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Franklin Democratic Town Committee sends "thank you" to Joe & Paul |
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Franklin Democratic Town Committee sends "thank you" to Joe & Paul
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Reminder: Caucus for Franklin Democratic Town Committee - 12 PM Saturday, June 3
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Franklin Democratic Town Committee schedules Annual Caucus - June 3 at 12 PM
Franklin Democratic Town Committee schedules Annual Caucus - June 3 at 12 PM |
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Frank Presents: 044 - Rachel Plukas & Alan Earls (audio)
Monday, October 24, 2022
Frank Presents: Rachel Plukas & Allan Earls (video)
For all the Franklin election information for the State Nov 8, 2022 election visit
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html
Election Collection 2022: State election November 8 |
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Franklin Democrats: nomination paper signing event locations in Franklin - Apr 9
Who can sign nomination papers for MA state office candidates? Registered voters in the party of the candidate who's nomination paper they are signing. Per a google search for MA regulations on this question I found: https://www.mass.gov/doc/950-cmr-55-certification-of-nomination-papers-and-petitions/download
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Reminder: Franklin Democrats to caucus virtually on March 5, 2022
On Saturday March 5 at 4:00 PM Democrats will convene virtually to elect delegates and alternates to represent Franklin at the 2022 State Democratic Convention.
Registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin 16 years old by February 4, 2022 may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (age 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/convention.
The 2022 Convention will be a hybrid convention, with in-person proceedings taking place alongside virtual participation options on June 3 and 4 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Delegates will convene to endorse candidates for statewide office ahead of the September Democratic Primary. The MassDems are closely monitoring changes in public health guidance and will update plans accordingly.
Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Committee should contact Rachel Plukas at chair@FranklinDemocrats.org.
Franklin Democrats to caucus virtually on March 5, 2022 |
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Franklin Democrats to caucus virtually on March 5, 2022
On Saturday March 5 at 4:00 PM Democrats will convene virtually to elect delegates and alternates to represent Franklin at the 2022 State Democratic Convention.
Registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin 16 years old by February 4, 2022 may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (age 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/convention.
The 2022 Convention will be a hybrid convention, with in-person proceedings taking place alongside virtual participation options on June 3 and 4 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Delegates will convene to endorse candidates for statewide office ahead of the September Democratic Primary. The MassDems are closely monitoring changes in public health guidance and will update plans accordingly.
Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Committee should contact Rachel Plukas at chair@FranklinDemocrats.org.
Franklin Democrats to caucus virtually on March 5, 2022 |
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Save the Date - Oct 15 - "Grab Your Monet and Let’s Gogh!"
Welcome to Franklin Democratic Town Committee’s First Live Simulcast Virtual Art Auction coming soon …. presented in collaboration with Arin Ross Auctions, in partnership with Marlin Art …. with art prints from an amazing variety of artists from around the world ….
Something for everyone’s taste and budget! …..from Ansel Adams to Thomas Kincaid to Peter Max to Lucille Raad to Norman Rockwell to Andrew Wyeth and dozens more!
Art available at 1/3 - 1/2 off regular gallery prices!
WHO: Art lovers anywhere in the Continental United States and supporters of FDTC
WHAT: Our first ever live simulcast Virtual Art Auction Fundraiser
WHEN: Early Registration only Monday, October 4, 2021 at 9:00am EST
Registration, Preview, Pre-bid/Max bid Wednesday Oct 13, 2021 at 9:00am EST
WHERE: The comfort and safety of your residence
HOW: Visit bid.marlinart.com
- Registration is required to preview artwork and memorabilia and receive your Bid Number.
- Opening bid with full description of each piece will be displayed.
- You will be able to pre-bid and/or set maximum bid.
- REGISTER EARLY! Preview ends at showtime on Friday.
- All artwork shipped anywhere within the Continental United States free of charge
- directly to your residence!
- All persons interested, family, friends, near and far are welcome! This is a nationwide event.
- Something for everyone’s taste and budget!
Questions? halpern2127@comcast.net
Would you like a helpful reminder of dates emailed to you? Send message with Subject Line:
“Art Auction, I want to Gogh!” to halpern2127@comcast.net
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Franklin To Elect Delegates To Democratic State Convention - July 17, 2021
Registered Democrats in Franklin will hold a caucus on July 17, 2021 at 2 PM to elect Delegates and Alternates to the 2021 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The caucus will take place virtually on zoom. Democrats who wish to participate virtually may register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocOurqjguHNWRtmkRlT4FNs6GohTkSuJx
This year’s state convention will be held on September 25th at the Tsongas Center, Lowell, MA, where Democrats from across the state will come together to adopt a Party platform, discuss Party business and celebrate our successes as we prepare for upcoming elections. The event will take place in-line with all federal, state and local health guidelines and will include a virtual option for participation.
The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 16 by June 15, 2021 will be allowed to participate and run as a Delegate or Alternate. Franklin can elect 14 Delegates and 4 Alternates to the Convention.
Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are not elected as a Delegate or Alternate may apply to be an Add-on Delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org by August 6, 2021.
Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Town Committee should contact chair@franklindemocrats.org.
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM
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Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM |
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Franklin Resident Awarded the Carol A. Pizzi Scholarship
Declan Lynch, a recent graduate of Franklin High School, has been awarded the Carol A. Pizzi Scholarship by the Franklin Democratic Town Committee.
