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TDTC Hosts Successful Food Drive to Benefit Tewksbury Community Pantry

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Hunger doesn’t go on vacation, and last week marked the end of free-lunch distribution by Tewksbury Public Schools. On Saturday, the Tewksbury Democratic Town Committee, with support from Market Basket, held a food drive to fill the shelves at the Tewksbury Community Pantry and provide financial support for the purchase of perishables and other needed supplies.  

The Tewksbury Democratic Town Committee filled seven cars with food donations.

The food drive was held at Oakdale Market Basket on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The committee collected hundreds of pounds of food and $500 in cash, and the TDTC donated an additional $1,000. 

“We are so very thankful for the amazing response to our food drive and the generosity of the Tewksbury community,” said Cathy Dwyer, chair of the TDTC.  

The drop-off committee

The Tewksbury Community Pantry provides support to all residents in need. Bridget Garabedian, TDTC outreach officer, and Sandy Creamer, TDTC member, organized the drive and welcomed elected officials and candidates, including Senator Barry Finegold, Representative Tram Nguyen and candidates Jamie Zahlaway Belsito and Angus McQuilken. 

“We have all witnessed the incredible service these pantries play in our community and how hard they work to meet larger needs in new ways during these challenging times,” said Nguyen. “I’m so glad to see the Tewksbury Democratic Town Committee and other community members stepping up to help our local pantry feed neighbors in need.” 

Residents turned out for drive-by drop-offs, some donating food items, others making cash donations. 

Rita O’Brien Dee, Hazel Garabedian and Cathy Dwyer.

“Volunteers reminded me that the pantry also distributes toiletries, diapers and other non-food supplies,” said resident Cathy Naughton. “We don’t always remember that, so It was great to have an opportunity to contribute needed items to the pantry.” 

Committee member and former Tewksbury Town Clerk Liz Carey coordinated a mini-drive of Langley Lane residents, and Tewksbury student volunteers helped with drive-through collections and unloading seven carloads of donations.  Treasurer Mary-Ann O’Brien Nichols presented a check to Pantry Director Bill Weich. 

“It was important to the committee to make a significant cash donation,” said Garabedian. “As we enter the summer months, there’s often increased need in the community. If you can’t make it over to the pantry, remember that you can always contribute using PayPal on the website.” http://www.tewksburypantry.org/ 

TDTD Summer Food Drive ReleaseDownload

Annual Unit Breakfast September 29th 2019

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Our annual unity breakfast will be held on Sunday September 29th at the Tewksbury Country Club. It starts at 10AM and tickets are $40. Enjoy the TCC’s famous breakfast buffet and mingle with candidates and fellow Democrats from across the state.

For more information or to purchase tickets please contact a member of the Tewksbury Democratic Town Committee or email tewksburydems@gmail.com

Billerica, Tewksbury, Wilmington Dem Committees Fundraiser October 5th

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Jimmy Tingle’s 2020 Vision FlyerDownload

Have fun and support the Billerica, Tewksbury, and Wilmington Democratic Town Committees at our annual fundraiser, hosted by comedian, political satirist, and 2018 candidate for Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor, Jimmy Tingle on Saturday, October 5.

The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the event kicks off at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Jimmy Tingle will take the stage and perform bits of his show, “Jimmy Tingle’s 20/20 Vision.” As the nation looks ahead to the upcoming presidential campaign of 2020, Tingle will entertain, enlighten and challenge the audience to move beyond the current politics of presidential tweets, sound bites, and the nightly news cycle and into the realm of long-term thinking and life affirming possibility.

The event will also include a live auction, cash and check only. There is a cash bar and light snacks will be provided.

Tickets will be available at the door for $35.00 each.


All proceeds will be divided evenly by all three Democratic Town Committees.

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Annual TDTC Summer Social August 15th

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Even though we do not have a meeting scheduled until September, we have decided to continue hosting our annual summer social. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, August 15th at TJ Callahan’s from 7-11pm.

Hopefully we will have our state representatives & state senator in attendance, as well as a few newly declared candidates running for Congress. We will be in the back room with a cash bar & hearty appetizers so mark your calendars for August 15th. All Tewksbury Democratic Town Committee members and their friends & family members (over 18) are encouraged to attend.