Framingham Democratic Committee

Business Meeting
2023-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for May 21st, 2023, 7:00 pm

7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
7:05 – 7:10 Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales
Summer Meeting Schedule
7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – April 2023
7:30 – 8:00 Framingham Schools topics: Book Bans, Busing & other topics, followed by Q&A Superintendent Robert A Tremblay
8:00 – 8:10 FDC Member Election

Nominations for vacancy (second vacancy)
Vote on nominations made at prior meeting (first vacancy)

8:10 – 8:30 Reports from City Council, School Committee, and Mayor
8:30 – 8:45 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:45 – 8:50 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:50 – 9:05 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Beverly Hugo
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Jim Hansen
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
ByLaws – Mel Warshaw: new PR policy bylaw
9:05 – 9:10 Caucus Update: Parwez Wahid
9:10 – 9:15 Announcements – from members, future events, etc.
9:15 Adjourn

Special 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!

Future Items

Next FDC Meeting May 21, 2023
Caucus: June 11, 2023, Costin Room, Framingham Public Library

Future Agenda Items

Project BluePrint – MA Democratic Party – (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?)

Mike 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:
https://www.aarp.org/forms/speakers-bureau-request-form.html?cmp=RDRCT-5c5ae81f-20200402

Business Meeting
2023-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for April 23rd, 2023, 7:00 pm

Via Zoom: Number will be provided in separate email
7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
7:05 – 7:10 Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales
7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence , March 2023
7:30 – 7:45 Earth Month Report – Larry Stoodt
7:45 – 8:00 Reports from City Council, School Committee, and Mayor
8:00 – 8:15 Reports from our Legislative Delegation
8:15 – 8:25 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy
8:25 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Beverly Hugo
Vote on funds for translated Constitution brochures: English, Espanol, Portuguese
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall: First meeting of reconstituted committee
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Jim Hansen
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
ByLaws – Mel Warshaw: new PR policy bylaw
8:50 – 9:00 Caucus: Parwez Wahid

Library, Costin room. 11 June, 1pm to 5pm
Appoint a Caucus Committee

9:00 – 9:10 Announcements – from members, future events, etc.
FDC Member Vacancies – Accept nominations in April, Vote in May
9:10 Adjourn

Special 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!

Future Items
Next Meeting May 11, 2023
Future Agenda Items
Project BluePrint – MA Democratic Party – (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?)
Mike Festa from AARP – Suggested by Chris Slammer

Business Meeting
2023-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for March 19, 2023, 7:00 pm
7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
7:05 – 7:10 Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales
7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
Requested Vote: to pay for dedicated FDC Zoom account: $99 per year

7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence
December 2022
January 2023
February 2023
7:30 – 7:50 Reports from City Council, School Committee, and Mayor
7:50 – 8:15 Other City Issues
CPC Project Selection process – Tom Mahoney
MTA Legislative Priorities – Kurt Fusaris
8:15 – 8:30 Report from our Legislative Delegation
8:30 – 9:00 Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education – Beverly Hugo
Possible vote on funds for translated Constitution brochures
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
ByLaws – Mel Warshaw (includes new PR policy)
Set April/May Meeting Dates – Cesar Stewart-Morales
April 23 ?
May 21 ?
9:00 – 9:10 Announcements – from members, future events, etc.
FDC Member Vacancies – Accept nominations in April, Vote in May
9:10 Adjourn
Special 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!
Future Items:
Project BluePrint – MA Democratic Party – (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?)

