POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Senator Spilka Meets Obama

SENATOR MEETS PRESIDENT

State Senator Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham, met President Barack Obama at an event in Boston on June 29. Several Framingham Democrats attended a function in Boston last month and heard the president speak, including Framingham town attorney Chris Petrini and Town Meeting Member Bob Berman.

Democratic BBQ

will host Framingham Democrats for a BBQ at his home Monday evening. Candidates and elected officials are expected to attend this event, which supports the Democratic Party and causes important to Democrats.

Democratic Office on Route 9

The Massachusetts Democratic Party  recently opened a field office at 280 Worcester Rd. (eastbound side of Route 9) in Framingham. The office will serve as a local hub for campaign and party staff and grassroots volunteers who will use the spaces to stage canvasses, phone banks and other grassroots activities. Phone banks will be in operation Monday through Thursday evenings from 5-8  and canvasses are planned every weekend.

National Democratic Convention

The national Democratic convention is set for Sept. 4-6 in Charlotte, N.C. 

Massachusetts Democratic Primary

The Democratic primary election is Thursday, Sept 6.

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