The annual fall community service day is planned for the afternoon of Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1pm.

Acton DTC members and friends have been participating in these days for several years at the Trail Through Time, a heritage trail through town-owned conservation lands in North Acton. The Trail includes sites and stone structures representative of two distinct cultures, the colonial and the Native American, that existed both serially and concurrently within a relatively small geographical area. The focus will be on trail maintenance, once again in collaboration with the Friends of Pine Hawk. Ian Bergemann, Acton’s Land Stewardship Coordinator, will be there to help guide our efforts.

All ages welcome. If you would like to help, please RSVP to Bob Ferrara at 617-513-9355 or rferrara@mit.edu. Also there is an optional pay-your-own-way brunch beforehand at 11:30am at the Blackbird Cafe, where Ian and Bob can share some of the special history of these Town-owned lands, which comprise the largest undeveloped area in Acton.

Voter Registration Deadline:
October 26, 2024

Vote by Mail Application Deadline:
October 29, 2024

Click HERE for more info.

Please join us for our October General Meeting!

We’ll be talking about what we need to do to GOTV and the statewide ballot questions.

Come at 5:30p to socialize. Meeting will start at 5:45p.

Sixteen days …

Please join us for a forum moderated by Senator Jamie Eldridge: Pathways to Equality: - Tackling Wealth, Income, and Racial Inequality in Massachusetts and America (Realities, Challenges, and Solutions).

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/pathwaystoequality

Panelists:

Dr. Jeff Fuhrer: Previously served as Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Dr. Fuhrer brings a wealth of experience in economic policy and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. He is also the author of the thought-provoking book "The Myth That Made Us: How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy (and How to Fix It)".

Colin Jones: Deputy Policy Director at the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center. Colin's research focuses on K-12 and higher education policy and finance, offering crucial insight into how education policy intersects with economic inequality. https://massbudget.org/about-us/staff/colin-jones/

Geeta Pradhan: President of the Cambridge Community Foundation. Geeta has extensive experience in philanthropy and community development, with a specific focus on addressing income inequality in Cambridge. She helped envision and structure the City’s $22 million Rise Up Cambridge, the only city-wide effort to offer a non-lottery cash assistance program and is leading the research to advocate for broader policy changes. https://cambridgecf.org/about/our-staff/

What to Expect:

Join us for a lively discussion led by these amazing panelists. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise promise a realistic and insightful exploration of the challenges of wealth, income, and racial inequality. This forum goes beyond simply identifying problems. Together, we'll explore ways to address these challenges, exploring potential approaches and ideas that can make a real difference in our communities. 

While we may not delve into specific actionable steps at this forum, the insights from our panelists will undoubtedly spark important discussions and pave the way for future action.

The forum is free and open to the public.

Together, we can work towards a more equitable future!

Come enjoy an afternoon picnic with great food, great friends, and great elected officials, all for a great Democratic Party!

Suggested Donation: $10 per person / $20 per family

Register HERE or pay at the picnic by cash or check payable to the Boxborough Democratic Town Committee.

Our general meeting will follow the picnic.

*Parking available at the UCC Boxborough Church or at Town Hall (across the street)

Fifty one days …

The debate kicks off at 9 PM, and you’ll be in great company with our esteemed state legislators—Senator Jamie Eldridge, Rep Dan Sena, and Rep SimonCataldo.

Be part of the excitement and engage in lively discussions as we watch history unfold together!

RSVP HERE.

Voter Registration Deadline:
August 24, 2024

Vote by Mail Application Deadline:
August 26, 2024

Click HERE for more info.

Sixty three days…

This is a fantastic opportunity to support State Senator Jamie Eldridge, State Representative Sena, and US Senator Warren and to talk to voters!

Senator Warren, State Senator Eldridge, and State Rep. Sena will be in attendance and will share their remarks!

RSVP HERE for location and more details.

There will be lots to talk about after the Democratic National Convention August 19-22. Please join us!

We will also hear from member Bob Van Meter regarding the Affordable Homes Act, followed by a discussion.

Gather at 5:30p to socialize. Meeting will start at 5:45p.

Seventy two days …

Think globally - act locally! This is a great opportunity to come together and make a difference by writing postcards for Mara Dolan for Governor’s Council

Join us for good company, food and conversation while we work to make a positive impact in our community.

Please RSVP to actondtc@gmail.com.

#JudgesMatter

Please join us for our general meeting at Spice Pepper Garden. Join us at 5:30p to socialize. The meeting will start at 5:45p.

As Josh Marshall said in a comment to a reader:
”We. Have. To. Keep. Fighting. Because. That’s. The. Only. Realistic. Choice. We. Have.”

Join our friends and fellow activist in the Boxborough and Littleton Town Committees to write postcards over dinner (take out or take away).

RSVP to boxborough.dtc@gmail.com

Postcard packets are $15 each.

Please join us for our June General Meeting - 150 Days till Election Day!

More details to come.

Please join us for our May General Meeting.

We will gather at 5p for a little celebration to honor for our previous Chair and Vice Chair. Our regular meeting will start at 5:45p.

We will be preparing for the Mass Dems State Convention - Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the DCU Center Arena, Worcester.

Look forward to seeing you!

Please join us for our April Orgnizational Meeting.

We will be electing our Town Committee officers which include the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer. Secretary and other officers.