Business Meeting
2023-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for February 26, 2023, 7:00 pm
7:00 – 7:10 Welcome and preliminary announcements – Mike Hugo
7:10 – 7:40 Statements from the Chair
7:40 – 7:55 Report of the Executive Committee

Report of actions taken by Executive Committee – Doug Lawrence
Bylaw revisions proposed by Exec. Committee – Mel Warshaw

7:55 – 8:25 Voting Member Discussion of comments by Chair at City Council – Moderated by Doug Lawrence
8:25 – 8:35 Subcommittee Reports

Civic Education – Beverly Hugo
Environmental Subcommittee – Larry Stoodt
Other Subcommittees

8:35 – 8:37 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:37 – 8:40 Secretary Report: Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence
8:40 – 8:55 Reports from City Council, School Committee, and Mayor
8:55 – 9:10 Initial Planning for Caucus/Convention, Chair & State Committee members 9:10 – 9:15 Announcements for the Good of the Order
9:15 Adjourn
Special 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!
Next Meeting: March 19, 2023

Business Meeting
2023-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
(Agenda not yet available.)

Business Meeting
2022-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Edwards Church, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham, MA, 01701
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for December 11, 2022, 7:00 pm
Edwards Hall, Edwards Church, 39 Edwards St.
Live and In-Person!!
7:00 – 7:15 Social interaction with old friends who haven’t seen each other for a while! Enjoy a snack.
7:15 – 7:25 Welcome, & initial announcements – Mike Hugo
7:25 – 7:27 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:27 – 7:29 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence
7:29 – 7:45 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
7:45 – 8:00 Report from our Legislative Delegation – Including our newest Reps!
8:00 – 8:40 Discussion/brainstorming about the FDC as we enter the next municipal election cycle, and look towards the next presidential cycle

Legislative priorities our members are interested in discussing at the upcoming legislative breakfast
Subcommittee viability and priorities
Self-critical analysis of how we can improve as an organization through the lens of our subcommittee activities
Public service/promotion of our party ideals
Municipal priorities
Participation in city government
Available opportunities for our members to pursue

8:40 – 8:45 Announcements for the good of the order
8:45 – 9:00 Socialization time, if we don’t run long on the program
9:00 Adjourn
We need everyone to help us restore the function room to its prior cleanliness before leaving!!
Special 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!
NEXT MEETING
SATURDAY MORNING JANUARY 21ST 10 – 12 LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

Business Meeting
2022-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Virtual Meeting

7:00 – 7:10 Welcome, & initial announcements – Mike Hugo
7:10 – 7:55 Crisis Care Centers – Truth, Disclosure and Choice: Pro-Choice is not always Anti-Abortion: A discussion moderated by Nicole Doak
7:55 – 7:58 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:58 – 8:00 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence
8:00 – 8:20 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
8:20 – 8:35 Report from our Legislative Delegation (Plus discussion with our newest Reps)
8:35 – 8:45 November elections – Lessons learned, how to help in GA, and next steps
8:45 – 8:55 Subcommittee discussions and upcoming actions for the year:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Jim Hansen
Civic Education – Beverly Hugo
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Legislative Subcommittee – Barbara LeDuc
Outreach – Parwez Wahid
Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

8:55 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
NEXT MEETING
December Holiday Party at a location to be determined

Spilka Health and Wellness Fair
2022-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Keefe Technical School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, 01702
Senate President Karen Spilka will hold the annual health and wellness fair for senior residents.
Click for info: Spilka Heath & Wellness Fair

Business Meeting
2022-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for October 16, 2022, 7:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Contact FDC Chair for link
7:00 – 7:10 Welcome, & initial announcements – Mike Hugo
7:10 – 7:40 Presentation by Framingham Families for Racial Equity in Education (FFREE) – Menakshi Verma Agrawal
7:40 – 7:43 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:43 – 7:45 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence
7:45 – 8:10 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
8:10 – 8:25 Report from our Legislative Delegation
8:25 – 8:40 November elections – What YOU can do here and elsewhere
8:40 – 8:55 Subcommittee discussions and upcoming actions for the year:
Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Jim Hansen
Civic Education – Beverly Hugo
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Legislative Subcommittee – Barbara LeDuc
Outreach – Parwez Wahid
Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales
8:50 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
NEXT MEETING
November 20th at a location to be determined

Business Meeting
2022-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
RETURNING TO THE FRAMINGHAM GREEN!!!
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for September 18, 2022, 7:00 pm
HYBRID MEETING
Framingham Green
136 Maynard Road
And
On Zoom
(Contact FDC Chair for Zoom link)
7:00 – 7:10 Welcome, Announcements & Framingham Democratic Unity Statement – Mike Hugo
7:10 – 7:45 Discussion of the Ballot Questions

Question 1: Fair Share Amendment – Margaret Hughes, Yes on Question 1

Question 2: Fair Dental Insurance – LaNita Ann Dykes, Yes on Question 2

Question 4: Family Mobility Act (Immigrant Driver Licenses) – Dalida Rocha

7:45 – 7:48 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:48 – 7:50 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence
7:50 – 8:05 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
8:05 – 8:15 Report from our Legislative Delegation
8:15 – 8:30 Discussion of Coordinated Campaign Office, Framingham’s role in November elections
8:30 – 8:50 Subcommittee discussions and upcoming actions for the year:

Bylaws– Mel Warshaw

Communications – Jim Hansen
Civic Education – Beverly Hugo
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Legislative Subcommittee – Barbara LeDuc
Outreach – Parwez Wahid
Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

8:50 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!
NEXT MEETING
October 16th at a location to be determined

Summer BBQ
2022-08-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Ottaviani Residence, 630 Salem End Road, Framingham, MA, 01702, United States
Details TBD
Time is subject to change.

Business Meeting
2022-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for July 17, 2022, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference
On Zoom
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:40 Candidate Forum, 6th Middlesex House District, Priscila Sousa & Margareth Shepard
7:40 – 7:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt

Request by Chair for authorization for $102.30 for new Tent bag and Canopy Weights.

7:45 – 7:47 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence
7:47 – 8:15 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
8:15 – 8:25 Report from our Legislative Delegation
8:25 – 8:35 Discussion of Coordinated Campaign Office, Framingham’s role in September/November elections

Vote to Authorize up to $1000 for rent and other expenses

8:35 – 8:50 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions, and votes:

Communications – Jim Hansen

Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

Formation of BBQ Subcommittee for 8/27-28 BBQ

8:50 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order

Update : MetroWest Blue & Beyond, Sen. David Magnani & Nanette Magnani

Election activities and opportunities

Report on Together We Elect

9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!

Business Meeting
2022-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for June 12, 2022, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:45 Speaker’s Program

Mass is Not For Sale – Rahim Abbasi & Beth Griffith

Will discuss Big Tech’s attempt to confuse and obfuscate as they fight to keep on depriving workers of essential rights.

Will help untangle the confusion that we will all be thrown into through deceptive ad campaigns

Stop Wage Theft! – Mayor Joe O’Brien, Legis. Director for the Carpenter’s Union

Will give us an update on Labor’s fight to get paid for their work

Sound’s simple enough, do work, get paid. Maybe not so much!

7:45 – 7:47 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:47 – 7:50 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence
7:50 – 8:15 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor

Extra time so we can discuss areas of concern about our representatives on our municipal boards

8:15 – 8:25 Report from our Legislative Delegation
8:25 – 8:30 State Convention Report – Mike Hugo, Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman
8:30 – 8:45 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions, and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw

Communications – Jim Hansen

Civics Education – Beverly Hugo

Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt

Legislative – Ravi Simon

Outreach – Parwez Wahid

Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

8:45 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order

Update : MetroWest Blue & Beyond, Sen. David Magnani & Nanette Magnani

Election activities and opportunities

Report on Together We Elect

9:00 Adjourn
Special 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!

Business Meeting
2022-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Program will featuring presentations with Q/A from candidates running in the lieutenant governor primary.
Taking place on Zoom.
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for May 15, 2022, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83439624380
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 8:05 Meet the Lt. Governor Candidates – Brett Bero, Mayor Kim Driscoll, Rep. Tami Gouveia, Sen. Adam Hinds, and Sen. Eric Lesser
8:05 – 8:07 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
8:07 – 8:10 Acceptance of Minutes – Chair
8:10 – 8:25 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
8:25 – 8:35 Report from our Legislative Delegation
8:35 – 8:45 State Committee Report & Convention Update – Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman
8:45 – 8:55 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions, and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Jim Hansen
Civics Education – Beverly Hugo
Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt
Legislative – Doug Lawrence
Outreach – Parwez Wahid
Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales
8:55 – 9:05 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order MetroWest Blue & Beyond, Voter Suppression Project, Sen. David Magnani & Nanette Magnani Election activities and opportunities
9:05 Adjourn
Special 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 Committee has many well placed members who are always happy to answer the call to action, and we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.