An Eagle Scout from Franklin, Declan and members of his troop recently completed a registry for Franklin’s Union Street Cemetery. He logged in more than 170 hours to make this project possible. Declan is also an active member of the Best Buddy program and has competed in many Special Olympic events. He now proudly serves on the Best Buddy board.
“To go from being coached in the pool to coaching younger children with disabilities is pretty cool. And to be able to represent kids with learning disabilities on the Best Buddies Board is quite an honor.”- Declan Lynch
Declan also volunteers his time every Friday at the Magnolia Heights Retirement Community where he plays games with the residents and enjoys bringing smiles to their faces.
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Declan Lynch |
“Declan’s character, commitment to success, determination in spite of challenges, and tremendously positive approach to all things will make him a success wherever he may go.”- D. Soulard, Guidance Counselor at Franklin High School
The Carol A. Pizzi scholarship is named after beloved Franklin resident Carol A. (O’Connor) Pizzi who passed away in 2010. Carol was a real estate agent in town and a passionate member of the town’s Democratic committee. If you would like to learn more and/or contribute to this scholarship fund, please visit www.franklindemocrats.com.
Friday, August 7, 2020
Franklin Democratic Town Committee Calls to Franklin to Eliminate Systemic Racism
The Franklin Democratic Town
Committee (FDTC) proudly supports the Black Lives Matter movement and its goals
of dismantling systemic racism and ensuring equality for all, in Franklin, in
our Commonwealth and across our nation.
To achieve these ends, the FDTC is
dedicated to working to eliminate the social and health care inequities that
have resulted in disproportionate health risks, and the historic targeting and
systemic violence against Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities by
pursuing equal justice within our judicial system. This is not a political
issue that should divide Franklin residents, but a required step in our
never-ending efforts to perfect our democracy.
The FDTC calls on all Franklin residents and community leaders to join in the hard work of achieving true social and racial justice in Franklin through the following action steps:
- Support the continued movement of the Franklin Police Department toward greater community policing and the hiring of officers of color and diverse gender.
- Call out and oppose any voter suppression attempts by elected officials or organized groups including efforts to suppress the vote of the poor or people of color within Franklin or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- We support the Town of Franklin in their continued efforts to hire a diverse professional staff and we stand by the Franklin PS in their efforts to create a diverse cultural curriculum.
We stand together in the words of Civil Rights activist, Congressman John Lewis:
“Freedom is not a state; it is an act. It is not some enchanted garden perched high on a distant plateau where we can finally sit down and rest. Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society.”
Approved and endorsed by:
The elected and associate members of the Franklin Democratic Town Committee, July 15, 2020
For more information contact the FDTC Co-Affirmative Action Officers: Joni Magee (AffirmativeActionOfficer@FranklinDemocrats.org)
Dave McNeill (AffirmativeAction@FranklinDemocrats.org)
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Cancellation of Franklin Democratic Town Caucus - March 19
Massachusetts Democratic Party (MPD) Chair Gus Bickford issued the following statement:
"In light of guidance provided by state officials at this afternoon's press conference, MDP is temporarily suspending all caucuses scheduled to take place."
Monday, March 2, 2020
"committee members typically support candidates of the party at different levels"
"As Super Tuesday approaches, most know which presidential candidate they’ll be voting for. But for those in some communities, what about those other names on the ballot - those running for town and state committee seats?Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Massachusetts is among a few states that list town and state committee members alongside presidential candidates to be voted on during the Super Tuesday primary. But what exactly do town and state committee members do, and how do they affect local, state and national politics?
Why are state and town committee candidates on the Super Tuesday ballot, and what do they do?
These locally-elected candidates act as a bridge between local party issues and state issues; they’re elected every four years. Local caucuses are held in individual communities to narrow down who appears on the Super Tuesday ballot."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200301/why-are-town-and-state-committee-members-on-super-tuesday-ballot-and-what-do-they-do
Specimen ballot for the March 3 Presidential Primary for Town of Franklin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IT2O5dnk16Y7zaF6IDGqj_r9CCYVTf33/view?usp=sharing
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"committee members typically support candidates of the party at different levels" |
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Franklin to Elect State Convention Delegates - Mar 19
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Franklin Democratic Caucus - Mar 19 |
The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 16 by February 15, 2020 will be allowed to participate and run as a delegate or alternate. Franklin can elect 14 delegates and 4 alternates to the convention.
Youth, minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an Add-on Delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org.
Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Town Committee should contact Chair@FranklinDemocrats.com.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Franklin Democratic Town Committee: Demonstration - Sat - Jan 25
Participants can make signs or use ours.
We plan another demonstration at the same place just before the Senate votes. That date is still to be determined.
Colin Cass
for the Franklin Democratic Town Committee
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Franklin Democrats demonstration scheduled for Sat, Nov 16
The theme of this month's demonstration is "Impeachment At Last?" with special thanks to Nancy Pelosi, to a courageous whistleblower, and to patriotic witnesses who have respected congressional subpoenas.
As before, people can make signs next Saturday or just show up.
Colin Cass for the Franklin Democratic Town Committee
Franklin Democrats demonstration scheduled for Sat, Nov 16 |