Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee

Equity Subcommittee and Joint School Committee
2023-03-30 16:30 - 17:00 UTC | ORR High School Media Room, 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States

Outreach Committee Meeting
2023-03-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-20 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
Every Monday from 3-4, there is the Outreach Committee Meeting of the Matt Dems on zoom link. Let Nicky Osborne know if you would like to attend and she will send zoom link. Meetings are sometimes in person at the Quaker Meeting House.

ORR School Committee
2023-03-15 18:30 - 20:00 | ORR High School Media Room, 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States

Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee Monthly Meeting
2018-03-17 10:15 - 11:30 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States

Greater Fall River/New Bedford Community Briefing with Raise Up MA
2018-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Carney Academy New Bedford, 247 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA, United States
he legislature needs to hear from us, in every corner of the Commonwealth, that it’s time to pass Paid Family and Medical Leave and a $15 Minimum Wage. Now that we’ve collected enough signatures to put both of these questions on the ballot, our message to the legislature is clear: let’s do this.
To make our message heard, we’re inviting legislators from our region to join us to hear directly from their constituents on why these issues matter. Will you join us for a legislative forum to help make this ask?
Join us on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00AM, 247 Elm Street at the Carney Academy New Bedford in New Bedford, MA, to ask our legislators to prioritize and pass comprehensive Paid Family and Medical Leave and a $15 Minimum Wage for all workers in Massachusetts.
REGISTER: bit.ly/raiseupnewbedford

Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee Caucus
2018-02-24 10:15 - 12:00 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
Mattapoisett Democratic Caucus to elect delegates to the State Convention
Facts about the Convention
The Caucus elects Delegates and Alternates to the annual Democratic State Convention, June 1st and 2nd, 2018
2018’s Convention is an “Endorsing Convention,” sometimes called a “Nominating Convention.”
Endorsements for statewide office of enrolled Democrats nominated at the Convention shall be by majority vote of the delegates present and voting, with the provision that any nominee who receives at least 15 percent of the Convention vote on any ballot for a particular office may challenge the Convention endorsement in a State primary election.
Statewide candidates who receive 15% of Delegate votes are eligible to be on the Democratic Primary ballot in September 2018.

Mattapoisett Voter Registration Day
2018-02-02 08:00 - 20:00 | Mattapoisett Town Office, 16 Main Street, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
Town Clerk to Host Voter Registration Day Before Upcoming Feb. 12th Special Town Meeting
February 2, 2018 Clerk’s Office Open til 8pm
Special Town Meeting
The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen has voted to hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium at 6:30 pm. There will be a special voter registration session held on Friday, February 2, 2018. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open until 8pm to provide an opportunity for eligible Mattapoisett residents who are not already registered to vote to do so. This is the registration deadline in order to participate in the upcoming Special Town Meeting.

Marching Forward Political Action
2018-01-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Southworth Library, 732 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, 02748, United States
Marching Forward is holding a meeting in which they will examine a slate of 20 or so candidates and races across the country. From those we’ll choose about 5 on which to focus our efforts. Some may be Democrats in an at risk district, others may be Democrats who are challenging a Republican incumbent and have a real chance to ‘flip’ the seat. We will be using information from Emily’s List, Swing Left, Minuteman Indivisible, and others to develop our initial ‘slate’ of candidates.

New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series
2018-01-28 14:00 - 17:00 | New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Join us at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
from 2 pm – 5 pm on the last Sunday of January, February,
March,and April for free film screenings and discussions
on gender,race,sexuality,and community health.

