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  2024 Biennial Statewide Election (proposed laws)  and the 2026 Biennial Statewide Election constitutional amendments) - contains citizen initiative petitions.

Visit  www.mass.gov/info-details/ballot-initiatives-filed-for-the-2024-biennial-statewide-election-proposed-laws-and-2026-biennial-statewide-election-proposed-constitutional-amendments
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Boston State House Hearings & Events and Mass. Town Political Committee's Facebook  and websites post many  events that are both "live" and  virtual, in the Boston area, and in Washington D.C.  that are now happening : 

 April/March 2025 Activities:
(*) Charles river Watershed Association's  "26th Annual Charles River Earth Day Clean up" on Friday April 25 at 10 am and Saturday April 26 at 12 pm.
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(*)  Boston 50501's "Show Your Pride for Democracy”  Protest  - a celebration of the diversity and unity that make America strong - on Saturday March 15 at 12 pm at Boston Commons.

(*) "Veterans March", in protest of the impact of Project 2025 (cuts at Veterans Affairs)  on critical programs supporting former service members, on Friday March 14 at 12 pm  at the Boston State House, in Washington D.C. and every state capitol.

(*) "Boston's Women's March" on Saturday March 8 at 12pm at Boston Common to the Boston State House.

(*)Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition's 
"Day of Action In Solidarity With Immigrant Communities" on Wednesday March 5 at 11 am at Boston City Hall Plaza.

(*) Fridays for Future Boston 's Rally for Global Climate Change on Monday March 3 at 12 pm  at Boston Common and City Hall. 
(Fridays for Future Boston is   the local chapter of an international group founded by global climate change activist Greta Thunberg. )

(*) Boston Supports  Ukraine & Ukraine Boston's  " Emergency Rally on Boston Common for Fair Peace for  Ukraine" on Saturday March 1 , the day after Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy's White House Meeting.



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January 2025 through April 2025
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Massachusetts Town Political Committees are busy with :     

                  Social Activities
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*"Annual Post Holiday Party";
​*"Winter Social";
​​​​*"Fourth Friday Gathering";
*"Virtual Coffee Hour"; 
​* "ZOOM: First Friday Breakfast Gathering";
​ *"ZOOM: Book Club Discussions"; ​
*"ZOOM: Film/Documentary Discussions"; 
​*"Movie Watch Party". 
      Community Service Events

*"Pancake Breakfast" to raise money for civic fund which supports the Food Pantry;
*"Community Blood Drive";
*"Valentine Sock & Glove Drive";
*"Love Your Neighbor Valentine Day Food Drive";
*"Drive Thru Food Drive" ​;
*"5th Annual State House Diaper Drive";
*"Collecting games for Schools on Wheels Mass.";
*"Community Meal Prepare & Serve" ; 
*"Volunteer at the Family Table Collaborative"; 
​*"Catch a Ton of Tuna 2025!"; 
*"Toiletries Drive" ​;
​*"Winter Coat Drive" and "Jacket Drive";
​*"Bugles Across America".
    Fundraising Activities 
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*"Lincoln-Reagan Dinner & Awards";*" Annual Wild Game Dinner for Civics Club"; *"Democrats Brunch 2025!";
*"Democratic Breakfast";
"RTC Bowl A Thon with T.V. Reality Stars";
*"25th Annual JFK Presidents Day Gathering";
*"Lincoln Dinner Fundraiser" ;
*"Funraiser: Celebrate Ronald Reagan on Presidents Day";

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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:

* "Rally for Democracy";
*"Pancake Breakfast" to raise money for civic fund which supports the Food Pantry;
*"What Do Millennials & Gen-Zs Want From Politics Panel Discussion"; 
*"Town Public Forums"; 
*"Nominating Papers Signing MeetUp";
*" ZOOM Workshop: Understanding and Overcoming the Rural Urban Divide"; 
*"Peaceful Rally Against Police Violence and Tribute to Tyre Nichols";
*Town Hall's "Candidate Meet, Greet, and Sign Event"; 
*"Annual Martin Luther King 2023 Virtual Breakfast";
*"Our Freedom, Our Votes January 6 Candle Light Vigil"; 
*"Our Freedom, Our Votes January 6 Rally"; 
*"FIREARMS: Violence & Reform -A Panel Discussion";
*"Climate-Friendly Banking Series";
​​*"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: 

* Town and Statewide Civic/Political Internships and Scholarships; 
*"Take Action Forum";
​*"Meet Our New State Representatives Event" ;
* Booths at Town/City Feasts;
​*"Day of Action";
​* "Candidate Forum and Straw Poll"; 
* " ZOOM: Crash Course -  Organizing Your Campus"; 

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*"Political Leadership School";
* "Campaign Management/ Training";
​ * State Representative Office Hours, Conversations, & Listening Sessions",  Constitute Hour ;

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 *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

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness;
*Pass the Community Preservation Act;
* Repeal the *"Work and Family Mobility Act -  Drivers Licenses for  Illegal Immigrants;"
*Religious exemption to any vaccine that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health;
*"Reproduction Rights";
​*"Fair Share Amendment";
*"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;
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​*Racial Inequities in Maternal Health ; * News Deserts; * Stop Government Mandates;  * Abortion Rights, *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;  
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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: