New Events

  March 17, 2012 - St. Patrick's Day Supper (more info to come)

  March 24, 2012 - Amherst Democrats Caucus10am at Amherst Library

Past Events

Mark Connolly,the former Deputy Secretary of State and Director of New Hampshire  Bureau of Securities Regulation 2002 to 2009 spoke to Souhegan Valley Progressives on Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford (UUCM). Mark discussed his views of The President's State of the Union speech and of the Republican obstructionism in Washington and Concord. Mark is contemplating a gubernatorial run in New Hampshire.

Potluck Supper November 16, 2011

Maggie Hassen, a former State Senator and current candidate for governor, spoke to local Progressives answering questions about her candidacy and discussing challenges since the radical Republicans took over State government in NH.

Pictured L to R: Graham Smith, Maggie Hassen, John David, Deb Pignatelli

Potluck Supper Oct 26, 2011

Former State Senator, Jackie Cilley spoke to an enthusiastic group of progressives about the drastic changes taking place in Concord as the radical Republicans seek to impose their new sense of morality on NH.

Her message of continually challenging the myopic views of our Libertarian NH Legislature met with overwhelming support and approval.

Amherst Independence Day Celebration 2011

Another great July 4th parade & celebration in Amherst. The Amherst Democrats were well represented at our root beer booth this year. The warm weather guaranteed an early sell-out.

We were joined this by members of Organizing For America, President Obama's re-election group.

As we closed our celebrations we reflect on the blessings of our nation and the challenges ahead in the coming year.

At our potluck supper on April 6, 2011, an energized audience of more than 60 Progressives heard former House Speaker Terie Norelli paint a sober picture of how NH will change under the current extreme ideological Republican rule. 




















Programs being cut:

* Educational: VoTech, UNH, and Community College aid
* Hospitals: cutting aid forcing hospitals to turn away 
   patients
* Childcare: cutting assistance to low income families
* Jobs & Economy: cutting innovative research & economic  
   development aid

Terie's message: Get involved and take back NH before The Republicans ruin it for our children.

  

Amherst Dems Potluck Dinner  Dec 8, 2010                                                   Following a chatty and delicious potluck supper,Dante Scala  addressed a packed house presenting his analysis of politics in The Granite State from 1960 - today. Much interest and many questions followed the fact-filled talk.                                                                                               

Souhegan Valley Democrats Open Milford Office                           Saturday, Sept 25 nearly 100 enthusiastic democratic supporters were on hand to open the local Milford office.                                                 The office will support local, state, and national candidates through phone banks, sign distribution, and canvassing. The office  is located at 52 Nashua St in Milford (across from Library).

250th Amherst Anniversary & July Fourth Parade 2010

The Amherst Democrats celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Town of Amherst at the annual Fourth of July festivities.

Our new stand and homemade sugar-free root beer were a great hit. Along with our traditional flavor, the weather helped us sell out completely .

Proceeds will go to help District#6 Democratic House candidates.

Shannon Chandley NH House Representative District 6

Shannon cools down after she marched in the 2010 Amherst July Fourth Parade twice ; once as a sitting NH House member and then as a candidate for office in 2010.

What a gal!!!!!

2009 Labor Day Barbecue

In addition to US Congressman
Paul Hodes (left) the Amherst & Milford Democrats were joined at the annual 2009 Labor Day Barbecue by the following dignitaries:

Ann McLane Kuster,
Katrina Sweet,
John DeJoie,
Shannon Chandley,
and Deb Pignatelli

   

July 4th 2009 Parade

The Amherst Democrats were visible in the Amherst July 4th parade. We sponsored a convertible carrying Iris Thompson who had turned 100 on July 3. We also continued selling our delicious homemade rootbeer on the Amherst Town Green along with the Milford Democrats who sold popsicles. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time.

Historic Election of 2008

November 4, 2008 brought sweeping change to New Hampshire and the USA. People everywhere turned out to vote and register their displeasure with the Bush administration and the past eight years.

Barack Obama was elected the first black president of the United States. Both of NH's Democratic Congressional Representatives (Paul Hodes & Carol Shea-Porter) were re-elected. Jeanne Shahenn defeated John Sununu in a reprise of the 2002 race.

July 4th 2008 parade in Amherst.
Amherst Democrats for our second year bottled and sold delicious Incredi-Brew root beer on the Amherst green.

June 14, 2008 - Souhegan Valley Democrats' Office Opened in Milford, NH The Souhegan Valley Democratic office opened in Milford on-the-oval June 14, 2008. The office will be a headquarters for local and state candidates as well as the regional Paul Hodes For Congress campaign. Staff volunteers are needed. Please contact office manager Ruth Heden at ( rsheden@aol.com), Graham Smith (g_v_s@mac.com), or your local committee chairperson.

Pot Luck Suppers
The Amherst Democrats hosted a potluck on January 22, 2009 at the Amherst Country Club. Kevin Landrigan, political reporter for the Nashua Telegraph, spoke from his 25+ years of experience in covering the state's politics.The audience responded to Kevin's talk with much interest and many questions.
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The Amherst Democrats hosted a potluck supper at 6pm on Thursday, April 17 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Milford. Following dinner several NH State Legislators spoke about the process of running and serving in the NH State Legislature.   
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The Amherst Democrats hosted a potluck supper at the Amherst Country Club on Thursday, February 28, 2008. Our featured speaker, Arnie Arnesen, was rescheduled from January's meeting. Arnie discussed her views of our recent New Hampshire primaries. 
Board members were elected.
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The Amherst Democrats hosted a potluck supper at the Amherst Country Club on Thursday, January 31, 2008. Our featured speaker, Arnie Arnesen was unable to attend but resheduled for February (see above) During the meeting the Amherst town committee began the process of electing officers and board members for a two year term which begins in March.  Nominations were accepted and will be voted on at a our next gathering on February 20th.   
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Amherst Democrats Pot Luck Dinner - November 1, 2007 Amherst Country Club
Amherst Democrats and Progressives met at the Amherst Country Club on Thursday, November 1 for a pot luck supper with after dinner speaker. 

Our speaker for the evening was Cornell Woolridge of New Hampshire for Health Care.   New Hampshire for Health Care is uniting working families, small business owners, seniors, health care workers, community leaders, and policy makers to fight for affordable, quality health care that we can all count on.  New Hampshire for Health Care is part of Americans for Health Care, a project of SEIU.


Labor Day Event 2007

The Amherst & Milford Democrats hosted over one hundred local progressives celebrating Labor Day 2007 at the bucolic Amherst Country Club. The festive crowd feasted on a scrumptous barbeque and heard from US Senatorial candidates Jay Buckey, Steve Marchand, and Katrina Swett as well as Congressman Paul Hodes and Granny D. Also speaking were representatives of presidential candidates Chris Dodd and Governor Richardson.