A Conversation with Mayor Warren about the Opioid Epidemic
2018-01-27 14:30 - 16:00 | GSM Labor Council, 560 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
I’d like to invite you to a town hall conversation in New Bedford about the opioid epidemic with Setti Warren.
Setti Warren is the Mayor of Newton and a candidate for Massachusetts governor. As you know, the opioid epidemic remains a massive and growing crisis. Everyday, 5 people suffer a fatal overdose, over 50 people suffer non-fatal overdoses, and about 70 people become addicted to opioids across Massachusetts. An estimated quarter of a million people are living with an addiction to prescription or synthetic opioids in Massachusetts right now.
Mayor Warren wants to hear from you. Whether you are an expert or someone affected by the crisis, the stakes are too high. We can’t afford to leave any good ideas off the table.
Please, join the conversation on Saturday, January 27th. Here are the details:
A Conversation with Mayor Warren about the Opioid Epidemic
Greater Southeastern Mass Labor Council
560 Pleasant St, New Bedford
Saturday, January 27th
2:30pm – 4:00pm
RSVP: settiwarren.com/townhall

Women's March 2018
2018-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Custom House Square, 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
March in New Bedford to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Women’s March on Washington and Women’s March on Boston.
This March is part of the Weekend of Women 2018, a day of events in downtown New Bedford. Open to all! Children and families welcome.

We Won't Go Back - General Meeting
2017-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | GSM Labor Council, 560 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
We are a grassroots organization with women, men, LGBTQI, college students, immigrants, parents, retired folks, teachers, professionals, and more, who wish to protect our community and environment from the negative impacts of the Trump Administration.
Coffee and water provided, feel free to bring something to share.

Doors open at 6 PM. Meeting starts at 7 PM

Book Group: Racism in the USA
2017-11-12 14:00 - 16:30 | 24 Sunset lane, 24 Sunset Lane, Dartmouth, MA, 02748, United States
Join us for a first organizational meeting of a book group devoted to studying racism in the United States. Bring the names of three books you’d like to read together. To RSVP (or for more information) call David Ehrens at 508-993-4551.

We Won't Go Back - General Meeting
2017-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | GSM Labor Council, 560 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Doors open at 6 PM. Meeting starts at 7 PM
We are a grassroots organization with women, men, LGBTQI, college students, immigrants, parents, retired folks, teachers, professionals, and more, who wish to protect our community and environment from the negative impacts of the Trump Administration.
Coffee and water provided, feel free to bring something to share

The Women's Fund's 2017 Leadership Breakfast
2017-10-25 08:00 - 10:30 | UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA, 02747, United States
Join the Women’s Fund and Pew Charitable Trusts for a discussion on women and girl’s economic security, including how the Economic Blueprint for Women Action Plan is building economic security for women in the SouthCoast.
With special guest speaker
Sheida Elmi
Senior Associate, Pew Charitable Trust
Family Financial Security and Mobility Project

Tickets $30 for General Seating $10 Low-Income or Student Seating. Tickets include a continental breakfast, networking opportunities, and keynote presentation.
Register here:
https://www.womensfundsema.org/2017-leadership-breakfast?utm_campaign=WUWF%2B9.21.2016&utm_medium=email&utm_source=WF%2B2017%2BLeadership%2BBreakfast%2BInvitation

Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee October Meeting
2017-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
Meet Setti Warren a Democratic candidate for the MA Governor race in 2018. Setti, currently the major of Newton, hopes as governor he can tackle economic inequality in Massachusetts. The mayor plans to address our group and then answer any questions we might have.

Standing Together Against Hate
2017-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | New Bedford First Unitarian Church, 71 8th Street, New Bedford, MA, United States
A free film screening followed by guest speakers Martin Bentz from the Islamic Society of Southeastern MA, and Thomas Curnalia and Jared Picchi from Human Rights Clinic.
The City of New Bedford Department of Community Services & The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association at UMass Law Present: Standing Together Against Hate A roundtable discussion on building community coalitions and uniting allies in the fight against hate. The story of Vincent Chin & the case that sparked the Asian-American civil rights movement.
For more information, contact Mali Lim at 508-961-3020 or email mali.lim@newbedford-ma.gov.

