Next Meeting -- Thursday, October 28 at 8:30 p.m., 1835 Town Hall.
Debate on Ballot Question 2 set for October 9
The Sterling Democratic Town Committee will host a debate on Ballot Question 2 on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the historic 1835 Town Hall, 31 Main Street, Sterling.
Whitney A. Taylor, chairwoman of the Committee for Sensible Marijuana Policy, will speak in favor of the proposal, which would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. will argue against the measure.
The debate is open to the public. Citizens are invited to attend and ask questions of the presenters.
The Sterling Democratic Town Committee will also be hosting forums on Questions 1 and 3. The forum on Question 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21; the forum on Question 3 will be held on Tuesday, October 28.
Directions to the 1835 Town Hall, 31 Main Street, Sterling
From I-495 and points east:
Take exit 26 and follow Route 62 West for 12.3 miles into Sterling. The 1835 Town Hall is on the left, opposite the town common.
From Points North, South and West, via I-190
Take Exit 6 and follow Route 12 South for 1.8 miles into Sterling. The 1835 Town Hall is on the left, opposite the town common.
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North County Democratic Alliance Blog
The Democratic Town Committees of Sterling, Bolton, and Lancaster have come together to form the North County Democratic Alliance. Members of the three committees post their opinions on the blog.
Last updated: October 3, 2008.