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  2026 Biennial Statewide Election (proposed laws)  and the 2028 Biennial Statewide Election constitutional amendments) - contains citizen initiative petitions.

Visit   
www.mass.gov/info-details/ballot-initiatives-submitted-for-the-2026-biennial-statewide-election-proposed-laws-and-2028-biennial-statewide-election-proposed-constitutional-amendments
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Boston State House Hearings & Events and Mass. Town Political Committee's Facebook  & websites post many  events that are both "live" and  virtual, in the Boston area, and in Washington D.C.  that are now happening : 
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Late June 2026 through July 4 , 2026

*EXTRA!! July 4 2026 is the United States of America's 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence! 

Celebration events  in Boston can be found at these websites:
* Revolution 250:   https://www.revolution250.org/
*City of Boston-Boston 250 Guide:  https://www.boston.gov/boston-250
              .   and other websites!

 ALSO:
 (*)  The Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities will hold a hybrid public hearing on Wednesday July 1, 2026 at 10 am at the State House on the following :

H.5085 An Act significantly alleviating poverty;
H.5286 An Act relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families;
S.3095 An Act significantly alleviating poverty.

Oral and written testimony are accepted.  Click on 
https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5728
for more information and deadlines.

(*)  From June 23 through June 30, the following committees are having several hearings at the State House  where public written testimony is accepted:

  -The Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies ;
  -The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

​Click on    https://malegislature.gov/Events   for details and how to submit written testimony.






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January 2026 through June 2026
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Massachusetts Town Political Committees are busy with :     

                  Social Activities

* Debate Watch Party;
​​​*"Patriot's Day Celebration - 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War" ;
* First Friday Drop-In With Coffee";
​​​​*"Fourth Friday Gathering";
​*Holiday/New Years Party";
      Community Service Events

*"Spring Trail Clean Up ";
​* Food Drive;
* Walk For Hunger";
​​*"After Earth Day Clean-Up";
*"26th Annual Charles River Earth Day Clean Up"; 
*"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" ​;
*"Annual Massachusetts 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  Food Drive 2026!"; 
*"Toiletries Drive" ​;
​*"Winter Coat Drive" and "Jacket Drive";
​*"Bugles Across America".
    Fundraising Activities 

​*"Celebrating Exceptional Democratic Women Event" ;
*"Annual Spring Fling"; 
* "Annual Scholarship Breakfast";
* "Annual Heroes Awards"; 
*" Annual Good Neighbors Awards"; 
* "Annual Spring Breakfast"; 
* "Trivia Night Fundraiser";
* "Annual  Kennedy Legacy Dinner"; 
*" Annual Wild Game Dinner for Civics Club"; 
*"Democrats Brunch 2025!";
*"Democratic Breakfast";
*"St. Paddies Day Sunday Brunch";
"RTC Bowl A Thon with T.V. Reality Stars";
*"Lincoln-Reagan Dinner & Awards";
*" 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:

*Letters of Hope to Detainees; 
* "Immigrant Rights Training Webinar";
*"What Is DEI?" Presentation;
*" Audit the Legislature Rally" ;
*"Hands Off! Democracy Rally";
* "Beacon Hill 101 Virtual Webinar";
*"Vigil of Love and Support for Our Trans Community" ;
​* "ZOOM: Discussion on Town Meeting Warrant Articles" ;
*Community Conversation - Community Led Program;
*"Virtual Event: Abortion Access and Support Needs in Massachusetts " ;
​*"Farmers Rally in Support of the USDA";
*"Western Mass Transportation Advocacy Forum";
* "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 Meet Up";
*" ZOOM Workshop: Understanding and Overcoming the Rural Urban Divide"; 
*"Peaceful Rally Against Police Violence ";
*Town Hall's "Candidate Meet, Greet, and Sign Event"; 
*"Annual Martin Luther King  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: 

*"Meet & Greet:  Candidates for Town Election";
* " Postcard Writing Events";
​*" Intro to Community Organizing Training";
* Town and Statewide Civic/Political Internships and Scholarships; 
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*"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"; 

also
*"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
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*No ICE Raids;
* Keep SNAP Funding (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program);
* 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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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: