Refugee families are coming into Worcester communities at the rate of 25 to 35 persons per month. Half of these are children. Ascentria Alliance is helping these families to settle, and although they are given some initial assistance, more help is needed. Donations of personal items, like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, lotions, toilet paper, tissues, etc. are requested. At […] Continue reading → Holden Democratic Town Committee members – Please bring personal items, like toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soaps, toilet paper, and other items for children also, including babies (baby powder, bath oil, etc. to our March 5 meeting. The effort is organized through Ascentria Care Alliance, formerly the Lutheran Services of Worcester. Continue reading → Recently a Bernie Sanders Headquarters opened at 256-258 Park Avenue in Worcester. Nate Flynn has joined the campaign as a staff member. Nate is looking for volunteers for Bernie, so if anyone would like to participate in a phone bank or host a yard sign, or volunteer in other ways, please get in touch with Nate at […] Continue reading → Hello Friends, Please join me this Friday February 12th at 5:30-8:30 Wachusett for Bernie Phone Bank Karen King, 45 Brunnell Dr. in Holden 774-239-6307 Good friends, progressive values, and food! Please bring your cell phone and lap top. Feel the Bern in Holden!! Karen Continue reading → The Wachusett Regional School District is now beginning work on a new strategic five-year plan to provide direction to the school system’s thirteen schools which currently educate nearly 7,500 students. Consultants have been hired to work on the study and are currently visiting each of the five towns seeking input from interested citizens. At the meeting […] Continue reading → Worcester’s annual Ecumenical Prayer Service will be held at Assumption College on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit on campus. Christian unity is the theme of this year’s service. Music will be led by the Assumption College Chapel Choir and the Hispanic Choir of the St. Joan of Arc Church […] Continue reading → The Wachusett Regional School District is beginning work on a five-year strategic plan and is seeking input from residents of the five towns. If you are a Holden resident and have some priorities to discuss or would like to suggest directions for the School Committee, please plan to attend the meeting on Thursday, January 28, from 7-9 […] Continue reading → The Unitarian Universalist Church is hosting an event featuring a panel on Islam. Asima Silva is the moderator of the presentation to be called “Linking Communities: Building Love and Compassion in an Age of Mistrust.” The event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, from 7-9 p.m. The UU Church is located at the corner of Holden […] Continue reading → Holden Democratic Town Committee member, Asima Silva, attended the 2016 State of the Union address as the guest of Rep. Jim McGovern. Here are her notes and photos from the visit. Once in a lifetime experience! Thank you congressman McGovern for this honor and opportunity. I had the pleasure of participating in a press release, […] Continue reading → Rock The Vote For The 2016 Election! : Holden Town Democratic Committee Saturday January 30, 2016 5:30 Social with cash bar. Dinner at 6:30. El Basha, 256 Park Ave. in Worcester Reservations and payment must be received by Saturday January 23, 2016. Print the attached form and mail or deliver your reservation Continue reading →