Ipswich Democratic Town Committee

Wine-tasting June 3

dyoung — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:22:45 +0000

The IDTC is having a wine-tasting on Sunday, June 3, and you’re invited. Come to the Mill River Winery, 498 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Rowley, from 4-7 pm. Cost is $35/per person. You’ll enjoy red and white wines, cheeses, antipasto, crudites, dips, breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, soft drinks, and a tour of the manufacturing room. Congressman John Tierney will be the featured speaker. Contact Sherry Hurley for tickets, 978-356-3173.

Citizens United is topic of May 12 meeting

dyoung — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:43:54 +0000

Our May 12 meeting features Maureen Driscoll from the North Shore affiliate of “Move to Amend.” She’ll update us on the movement to amend the U.S. Constitution in order to address the issue of ‘corporate personhood’ and the influence of corporate money on our elections. Open to the public. 9:30 a.m., Ipswich Public Library. Coffee and donuts. A short business meeting follows.

New officers elected

dyoung — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:40:05 +0000

Officers for the 2012-2016 term are: Diane Young, chair; Paul L’Herrou and David Pauley, co-vice chairs; Charlotte Eliot, treasurer; Sherry Hurley, secretary.

National Convention delegates elected

dyoung — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:24:29 +0000

Our 6th Congressional District held its caucus to elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention in September. Elected were Marianne Rutter (Boxford), Catherine Bayliss (Gloucester), Stella Pierce (Beverly) and Margaret Somer (Swampscott), Ralph Edwards (Swampscott),Tom Larkin (Bedford), Lou Masiello (Salisbury) and Stan Slepoy (Rowley). Alternate: Dr. Don Green (Reading).

Vote on Tuesday, March 6

dyoung — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:40:46 +0000

Massachusetts’ presidential primary is Tuesday, March 6. Ipswich residents vote at the YMCA, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Show your support for President Obama. We also vote for a new slate of Ipswich Democratic Town Committee members and our reps to the party’s State Committee. Specimen ballots are posted at the Town Clerk’s office.

Convention delegates elected

dyoung — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:56:45 +0000

Thanks to all those who attended the Ipswich Democratic caucus on February 11. We elected the following people as delegates to the state Convention (June 2, Springfield): Meryl Baier, Laura Gresh, Sean Gresh, Richard Howard, Paul L’Herrou, David Pauley, Carolyn Style. And as alternates: Amanda Donovan, Faith Evans, Jack Manderson.

Ipswich caucus takes place Saturday, February 11

dyoung — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:12:57 +0000

The Ipswich Democratic Caucus will take place on Saturday, February 11 at 9:30 AM at the Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St. All Democrats registered in Ipswich no later than December 31, 2011 are eligible to participate. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention to be held on June 2 in Springfield. Convention delegates will nominate candidates for the 2012 U.S. Senate Democratic Primary. For further information, contact Ipswich Democratic Town Committee Vice-Chair Diane Young at 978-356-2938, email djy10@columbia.edu, or visit www.massdems.org

Get your ticket now

dyoung — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:42:47 +0000

The annual breakfast of the IDTC is Saturday, January 21, 10-noon at Ascension Memorial Church on County Rd. We’re honoring the Ipswich Humane Group (our local animal shelter) with our Community Service Award. Sponsorships are available at the Platinum level ($200, special recognition, 2 complimentary tickets), Gold level ($100, recognition, 1 complimentary ticket), and Silver ($50, recognition, 1 complimentary ticket). Regular tickets are $30. Buy your ticket online through ActBlue or contact Sherry Hurley (hurley13@aol.com, 978-356-3173).

Call to Action Breakfast

dyoung — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:39:43 +0000

Saturday, January 21 is our fifth annual Call to Action breakfast, a fundraiser for our election year headquarters, and an opportunity to recognize one of the many organizations that contribute to Ipswich’s civic and social life. In past years, we’ve given our Citizen’s Action Award to Turn the Tide, the Ipswich Recycling Advisory Committee, Ipswich Caring, and the Ipswich Food Bank. Ticket information to come.

October IDTC meeting

dyoung — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:37:29 +0000

We’re meeting Saturday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Collins Room of the Ipswich Public Library. We’ve got a full agenda, including “How to Market Democrats.”