Rally to Secure and Protect Democracy

Saturday, January 7, 2023Noon-2 p.m.West Brookfield Common Today marks two years since our former president and his conspirators attempted a coup on our nation to thwart our democratic process and disrupted official Congressional proceedings with the intent to stop a peaceful transition of power. Grassroots Central Mass and Brookfields Fight Fear are jointly planning this rally to once again highlight how precious our democracy is and to recall how close we came to losing it on January 6, 2021. Sen. Anne Gobi and Governor's Councilor Paul DePalo will be there along with representatives of the Indivisible Mass Coalition. All around…

Supporting Progressive Candidates and Legislation

Another goal of Grassroots Central Mass members is to support candidates for local, state, and federal elections who advocate progressive policies. We also study bills in the Massachusetts legislature and participate in public hearings on these bills and webinars that help inform us about their details.
<strong>Gifting Books to Local Libraries</strong>

Gifting Books to Local Libraries

Increasing awareness of climate change and the unique elements of our New England landscape prompted us to contact librarians in our surrounding towns to see if they would like more books on topics related to the environment.

Jasmin Rivas wins seat on Town Council

Jasmin Rivas was elected to the Southbridge Town Council in June of 2022. As a Puerto Rican- American, who grew up in a working class home, she ran to uplift the voices of residents from neighborhoods and communities that get pushed to the margins. She is the chair of the Southbridge Democratic Town Committee and and has served as the former chair of the Community Health Network Area 5, as well as a former board member of the Tri-Community YMCA. She currently sits on the board of New Hope Inc. and is a member of the Southbridge Community Connections Steering Committee. 

Support Pride Events Locally

Brookfields Fight Fear has a celebration lined up next week in West Brookfield: Tuesday, June 21: Bridges Over Walls Pride Week Craft and Book Fair! Support our LGBTQIA+ and local crafters and get more out of it than just a great feeling! While you are there you can also check out Tanya Neslusan's amazing presentation, ABCs of LGBTQIA+! What a GREAT event. Support of our friends, further your knowledge, AND come away with something special!! Events runs 5 PM – 8 PM West Brookfield First Congregational Church, 36 North Main St., West Brookfield. At 6 PM learn The ABCs of…

Support a new flag for Massachusetts

By David DetmoldCoordinator, changethemassflag.com Resolutions in Support of Changing the Flag and Seal of Massachusetts will appear on upcoming annual town meeting warrants: Petersham Annual Town Meeting, Article 38 (last article on warrant): Monday, June 6th, 7 pm at the Petersham Town Hall, 1 South Main StreetAthol Annual Town Meeting, Article 32, Monday, June 13th, 7 pm at the Athol Memorial Building, 584 Main StreetBarre Annual Town Meeting, Tuesday, June 14th, 6:30 pm (place to be determined) The resolutions call for supporting the work of the special commission established by the state legislature in 2021 to recommend changes to the current,…

Eric von Bleicken joins Select Board

Eric von Bleicken is the newest elected member of West Brookfield's Select Board. He is the founder of another politically active local group, Brookfields Fight Fear. Eric is a member of Indivisible Mass Coalition, chair of the West Brookfield Democratic Town Committee, as well as a proud member of Grassroots Central Mass where he serves on the Racial and Social Justice Committee and as a liaison to his other groups.

Our Earth Day Celebrations

Starting in 2021 we went into the great outdoors to host our Trees Are Treasures events. These family-friendly events feature trail walks with costumed interpreters along the way explaining fascinating aspects of the habitat.

Brookfield Common, Jan. 6, 2022: Vigil to Protect Our Democracy

More than two dozen people participated in the evening vigil in solidarity with the National Day of Remembrance of the events of January 6, 2021. Grassroots Central Mass and Brookfield Fights Fear organized a gathering at the gazebo on the Brookfield Common on the first anniversary of the DC insurrection. It succeeded in its goal to remind the public both that the insurrection remains a national scar, but that democracy survived the blow. Also, that citizens need to stand up to the destructive power of myths and distortions. People gather on Brookfield Common Jan. 6, 2022 to demonstrate their understanding…