Ashburnham Democratic Town Committee

06/01/2026

Join the Young Democrats of Massachusetts to start the day hearing from young Democratic nominees in red to blue and frontline state rep races including Jack Richardson, Nick Lazzaro, and Connor Murray. Come meet young leaders from throughout the state and learn how you get get involved!

06/01/2026

Today and every day, MassDems stand up to ensure everyone can live authentically and love openly.

06/01/2026

June Events, Meetings and Gatherings

June 3 – Fundraiser for Mike Nicholson at Williams Restaurant, Gardner 6-8PM
June 4 – Monthly ADTC Meeting 6PM in the Preservation Room, Library
June 5 – Staged Reading: “Agnes of God” at Ashby Library 7PM by The City on a Hill Arts
June 6 – A two actor adaptation of “The Odyssey” at Leominster Library at 3PM
June 6 – Boston Pride Parade and Festival starting at 11AM
June 10 - Monthly regional Democratic breakfast 8:30AM at Westminster Senior Center
June 10 – Ashburnham Planning Board 6PM Town Hall, Lower Level
June 11 - Ashburnham Advisory Board 6PM Town Hall (Lower level.)
June 13 - Second Saturday Standout 10 -11:30AM at Fitchburg City Hall; Every Month; hosted by Fitchburg Indivisible
June 13 – Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival – Greenfield, starting at Noon
June 15 – Ashburnham Selectboard Meeting 6:30PM at the Public Safety Bldg
June 19 – Juneteenth Day!
June 20 – Third Saturday Standout 10 -11:30AM in front of the Ashburnham Town Hall; Every Month; hosted by ADTC; Theme: TBA
June 20 – Expected fundraiser for Shannon Teabo – details to follow
June 25 - Fourth Thursday Standout 3:30 – 5PM at Bacon & East Main Streets, Westminster; Every Month; hosted by Westminster DTC; Theme:TBA

05/31/2026

05/26/2026

Mike Nicholson Fundraising event

State Representative Jon Zlotnik will not be running for another term in office. The 2026 Democratic candidate for that position is Mike Nicholson, the current Mayor of Gardner. The district consists of Ashburnham, Templeton, Gardner, and Winchendon (precincts 2 and 3.)

A campaign fundraiser for Mike Nicholson is planned for June 3rd from 6 - 8PM at the Williams Restaurant (184 Pearson Blvd, Gardner). You can support his run for office and keep this representative seat blue! Checks should be made out to: The Nicholson Committee. If you are unable to attend the event on June 3rd, but wish to help his campaign, please mail your check to PO Box 1095, Gardner MA 01440

05/16/2026

WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY RESOLVE:
● That everyone has access to safe and affordable housing.
● That everyone has access to high-quality, affordable health care.
● That everyone has access to healthy, affordable food.
● That everyone has access to a comprehensive education, from early education through higher education.
● That everyone has the opportunity to have a good job with a living wage, good benefits, and form and join unions.
● That everyone lives in a clean, safe and healthy environment.
● That everyone has access to safe, efficient, and affordable transportation; clean water; parks; broadband; and other basic infrastructure to support daily life.
● That everyone has the freedom to decide if and when to have a child.
● That everyone has access to high-quality childcare.
● That everyone is protected from all forms of discrimination.
● That affirmative steps be taken to eliminate and redress disparities and inequities that have resulted from structural racism and other systemic forms of discrimination.
● That everyone’s right to vote and the integrity of our electoral process be protected.
● That our political process, government, and public officials be free of undue influence, be open and accessible to the public, transparent, and held accountable to act in good faith in furtherance of our interests as described herein.
● That we are well-prepared and take the necessary steps to protect our public health.
● That we act with the boldness and urgency necessary to address and adapt to climate change.
● That we foster Democratic grassroots activism.

In addition, this is online for the national Democratic Platform:
https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf
And the MA Democratic Platform:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W8t8PU2-S9Vi0kOIitWri-Js3Hu_S4ex/view

05/15/2026

Ashburnham meetings and other events.
May 16 - Monthly Standout hosted by ADTC in front of theAshburnham Town Hall from 10 -11:30AM. Themes: Voting Rights; No War; Preserve Birthright Citizenship; Uphold the Constitution;
May 18 - Selectboard Meeting 6:30PM at the Public Safety Bldg
May 19 - Help assemble LUCE packets 5:30PM Westminster Library, second floor; Hosted by WWIN.
May 19 – Economic Development Comm 6PM at Town Hall, Lower Level
May 21 – Monthly Drinking Liberally 6:30PM Chocksett Inn, hosted by Sterling DTC (Mulligans Mini Golf nearby is now open on weekdays 3 – 8PM)
May 28 - Fourth Thursday Standout 3:30 – 5PM at Bacon & East Main Streets, Westminster. Hosted by Westminster DTC
May 28 - Prof. Kyle Hall, PhD, of Fitchburg State Universitypresenting the history of the U.S. Constitution/ Bill of Rights. Conant Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Rd, Sterling, MA at 6:30PM Registration is required: https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/history-of-the-constitution-and-bill-of-rights/ or call the Conant Library at 978-422-6409.
May 29 (evening) and May 30 (all day) – MA State Democratic Convention. Usually there is a Mass Dems portal that allows you to view the speeches and proceedings live, from your computer.
May 30 – WWIN Meeting at the Gardner Library 11AM

05/14/2026

Ashburnham monthly Standout is this Saturday May 16! This month’s themes are; Voting Rights; No War; Preserve Birthright Citizenship; Uphold the Constitution.
We gather on the sidewalk in front of Ashburnham Town Hall from 10AM - 11:30AM. Hope you can make it this month!

05/14/2026

Attached is the list of proposed documents needed to register to vote if the Save ACt passes before midterms. The especially affects married, divorced or trans females.

Pass this on to any women in your circle so they can prepare.themselves and their female friends.