Business Meeting
2022-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for April 10, 2022, 7:00 pm
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:50 Meet the Attorney General Candidates – Andrea Campbell, Quentin Palfrey, & Shannon Liss-Riordan
7:50 – 7:52 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:53 – 7:55 Acceptance of Minutes – Chair
7:55 – 8:10 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
8:10 – 8:25 Report from our House Delegation
8:25 – 8:35 State Committee Report & Convention Update – Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman
8:35 – 8:45 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions, and votes:
Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Jim Hansen
Civics Education – Beverly Hugo
Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt
Legislative – Doug Lawrence
Outreach – Parwez Wahid
Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales
8:45 – 8:55 Report of Nominating Committee & Biennial Reorganization Election
8:55 – 9:00 Nominations for Membership
9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order MetroWest Blue & Beyond, Voter Suppression Project, Sen. David Magnani
Election activities and opportunities
9:05 Adjourn
Special 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 Committee has many well placed members who are always happy to answer the call to action, and we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.
Virtually conducted on Zoom.

Business Meeting
2022-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for March 20, 2022, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:25 Meet the Secretary of State Candidates – William Galvin, Tanesha Sullivan
7:25 – 7:35 Meet Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan – A discussion of social programs and plans
7:35 – 7:45 Discussion of Voter Legislation, Voter Suppression and Ballot Access – Sec. William Galvin
7:45 – 7:47 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:47 – 7:49 Acceptance of Minutes – Chair
7:49 – 8:05 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
8:05 – 8:20 Report from our House Delegation, – Rep. Jack P. Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Danielle Gregoire, Rep. Carmine Gentile, Sen. Pres. Karen Spilka
8:20 – 8:30 State Committee Report & Convention Update – Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman
8:30 – 8:50 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions, and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Jim Hansen
Civics Education – Beverly Hugo
Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt
Legislative – Doug Lawrence
Outreach – Parwez Wahid
Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

8:50 – 8:53 Appointment of Nominating Committee – Chair
8:53 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order

Announcement of Vacancy and discussion of process to fill the vacancy
MetroWest Blue & Beyond, Voter Suppression Project, Sen. David Magnani
Election activities and opportunities

9:00 Adjourn
Special 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 Committee has many well placed members who are always happy to answer the call to action, and we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.

Democratic Caucus
2022-02-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Massachusetts
Election of Framingham’s delegates to the 2022 Democratic State Convention.
Caucus will be conducted remotely.
Registration link:
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudeurrz4oHtO_P8EW7SIB4aWouvZpCq10

Business Meeting
2022-02-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for February 6, 2022, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference
6:30 – 6:35 Call to Order, Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
6:35 – 6:37 Acceptance of Minutes of September & November Meetings – Rob Case, Secretary (See attached)
6:37 – 6:38 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt, Treasurer
6:38 – 6:41 Report from City Council – Chair Phil Ottaviani
6:41 – 6:44 Report from School Committee – Chair Priscila Sousa
6:44 – 6:48 Report from our House Delegation, – Rep. Jack P. Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Danielle Gregoire
6:48 – 6:51 Vote for New Associate Member – Ravi Simon introduced at January Meeting
6:51 – 6:55 Caucus Update: NEXT Saturday 1:00, Registration opens at 12:306:55 Adjourn, Followed by Candidate’s Forum
Special 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, we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.
Next FDC Meeting Date: March 20, 2022 at 7:00

Business Meeting
2022-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for December 12, 2021, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:10 Meet Attorney General Candidate Quentin Palfrey,

