Dalton Democrats Set Caucus to Elect Convention Delegates

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DALTON, Mass. — Registered Democrats in Dalton will caucus on Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crane Room at Town Hall to elect delegates and alternates to the 2019 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.
 
This year's state convention will be held Sept. 14 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, where thousands of Democrats from across the state will come together to discuss party business, celebrate successes and prepare for upcoming elections.
 
The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Dalton. Democrats who will be age 16 by May 11, 2019, and who have registered with the party in advance will be allowed to participate and run as a delegate or alternate. Dalton can elect four delegates and four alternates to the convention.
 
Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an add-on delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org.
 
Those interested in getting involved with the Dalton Democratic Town Committee should contact Cheryl Rose at 413-358-7729.

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Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 5

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DALTON, Mass.  — The 47th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
 
Races include 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer, the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races for ages 8 and under, and a 1-mile Splatter Sprint for ages 8 and up, all with chip timing by Berkshire Running Center, along with an untimed fun walk.
 
The 5K road/trail race, 10K road race and fun walk begin at 9 a.m. The Obstacles & Popsicles races begin at 10 a.m., with the Splatter Sprint immediately following.
 
The first 100 runners to register (combined 5K/10K) will receive a long-sleeve wicking T-shirt. Every participant in the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races will receive a ribbon and freeze pop at the finish line. All proceeds benefit nonprofit CRA and Dalton Youth Center programs.
 
For more information or to register, visit www.daltoncra.org or contact the CRA at 413-684-0260. Online registration is also available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
 
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