslie White Harvey\, Councilor-Elect Brandon Ward and Councilor Tracey Bryant \n7:30 – 7:40  Update on Framingham Charter Review – Dave Magnani \n7:45 – 7:50 FDC Membership Interest (To join your local democratic party\, just ask) \n\nNominees for Associate Members\n\n7:50 – 8:00  Holiday party update and vote for rental\, ongoing discussion of dates for future FDC Meetings  – Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman \n8:00 – 8:10 Reports from Mayor’s Office\, City Council\, School Committee \n8:10 – 8:20 Reports from our Legislative Delegation \n8:20 – 8:30 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy \n8:30 – 8:45 Discussion Regarding Subcommittee Membership  \n8:45 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports \nCivics Education – Open\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Adam Steiner\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw \n8:50 – 8:55 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc. \n9:00 Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with please contact the Co-Chairs or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Events \nDecember FDC Holiday Party:  SUNDAY\, Dec 10th 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nIn Person\, at Edwards Hall\, 39 Edwards St.\, Framingham
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-46/
LOCATION:Framingham Public Library – Main\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20231023T140058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T140058Z
UID:8171-1700301600-1700305200@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Nov Sat Morning Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Taking place on 11/18/23.
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/nov-sat-morning-coffee-meetup/
LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702
CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230919T162416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T162416Z
UID:8148-1697882400-1697886000@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Sat Morning Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Next informal gathering for October on the 21st again at B.Sisters Cafe.
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/sat-morning-coffee-meetup/
LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702
CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230830T190101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T134148Z
UID:8120-1697740200-1697747400@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting\nOctober 19\, 2023\, 6:30PM    \nIn Person\nAt McAuliffe Library\n \n(Zoom option available\, contact FDC chair for info) \n6:30- 6:35PM Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair \n6:35 – 6:40     Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair \n6:40 – 6:50 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \n6:50 – 7:00 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – September 2023\, and Special Meeting Oct 2023 \n7:00 – 7:20 Framingham Sustainability Committee and the Framingham Climate Action Plan\, \nPresenter:  Larry Stoodt. \n7:20 – 7:40  Transportation Network Driver Bill of Rights\, a bill enabling basic benefits and unionization of Uber and Lyft.    Presenter:  Jessie Mermell\, President\, DeWit Impact Group \n7:40 – 7:50 FDC Membership Vote (C. Stewart-Morales)  Nomination made in Sept 2023 \n\nNominee for 1 Full Member vacancy:   Brandon Ward\n\n7:50 – 8:00  Discussion of Holiday party\, ongoing discussion of dates for future FDC Meetings\nproposed weekday meetings\n– Parwez Wahid \n8:00 – 8:15 Reports from City Council\, School Committee \n8:15 – 8:25 Reports and requests for assistance from City Fall election candidates \n8:25 – 8:35 Reports from our Legislative Delegation  \n8:35 – 8:45 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy \nSub – Committee Reports\nCivics Education –\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw \n8:45 – 8:50 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc. \n8:50 Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Events:\nNovember FDC Meeting:  WEDNESDAY\, Nov 29th 6:30 PM\nIn Person\, at Costin Room\, Main Library
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-45/
LOCATION:Framingham Public Library – McAuliffe\, 746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20231003T132841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T132841Z
UID:8156-1696532400-1696534200@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda:  Special Meeting – Candidate Endorsements\nOctober 5\, 2023 starts at 7:00PM \n(Zoom only – contact chair for Zoom info.) \n4 Minutes     Welcome\, Reading of FDC Mission Statement \n10 Minutes Nominations and Votes to Endorse Local Candidates (eligible under FDC by-laws)  \n\nNominations\nDiscussion\nVotes\n\n1 Minute Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n*AFTER THE BUSINESS MEETING\, DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICE\, IN ATTENDANCE\, ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE MEMBERS OF THE FDC* \nFuture Items\nNext FDC Business Meeting\, Thursday\, October 19\, 2023 at 6:30pm