(Q&A time available and may affect remaining time slots)

7:15 – 7:17 Acceptance of Minutes of September & November Meetings – Rob Case, Secretary (See attached)
7:17 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt, Treasurer
7:20 – 7:30 Reports from Municipal Elected Officials (City Council, School Committee, Mayor)
7:30 – 7:40 Report from our House Delegation, – Rep. Jack P. Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Carmine Gentile, Rep. Danielle Gregoire, Sen. Pres. Karen Spilka
7:40 – 8:00 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw

Communications –Jim Hansen

Civics Education – Beverly Hugo

Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt

Legislative – Doug Lawrence

Outreach – Parwez Wahid

Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

Discussion of Mission/Vision Statement (Included in materials, please review)

8:00 – 8:45 Candidate Forum – District 3 City Council Special Election

Moderated by Hon. Melvin Poindexter, MA Representative to Democratic National Committee

8:45 – 8:50 Vote for new members, Introductions of Prospective Associate Members

Three Open Positions this month.

Audrey Hall

Mayor Yvonne Spicer

Priscila Sousa

8:50 – 8:55 Discussion of upcoming projects and scheduling
8:55 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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, we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.
Next FDC Meeting Date: February 13 or 20 TBD, at 7:00 PM

Business Meeting
2021-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for December 12, 2021, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:10 Meet State Auditor Candidate Chris Dempsey,

(Q&A time available and may affect remaining time slots)

7:15 – 7:17 Acceptance of Minutes of September & November Meetings – Rob Case, Secretary (See attached)
7:17 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt, Treasurer
7:20 – 7:45 Reports from Municipal Elected Officials (City Council, School Committee, Mayor)
7:45 – 8:05 Report from our House Delegation, – Rep. Jack P. Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Carmine Gentile, Rep. Danielle Gregoire, Sen. Pres. Karen Spilka
8:05 – 8:30 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw

Communications –Jim Hansen

Civics Education – Beverly Hugo

Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt

Legislative – Doug Lawrence

Vote on Endorsement of H3843/S1185 An Act Relative to Dignity at Work (see materials)

Outreach – Parwez Wahid

Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

Discussion of Mission/Vision Statement (Included in materials, please review)

8:30 – 8:35 Report from State Committee – State Committee Members
8:35 – 8:45 Vote for new members, Introductions of Prospective Associate Members

Two Open Positions this month.

Audrey Hall

Mayor Yvonne Spicer

Priscila Sousa

Vote on Associate Membership – Jack Thrasher

8:45 – 8:55 Discussion of upcoming projects and scheduling
8:55 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order
9:00 Adjourn
Special 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, we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.
Next FDC Meeting Date: January 17, 2021, at 7:00 PM

Business Meeting
2021-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for November 21, 2021, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:15 Meet State Auditor Candidate Diana DiZoglio
7:15 – 7:35 Meet Rep. Danielle Gregoire, our new State Rep for Pct 1 & part of Pct. 2.
7:35 – 7:37 Acceptance of Minutes of October Meeting
7:37 – 7:40 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:40 – 7:55 Reports from Municipal Elected Officials (City Council, School Committee, Mayor, Elected Dems)
7:55 – 8:05 Report from our House Delegation, – Rep. Jack P. Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Carmine Gentile, Sen. Pres. Karen Spilka
8:05 – 8:30 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw

Communications –Jim Hansen

Civics Education – Beverly Hugo

Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt

Legislative – Doug Lawrence

Outreach – Parwez Wahid

Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

8:30 – 8:35 Discussion of upcoming Mass Democratic Caucuses and Convention – State Committee Members
8:35 – 8:45 Additional Nominations or Vote for new members
8:45 – 8:55 Discussion of upcoming projects and scheduling
8:55 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order
9:00 Adjourn

Special 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 Committee has many well placed members who are always happy to answer the call to action, and we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.
Next FDC Meeting Date: December 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Business Meeting
2021-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for October 17, 2021, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:07 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:07 – 7:13 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
7:13 – 7:15 Report from our House Delegation, – Rep. Jack P. Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Carmine Gentile, Sen. Pres. Karen Spilka
7:15 – 7:47 Introductions of Democratic Council Candidates Responding to Invitation

