Just a reminder to please help make the August 13th Congressional debate focus on Tewksbury and the surrounding communities. You can do this by submitting a question for the candidates. Please use the following link. The deadline for submitting a question is Monday, August 3.
https://forms.gle/4etZJTosSw3ukdUZ8
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 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 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.
“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/
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.
The Tewksbury Democratic Town Committee 2019 Caucus to elect delegates to the annual state convention being held on Saturday, Sept 14th in Springfield, MA.
Open to all registered & pre-registered Democrats.
Commencing at 10 AM, Saturday, June 15th
Town Hall
1009 Main St.
Tewksbury, MA 01876
If you are interested & unable to attend please contact Cathy Dwyer at cathymdwyer@gmail.com
For more information about the State convention please see the massdems.org website
The next Tewksbury Democratic Town Committee meeting is coming up on April 27, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Tewksbury Town Hall, Tewksbury, MA 01876.
