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Welcome
to the Website of the Winchester League of Women Voters!
Explore the site by clicking on the HEADINGS (see above) and on the green links (see below)
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An Evolving Online Publication
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September 2008
Volume 88, Number 1
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CONTENTS
Click on green title to read an article or for further information
* Why an Online bulletin?
* October 19 2008 Forum with the candidates for State Representative: Chad Riley, Brian O’Connor, Jason Lewis.
* LWVMA Fall Conference 2008 on October 18, “Finding the Common Wealth”, features Lt. Governor Tim Murray.
* Council on Aging seeks reliable volunteers for 10-month positions
which carry stipends.
* Election Information www.votinginfo.info Scroll down to “Smart Voter” for candidate information culled from various sources.
* September 7 Forum with Mike Rotondi and Jason Lewis was lively and well-attended. Photos below.
*Reception for Lynda Wills and interview, Lynda Wills Retires Winchester Library Director honored at July 31 reception. A strong
supporter of the League, she says a library should provide “information and a variety of opinions on all subjects, offering something to offend everyone.”
* LWV National Convention June 2008, “… informative,… full of vibrant and civil discussion” -- a report from Jean Herbert.
* Steering Committee Members and Bulletin Committee Members
* Calendar
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Click for information about Massachusetts 2008 Ballot Questions
Save the Date!
Candidate Forum
Sunday October 19, 3pm
Candidates for State Representative for the 31st Middlesex District, will take part in a discussion moderated by John Sullivan.
Chad Riley - Independent
Brian O'Connor - Republican
Jason Lewis - Democrat
Stoneham Town Hall Auditorium
35 Central Street, Stoneham |
DAY AT THE RACES
September 7, 2008
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| LWV Steering Committee member, Vicky Coccoluto, introduced the program in which the two Democratic candidates for State Representative for the 31st Middlesex District, Michael Rotondi and Jason Lewis, took part in a discussion moderated by John Sullivan. |
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From left, candidate, Jason Lewis; LWV members, Dotty Burstein,
Jo-Ann Michalak, Marilyn Mullane, Marcia Wood, Maggie Russell,
Madeleine Kaiser and Judie Muggia; moderator, John Sullivan;
candidate Mike Rotondi and LWV member, Vicky Coccoluto.
Photographer - Lisa Kalner Williams
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For more photos, go to News and Events and Archives
See photos of about 30 Winchester LWV members at News and Events
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization,
encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government,
works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences
public policy through education and advocacy.
Click here for the HISTORY of the Winchester League
“A meeting of those interested in women’s suffrage was called by Miss Pond,
state organizer, at Madame Nowell’s, Winchester, March 20, 1888, at three o’clock....
.....but all was not white gloves and tea"....."
Site last updated October 5 2008
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