Democrats to hold caucus in Northborough

Northborough - Registered Democrats in Northborough will hold a caucus at the Northborough Fire Station's Community Room, 11 Pierce St., Sunday Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. to elect seven delegates and two alternates to the 2008 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Delegates will be divided equally between men and women.

The convention will be Friday June 7 at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell. At that time, Democrats from across the state will gather to endorse candidates for the office of U.S. Senator. The names of those candidates who receive 15 percent of the state convention vote will be placed on the Sept. 16 Democratic Primary ballot.

The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Northborough. Candidates for delegate and alternate must consent to nomination in writing and must be present at the caucus. All ballots will be written and secret. Those not elected as delegate and/or alternate, who meet the qualifications, can apply to be add-on delegates in the following categories: youth, minority and disabled.

Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation or economic status in the conduct of the caucus is strictly prohibited.

For more caucus information, contact Jean Poteete, chair of the Northborough Democratic Town Committee, at 508-393-9737 or at jean.poteete@verizon.net.