Political and Civic engagement ... participation...
​Get Involved to have your  voice in the shaping of policies and laws in your community! Click on the ANNOUNCEMENT TAB  in each Congressional District for a sampling of activities that you can do! 

Political and Civic Involvement Opportunities in Massachusetts
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​​The CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Tab, where towns are grouped by Congressional Districts, offers many opportunities for civic and non-partisan political involvement:

* Congressional District Look-Up by Town

*  Town Directory -  a Data Base for civic and political contacts.  
Check out your Town Directory website and/or Facebook to see what Board and Committee positions are looking for volunteers, such as Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, Historical Commission, Planning Board, ​Zoning Board of Appeals, and so much more!

​* State Government Representation by Town -
Check out the state representative and state senator that represents where you live, and their contact information!
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*Announcements -volunteer/events/involvement opportunities posted by local civic and political  committees/organizations .
​Citizen's voices -forums, movements, rallies -comes alive as you are given “real time” information when you click on the websites and Facebook pages of various towns who are active in the political process!  See how you can become involved and have a voice in your government !

​EXTRA!
 (*)  EVENTS:  Boston's State House has multiple events every week that are open to everyone of all ages!   Visit   www.mass.gov/state-house-events   ​  ;

(*)  Visit    malegislature.gov     to get the  latest news on   "Bills & laws", "Hearing and Events", "Legislators" and their contact information, "Committees and Commissions", and more... 

​(*) Massachusetts Attorney General Office   -
Ballot Initiatives filed for the 2022 Biennial Statewide Election (proposed laws) and 2024 Biennial Statewide Election (proposed constitutional amendments) - contains citizen initiative petitions.

Visit   www.mass.gov/info-details/ballot-initiatives-filed-for-the-2022-biennial-statewide-election-proposed-laws-and-2024-biennial-statewide-election-proposed-constitutional-amendments

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 Activities are restricted due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)! 

Boston State House Hearings & Events and Mass. Town Political Committee's Facebook  and websites post many  events both virtual and in the Boston area that are now happening : 

May/Late April  2022 
(*)  " Anti-Racism, Equity and Justice in Education Rally" on Sunday May 15  at 10:45 am at Boston Common; 
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(*) Massachusetts' Poor People's Campaign" Online: Open House", to find out how to join a working group, on Sunday May 15 at 4 pm.  To join click on   https://masspeaceaction.org/event/poor-peoples-campaign-open-house-2/  

(*) "Abortion Rights Rally" 0n  Saturday May 14 at 12 pm at Boston Common; 
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(*)  "Boston State House  "Virtual Hearing:  Joint  Committee on Education"  on Sunday May 1 through Wednesday May 4 at 12 pm each day.  Written Electronic Testimony may be submitted via email to Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov and Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov. Please include "Education Committee Testimony, [Relevant Bill Number]" IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL
​For more details  go to
​    https://malegislature.gov/Events/Calendar/05-01-2022

(*) JF Kennedy Library and Museum's  " A Conversation with  Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defense" on Friday April 29 at 9:15 am at Boston College and online;

*** Remember to vote in yout Town Elections that are held on throughout the month of May! ***


March 2022 through May  2022
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Massachusetts Town Political Committees are busy with :     

                  Social Activities
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*"Voter Registration/Town Election Celebration"
*" State of the Union Watch Party"; 
*" Hiking on the Peabody Conservation Trail"; 
*"Virtual Coffee Hour"; 
​* "ZOOM: First Friday Breakfast Gathering";
​ *"ZOOM: Book Club Discussions"; ​
*"ZOOM: Film/Documentary Discussions"; 
​*"Movie Watch Party". 
      Community Service Events
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* "Annual City-Wide Clean Up" 
*"Spring Beautification Day"; 
*"Annual Earth Day Clean Up";
​*"City Clean Up";
"Veteran Services Event"; 
*"Litter Clean-Up at Burnham’s Field"; 
​*"Food Drive";
* "Personal Hygiene and Care Drive";  
​*"Bugles Across America".
    Fundraising Activities 
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*"Virtual Brunch 2022 Fundraiser and Candidate Forum" ;
*"Annaul Breakfast";
*"Wine and Cheese Fundraiser";
*" Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser"
*"Kennedy Legacy Dinner"
​"Annual Progressive Dinner"; 
*"St. Patrick Day's Dinner"; 
*"Democrat of the Year Breakfast"; 
* "Annual Spring Fling and Straw Poll";
* "4th Annual Bowl A Thon"; 

