Join us for the annual Good Neighbor Award

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The Holden Democratic Town Committee announces the recipients of its annual Good Neighbor Award, this year its 22nd.   The award honors citizens of the town who have made significant and/or long term contributions to the community through their volunteer activities.   It’s an opportunity for friends and neighbors to say “thank you” to those people who have touched our lives through what they have given.

Ken Fensin
Thomas and Christine Mascitelli
Evan Schakenbach

Ken Fensin is being recognized for his many years with Holden baseball and softball; Christine and her late husband, Thomas, for their hosting of the annuagl Christmas Eve dinner; Evan Schakenbach for his work with Wachusett Greenways.

The recipients will be honored at a friendly, informal ceremony and reception held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Holden’s Senior Center, 1130 Main Street.  The time is 7:00 pm.  Tim Ethier will make the presentation, which will be televised live on HCTV Channel 191

League of Women Voters Presents: Democracy is Not For Sale!

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League of Women Voters (LWV) of the Worcester Area

Promoting Civic Education & Civil Discourse

Democracy is Not For Sale!

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

5:30 to 7:30 PM

First Baptist Church

111 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA

Free Parking is located in the church lot and the WPI garage.

Jeff Clements, author of “Corporations are Not People” and founder of American Promise, will speak about mobilizing efforts to overturn “Citizens United” and the influence of money in politics.

Join the LWV of the Worcester Area for this important and timely topic. Learn what you can do to participate in this local and national effort.

This exciting event is open and free to all. Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP: 508 791-3049

Bring out your flags and signs this Saturday

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The Holden Democratic Town Committee will hold a stand-out at 10 AM on Saturday, February 18, at the corner of Main Street and Route 31.

Bring signs and American flags………only positive signs.

We’ll be there between 10 AM and 11:30 AM

Holden Democrats to Elect Delegates to State Convention

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Registered Democrats in Holden will be holding a caucus at Town Hall on March 4th at 9am to elect 9 delegates and 4 alternates to the 2017 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, where Democrats from across Massachusetts will gather to adopt a new Party Platform. The Convention will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell.

“People are excited about politics and want to make a difference. Our caucuses are a great opportunity for those who are interested to get involved,” commented Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Gus Bickford. “Delegates will be voting on our Party Platform in Lowell, and we want to make sure that every Democrat has a voice. This is a time to come together and speak to our shared Democratic values.”

The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Holden, and the Democratic Committee welcomes participants. Pre-registered Democrats who will be age 18 by Sept 11, 2018, the anticipated date of the primary, will be able to participate in caucuses and run for delegate. Delegates will be divided equally between men and women, and all ballots will be written and secret. In the spirit of inclusion, youth, minorities, and people with disabilities who are not elected as delegates or alternates may apply to be add-on delegates, either at their caucus or online at www.massdems.org

The Holden Democratic Town Committee normally meets on the first Saturday of the month at Holden Town Hall at 10am. For more information on the caucus or the committee please contact Stephanie Adams at stephadams829@hotmail.com.

Know a good neighbor?

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The Holden Democratic Town Committee is seeking nominations for the 21st Annual Holden Good Neighbor Award. The award honors citizens of the town who have made significant and/or long term contributions to the community through their volunteer activities. It is an opportunity for friends and neighbors to say thank you to people who have touched lives through what they have given.

If you would like to nominate someone for this year’s award, please contact Jane Arntz.

See our calendar for information about Holden Good Neighbor Award.

Annual Winter Dinner

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THE ANNUAL WINTER DINNER

HOLDEN TOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

TAKE BACK THE NATION!

Saturday January 28, 2017, 6:00 Social with cash bar.  Dinner at 6:30.  The Manor Restaurant in West Boylston

Delicious buffet dinner: salad, 3 entrees (Chicken Marsala, Baked Haddock & Vegetable Lasagna), dessert, and coffee.

Cost: $35 per person includes gratuity and tax.

Reservations and payment must be received by Saturday January 21, 2017.  Please mail or deliver your reservation using the tear-off below to:
Robin Van Liew
1 Avery Rd.
Holden, MA 01520
508-829-7278
 RobinJVL@gmail.com

Checks should be made payable to the Holden Town Democratic Committee in the amount of $35 per person, which includes tax and tip.

Guest Name(s): _______________________________________________________________

Amount included: _______________

Early voting in Holden

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Can’t wait to vote? You can use early voting in Holden October 24-November 4. Just go to the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours and you are done! No lines, no waiting, and you can be among the first to say “I voted”!

Early voting for the November election

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Early voting will be available at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours from Monday October 24 until noon on Friday November 4.

You may register to vote until 20 days before the election. Deadline for the November Presidential election is end of business day on Wednesday October 19, 2016.  Contact the Holden Town Clerk at Town Hall with any questions.