PDS on Tuesday: new location, special guests!

Written by: Ofer Inbar on Aug 20, 2006 2:31 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Somerville

Dear Member,

Please RSVP for the PDS monthly meeting this Tuesday evening:
www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=107...

What: PDS monthly meeting
When: Tuesday, August 22, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Stop and Shop Community Room
779 McGrath Highway
Somerville MA 02145

Special Guests: State Rep. Tim Toomey -- Middlesex County Sheriff James DiPaola

Agenda Highlights:

(1) Discussion beginning at approx 7:10 with State Rep. Tim Toomey about his bid for re-election, followed at the end of the meeting by a vote on endorsement

(2) Discussion beginning at 7:30 about the proposed jail in East Somerville, featuring Middlesex County Sheriff James DiPaola (speaking in support of constructing a new jail) and Melissa McWhinney (speaking in opposition).

(3) Other Agenda items:
* introductions / announcements
* strategies for increasing student involvement in PDS and local politics
* discussion about the kinds of help our endorsed candidates need from PDS members

Driving Directions: The Stop & Shop Community Room in East Somerville, is just off McGrath Highway, a little north of Broadway. Going north on McGrath, pass the major intersection at Broadway, and soon turn right onto Blakely Street and then quickly turn left into the parking lot. The elevator and staircase to the Community Room are near the entrance with the words "Dunkin Donuts" overhead.

Directions by T: Easily accessible by the 89 Bus from Clarendon Hill (sometimes leaving from Davis Square); the 90 bus from Davis Square; and the 101 Bus from Malden Center via Main Street and Broadway. Coming from Sullivan Station, take the 90, 89 or 101 bus, getting off at McGrath highway and taking a right towards the Stop and Shop.

Please RSVP Yes, No, or Maybe, at:
www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=107...

-- Cos

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Location: Somerville, MA 02144