This is what Newton Dems are saying...._______________________
Shawn Fitzgibbons Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 4:31PM Thanks to Carol Fulton for flagging this event to our attention, which will help support the President while showcasing great food made by top chefs in Boston. Leftover food from the event supports the non-profit food emergency charity Lovin' Spoonfulls. Click here to RSVP!
Shawn Fitzgibbons Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 8:54PM Please get involved: The recent news about Warren's fundraising has been very exciting - she has raised millions in a very short time. Still, when you think about to the coming wave of Wall Street money that will be unleashed against her by Citizen's United, she needs much, much more. We simply cannot risk enduring six more years of Scott Brown. Consider attending an upcoming Newton fundraiser for Elizabeth Warren - if you attend, you'll have a chance to hear from her in person.
Shawn Fitzgibbons Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 2:13PM Click the image below to read the article!
Shawn Fitzgibbons Monday, January 9, 2012 at 4:35PM 
Below is the official adjournment notice of the Massachusetts State Senate for January 3, 2012. On that day State Senator Cynthia Creem asked that the Senate adjourn in memory of our dear friend Fay Cohen who passed away in December. Fay was a live-long, dedicated Democratic activist.
Shawn Fitzgibbons Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 1:40PM If you are looking for opportunities to help our community, serving the Food Pantry is always a good option to consider.
Happy Anniversary to you!This week marks the one year anniversary of the Centre Street Food Pantry and we owe a huge thanks to you for all the hours and help you have given over the past year. Shopping, lugging, stocking, helping, spreading the word, creating artwork, networking…all on behalf of the hundreds of family members who have a bit more in their cupboards or in a child’s lunch bag. You are their safety net.Personally, I want to thank you for responding so generously to my sometimes last minute pleas for help. Now we know a bit more about what goes on during a holiday season!I have increased the slots on the first Saturday shift to help with the increased number of shoppers and we may add more to other days as well, so stay tuned. Here are the links to the calendar for the pantry shifts and the Greater Boston Food Bank shopping excursions.HELP OUR CLIENTS SHOPPlease look at your calendar and see if you can join us on a Tuesday or Saturday to help our clients choose items from pantry shelves. We’re serving twice as many people as we saw in the fall and we need at least three volunteers each time to help keep the line moving.Here’s the link to the website where you can sign up http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/9723456347469280126RIDE ALONG TO THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANKHelp Carla or Richard by riding to the Food Bank with them pick up our order. This is an easy one---pick a Tuesday that works for you (2-4p.m.) from the calendar here: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1223456359362520111It does involve a bit of heavy lifting, but is lighter on the commitment side! Know any local (18 or over) students or others who might like to do this? Please suggest this as an easy way to help out.Please let me know if you have ideas or suggestions for improving what we have devised so far!With gratitude,Amy McGregor-Radin
Shawn Fitzgibbons Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 4:35PM An important message from Elizabeth Warren:
Tell Richard Cordray We're with Him All the WayRichard CordrayThanks to President Obama's recess appointment, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gets its first director -- and its full powers -- with Richard Cordray.
For months, determined as ever to protect Wall Street and the big banks instead of you, Republicans stymied the agency from doing its job by filibustering Cordray's nomination. But they cannot block this appointment.Help celebrate the end of the Republican roadblock -- and tell Richard Cordray we stand with him in this important fight for middle-class families.
Shawn Fitzgibbons Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 4:31PM The dynamics of US Senate and House races around the country continue to shift. Priscilla Leith is on the case! Please click here to reach about all the campaigns and candidates around the country to get a sense of the Democrats chaces at retaking the US Senate. And click here to do the same for the US House.
Shawn Fitzgibbons Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:12AM 
Carol shares this link to the Mass Dems website which provides talking points to all of us who are defending Democrats and explaining why Scott Brown has got to go over dinner during the holidays!
Please have a look and help spread the word about the great job Democrats are doing and de-bunk some of the myths and misinformation that is out there.
Shawn Fitzgibbons Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 8:26PM 
We are saddened by the loss of a life-long Democratic activist, our friend Fay Cohen.
Please see the announcement below for additional information about the services, which will be held on Thursday.
