Author Archives: John Tehan

Kate’s Holiday Party

The Greater Blackstone Valley Dems were well represented at Kate Donaghue’s Holiday Party this afternoon, with myself, Lisa Mosczynski, Jay Gilchrist, Kim Hall, and Brett and Jeanette Belanger in attendance.  We had a chance to talk with Elizabeth Warren: In … Continue reading

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Upcoming holiday parties

Lt. Governor Tim Murray is holding his annual holiday party: Wednesday, December 7 Tim Murray’s Annual Worcester Holiday Celebration 6 – 8 p.m. Mechanics Hall 321 Main Street Worcester And Kate Donaghue will be holding her annual holiday bash in … Continue reading

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John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is one step closer…

Senator Kerry has an editorial in the Milford Daily News about the bill he just filed along with Senators Brown and Whitehouse to establish the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. The Blackstone River Valley is the … Continue reading

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Make open meeting law apply to the legislature!

When I was first appointed to Milford’s Renewable Energy Advisory Committee, I had to take a short course in compliance with the open meeting law. I was angry when I found out that the legislature had exempted themselves from that … Continue reading

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Special election next week – GOTV this weekend!

I got this note from Clare Kelly yesterday  – let’s plan a road trip for Saturday! Dear John, We’re only five days away from election in the 12th Bristol District and Democratic nominee Roger Brunelle needs your help more than … Continue reading

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GBV Dems attend redistricting hearing…

As Lisa mentioned in her email, today was the last public hearing for the redistricting committee at the State House in Boston from 3-8 pm.  Given that I work in Dorchester just a block away from the JFK/UMass T-stop, I … Continue reading

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Governor Patrick will visit Milford on Tuesday, 7/12

The Governor is on a listening tour of the Commonwealth, and he will be stopping in Milford thisTuesday, 7/12, at 6 PM.  The event will be held at Draper Park in Milford: Click Here for a Google Map of Draper … Continue reading

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I’m attending Netroots Nation!

Netroots Nation is the annual gathering of online progressive activists that was started 6 years ago by the folks at DailyKos.com as YearlyKos. The name was changed after the second gathering to be more inclusive of other online groups and … Continue reading

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Greater Blackstone Valley Dems host Lt. Governor Tim Murray in Uxbridge

On Thursday, May 26, the Greater Blackstone Valley Dems hosted a fund raiser with Lt. Governor Tim Murray as our honored guest at the Polish American Hall in Uxbridge for a discussion of our plans for the election cycle of … Continue reading

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Our first fundraiser!

We are proud to announce that we will have Lt. Governor Tim Murray as the keynote speaker for our first fundraiser: When:  Thursday, May 26, 2001 at 7:00 PM Where: Polish American Club, 167 Mendon St (Rt 16) in Uxbridge … Continue reading

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