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/special-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230808T213222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T144558Z
UID:8083-1694977200-1694984400@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting\nSept 17\, 2023\, 7PM \n7:00-7:05PM Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair \n7:05 – 7:10     Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair \n7:10 – 7:15 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \n7:15 – 7:25 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – May 2023\, June 2023\, August 2023 \n7:25 – 8:00 Guest: Framingham Mayor Charles Sisitsky\, Update: Refugees in Framingham\, other matters as time permits \n8:00 – 8:10  Jessie Mermell\, President\, DeWit Impact Group\nJessie will speak on the Transportation Network Driver Bill of Rights\, a bill enabling basic benefits and unionization of Uber and Lyft. \n8:10 – 8:20 Matt Chilliak\, Political Director\, Congressman Seth Moulton’s office\nMatt will speak on a proposal to set aside Add-On Seats for military veterans at future Massachusetts State Democratic Conventions. \n8:20 – 8:30 FDC Member Nominations – Vote to be held at October Meeting (. Stewart-Morales) \n\nNominations for 3 Full Member vacancies\nNominations for Associate Members\n\n8:30 – 8:40  Announcement of future FDC Meetings\, discussion of proposed weekday meetings– Parwez Wahid \n8:40 – 8:50 Reports from City Council\, School Committee \n8:50 – 9:00 Reports from our Legislative Delegation  \n9:00 – 9:05 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy \nUpcoming: State Convention 23rd\, Tsongas Center\, Lowell \nSub – Committee Reports – will be deferred to October \nCivics Education –  \nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall \nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt \nCommunications – Jim Hansen \nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley \nByLaws – Mel Warshaw \n  \n9:05 – 9:10 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc. \n9:10 Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n  \nFuture Events \n  \nMA Dems Convention \nSaturday\, September 23rd \nTsongas Center\, Lowell \n  \n Next FDC Meeting:  THURSDAY\, October 19th\, 202\, 6:30 PM \nIn Person\, at McAuliffe Library \n  \nNovember FDC Meeting:  WEDNESDAY\, Nov 29th 6:30 PM \nIn Person\, at Costin Room\, Main Library \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-44/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230830T191022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T191022Z
UID:8124-1694253600-1694257200@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Monthly informal meet up a B Sisters Cafe. \nDiscussion topics will include the District 9 City Council race.
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/saturday-morning-coffee-meetup-2/
LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702
CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230813T155310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T123646Z
UID:8092-1693153800-1693161000@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Summer Event
DESCRIPTION:Pot-luck gathering hosted by Councilor Adam Steiner. \nDemocratic candidates for Framingham City elections. \nThis is a pot-luck event and members are requested to contribute accordingly. \nNOTE: Please check for weather forecast.  There is no rain date \nFramingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda:  Summer Party and Mini-Business Meeting\nAugust 27\, 2023 starts at 5:00PM \nIN PERSON ONLY at the Home of Councilor Adam Steiner\n43 McAdams Rd.\, Framingham\, MA 01701\n5 Minutes     Welcome\, Agenda Review and Preliminary Remarks  \n– Cesar Stewart-Morales and Executive Committee Members \n2 Minutes Reading of FDC Mission Statement \n5 Minutes Update regarding Committee Vacancies and Proposed Schedule to Fill Positions \n\nAnnouncement of 2 additional open seats\, for a total of 3 open seats.\nThere are currently 2 nominations for the previously announced open seat – Chairs propose to defer vote to October Business Meeting.\nChairs will accept additional nominations at the September Business Meeting and all 3 seats will be filled at the October Business Meeting.\n\n5 Minutes Acceptance of Nominations for full associate members. Any nominees will be voted on at the September Business Meeting. \n5 Minutes Other Member Announcements \n1 Minute Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n*AFTER THE BUSINESS MEETING\, DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICE\, IN ATTENDANCE\, ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE MEMBERS OF THE FDC* \nFuture Items \nNext FDC Business Meeting\, Sunday\, September 17\, 2023 at 7:00pm\nFramingham Preliminary City Election (District 9 only)\, Tuesday\, September 19\, 2023\n2023 Mass Dems State Convention\, Saturday\, September 23\, 2023
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/summer-event/
LOCATION:Home of Adam Steiner\, 43 McAdams Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230717T153735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T153735Z
UID:8053-1692439200-1692442800@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Next gathering on August 19th.