COHEN, Fay G. (Grandberg) Of Newton on Monday, December 26, 2011. Devoted mother of Steven M. Cohen & his wife Susan Read and the late Deborah E. Cohen. Dear sister of the late Arnold B. Grandberg. Fond aunt of Kenneth & Marcy Grandberg, James & Merle Grandberg and their families. Longtime good friend of Jay Goldman. A proud graduate of Wellesley College, Fay was a longtime political advocate and an administrative assistant to Lois Pines and Cynthia Creem, a true Democrat. Services at The Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE on Thursday, December 29 at 12:00 noon. Interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2619 Centre Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance at her late residence following the interment through 8:00pm and continuing on Friday, 1:00-4:00pm. Remembrances may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com
Shawn Fitzgibbons Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 9:40PM The 2012 Newton Democratic Caucus to elect delegates to the State Convention will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 11 at Newton South High School. Please save the date and stay tuned for additional details!
Shawn Fitzgibbons Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 9:36PM Expert video producer and Ward 6 Vice Chair Barbara John has announced a new video--she writes of this most recent release:
Emerge Massachusetts is an organization that supports and trains women who want to enter public life. Massachusetts has been behind other states in the number of women elected to local and state wide office. Only 26% of the state legislature is female; three women have been elected to the US House of Representatives and none to the US Senate. So, Emerge Masssachusetts addresses itself to this problem. In this video, five current graduates speak about their hopes, aspirations, and experiences in Emerge Massachusetts.
Please watch the full video below:
Shawn Fitzgibbons Monday, December 12, 2011 at 2:18PM Click the image below for the full event flier and details:
Tim Snyder Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 8:23PM The Executive Board of the Newton Democratic City Committee formally voted to approve a revised set of bylaws at its November meeting and will be presenting them to the general membership at two upcoming meetings. Prior to the November meeting, the ward committees had discussed the revisions over several months. The new bylaws will be sent out electronically and then printed copies will be mailed to each member who hasn't opted out of getting the hardcopy. The bylaws will be presented at 7 pm at the meeting on December 19th at the Newton Senior Center and then voted on at the general membership meeting on January 11th, again at 7 pm at the Newton Senior Center. The new bylaws and a document showing both the old and new bylaws are posted on the website in the About tab.
Shawn Fitzgibbons Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 8:21PM 
Newton Mayor and Ward 2 Democratic Committee member Setti Warren invites you to his second annual holiday party. The event is free and open to all and promises to be a great time. Please consider attending!
Second Annual Holiday Party withMayor Setti WarrenTuesday, December 20th 20116:00 - 8:00 P.M.atWest Street Tavern7 West StreetNewton, MA 02458Send questions by email to info@settiwarren.comFriends, as the year comes to a close please join me in celebrating this remarkable city and all we have accomplished together. There is much left to do but let's first raise a glass of holiday cheer.Light refreshments will be served with a cash bar
Tim Snyder Monday, November 14, 2011 at 12:31AM Newton Democratic City Committee
115 Lowell Avenue
Newton, MA 02460
November 8, 2011
Dear Senator Kerry:
We write to you in your capacity as our Democratic senator, and as a key member of the Congressional Super Committee.
We ask that you work to ensure that, in the Committee's recommendations to the Congress, the highest priority be given to protection for existing domestic programs which have already suffered in recent rounds of budget cuts. We believe that most Americans need and value the range of services provided by the Government.
Favoring domestic programs will require a reduced Pentagon budget, which has grown 80% since 2000, and a speedy end to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, which have cost the nation $1.36 trillion since their inception, as well death and injury to tens of thousands of our troops and perhaps hundreds of thousands of the citizens of those countries. We believe that a majority of Americans believe that the US should disengage from them, speedily and responsibly.
Along with Warren Buffett, we support the elimination of the inequitable Bush tax cuts for affluent citizens and corporations.
Funds from both of these sources should be used for debt reduction and support for essential domestic programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, infrastructure, and education.
Please press your colleagues on the Committee to include these core provisions in your final report to the Congress.
Sincerely,
Newton Democratic City Committee Executive Committee
