Newsletter - April 15, 2026

 

North Quabbin Towns of Orange, Athol, Warwick, Wendell, Erving, Petersham, New Salem, Phillipston and  Royalston  

nqindivisible.blogspot.com -- indivisiblenorthquabbin@gmail.com

National Actions in upcoming weeks --                                      

April 25th - Communities Not Cages National Day of Action  

Indivisible National is calling for a national day of action to combat ICE detention centers on April 25. The Trump administration is converting warehouses across the country into mass detention facilities — and communities are already fighting back.  Sign up for this Special Stand Out on Sat., April 25th from 11-12noon. https://www.mobilize.us/disappearedinamerica/event/939289/. Check out the website at

https://statesatthecore.substack.com/p/the-infrastructure-of-mass-deportation?utm_source=substack&publication_id=7220937&post_id=193601939&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=7pik8&triedRedirect=true

to learn more about this project. Or check out  bit.ly/noicewarehouseBring your own sign or get a sign at the Stand Out.

May Day Strong  -- May 1, 2026    --    Join with unions as allies to protest on this date. Indivisible Massachusetts Coalition (IMC) suggests arranging field trips/ride shares to the main large events in Greenfield, Boston, Worcester, Holyoke to show solidarity in large numbers rather than many smaller events like NK protests have done.  May Day is celebrated as International Workers' Day, which recognizes labor rights with protests and rallies.  Check out Mobilize.us and look for the place where you wish to attend May Day Strong rallies and events

Workers over Billionaires. No ICE. No war. Hands off our vote.

 

Actions YOU can take now --

Work with others to write and sign letters:  

• " Signatures Wanted: Norah Dooley and Amy Newland have written a letter to Sen. Markey, Sen. Warren and Rep. McGovern emphasizing recent wins for progressive candidates and how the campaigns of these winners need to be replicated if the Democratic party hopes to attract the greatest number of disaffected or undecided voters in upcoming primaries. Their argument reflects Indivisible's stance, so they’re looking for people at the Saturday standout who will want to add their signatures."
• A letter regarding Immigration Bills in the MA State Legislature was sent to the House and Senate Leadership with close to 60 signatures from Indivisible North Quabbin this week.
• You can also get postcards to write from the Voting Team.  Email indivisiblenorthquabbin@gmail.com if you want to work on this project.

Local Projects --

• Mutual Aid and Community Outreach and Self-Sufficiency  --  The Orange Food Pantry still needs regular volunteers, especially on Thursdays when they are open and also Saturdays when they will soon be open.  Donations for Quality of Life items such as personal care and cleaning items are also still needed.  There is usually someone at the Orange Food Pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays until 1 who can accept donations. Thursday from 10-3 is Distribution Day. Several people from Indivisible North Quabbin are helping the Pantry in many ways to supply food for many people in the community.
• Watch for a Special Community Meeting in the Coming Weeks to Discuss "What Next after No Kings 3". This meeting will be set up with food and a focused discussion about work now and in the future.
• Enjoy music with community members -- Join singers for an evening of "Patriotism, Protest and Peace" Sing along with the Songs of Americana on Sat., April 18th at 7 pm. at the 1st Universalist Church, 31 N. Main St. in Orange. Fundraiser for 1794 Meetinghouse in New Salem. Suggested Donation -- $20 for adults and $10 -- ages 12-17. Refreshments served.