League of Women Voters of Franklin County

10/22/2026

“Voices and Votes” continues! 🗣️🗳️

On Monday, October 26, MTRS will open an exhibit featuring Frederick Douglass, which will run through mid-November.

On Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m., MTRS will host an event at which students, teachers, and community members will read the 30-minute version of his speech, "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?" We hope you will join us for this event!

This programming is made possible by Mass Humanities and local cultural councils, and is inspired by The Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street Voices and Votes Exhibit.

10/16/2026

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Please join us next week to hear Smith College Professor Carrie N. Baker discuss the history of women’s suffrage—it’s as relevant as ever!

Join us Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for A History of Women's Suffrage with Smith College Professor of American Studies Carrie Baker.

Generations of women fought for your right to vote; now we must defend that vote—and use it! First proposed by the 1848 Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments, women’s demand for the right to vote was controversial—even scandalous in some quarters. Suffragists fought for 72 years to achieve the 19th Amendment in 1920, but astonishingly, women’s voting rights are once again up for debate in some quarters. In this talk, Professor Baker explains the history and current challenges to women’s voting rights and how women are fighting to maintain our right to vote. This event is FREE and co-sponsored by the GCC Office of Community Engagement and the League of Women Voters of Franklin County.

10/15/2026

TONIGHT! Designed to be fast-paced and informative, "Speed Date the Ballot Questions" will help you show up to the polls feeling confident and knowledgable. Join us! 6:30pm in the GCC Library. 📑

This year there will be NINE statewide questions on the ballot (the most MA voters have ever been asked to consider). Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m., GCC and the League of Women Voters of Franklin County will host "Speed Date the Ballot Questions" - a fun, interactive event where participants will spend five minutes learning about each of the questions to help you make an informed decision when you cast your vote!

Located in The Nahman-Watson Library at Greenfield Community College, the event is free and open to the public.

10/13/2026

CORRECTION: THIS FORUM IS AT 6:00PM TOMORROW🚨

Tomorrow night! Independent candidate Amy Lavallee and Democratic candidate Lora Wondolowski will join us for a public candidate forum on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:00PM at the Greenfield Community Television (GCTV) studio. 🗳

Seating at the GCTV studio is limited, but we invite you to watch the forum live on GCTV's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com//streams). The forum will also be recorded and available for later viewing.

Longtime Ashfield Town Moderator Buz Eisenberg will moderate the discussion. He'll be joined by a panel of questioners: Shelby Brock, Managing Editor of the Greenfield Recorder; and Marie Gauthier, President of the League of Women Voters of Franklin County.

10/08/2026

Overwhelmed by the sheer number of ballot questions on this year's ballot? We've got you! 🗳

This year there will be nine statewide questions on the ballot—the most Massachusetts voters have ever been asked to consider. Join us Thursday, October 15, at 6:30PM, when GCC and LWVFC are hosting an interactive event where participants will spend five minutes learning about each of the nine questions. It will be a fast-paced and informative speed-dating format designed to help you head to the polls with confidence.

Free and open to the public, with complimentary refreshments. RSVP requested: https://www.gcc.mass.edu/events/speed-date-the-ballot-questions/

🗓 Event Details

What: Speed Date the Ballot Questions
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30PM
Where: GCC Library Solarium

Co-sponsored by GCC and LWVFC.

09/30/2026

Hear from the candidates vying for your vote for state representative in the 1st Franklin District! Independent candidate Amy Lavallee and Democratic candidate Lora Wondolowski will join us for a public candidate forum on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:30PM at the Greenfield Community Television (GCTV) studio. 🗳

Seating at the GCTV studio is limited, but we invite you to watch the forum live on GCTV's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com//streams). The forum will also be recorded and available for later viewing.

Longtime Ashfield Town Moderator Buz Eisenberg will moderate the discussion. He'll be joined by a panel of questioners: Shelby Brock, Managing Editor of the Greenfield Recorder; and Marie Gauthier, President of the League of Women Voters of Franklin County.

The public is encouraged to submit questions for the candidates in advance. Questions can be emailed to [email protected] by noon on Monday, October 12. 🗓

09/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped us clean up Stillwater Bridge this weekend as part of the Connecticut River Conservancy's . What a beautiful morning we had! And amazing how much trash was to be found at a site that looked pristine at first glance. Cheers to our site leader, Christine!🚯🏞️

09/15/2026

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts invites you to a virtual education event on Question 3: State Primary Elections on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 PM via Zoom.

Featuring Danielle Allen of the Yes on 3 Campaign and Brian Muldoon of the No on 3 Campaign, this event will educate voters on All Party Primary Reform, also known as “Top 2”. Learn the pros and cons of this proposed ballot measure and how it would change state elections in Massachusetts if passed.

This program is open to all members and the public. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qTUEqAYzQS6g093wE1OKww #/registration

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

LWVMA invites the public to join us for an education event on Ballot Question 3: State Primary Elections on September 23 at 7PM on Zoom. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qTUEqAYzQS6g093wE1OKww #/registration

Read more: https://lwvma.org/event/bq3educationevent/