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/saturday-morning-coffee-meetup/
LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702
CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230812T160817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T160817Z
UID:8090-1692378000-1692388800@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Friday Concert
DESCRIPTION:*** FINAL CONCERT FOR 2023 *** \nHelp the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-concert-9/
LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230625T155436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T155436Z
UID:8045-1691773200-1691784000@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert
DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-6/
LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230625T155312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T155312Z
UID:8043-1691168400-1691179200@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert
DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-5/
LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230625T155058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T155058Z
UID:8041-1690563600-1690574400@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert
DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-4/
LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230625T154844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T154844Z
UID:8037-1689915600-1689969600@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert
DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-3/
LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230625T154048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T154048Z
UID:8030-1689415200-1689418800@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Sat Morning Coffee Meetups
DESCRIPTION:Next gathering is on Saturday July 15th\, 10am. \nB Sisters at 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham. (Rt 9 eastbound). \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/sat-morning-coffee-meetups/
LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702
CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230625T154619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T154655Z
UID:8035-1689354000-1689364800@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert
DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-2/
LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230625T154458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T154458Z
UID:8033-1688749200-1688760000@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert
DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert/
LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230613T152311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T152311Z
UID:8018-1687541400-1687552200@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Friday Concert
DESCRIPTION:The FDC will operate its regular voter registration and information table at the Framingham Friday Concert on the Green. \nVolunteers are needed for setup\, breakdown and staffing the table during the concert.
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-concert/
CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230613T152018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T152018Z
UID:8016-1686996000-1686999600@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Revival of Sat Morning Over Coffee
DESCRIPTION:The monthly gathering that used to take place on Saturday per month has been on hiatus for several years with COVID factoring in as well. \nThis is an effort to restart these gatherings which served as a opportunity for informal discussion on topics of interest to FDC members and guests. \nThe upcoming gathering will also provide an opportunity to organize for the Friday concert table that the FDC operates.
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/revival-of-sat-morning-over-coffee/
LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230425T230234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T144342Z
UID:7954-1686490200-1686499200@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Democratic City Caucus 2023
DESCRIPTION:Caucus to elect Framingham’s delegation to the annual state convention. \nTaking place in the Costin Room. \nRegistration opens at 1:30pm.\nCall-to-Order at 2pm. \nSpecial guest: Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll \n\nShort business meeting follows conclusion of caucus. \nJune 11\, 2023\, following our 2023 Caucus which starts at 1:30PM\nIn Person at the Costin Room\, Framingham Public Library\n49 Lexington St.\, Framingham\, MA 01702 \n5 Minutes     Welcome\, Agenda Review and Preliminary Remarks – Cesar Stewart-Morales\n2 Minutes Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\n5 Minutes  Nominations for full member vacancy. (Vote will take place at the subsequent business meeting)\n5 Minutes  Request for Volunteers for the 2023 Concerts on the Common Planning Group\n5 Minutes Volunteers for the 2023 Summer Planning Group\n1 Minute Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Items\nNext FDC Meeting August 2023\, Date TBA
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/democratic-city-caucus-2023/
LOCATION:Framingham Public Library – Main\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230327T153501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T170011Z
