Sutton Democratic Town Committee

07/23/2025

Save the date, an opportunity to meet the new town manager.

07/23/2025

In a lesser-known declassification, the Trump administration has finally released the full story behind one of the greatest conspiracy theories of the 90s, and it surprisingly includes proof that Trump is not on the Epstein list

07/18/2025

First they came for...

Trump is threatening to revoke citizenship for natural-born U.S. citizens he sees as a political threat, despite the 14th amendment.

President Donald Trump is threatening to strip people of their U.S. citizenship, including political foes, as his administration works to deport people from the country in mass numbers.

07/15/2025

07/07/2025

FYI

The six grant programs under review include one establishing 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including those in Massachusetts.

07/04/2025

The bill would increase the U.S. deficit by $2.4 trillion through 2034. The bill also raises the U.S. debt ceiling by $5 trillion, the largest increase in American history.

In Massachusetts, the biggest impact may be cuts to Medicaid, which would leave some without health insurance. Massachusetts is home to 2.1 million Medicaid enrollees.

Wealthy households would see a $12,000 increase from the legislation, also costing the poorest people $1,600 a year, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office analysis of the House’s version.

MAGA's landmark bill holds sweeping impacts for Massachusetts residents.

06/22/2025

The United States has entered Israel’s war against Iran.

President Trump announced the United States had struck Fordo, Iran’s heavily fortified nuclear facilities, as well as two other sites.

06/19/2025

TONIGHT, FILM MADE IN SUTTON! Support local artists as you join the DTC tonight for a special JUNETEENTH screening of "Reconstruction Destructed," featuring civil rights legend Bryan Stevenson, Judge Jerry Blackwell (Derek Chauvin prosecutor), Sherrilyn Ifill, and others exploring the most misunderstood period in American history. Edited and co-produced right here in town.

Producer/director Monique Linder (Prince collaborator!) joins us via Zoom from Minneapolis for Q&A—and might share some Prince stories if you stick around!

7PM, American Legion Dudley-Gendron Post, 156 Boston Rd, Sutton, MA 01590

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This is "Reconstruction Deconstructed - Trailer" by Jen Heck on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/18/2025

Despite strong candidates with diverse expertise, last night's School Board appointees were chosen along party lines without any discussion on methodology. Low turnout meant little scrutiny, and the all-Republican Select Board operated largely unimpeded.

The five-minute public comment period was monopolized by a homeschooling parent advocating for Chris Matera, blocking all other in-person comments. Only one brief Zoom comment was allowed to follow.

These appointments take effect immediately, and appointees promised to focus primarily on budget cuts. The Board largely rejected candidates who offered creative solutions or value-adding alternatives, and in effect dismissed those who meaningfully addressed how growing instability impacts our students.

Watch the Zoom recording. Judge for yourself which candidates stood out and how the appointees and different approaches compare.

Select Board Meetingwith School Committee

06/12/2025

LOCAL NEWS TO BE AWARE OF: Next Tuesday June 17th at 6pm (at Town Hall room 1A and on Zoom), our Select Board and School Board will appoint two interim school board members to replace departing members. With our high and middle school principals in flux, a new elementary principal, and significant budget challenges, we need the most qualified candidates appointed—not political allies (from any party). Your presence ensures transparency and helps prevent political appointments over qualified candidates.

If you can't attend in person, please email the Select Board with your concerns about prioritizing experience in education, budget management, and institutional knowledge. https://www.suttonma.org/select-board

This is a critical moment for our schools—let's make sure the best candidates are chosen based on merit, not politics.

The Town of Sutton is a rural community located in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, minutes from Worcester and the Mass Pike and just 15 minutes from the Rhode Island border. Our excellent schools, rural character, and safe surroundings make Sutton the ideal environment to live and to raise a fam...

06/10/2025

Data that is now accessible to DOGE includes what is listed below. A complaint says DOGE has both accessed and shared sensitive and legally protected information, which deprives Americans of privacy protections guaranteed by federal law and makes personal information vulnerable. Take precautions to protect your identity, as it's unclear how this information is being used, shared, or stored.

Driver’s license and identification information
Bank and credit cards
Birth and marriage certificates
Pension information
Home and work addresses
School records
Immigration and naturalization records
Family court records
Employment and employer records
Psychological and psychiatric health records
Hospitalization records
Addiction treatment records
HIV/AIDS test results
Tax information, including total earnings, Social Security and Medicare wages, and annual employee withholdings

The department now has access to things such as school records, salary details and medical information.