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ORGANIZE EVERYWHERE

We need you to get involved so we can elect Democrats across the country. We must hold the Senate and the Congress. Our democracy is literally at stake!

You want to volunteer to help Democrat candidates for Senate and Congress but there are so many states and it’s very hard to join them all.

You want to get involved but you don’t know how.

Democrats have established Organize Everywhere. The Moderators will direct you to activities so you help in the states and campaigns where you are most needed.

Organize Everywhere has many different opportunities to volunteer to fit your personalty and schedule.

  • make calls
  • send texts
  • send post cards
  • attend a local event
  • host a phone bank or local event

Organize Everywhere provides training and all the tools you will need. Its actually pretty easy to do.

Visit Organize Everywhere at https://democrats.org/take-action/

If you can’t find what you are looking for on the Organize Everywhere website, you can use the Contact Us page on our website to ask a question and I will do what I can to get you started.

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Bill targets airport noise complaints as Danvers residents say issues worsen

A new bill could help track noise complaints linked to the Beverly Regional Airport, an issue Danvers residents say has become so prominent that they can no longer enjoy their homes.

The bill, which was proposed by state Rep. Sally Kerans. D-Danvers, and is still in committee, would require the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission to collect noise report data from municipal airports and post it on its website.

The data would be composed of self-reported noise complaints from neighbors of the airport or others nearby.

“Progress has been painfully slow,” Kerans said at a Beverly Airport Commission meeting Monday night.“We’ve heard many times that the FAA is in charge. But there’s certainly no reason why we can’t get a better handle on the volume of noise.”

Noise from aircrafts flying to and from Beverly Airport has increased drastically over Anthony Lane and surrounding streets in Danvers since the start of the pandemic, Kerans and state Sen. Joan Lovely, D-Salem, said at the meeting.

They were joined by a representative from Democratic U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton’s office, Danvers Select Board member Maureen Bernard and a crowd of more than 40 people at the meeting who defended the airport or shared complaints about noise and lead-containing fuel coming from piston-engine aircrafts, the small planes most commonly used at Beverly Airport.

Salem News -By Caroline E nos Staff Writer

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Community Conversation After Antisemitic Incident – Sept. 19

A community conversation in Danvers on Monday, September 19 will help residents connect and reflect in light of the antisemitic banners being displayed from highway overpasses earlier this week.

The informal conversation to be held at 6 PM on the lawn of the Peabody Institute Library has been changed to the Danvers High School Atrium from 6:00 – 7:30.

The event comes after a group of masked individuals held up banners in Danvers and Saugus Saturday that falsely blamed Jewish people for the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Primary Election Results

Massachusetts Primary Election results for the election held on September 6, 2022. Democrat candidates only.

Governor Democratic Primary

99% Est. Vote Counted

CandidateTotal Votes% Votes
Maura Healey (D)633,15685.6%
Sonia Chang-Diaz (D)106,52714.4%

Lieutenant Governor

99% Est. Vote Counted

ChoicesTotal Votes% Votes
Kimberley Driscoll (D)328,79846.7%
Eric Lesser (D)230,28232.7%
Tami Gouveia (D)145,02220.6%

Attorney General

99% Est. Vote Counted

ChoicesTotal Votes% Votes
Andrea Campbell (D)360,98150.2%
Shannon Liss-Riordan (D)245,42934.1%
Quentin Palfrey (D)113,05215.7%

Auditor

99% Est. Vote Counted

ChoicesTotal Votes% Votes
Diana DiZoglio (D)368,12954.5%
Christopher Dempsey (D)307,26745.5%

Secretary of State

99% Est. Vote Counted

*Incumbent

ChoicesTotal Votes% Votes
William Galvin (D) *519,86770.3%
Tanisha Sullivan (D)220,01429.7%

Sheriff – Essex

99% Est. Vote Counted

*Incumbent

ChoicesTotal Votes% Votes
Kevin Coppinger (D) *44,49252.5%
Virginia Leigh (D)40,20747.5%

Treasurer

*Incumbent

Candidate
Deborah Goldberg (D) *Unopposed

District Attorney – Eastern (Essex)

99% Est. Vote Counted

ChoicesTotal Votes% Votes
Paul Tucker (D)45,11754.5%
James O’Shea (D)37,63745.5%

2nd Essex Democratic Primary

99% Est. Vote Counted

*Incumbent

CandidateTotal Votes% Votes
Joan Lovely (D) *17,31174.8%
Kyle Davis (D)5,81725.2%

District 13 Democratic Primary

*Incumbent

Candidate
Sally Kerans (D) *Unopposed

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DDTC Meeting held on Sept. 22

September Meeting

DDTC September meeting was held on Thursday, the 22nd via zoom.

We chose to continue with zoom this month as we discussed finances. Next months meeting will likely be in person but stay tuned.

A speaker from Swing Left addressed the group. Swing Left sends post cards to voter in swing states.

Beth Kontos talked to us about the Fair Share Amendment on the ballot in November.

We decided to donate up to $1,000 to candidates. Half was donated to our strongest supporters, Sally and Joan. The remaining half was donated to state candidates and to the DNC in varying amounts.

We discussed doing a stand out to support Democrats down the ballot. The date will be October 10. A follow up meeting was scheduled for the next Tuesday to finalize details.

Marilyn passed on the concern from the Town Clerk as follows:

Election Day signs

Cathy Ellsworth, Town Clerk, has sent a letter to both the Republican and Democratic Town Committees to remind the membership who volunteer for campaigns that signs at polling places are to be attended at all times and, therefore, not left on the ground according to town ordinance.  Also, they are not to be placed on public lands. They may only be placed on private property with permission of the owner. I am sure that we all abide by the town ordinance, but, a reminder never hurts.

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Inflation Reduction Act Signed!

This month is proving to be a big one for Democrats as the Biden administration continues to side with working families. Yesterday, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, proving that democracy is still working for America. While Democrats are working to make sure that everyone should pay their fair share, Republicans are working to defend billionaire tax cheats and spoil a better future for our country.

In Massachusetts, the Inflation Reduction Act will make it more affordable for families to purchase energy-efficient appliances when they need to, make repairs around their homes, and save money on their utility bills each month. The Inflation Reduction Act will also expand clean energy employment, bringing an estimated $11.4 billion of investment in large-scale clean power generation and storage to Massachusetts between now and 2030.

Finally, It has also been a great week for our Massachusetts seniors and those with disabilities as the FDA has taken the final step to make hearing aids available over the counter. Senator Elizabeth Warren led the fight for this new proposal which will assist 30 million Americans. 

With your continued support, the Democrats will continue to make more historic actions.

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SDCC August By The Sea – August 7 – 2 PM

SDCC August by the Sea

Winter Island

50 Winter Island Rd
Salem, MA
2:00 PM Sunday, Aug 7th

Individual $20
Silver Sponsor $50
Gold Sponsor $100

Parking Included

Proceeds support activities of the SDCC (and pay for the sandwiches).

RSVP HERE – Last Day to RSVP is July 30 

Meet Old Friends : Make New Friends : Meet Candidates!!!

Think Blue! : Be Blue! : Vote Blue!

  • Kim Driscoll – Lieutenant Governor
  • Diana DiZoglio – State Auditor
  • Paul Tucker – District Attorney
  • Kevin Coppinger – Sheriff
  • Joan Lovely – State Senate for 2nd Essex
  • Manny Cruz – State Representative

 https://www.salemdemocrats.org/augustbythesea

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