UID:7936-1684695600-1684702800@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for May 21st\, 2023\, 7:00 pm \n  \n7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\n7:05 – 7:10     Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\nSummer Meeting Schedule\n7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt\n7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – April 2023\n7:30 – 8:00 Framingham Schools topics:  Book Bans\, Busing & other topics\, followed by Q&A Superintendent Robert A Tremblay\n8:00 – 8:10 FDC Member Election \n\n Nominations for vacancy (second vacancy)\n Vote on nominations made at prior meeting (first vacancy)\n\n8:10 – 8:30 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\, and Mayor\n8:30 – 8:45 Reports from our Legislative Delegation\n8:45 – 8:50 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy\n8:50 – 9:05 Sub – Committee Reports\nCivics Education – Beverly Hugo\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw:  new PR policy bylaw \n9:05 – 9:10 Caucus Update: Parwez Wahid\n9:10 – 9:15 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc.\n9:15 Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n  \nFuture Items \n  \nNext FDC Meeting May 21\, 2023 \n Caucus:  June 11\,  2023\, Costin Room\, Framingham Public Library \n  \nFuture Agenda Items \n  \nProject BluePrint – MA Democratic Party  –  (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?) \n  \nMike Festa from AARP – Suggested by Chris Slammer At one if our Meetings I think it would be great to have Mike Festa State Director of AARP be our featured speaker.  Here is The Link to The Speaker Bureau Request Form: \nhttps://www.aarp.org/forms/speakers-bureau-request-form.html?cmp=RDRCT-5c5ae81f-20200402  \n  \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-43/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230327T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T130733Z
UID:7933-1682276400-1682283600@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for April 23rd\, 2023\, 7:00 pm \n  \nVia Zoom: Number will be provided in separate email \n7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\n7:05 – 7:10     Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\n7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt\n7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence \, March 2023\n7:30 – 7:45 Earth Month Report – Larry Stoodt\n7:45 – 8:00 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\, and Mayor\n8:00 – 8:15 Reports from our Legislative Delegation\n8:15 – 8:25  Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy\n8:25 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports     \nCivics Education – Beverly Hugo\nVote on funds for translated Constitution brochures: English\, Espanol\, Portuguese\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall:  First meeting of reconstituted committee\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw:  new PR policy bylaw \n8:50 – 9:00 Caucus: Parwez Wahid \n\nLibrary\, Costin room.  11 June\, 1pm to 5pm\nAppoint a Caucus Committee\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10  Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc.\nFDC Member Vacancies – Accept nominations in April\, Vote in May \n9:10 Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n  \nFuture Items \nNext Meeting May 11\,  2023 \nFuture Agenda Items \nProject BluePrint – MA Democratic Party  –  (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?) \nMike Festa from AARP – Suggested by Chris Slammer \n 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-42/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230226T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T152944Z
UID:7897-1679252400-1679259600@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for March 19\, 2023\, 7:00 pm \n7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\n7:05 – 7:10  Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\n7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \nRequested Vote:  to pay for dedicated FDC Zoom account:  $99 per year\n \n7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence  \nDecember 2022\nJanuary 2023\nFebruary 2023 \n7:30 – 7:50 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\, and Mayor\n7:50 – 8:15 Other City Issues \nCPC Project Selection process – Tom Mahoney\nMTA Legislative Priorities – Kurt Fusaris \n8:15 – 8:30 Report from our Legislative Delegation\n8:30 – 9:00 Sub – Committee Reports     \nCivics Education – Beverly Hugo\nPossible vote on funds for translated Constitution brochures\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw (includes new PR policy) \nSet April/May Meeting Dates – Cesar Stewart-Morales \nApril 23 ?\nMay 21 ? \n9:00 – 9:10  Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc. \nFDC Member Vacancies – Accept nominations in April\, Vote in May \n9:10 Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Items:\nProject BluePrint – MA Democratic Party  –  (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?)
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-41/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20230213T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T150616Z
UID:7881-1677438000-1677445200@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for February 26\, 2023\, 7:00 pm \n7:00 – 7:10 Welcome and preliminary announcements – Mike Hugo  \n7:10 – 7:40 Statements from the Chair  \n7:40 – 7:55 Report of the Executive Committee  \n\nReport of actions taken by Executive Committee – Doug Lawrence \nBylaw revisions proposed by Exec. Committee – Mel Warshaw \n\n7:55 – 8:25 Voting Member Discussion of comments by Chair at City Council – Moderated by Doug  Lawrence  \n8:25 – 8:35 Subcommittee Reports   \n\nCivic Education – Beverly Hugo \nEnvironmental Subcommittee – Larry Stoodt \nOther Subcommittees \n\n8:35 – 8:37 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt  \n8:37 – 8:40 Secretary Report: Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence  \n8:40 – 8:55 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\, and Mayor  \n8:55 – 9:10 Initial Planning for Caucus/Convention\, Chair & State Committee members 9:10 – 9:15 Announcements for the Good of the Order  \n9:15 Adjourn  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during  this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to  get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to  help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone!  \nNext Meeting: March 19\, 2023
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-40/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20221208T165648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T150628Z
UID:7842-1674414000-1674421200@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:(Agenda not yet available.)
