What are Democratic Town Committees?
Democratic Town Committees (DTCs) and Democratic City Committees (DCCs) are official entities recognized by the Massachusetts Democratic Party and by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Several hundred local, community-based Democratic Committees function in Massachusetts cities and towns. Their responsibilities include organizing local Democrats, working to elect Democrats to public office, and increasing Democratic registration in their respective neighborhoods.
The North Shore region of Massachusetts has no fixed definition. It may be considered as the region north of Boston, extending to the New Hampshire border, encompassing the communities that border the Atlantic Ocean and including several inland communities This portion of the Massachusetts Cities and Towns map shows the North Shore region.
Most of these cities and towns have Democratic City or Town Committees that hold regular meetings, often with guest speakers, and engage in various activities that promote Democratic values. Committee meetings are open to the public. You do not need to be a member to attend meetings, and you are welcome to volunteer to participate in activities that fit your interests.
This Website is a gateway to the North Shore Democratic City and Town Committees. The DTCs section has links to the Democratic Committee Websites and Facebook pages, and we encourage you to contact a local or nearby Committee to learn what is going on in your community. We also include information on current officeholders and we provide links to many national organizations.
Around and About
Danvers Democratic Town Committee Video
Sunday, August 27
The Danvers DTC has a video describing “what the Danvers Town Committee stands for and what we have been up to.” The video was produced by Chair Lou Bernazzani and is posted on the Committee's Facebook page.
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News
New COVID-19 Vaccines with a 2024–2025 Formula
Three new COVID-19 vaccines are now available in the United States. These formulations were updated in August 2024 to target the Omicron variant that has been circulating in the summer of 2024.
Two are mRNA vaccines:
- Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025 Formula, based on KP.2)
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025 Formula, based on KP.2)
One is an adjuvanted recombinant protein vaccine:
- Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula, based on JN.1)
The general recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is vaccination with a 2024-2025 formula COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged six months or older.
Vaccination is especially recommended for individuals 65 years or older, immunocompromised individuals, and individuals with multiple medical comorbidities, as they are at highest risk of severe outcomes with COVID-19 and are most likely to benefit from vaccination. The new vaccine provides coverage for the Omicron variant that has been circulating, and it also boosts waning immunity that is common in the older age groups.
CDC Reference: Link
Upcoming Events
Shirley
Directed by John Ridlley, Shirley follows the 1972 presidential run of Shirley Chisholm, who had already become the first Black woman elected to the US Congress. Oscar and Emmy-winner Regina King plays Shirley, and she does an absolutely fantastic job of portraying the inspirational and motivational civil rights pioneer. Running Time: 1:57. Released March 22, 2024, on Netflix.
PorchFest
Saturday, September 14, noon to 6 pm
(Raindate Sunday, September 15—only in the event of heavy rain)
PorchFest is a celebration of music and community for people of all ages. For one afternoon porches become stages and people can stroll from porch to porch to listen, sing, dance, and connect with their neighbors. Swampscott’s PorchFest is a family-friendly community music festival and open to all! The afternoon consists of porch performances at private homes by individual bands and musicians performing various types of music.
Organized by ReachArts with the added assistance of Swampscott Public Works Departments.
ReachArts will post a schedule and map online.
Web site | Facebook
NADTC Fall Social with Rock n' Roll Bingo
Hosted by the
North Andover Democratic Town Committee
North Andover V.F.W. Post 2104
32 Park St, North Andover
Doors open at 6 PM
Bingo starts at 7PM
Tickets $40
From Russia With Lev
From Executive Producer Rachel Maddow, From Russia With Lev reveals the outrageous scheme that led to former President Donald Trump's first impeachment. It follows the much, much larger-than-life journey of Lev Parnas, a Ukrainian-born hustler and former small-time mafia operator whose random, almost accidental association with Trump and Trump attorney Rudolph Giuliani took him around the world, and ultimately to prison. Lev reveals the ham-handed workings of the furtive campaign to dredge up false but damaging allegations against then-candidate Joe Biden. Tune in to the broadcast premiere of From Russia With Lev on Friday, Sept. 20 at 9pm ET on MSNBC.
Fall Family Festival & Fundraiser
Join us for a special family-friendly fall fundraiser to support the mission of the Lynn Museum & Arts Center!
Get into the fall spirit with this outdoor event featuring free carnival-style games, hands-on activities, youth-friendly museum tours, and raffle prizes for all ages. Food will be available for purchase, and there will be a beer garden for those 21+.
For more info, go: Fall Family Festival
For tickets, go: Fall Family Festival Tickets
For sponsorship opportunities, go: Family Festival Sponsorship
Saugus Dems Unity Breakfast
Please join us! Bring your family and friends, mingle, socialize, and hear from some of our elected officials.
Sunday, Sept. 22, 10:00 AM
Saugus Italian American Club
One Beachview Avenue in Saugus
Tickets are $24 and may be purchased at Act Blue.
For more information, or to pay by check, go to the Saugus Democratic Town Committee Facebook site.
FREEDOMFEST
Saturday, September 28
The Danvers Democratic Town Committee enthusiastically invites you to FreedomFest. An international buffet of home-made foods with a European flair. Join us and a great list of Leaders working together to elect Democrats. All proceeds support the Danvers Dems Scholarship Fund & DDTC activities.
Our theme this year is
We Choose Freedom!
Saturday, September 28
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Polish Club
12 Cheever Street, Danvers
$35/person or Sponsor $100
Individual tickets and sponsorships are available for purchase from Act Blue:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/danversdems
If you prefer, tickets will be available at the door. Make check payable to DDTC.
We are collecting diapers and baby wipes to help the many families in need. Please help by donating diapers/wipes or cash/check (we will buy the diapers).
For more information, contact us at our Web site:
Farmers Markets: Lynn, Swampscott, Marblehead
