Bellingham Democratic Town Committee Scholarship & Other News
Apr 01, 2025 08:04AM ● By Chuck Tashjian
Members of the Democratic Town Committee (Chair Lora Davidson is second from left) with guest speaker Djuna Perkins (second from right).
The Bellingham Democratic Town Committee is pleased to announce that it will again be sponsoring a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a member of the Bellingham High School Class of 2025. The scholarship is a direct cash grant, which can be applied at the recipient’s discretion to expenses that the student incurs while pursuing college or any other kind of advanced training. Applications are available through the BHS guidance office.
In addition to preparing for the scholarship award, the work of the committee continues. The group hosted an appearance on Wednesday, February 5, in the Arcand Room with guest speaker Djuna Perkins. Ms. Perkins is a Democratic candidate for District Attorney of Norfolk County. Members were very interested to hear about her extensive background as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney, and her plans for the office. She talked extensively about her critique of some existing problems related to the Karen Read case and to the Stoughton police sexual abuse case that is now being brought by Federal prosecutors rather than by the District Attorney’s office. Members of the committee also brought to Ms. Perkins’s attention the Theresa Corley case, which is so important to Bellingham residents. As a longtime prosecutor, Ms. Perkins emphasized her support for the police and the crucial work they do, as well as her determination to root out abuses when they occur.
Upcoming meetings:
April 2: Regular meeting at 7 p.m.: networking and guest speakers
April 11: Town Caucus. Doors in Arcand Room (Town Hall) open at 10; meeting begins at 10:30. All registered Democrats in town are eligible to attend and to run to become a delegate to the state convention.
May 7: Regular meeting at 7 p.m.: networking and guest speakers
June (date TBD): Summer Kickoff annual fundraiser
June 11: Awarding of scholarship, Bellingham High School
June 28: Bellingham Pride Fest
Regular monthly meetings of the Bellingham DTC are always held in the Arcand Room at Town Hall. All Democrats in Bellingham are invited to attend meetings and are eligible to run to become delegates to the convention. For more information, please contact Patricia Keppler at (508) 966-0003.
