Malden Democratic City Committee St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

Saint Patrick's Day Breakfast in Malden
To benefit Malden Democratic City Committee.

Join this family event. There will be live music and breakfast will be served.

Governor Patrick is scheduled to attend as well many other prominent Democrats.

Contact: Joe Lawless Phone: 781-324-0405
Email: flawless_fbarrettlawless@yahoo.com
Location: Irish American Hall 177 West St. Malden 02148

Paul Brodeur Kick off event.

Thurs. Feb. 25th, 7pm. VFW, 14 Chipman Ave., Melrose

Press Release from Melrose Democratic City Committee.

MELROSE DEMOCRATS ELECT DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION

Registered Democrats in Melrose recently held a caucus to elect delegates to the 2010 Massachusetts Democratic Convention.

The Convention will be held on Friday, June 4th and Saturday, June 5th at the DCU Center in Worcester, Democrats from across the state will gather to vote on candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Attorney General, Treasurer and Auditor. To appear on the September ballot, candidates must receive at least 15% of the delegates’ vote. In each race the candidate receiving a majority vote will be the endorsed candidate of the Democratic Party.

“The caucus was very well attended,” commented Don Lehman, Chair of the Melrose Democratic City Committee. “Folks were lined up, waiting to get in, when we opened the doors. It is great to see so many people involved.” he added.

Visiting the caucus were several candidates in the upcoming fall elections: Grace Ross, candidate for Governor; State Senator Thomas McGee, representing parts of Melrose and candidate for re-election; State Representative Katherine Clark, candidate for State Senate; Mike Day, Candidate for State Senate; and Melrose Alderman Paul Brodeur, candidate for State Representative. Representatives for other candidates were also in attendance.

All of the candidates addressed the assembled caucus goers. “We, as Democrats, are the ones that are talking about the real issues that face people’s lives” commented Senator McGee, summing up a sentiment shared by many Democrats.

Elected as delegates were Maureen Buzby, David Hoff, Daniel Keegan, Mary Beth Mcateer-Margolis, Steve Williams, Eileen Hamblin, Paul Brodeur, Gail Blanchard, Joseph Clark, James Eisenberg, Sandra Festa, Danielle Festa, Lisa Mortimer, Mario Portillo, Joseph Sullivan and Diane MacDonald. Elected as alternates were Maura Pelham, J.D. LaRock, Eric Wildman, Michael Zwirko and Michael Byrnes.

Ex officio delegates from Melrose are: Katherine Clark, Virginia Allan, Mike Festa, Rob Dolan, Don Lehman, Susan Fagan, Ron Seaboyer, Lisa Loveland, Robert Boiselle, Alison Socha, Peter Mortimer and Colette McGonagle.

The committee normally meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Beebe estate on W. Foster St. For more information on the Democratic Party or any of their meetings, please contact Don Lehman via email at Chair@MelroseDems.org or via phone at 781-665-1671, or check out the website at www.MelroseDems.org. For general information on the Convention, please contact the Democratic State Committee at 617-776-2676.

Melrose Caucuses on Thursday, February 11

The following Press Release has been sent to the Melrose Free Press, the Melrose Weekly News and Boston.com:

DEMOCRATS TO HOLD CAUCUS IN MELROSE

Registered Democrats in all wards of Melrose will be holding caucuses at The Beebe Estate, 235 West Foster Street, Melrose on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. to elect delegates and alternates to the 2010 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Each ward will conduct individual elections. Delegates and alternates will be divided equally between men and women.

The Convention will be held on Friday June 4th and Saturday, June 5th at the DCU Center in Worcester. At that time, Democrats from across the state will gather to endorse statewide candidates.

The caucus is open to all Melrose registered Democrats as of December 31, 2009. All ballots will be written and secret. Those not elected as Delegate and/or Alternate, who meet the qualifications, may apply to be add-on delegates in the following categories: youth, minority, and disabled. All registered Democrats, regardless of age, disability or minority status, are invited to attend.

Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, disability, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation or economic status in the conduct of the caucus is strictly prohibited. Challenges to the delegate selection process can be filed with the Massachusetts Democratic Party, 56 Roland Street, Suite 203, Boston, MA 02129 no later than ten days after the caucus date.

For caucus information please contact Melrose Democratic City Committee Chairman, Donald Lehman, at Chair@MelroseDems.org or 781-665-1671.

Coakley Rally!!! Saturday Jan. 16th

Martha Coakley will be coming to Melrose this Saturday, January 16th from 11:00 am - 12 noon for a Campaign Rally at the GAR Room at Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street, Melrose.

Let’s show Martha that she has friends in Melrose and she can count on us to ensure a strong victory on Tuesday, January 19th!!!!

Governor's Cancellation

We still have a meeting coming up, but Governor Patrick will not attend the Wednesday meeting.

Still a big show!

the Democratic City Committee meeting will be this Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Beebe Estate.

It will be a busy agenda including:

-Michael Capuano Jr. will be attending to speak on behalf of the Capuano for Senate Committee.

-Rep. Katherine Clark will be speaking on behalf of the Coakley for Senate Committee.

-Michael Day, candidate for State Senate, will be joining us.

-Discussion regarding activities for the quickly approaching Municipal election on November 3rd.


As mentioned abvoe, sadly, Governor Deval Patrick will be not be joining us as previously scheduled, I will be working with his campaign to secure another date in the coming months.

Please let me know if you have any questions, ewildman@comcast.net or 781-665-1699.

The Governor comes to Melrose

Meeting Reminder
The Democratic City Committee meeting will be this Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Beebe Estate.

Governor Deval Patrick will be joining us, as well as a representative from the Capuano for Senate Committee. We will also be discussing activities for the Municipal election on November 3rd. I hope everyone will make an effort to attend!!!!

Campaign Activities:

Paul Brodeur
Invites you to join him for an evening of drinks, desserts, and campaign conversation at the home of Steve and Suzanne Locke 495 Swains Pond Avenue, Sunday, October 25th, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
For more info Contact Barbara Barry at: danbarbara1@verizon.net

J.D. LaRock
Sign Holding: Saturday October 17th 2:00pm -5:00 pm at Main and Essex Streets
Open House: Thursday October 22nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Beebe Estate, 235 West Foster Street
For More info contact J.D. at: larock4melrose@hotmail.com

Don Lehman
Open House: Tuesday October 20nd 7-9 pm at the Beebe Estate, 235 West Foster Street
For More info contact Don at: don@DonaldLehman.com

Around Politics is on the Air (and online!).
Ward 4 Alderman Bob Bossielle, and School Committee candidates Don Lehman and J.D. LaRock joined City Committee Chair Eric Wildman for the pre-election edition of Around Politics. The show will air on MMTV Channel 3 on Tuesday at 6:00pm, Thursday at 11:00am and Saturday at 7:00pm. And for the first time, Around Politics can be viewed online (thanks Don!). You can view each of the three segments by clicking on the links below.

Around Politics Interview with Bob Boisselle, Candidate for Reelection to Melrose Board of Alderman

Around Politics Interview with Jean-Daniel "JD" LaRock, Candidate for Melrose School Committee

Around Politics Interview with Don Lehman, Melrose School Committee

Please let me know if you have any questions, ewildman@comcast.net or 781-665-1699.

Take care,
Eric