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/legislative-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20221207T215604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T170113Z
UID:7835-1670785200-1670790600@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for December 11\, 2022\, 7:00 pm\nEdwards Hall\, Edwards Church\, 39 Edwards St.\nLive and In-Person!!\n7:00 – 7:15  Social interaction with old friends who haven’t seen each other for a while! Enjoy a snack.\n7:15 – 7:25 Welcome\, & initial announcements – Mike Hugo\n7:25 – 7:27 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt\n7:27 – 7:29 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence\n7:29 – 7:45 Reports from City Council\, School Committee and Mayor\n7:45 – 8:00 Report from our Legislative Delegation – Including our newest Reps!\n8:00 – 8:40 Discussion/brainstorming about the FDC as we enter the next municipal election cycle\, and look towards the next presidential cycle \n\nLegislative priorities our members are interested in discussing at the upcoming legislative breakfast\nSubcommittee viability and priorities\nSelf-critical analysis of how we can improve as an organization through the lens of our subcommittee activities\nPublic service/promotion of our party ideals\nMunicipal priorities\nParticipation in city government\nAvailable opportunities for our members to pursue\n\n8:40 – 8:45  Announcements for the good of the order\n8:45 – 9:00 Socialization time\, if we don’t run long on the program\n9:00 Adjourn \nWe need everyone to help us restore the function room to its prior cleanliness before leaving!! \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nNEXT MEETING \nSATURDAY MORNING JANUARY 21ST 10 – 12 LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST 
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-39/
LOCATION:Edwards Church\, 39 Edwards Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20221016T020842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T163345Z
UID:7806-1668970800-1668978000@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nVirtual Meeting\n   \n7:00 – 7:10  Welcome\, & initial announcements – Mike Hugo \n7:10 – 7:55 Crisis Care Centers – Truth\, Disclosure and Choice: Pro-Choice is not always Anti-Abortion: A discussion moderated by Nicole Doak  \n7:55 – 7:58 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt  \n7:58 – 8:00 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence  \n8:00 – 8:20 Reports from City Council\, School Committee and Mayor \n8:20 – 8:35 Report from our Legislative Delegation (Plus discussion with our newest Reps) \n8:35 – 8:45 November elections – Lessons learned\, how to help in GA\, and next steps \n8:45 – 8:55    Subcommittee discussions and upcoming actions for the year: \n\nBylaws – Mel Warshaw\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nCivic Education – Beverly Hugo\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nLegislative Subcommittee – Barbara LeDuc\nOutreach – Parwez Wahid\nProgramming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales\n\n8:55 – 9:00 New Business\, member announcements\, general announcements for the good of the order \n9:00 Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nNEXT MEETING  \nDecember Holiday Party at a location to be determined
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-38/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20220906T141150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T141336Z
UID:7741-1666429200-1666443600@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Spilka Health and Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Senate President Karen Spilka will hold the annual health and wellness fair for senior residents. \nClick for info: Spilka Heath & Wellness Fair
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/spilka-health-and-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:Keefe Technical School\, 750 Winter Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T200552
CREATED:20220919T153011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T014904Z
UID:7787-1665946800-1665954000@framinghamdems.org
SUMMARY:Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for October 16\, 2022\, 7:00 pm\nVirtual Meeting\nContact FDC Chair for link\n7:00 – 7:10 Welcome\, & initial announcements – Mike Hugo \n7:10 – 7:40 Presentation by Framingham Families for Racial Equity in Education (FFREE) – Menakshi Verma Agrawal \n7:40 – 7:43 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \n7:43 – 7:45 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence \n7:45 – 8:10 Reports from City Council\, School Committee and Mayor \n8:10 – 8:25 Report from our Legislative Delegation \n8:25 – 8:40 November elections – What YOU can do here and elsewhere \n8:40 – 8:55 Subcommittee discussions and upcoming actions for the year:\nBylaws – Mel Warshaw\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nCivic Education – Beverly Hugo\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nLegislative Subcommittee – Barbara LeDuc\nOutreach – Parwez Wahid\nProgramming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales \n8:50 – 9:00 New Business\, member announcements\, general announcements for the good of the order \n9:00 Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nNEXT MEETING\nNovember 20th at a location to be determined
URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-37/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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