General meetings of the Needham Democratic Town Committee are opportunities to discuss issues of concern to local Democrats, and plan electoral and other activities in support of Democratic candidates and policies. From time-to-time, elected officials and other speakers are featured. These meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend.
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: February 9 Meeting
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Avenue , Needham, MA, United StatesFebruary 9, 2017 -- Needham DTC Meeting The next meeting will be Thursday, February 9, at 7:30, at the Needham Historical Society, 1147 Central Ave, next to the Newman School. Guest Speaker: Jay Gonzalez Jay is the first declared Democratic candidate for governor in 2018. And he's a Needham resident. For more about Jay, […]
Denise Garlick’s “Report to the Community”
Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Year in Review: 2016 The Year in Preview: 2017 Reception: 7:00 - 7:30 Report: 7:30 - 8:00 Q&A: 8:00 - 8:30
March 23 Caucus and Meeting
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Avenue , Needham, MA, United StatesWe will be holding the caucus for delegates to the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention on June 3, 2017. See the main page of needhamdems.org for the current platform. NOTE: this is an evening caucus (not a Saturday) Doors open at 6:30 pm. You need to be a registered Democrat and checked in, or in line, […]
April Meeting — Thursday, April 13
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Avenue , Needham, MA, United StatesMay Meeting — Thursday, May 11
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Avenue , Needham, MA, United StatesJanuary 25 Meeting
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Avenue , Needham, MA, United StatesGuest Speaker: William Galvin, Secretary of State
2018 Democratic Caucus
Newman Elementary School 1155 Central Ave, NeedhamThis post provides: (1) information about the caucus to be held Saturday, February 3, to select delegates for the state Democratic convention in Worcester on Saturday, June 2, (2) information about the add-on delegate process for people under 36, and certain historically underrepresented groups, and (3) useful links regarding registration and the caucus process. CAUCUS The caucus is at 10:00 […]
March 1 Meeting with Immigration Presentation
Congregational Church 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesImmigration Topics in the News (NOTE CHANGE IN USUAL TIME AND LOCATION) Immigration has always been a contentious issue, and has recently been debated in the Senate. But what do DACA, "chain migration", "merit-based" immigration, TPS, and "diversity visa lottery" mean? How many people do they affect? What kinds of people? What do other countries do? […]
March 29 Meeting
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Avenue , Needham, MA, United StatesDetails TBD
April 26 Meeting
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Avenue , Needham, MA, United StatesDetails TBD
May 24 Meeting
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Avenue , Needham, MA, United StatesSHORT VERSION: In addition to some updates and announcements, we will have open discussion about: the convention process, and discussion about who the delegates are supporting, for the benefit of delegates who are undecided; initial discussions about the referendum questions, including transgender question, Fair Share amendment, paid family and medical leave, $15 minimum wage, etc.; and discussion about […]