The epic showdown in 2002 between Menino loyalists and state Rep. Marty Walsh over control of party delegates and the 2010 announcement from state Rep. Marie St. Fleur that she was not running for reelection showed that ward committee caucuses can sometimes be head-turning – and news-making – affairs, particularly in election years.
This weekend’s caucuses will choose delegates and alternates to the state party convention, set for June 2 in Springfield. All registered Democrats are eligible to participate at their ward meeting.
Below is a listing of some of the upcoming caucuses:
— Ward 7: Feb. 11, 9 a.m., Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Rd.
— Ward 13: Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m., Cristo Rey, 100 Savin Hill Ave.
— Ward 14: Feb. 11, 12 p.m. Anthony Perkins Community Center, 155 Talbot Ave.
— Ward 15: Feb. 11, 10 a.m. Savin Hill Apartments, 130 Auckland St., Community Room.
— Ward 16: Feb. 13, 6 p.m. McKeon Post, 4 Hilltop St.
— Ward 17: Feb. 11, 10 a.m. Sheet Metal Workers 17 Hall, 1157 Adams St.
— Ward 18: Feb. 11, 10 a.m., Hyde Park Municipal Building, 1179 River St.
