Business Meeting
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
December Business meeting remote only on Zoom.
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:10 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
Moment of Silence for Zhang Xingquin
7:10 – 7:30 Progressive MA – Jonathan Cohn
7:40 – 7:50 Holiday Party
Motion to pay $200 for space on 1/5/25 from 4-7pm for a New Years Gathering
7:50 – 8:00 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:00 – 8:10 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:10 – 8:20 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:20 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Adam Steiner
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Membership –
Nominees for Members (Based on open seats-currently 2)
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member
Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.
Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?
Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership
8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Lori Bornstein – November 11, 2024 & November 25, 2024
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
Future Events
12/15/2025 12-4pm Kate’s Holiday party at Red Heat on 227 Turnpike Road in Westboro

FDC New Year's Gathering
2025-01-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Edwards Church, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
The annual holiday party is moved to January as a “New Year’s” gathering.
Location is the Edwards Church, goes from 4pm to 7pm.
FDC members are requested to bring food to share.

Business Meeting
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Thursday February 13th 7pm
REMOTE: Zoom Only
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:10 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 – 7:50 Challenges to our Community – Dr Trembly & Mayor Sisitsky
7:50 – 8:00 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:00 – 8:10 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:10 – 8:20 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:20 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Adam Steiner
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Membership –

Nominees for Members (Based on open seats-currently 2)
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member
Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.
Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?
Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Lori Bornstein – December 12, 2024 & January 5, 2025
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn

Special 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!
Future Events
3/22/2025 Sunday 1-3pm FDC monthly meeting -Costin room main Library

Town Hall With Senator Warren
2025-02-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Framingham City Hall, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
Senator Elizabeth Warren hosts a town hall at Framingham City Hall.
Doors open at 11am, event starts 12noon.
Click here to RSVP.
For ADA accommodations, email our team at MAScheduling_Warren@warren.senate.gov

Business Meeting
2025-03-31 19:00 - 21:00
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday March 31th 7pm Zoom only

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:10 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 – 7:50 Kade Crockford from the ACLU on the The Location Shield Act
7:50 – 8:00 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:00 – 8:10 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:10 – 8:20 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:20 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Adam Steiner
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Membership –

Nominees for Members (Based on open seats-currently 2)
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Lori Bornstein – February 13th
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
Markey event -Parwez
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
Future Events
4/27/25 Sunday 1:30pm Democratic Caucus in the Costin room at the main library (registration begins at 1pm)

2025 Caucus
2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Framingham Public Library – Main, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA, 01702, United States
Election of delegates to the 2025 Democratic State Convention.
Convention will be held in Springfield, MA on Saturday September 13th.
Registration begins at 1:00pm.
Call-to-Order at 1:30pm.
Registration will close at 1:45pm.

Business Meeting
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting

Wednesday May 14th 7pm Zoom only
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:10 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 – 7:50 Kate Merritt-O’Toole from Indivisible
7:50 – 8:00 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:00 – 8:05 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:05 – 8:10 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:10 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Motions in support of :
Bill H.104 An Act Establishing the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act S. No.
227
Amendment H.66 Proposal for Constitutional Amendment H.66 Relative to Oaths of
Office
Bill S.1486 An Act Relative to End-of-Life Options (H.2540)
Bill H.1014 An Act Establishing a Climate Change Superfund (S.588)
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Motion in support of City of Framingham adopting the Opt-in specialized Building Code and
completing the municipal Decarbonization Roadmap.
Communications – Adam Steiner
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Motion to except by-law changes
Membership –
 Nominees for Members (Based on open seats)
 Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
 Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member
– Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
– Remarks by candidate.
 Why do you want to be an Associate?
 What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
 Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?
– Comments from the floor
– Vote on candidate membership
8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Lori Bornstein – March 30th
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
Markey event -Parwez
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
Future Events
6/8/25 Sunday 7:00pm FDC Monthly Meeting
6/14/25 Saturday No Kings Protests country-wide

Business Meeting
2025-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Edwards Church, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Sunday June 8th 7pm Edwards Hall in Edwards Church

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:10 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 – 7:25 Mass Dems Update: Alex Bausch
7:25 – 7:55 Immigration Crisis: Sam McGarry
7:55 – 8:05 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:05 – 8:10 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:10 – 8:15 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:15 – 8:40 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Adam Steiner
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Motion to except by-law changes
Membership –

Nominees for Members (Based on open seats-currently 0)
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Lori Bornstein – May 14th
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn

Special 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!

