Central Mass stands united for No Kings Day

By Colin Brown On June 14, 2025, Central Massachusetts rose up and joined the nation for No Kings Day, a powerful day of protest against authoritarianism, the Trump administration, and any attempt to undermine our democracy. From small towns to our cities, Grassroots Central Mass members showed up in force to say NO to authoritarianism. NO to Trump. NO kings—then or now. Hundreds line the sidewalk in West Brookfield for the No Kings Day protest. A massive THANK YOU to Brookfields Fight Fear (BFF) for organizing the West Brookfield protest, where over 400 people made their voices heard. Worcester saw…

Patricia O’Connor organizes Oakham DTC

Patricia O'Connor serves on the leadership committees of Brookfields Fight Fear and Grassroots Central Mass, and is on the Coordinating Board of Indivisible Mass Coalition, representing Congressional District 2. She is chair of the newly established Oakham Democratic Town Committee.

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.