The Future of Energy - Film Screening
2017-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA, United States
South Coast Neighbors United presents a film screening, “The Future of Energy,” a journey across America to shine a light on communities and individuals at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, who are taking practical steps to transition from fossil fuels to renewable power.
Join us immediately after the film for an informative discussion about YOUR Future of Energy! Megan Amsler from Self-Reliance will give a brief overview of the benefits of solar and considerations for installation. Also learn how to participate in Mass Solar Connect, a Cape and South Coast outreach and group purchase initiative.
To download a flyer with information on this film and the discussion to follow, go to
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4eXfXGRwMgyZ0hQRi1lM2FMd3c
This event is a collaboration between SCNU, the Marion Institute and Self-Reliance.
http://www.videoproject.com/The-Future-of-Energy.html

Real Journalism vs Fake News
2017-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
In today’s world, where news is often available in almost real time, news consumers as well as journalists face many challenges as they sort through the huge variety of sources. The public is invited to attend a free discussion of how to decipher real journalism from fake news with Mindy Todd, Managing Director of Editorial & Host/Executive Producer of “The Point” on NPR’s local radio station WCAI and Paul Pronovost, Editor-in-Chief of the Cape Cod Times, on Sunday, September 17 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. Come hear these professionals discuss how news reporting has changed and how the public can determine credible news sources. Learn how to navigate the news in today’s world and become a better-informed citizen.
Sponsored by the Tri-Town Public Libraries: Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Marion.

Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee September Meeting
2017-09-16 10:15 - 11:00 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, United States
Our first meeting after a summer break. This meeting will feature a presentation by Raise Up Massachusetts; a grassroots coalition committed to building an economy that works for all of us. Looking forward to seeing new faces!

Ad Hoc Committee to Hold Sheriff Hodgson Accountable
2017-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Coalition for Social Justice, 105 William Street, New Bedford, MA, 02721, United States
Concerned citizens, and members of the Coalition for Social Justice, Marching Forward, and We Won’t Go Back have been meeting and sharing their research into Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson’s troubling behavior. We have testified at the State House in support of House bills 3033 and 3034, introduced by Rep. Tony Cabral. One would stop Hodgson from using taxpayer funds to recruit local people to work with ICE; the other would prevent him from sending prisoners to build the Mexican border wall–with or without their consent.
Sheriff Hodgson’s nativist views on immigration, repugnant as they are, are only one of the most troubling issues of concern with the current Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, (BCSO). Aside from his frequent absences from work, his political grandstanding and his cruelty (chain gangs, proposing to send inmates to build a Mexican wall, charging prisoners $5 per day), the sheriff recently unveiled a plan to deny families face-to-face contact with incarcerated loved ones and to replace visits with video contact only—no touching or physical contact of any kind. Families will later receive a bill for that “service,” which we see as cruel inhuman treatment.
BCSO inmates frequently report that the BCSO has starved them, withheld prescription meds, denied access to religious services, arbitrarily placed people in solitary confinement, refused air-conditioning to female prisoners, and subjected people to intense overcrowding. Now we hear the Sheriff has been targeting and harassing immigrants, and we want the proper officials to look into this abuse.
Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that Bristol County leads the 13 Massachusetts county jails in the number of inmate suicides. BCSO’s share of the state suicide rate is 25%, an astounding amount; the other 12 jails share the rest. The sheriff won’t release any data on the suicides, insisting on hiding behind “confidentiality,” which denies any real accountability for these deaths of people who are our community’s neighbors, children, family, and friends.
We intend to ask Attorney General Maura Healy to investigate the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office for mismanagement by a sheriff who seems to have many political priorities far more important than efficiently and humanely running a detention facility. In order for the request to reflect the broadest support of the community, we are asking members of humanitarian political and religious groups to come together to call for a fair investigation of the wrongdoings of this elected official, who is violating the oath he took when he was elected.
We are convening a planning meeting on September 5th at 6:00pm at 800 Purchase St., New Bedford (BCC, lower level) and hope you and members of your organization will attend. Please spread the word and respond to either Marlene Pollock, Pollock929@gmail.com (or call 508-982-8751), or Maria Fortes, beebeefortes@aol.com (or call 508-415-8685). Or just show up!!!
Please join us,
The Ad Hoc Committee to Hold Sheriff Hodgson Accountable.