Future Events
6/5/25 Thursday 2pm Framingham Senior Heroes for Diversity and Inclusivity Awards in the Blaise Room of the Callahan Center, 535 Union Ave
6/8/25 Sunday 7pm FDC Monthly Meeting
6/10/25 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm Celebrate Jack’s New Chairmanship at Krua Khun Yah Thai, 325 Pond St Ashland https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jackcelebrate
6/14/25 Saturday 10am Flag Day Parade at Cushing Memorial Park.
6/14/25 Saturday 1:30-3:00 No Kings Protests at Framingham Common https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/792099/
6/15/25 Sunday 2-6pm Markey Fundraiser 274 Ash St., Hopkinton https://secure.actblue.com/donate/061525r
7/12/25 Saturday 12pm Platform Discussion (for fall convention) Morse Library, 14 E. Central St., Natick

Summer BBQ
2025-07-26 | Ottaviani Residence, 630 Salem End Road, Framingham, MA, 01702, United States
Phil & Valerie Ottaviani will host the annual barbeque event.
More details to follow.
(Scheduled for July 26 with rain date Aug 2.)

Business Meeting
2025-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday September 29th 7pm Loring Arena

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:10 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 – 7:30 Out MetroWest – Mel Pace
7:30 – 7:55 Immigration Crisis (LUCE, CASA) – Samantha McGarry
7:55 – 8:05 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:05 – 8:10 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:10 – 8:15 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:15 – 8:40 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Adam Steiner
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Motion to except by-law changes
Membership –

Nominees for Members (Based on open seats-currently 0)
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Lori Bornstein – June 8th
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
Future Events

Business Meeting
2025-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday October 27th 7pm Loring Arena
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:10 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 – 7:30 Environment -Larry
7:30 – 7:50 Survey Response -Rozzy
7:50– 8:10 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Adam Steiner
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Membership –

Nominees for Members (Based on open seats-currently 0)
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

7:10 – 8:20 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:20 – 8:30 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:30 – 8:40 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Lori Bornstein – Sept 29th
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
Future Events

Business Meeting
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday November 17th 7pm Loring Arena
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:10 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 – 7:20 No Kings Rally -Kate Merritt-O’Toole
7:20 – 7:50 Survey Response and Discussion -Rozzy
7:50– 8:10 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Adam Steiner
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Membership –

Nominees for Members (Based on open seats-currently 0)
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

7:10 – 8:20 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:20 – 8:30 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:30 – 8:40 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Lori Bornstein – Oct 27th
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
Future Events

Business Meeting
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
The December business meeting will have a brief agenda (not yet published) followed by the annual holiday celebration.
Members who wish to help with hospitality for the party should contact the Vice Chair Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley at rozmo1952@gmail.com.

Business Meeting
2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday January 19th 7pm Loring Arena
7:00 — 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement — Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 — 7:10 Preliminary announcements — Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 — 7:40 FreeHer — Mallory Hanora
7:40 — 7:50 John Stanley – Regional Organizing Director for the Markey Campaign
7:50 — 8:00 Election of Treasurer and Secretary

Larry Stoodt is stepping down as Treasurer. Lori Bornstein is stepping down as Secretary.
Motion: to elect Lori Bornstein as Treasurer
Motion: to elect Cynthia Villanueva as Secretary
8:00 — 8:10 Sub-Committee Reports
Civics Education — Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee — Audrey Hall
Environmental — Larry Stoodt
Communications — Adam Steiner
Programming — Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws — Jim Hansen
Membership —

Nominees for Members (Based on open seats-currently 1)

Motion: to elect Samantha McGarry to be a member (nominated last meeting)

Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

8:10 — 8:20 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:20 — 8:30 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:30 — 8:40 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:40 — 8:50 Treasurer’s Report — Larry Stoodt
8:50 — 8:55 Acceptance of Past Minutes — Nov 17th
8:55 — 9:00 Announcements — from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn

Special 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!