Join us at 5:30p to socialize. Meeting will start at 5:45p.

Please join us for our March general meeting! Gather at 5:30p to socialize. Meeting will start at 5:45p.

Eight months and counting…

Stay tuned for details!

The Acton DTC will hold our caucus to elect 15 Delegates and 4 Alternates to represent the Town’s Democrats at the party convention in Worcester on June 1st.

All residents registered as Democrats in Acton by the start of the Caucus are eligible to vote and stand for election as delegates.

Pre-registered Democrats must be 16 years old by February 15, 2024 and must be pre-registered by the time registration at the caucus closes.

The Caucus will be in person only. Doors open and registration commences at 3.30 pm. You can save time by signing up on-line HERE.

If you would like to help, please send us an email to actondtc@gmail.com to let us know you want to volunteer.

Please note - The caucus will be followed immediately by a meeting to elect representatives to represent Acton Democrats at the State District Conference on Saturday March 23 2:00p. Although any registered Democrat in Action may run for election as one of these representatives, only Acton Democratic Town Committee members may vote in this election.

We are sponsoring a food drive for the Acton Community Supper and Pantry. These donations benefit our neighbors in Acton and surrounding towns who are in need.

HERE is a flyer with all the details.

Please join us!

Please join us for our regular monthly meeting. 2024 is on our minds!

Stay tuned for more details.

Please join us and the Boxoborugh Democratic Town Committee for our post-holiday gathering!

Let’s get 2024 off to a good start: See old friends. Meet new friends. Bring a friend!

Appetizers & Cash Bar Suggested Donation: $5 - $10.

For info contact: ActonDTC@gmail.com

Our general meeting will follow.

Hello 2024! Join us as we kick off the new year!

We gather at 5:30 PM and the meeting will start at 5:45 PM.

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Please join us for our December General Meeting! All are welcome. Please note our new start time.

We will gather at 5:30p for our 5:45p meeting.

January 23, 2024 is the NH presidential primary!! As NBC reports: The conflict between New Hampshire and national Democrats means Biden’s name will be missing from the New Hampshire presidential primary ballot this year.

What are you doing to help get Democrats elected in 2024?

Stay tuned for more details!

Please join us for our November General Meeting. We will talk about what’s ahead for 2024 including moving our future meeting time to 5:30p gather for 5:45p meeting start.

Bring your ideas for how we are going to win in 2024. We have work to do!

Consider joining us for optional dinner after!

After the exciting Mass Dems Convention, we have a lot to talk about! And 2024 is just around the corner!!

Speaking of which - every 4 years, all members are directly elected by the Town’s qualified voters on the Presidential Primary Ballot.  We will be finalizing the list, so please be sure to come by and sign the nomination papers if you wish to appear on the ballot.

Look forward to seeing you!

We are proud to co-sponsor the Walk Against Hate with Congregation Beth Elohim.

Please join the Acton-Boxborough community in a walk and rally against antisemitism, racism and all forms of bigotry.

Click HERE to sign up to walk or volunteer and for more information.

On September 23, 2023, Democrats from across the state will come together at the Tsongas Center in Lowell for the 2023 Massachusetts Democratic Party Issues Convention, where they’ll 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. Our official Acton delegates and alternate delegates were elected at the Acton Caucus on June 11th.

Jeff Fuhrer will be discussing his just published book The Myth That Made Us in the Meeting Room of  the Acton Memorial Library. His book explores the link between widely held, but false narratives, about poverty and race and poor outcomes for many in the U.S. economy. Jeff will be touring the country this fall and is very passionate about this book and what we can do to improve our economy. For more detail please go HERE.

Jeff is an Acton resident and friend of several ADTC members. He recently retired as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He is a fellow for the Brookings Institution, and recently finished a 2 1/2 year term as a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government where he researched the Federal Reserve's new monetary policy framework, and sources of the racial and ethnic wealth gaps. The book will be released by MIT Press on September 12, 2023. Go HERE to learn more and to pre-order a copy of his book.

See your old friends, meet some new ones, and most important, hear from your favorite Democratic officials! Here are some pictures from last year.

Please help us support the Acton Boxborough Food Pantry and bring a non-perishable food item to the picnic.

Suggested donation is $10 per person / $20 per family.

RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/dems-picnic-2023

Saving Democracy is a core mission. (h/t David Pepper).

Join us at Spice Pepper Garden for our July meeting and find out how YOU can incorporate “saving democracy” into YOUR personal mission statement.

And if you can, please join us for dinner afterwards!

Note - we will NOT have a meeting in August.

The purpose of this caucus is to elect delegates and alternates to the 2023 Massachusetts State Democratic Convention, Saturday, September 23rd at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA. We will also hear from local Democrats.

We will elect 15 delegates and 4 alternates.

Please note:

• Doors open no later than 4:00p for registration

• Caucus starts officially at 4:30p

• Persons in line to register can be processed up to 4:45

• The Caucus is in person only - no video option

• You must be registered to vote as a Democrat in Acton to participate.

• ALL registered Acton Democrats including pre-registered Democrats who will be 16y by May 23 are invited! You do not have to be a member of ADTC to participate.

Streamline the process and pre-register : tinyurl.com/ActonDTC-caucus

Find out more about the MASS DEMS Convention: https://massdems.org/massdems-convention/

Our general meeting will be held immediately following the Caucus.