Mass. Town Political Committee's Facebooks and websites post many civic and political activities  & current events that are now happening such as:

 Civics Activities
​Both Virtual and Real Time:

*"Sip and Sign"; 
*"Stand With Ukraine Peace Vigil"; 
*Scholarships for High School Seniors; 
*"Annual Good Neighbor Award";
*Walk To Save Our Bays;
* "ZOOM: Allied Against Hate  Black-Jewish Relationships on Cape Cod"
​*"Diversity Town Hall"; "ZOOM: Say NO to Drivers Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Discussion";
​* "Standout for Democracy - Protest  - Stand for Ukraine" ;  
*"ZOOM: Meeting  w/ Guests - Organizers Working on 2022 Ballot Questions Involving Uber/Lyft"; 
 *"Rally for Safe Libraries - Mask Up"; 
*ZOOM: A Community Conversation For Black History Month" ;
*Election Integrety Training"; * School Committee Training; 
Also,
*" Freedom Car Rally in Support of Ending All Mandates";
* " Educational Forum: The ABC's of LGBTQIA+";  
*" Virtual Event: What's Up At The State House"; 
*"Virtual Legislative Climate Justice Forum" ;
*" Virtual Legislative Breakfast: Building Innovative Housing Solutions"; 
Also,
* Bulding the Beloved Multicultural Community  Forum -  MLK Jr. Service Day"
"Candlelight Vigil for Democracy"; 
*"Mandate Monday Sign Holding Events";​
​​*"Civic Issues Forums/Civics Matters Series"; 
* "Non-Partisan Town Government Civic Forum";  
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Civics and Political Activity
​Both Virtual and Real Time: 

* "Candidate Forum and Straw Poll"; 
* " ZOOM: Crash Course -  Organizing Your Campus"; *"ZOOM: How To Increase Democratic Turnout, Win the Midterms and Perserve Democracy"
*"Politics in the Park";
*Oral/Written Testimony for 2021 Platform Hearings; *"Political Leadership School";
* "Campaign Management/ Training";
​* "Inauguration Car Parade";
 * State Representative Office Hours, Conversations, & Listening Sessions";
 *Candidate Debates,  Forums & Fundraiser;
 * Political Platform events;
* Documentary Screenings on Civic/Political Issues; 
 * Email/ Call/text legislators to support bills;
 *" State House Public Hearing to take Testimony"  from citizens on pending Bills for legislation;​
*U.S./State Legislator's "Town Hall";
*U.S./State Legislator's "Virtual Legislative Breakfast"; 
 Civic and Policy Issues

*"Trees as a Public Good";
*" Mask Up for Safe Libraries";
​*" Reopen the State House in Boston";
​ *"Same Day Voter Registration";
​* "Permanent Vote by Mail";
 *Building Innovative Housing Solutions;
 * Do not Ban Books in the U.S.; * Freedom to Vote Act ;*John Lewis Act;
*Prison and Jail Construction Moratorium;  
* Vacinne Equity;
* Pro /Cons Voter ID;
* Stop the TCI GAs Tax;
* Critical Race Theory;
​*Racial Inequities in Maternal Health ; * News Deserts; * Stop Government Mandates;  * Abortion Rights,* Fair Share Amendment; *Defend Medical Choice in Massachusetts; * No Forced Vaccines; 
* Mask Optional for School Children for Fall 2021 ; Climate Change Initiatives;
​*Stop Teaching Critical Race Theory;
​​*"The Votes Act - Election Laws and Integrity";  *"Work and Family Mobility Act -  Drivers Licenses for  Illegal Immigrants;"; * Transparency in Mass. House Rules Process*; Pet Daycare Facilities Regulation; " No New Prisons";  ​* Civics Education; *Affordable Housing";    * Say "NO" to Compressor Station; * Voting Integrity;   * 10 Point Plan for Police Reform;  
also,
Coronavirus;  Education Equality; Safe Communities; Emergency Paid Sick Time;    Plastic Bag Ban, Vaping Ban, Social Security, Open Internet Order, Clean Energy,  Transgender Civil Rights;  Ranked Choice Voting;    Improving Medicare and Health Care, Immigration, Expanding Mass. Transit Rails. 
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* Get Involved!   Volunteer on a Town Board  and/or work at a Town Election in your Community!
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​(*)  Note: The local units of government in Massachusetts that make the initiative process available are: