Attention All Holliston Democrats:

Virtual Townwide Caucus Details

This year's Caucus, on Saturday, February 12 at 10 AM, will be 100% virtual. Here's what that means for you:

1. Pre-Register Now

To make the process go as smoothly as humanly possible, please pre-register for the caucus by following this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlceCprToiGdD52PoP9VeoX8-gPpoMoP0m

You will receive the caucus zoom link by email once you pre-register. This email will also include information on how to connect via phone if you need to.

Even if you only plan to attend the DTC business meeting afterwards, or if you want to be a guest at the caucus but not a candidate or delegate, or if you're not sure but might attend, please pre-register. 

2. Join the Zoom Caucus Early on February 12

Check-in will be open from 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM. Our virtual “doors” will close at 10:15. (Meaning, no one will be admitted to the waiting room after 10:15 AM. If you're in the waiting room before 10:15, you are considered "in line" and are guaranteed admittance.) 

If you have problems accessing the meeting on the morning of the caucus, you can email Lisa Kaplan, Rich Rosenberry, or Pat Bolger for help.

We hope many Holliston Democrats will attend the caucus. We have 13 seats to fill (9 delegates, 4 alternates). The State Convention is June 3-4. The Party is currently planning a hybrid convention, virtually and in person at the DCU Center in Worcester. With many high-profile candidates, it's sure to be an exciting event. If you want to run to be a delegate, be sure your calendar is free!

HDTC Engagement Survey

If you're a current or former member, or an ally who would like to get more involved in our work, please take a few minutes to fill out our online survey. This very brief survey is anonymous. It will help us plan activities and events in 2022 that match your interests and preferences.

The deadline for submitting feedback is 12/31/21. 

Thanks for helping us plan and deliver on our shared Democratic ideals!

 

Hate Speech in Holliston Schools

After a spate of hate speech incidents at the middle and high schools, residents are banding together to demand answers and action. Over the past several weeks, hate speech based on race, religion, and gender identity/sexual orientation has been discovered in various locations at both schools.

School and district personnel have responded with whole-school lessons and by soliciting student and parent involvement in ongoing anti-hate programming. Yet, many families and residents wonder if enough is being done to identify the perpetrators and implement effective restorative justice. 

Concerned citizens have organized a peaceful gathering to denounce hate in all forms in Holliston. The Enough Is Enough rally will be held at 3 pm this Thursday, November 11, at Holliston Town Hall. Learn more and pledge to attend at the Enough Is Enough Facebook Page. We strongly encourage HDTC members and supporters to attend and make it clear that hate has no home in Holliston.

You may also wish to join Diverse Holliston, a Facebook group dedicated to fighting discrimination in all forms in our town, our state, and beyond.