Future Events

Business Meeting
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday February 16th 7pm Loring Arena
Guests: Jonathan Cohn- Policy Director of Progressive Massachusetts
7:00 — Meeting called to order by Doug Lawrence – Chair
7:01 — Reading of FDC Mission Statement — Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:03 — Preliminary announcements — Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:15 — Jonathan Cohn, Policy Director of Progressive Massachusetts
7:45 — Sub-Committee Reports
Civics Education — Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee — Audrey Hall
Environmental — Larry Stoodt
Communications — Adam Steiner
Programming — Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws — Jim Hansen
Membership —
8:15 — Reports, State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:25 — Reports from City Council
8:35 — Reports School Committee
8:37 — Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:47 — Treasurer’s Report – Lori Bornstein
8:49 — Acceptance of Past Minutes — Jan 19th
8:50 –Announcements — from members, future events
9:00 – Meeting Adjourned

Special Note: If you or a loved one is 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!

Democratic City Caucus
2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Framingham Public Library – Main, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA, 01702, United States
Caucus for electing Framingham’s delegation to the 2026 Democratic State Convention.
At this caucus 34 delegates and 6 alternates will be elected.

Business Meeting
2026-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday March 16th 7pm Loring Arena
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:05 – 7:30 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
April Reorganization Meeting Discussion
7:30 – 7:50 Guest Speaker – Middlesex DA Marian Ryan
7:50– 8:10 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications –
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
Membership –

Nominees for Members
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

8:10 – 8:20 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:20 – 8:30 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:30 – 8:40 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:40 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Lori Bornstein
8:45 – 8:50 Acceptance of Past Minutes Feb 16th
8:50 – 9:00 Announcements – from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
Future Events

Business Meeting
2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday May 18,2026 – 7:00 pm Loring Arena
7:00 Meeting called to order by Doug Lawrence – Chair
7:02 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:04 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:15 Reorganization
Officers Resign
Mel Warshaw takes over the meeting for elections
7:30 Guest Speaker – Dr. Sabine von Mering –
Professor of German & Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies
Brandeis University
Director of the Center for German & European Studies
8:00 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Outreach & Membership– Stephanie Deeley
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Norma interim chair
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
8:20 Membership –

Nominees for Members
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on candidate membership

8:25 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid,
Kathie McCarthy
8:30 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:40 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Lori Bornstein
8:47 Acceptance of Past Minutes March 16th
8:50 Announcements – from members, future events
9:00 Adjourn
Special Note: If you or a loved one is 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!

Sat Morning Meetup
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00
Monthly informal gathering of FDC members.
Topics: Anything goes!

Sat Morning Meetup
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | B Sisters Cafe, 680 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA, 01702

Sat Morning Meetup
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | B Sisters Cafe, 680 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA, 01702
Return Of Informal Monthly Meetup

The FDC will look to re-start the monthly Saturday morning informal meetups.
These are gatherings with no particular agenda giving members a place to chat and discuss whatever might be of interest as it relates to the Committee, municipal issues, state or national politics.
Location is still B Sisters 680 Worcester Road (Rt 9 East), in Framingham.

Business Meeting
2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
Monday, June 15, 2026 – 7:00 pm Loring Arena
7:00 Meeting called to order by Doug Lawrence – Chair
7:02 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Vice-Chair
7:04 Preliminary announcements – Doug Lawrence, Chair
7:10 State Reps Forum
Kate Donaghue
Danielle Gregoire
Jack Lewis
Priscila Sousa
7:40 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Kurt Fusaris & Barbara Fontes
Outreach & Membership – Stephanie Deeley
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Norma interim chair
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
Bylaws – Jim Hansen
8:00 Membership –

Nominees for Members
Nominees for Associate Members (Open call)
Vote on New Member / Assoc. Member

Chair reads list of nominees from prior meeting
Remarks by candidate.

Why do you want to be an Associate?
What would you like to accomplish? How will you volunteer/contribute?
Will you abide by the Bylaws and pay the dues?

Comments from the floor
Vote on Leora Mallach

8:02 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid,
Kathie McCarthy
8:15 Reports from our Legislative Delegation – N/A (bc of Forum)
8:15 Reports from City Council, School Committee
8:30 Treasurer’s Report – Lori Bornstein
8:35 Acceptance of Past Minutes May 18th
8:36 Announcements – from members, future events
8:45 Adjourn
Special Note: If you or a loved one is 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!

Summer Event
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Ottaviani Residence, 630 Salem End Road, Framingham, MA, 01702, United States
Details TBA.

Sat Morning Meetup
2026-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 | B Sisters Cafe, 680 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA, 01702
NOTE: Date may change due to conflict with state committee meeting and a religious observance.
Monthly informal gathering of FDC members.
Topics: Anything goes!

Business Meeting
2026-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Loring Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, 01702, United States
(Agenda not yet available.)