Meet U.S. Rep. Bill Keating
2017-08-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Dartmouth High School, 555 Bakerville Road, South Dartmouth, MA, 02748, United States
Come meet U.S. Rep. Bill Keating on August 30 at 6PM in the Dartmouth (MA) High School Auditorium.

Citizens for Economic Justice
2017-08-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA, United States
Attend for an update on state efforts and events related to getting the “We the People Act” voted out of committee in the State Legislature. For more information call Jack Dean at 508-758-9201 or email him at jdean1969@aol.com.
Meeting will be held in the Harrop Center, on the side of the Church

Training for Signature Gathering
2017-08-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Coalition for Social Justice, 105 William Street, New Bedford, MA, 02721, United States
Attend training on Signature Gathering for the Raise Up Agenda. The Coalition for Social Justice will be gathering signatures this fall to qualify Paid Family and Medical Leave and the $15 minimum wage for the ballot. This is huge project and they need your help.
For more information, call Maria Fortes (508-415-8385) or Marlene Pollock (508-982-8751)

Elizabeth Warren Town Hall at UMASS Dartmouth
2017-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA, 02747, United States
Warren will make remarks and answer questions about what’s happening in the Senate and how she’s fighting for Massachusetts families.
Doors will open for the event at 5:30 p.m. with the actual town hall starting at 6:30 p.m.
The event will also offer those in attendance an opportunity to talk with staff about any questions or concerns, or any need for assistance.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20170816/sen-elizabeth-warren-coming-to-umass-dartmouth

Raise Up Mass Agenda Presentation
2017-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Coalition for Social Justice, 105 William Street, New Bedford, MA, 02721, United States
Attend an in-depth slide show presentation on the Raise Up Mass Agenda – the problem of economic inequality and what can be done about it.

For more information, call Maria Fortes (508-415-8385) or Marlene Pollock (508-982-8751)

Rally for Senator Elizabeth Warren
2017-08-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Prince Henry the Navigator Park, Pope Island, New Bedford, MA, United States
DETAILS: Whitman Republican, Geoff Diehl, will be announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday in Whitman. Diehl will then embark on a statewide tour of Massachusetts, and will be holding a rally at The Prince Henry the Navigator Park on Pope Island in New Bedford @ 11:00 AM, Wednesday morning. A counter rally in support of Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 11:00 AM. Additional details to follow.

Indivisible Southeast Mass
2017-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Coalition for Social Justice, 105 William Street, New Bedford, MA, 02721, United States
The Meeting will feature an in-depth slide show presentation and discussion on the issue of economic inequality and what can be done to address it. The focus will be on Raise Up Massachusetts (RUM), which is building strong coalitions and campaigns to win big victories on these isssues. Raise-Up Massachusetts (RUM) led the victorious campaigns to increase the Mass. minimum wage to $11 an hour and to win the right to paid sick days for Mass. workers. Now, Raise-Up it is working for:
1. Paid Family and Medical Leave
2. The Fair Share Tax Amendment (“Millionaires tax”)
3. A $15/hour minimum wage
For more information, call Maria Fortes at 508-415-8385 or beebeefortes@yahoo.com

Citizens for Economic Justice
2017-07-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA, United States
Join for an update on state efforts and events related to getting the “We the People Act” voted out of committee in the State Legislature. For more information call Jack Dean at 508-758-9201 or email him at jdean1969@aol.com.
CEJ is a subcommittee of the Social Justice Committee at the UU Fairhaven Church (UUSF) and is a Chapter of We the People Massachusetts. CEJ includes church members and others in efforts to address a widening gap between the “haves” and the “have nots” in American society. CEJ has promoted an active stance by the UUSF in support of the Unitarian Universalist Association Congregational Study/Action Issue “Escalating Inequality” adopted by the UUA General Assembly in June 2014 and, more recently, “The Corruption of our Democracy”. CEJ has also become involved with efforts by the national organization Move to Amend to advocate for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that reserves the rights granted under the Constitution to persons, not artificial entities, and permits the federal government and the states to regulate campaign contributions.