Each candidate is to respond to the unique question put to that candidate in their introduction

Time limit 90 seconds per candidate

7:50 – 8:50 Introductions and Q & A for the Mayoral Candidates by the FDC Chair
8:50 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order

Canvassing/phone banking opportunity announcements by candidates

9:00 Adjourn

Special 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 Committee has many well placed members who are always happy to answer the call to action, and we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.
Next FDC Meeting Date: November 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Business Meeting
2021-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for September 19, 2021, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:07 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt
7:07 – 7:22 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
7:22 – 7:35 Report from our House Delegation, – Rep. Jack P. Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Carmine Gentile, Sen. Pres. Karen Spilka
7:35 – 7:50 State Committee Report & Convention Update – Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman
7:50 – 8:00 FDC Anti-racism discussion: Next Steps – Our Subcommittee involvement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales.

8:00 – 8:20 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw

Communications – Gwen Holbrow/Jim Hansen

Civics Education – Beverly Hugo

Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt

Legislative – Doug Lawrence

Dignity at Work (Jack Lewis Bill) Discussion and Vote to Endorse

Outreach – Parwez Wahid

Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

8:20 – 8:35 Municipal Elections Discussion and Vote on Scope of Candidate Forum
8:35 – 8:45 Announcement of Vacancies on FDC, nominations to fill positions from our Associate Member Pool
8:45 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order

Veteran Memorial Donation by Framingham Democrats, C. Patrick Dunne

Combatting voter suppression, Sen. David Magnani

Blueprint to ’22, Mike Hugo

9:00 Adjourn

Special 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 Committee has many well placed members who are always happy to answer the call to action, and we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.

Friday Concert Tent/Table
2021-08-20 17:30 - 20:00, 2021-08-13 17:30 - 20:00, 2021-08-06 17:30 - 20:00, 2021-07-30 17:30 - 20:00, 2021-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Framingham Centre Common, Vernon Street and Edgell Road, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701
Help setup and staff the FDC voter registration tent/table at the Framingham Friday night concerts on Framingham Green.

Platform Hearing
2021-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Framingham Public Library – Main, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA, 01702, United States
Platform hearing conducted by the Massachusetts Democratic Party to hear testimony that would be included in the 2021 Democratic Party Platform.
Those presenting are asked to submit a 1-minute oral testimony with the same remarks submitted in writing to the hearing conductors.

Business Meeting
2021-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for July 18, 2021, 7:00 pm – Zoom Conference

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo
7:05 – 7:20 FDC Anti-racism discussion: Next Steps – Community Outreach & Being a Catalyst – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales.

7:25 – 7:28 Secretary’s Report – Minutes of June 13, 2020, Business Meeting – Robert Case, Secretary
7:29 – 7:32 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt – Annual Dues are due, Associate Member discussion.
7:33 – 7:40 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor
7:40 – 7:50 Report from our House Delegation, – Rep. Jack P. Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Carmine Gentile, Sen. Pres. Karen Spilka
7:50 – 8:00 State Committee Report & Convention – Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman
8:00 – 8:30 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw

Amendment on Endorsement; Discussion, Vote

Communications – Gwen Holbrow/Jim Hansen

Civics Education – Beverly Hugo

Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt

Legislative – Doug Lawrence

Dignity at Work (Jack Lewis Bill) vs. Federal Healthy Workplace Act, Resolution Vote

Outreach – Parwez Wahid/Carmen Chico

Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales (Includes discussion of Barbecue)

8:30 – 8:50 Municipal Elections and Endorsement Discussions and Votes
8:50 – 9:10 New Business, member announcements, general announcements

Veteran Memorial Donation by Framingham Dems., C. Patrick Dunne

Combatting voter suppression, Sen. David Magnani

9:10 Adjourn

Special 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 Committee has many well placed members who are always happy to answer the call to action, and we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.
