The League of Women Voters SouthCoast (LWVSC) continues to champion civic engagement across the region with a series of successful spring events and the announcement of its upcoming Community Luncheon this fall.
In April, LWVSC hosted two well-attended Candidates’ Night forums: one in Marion on April 29 and another in Mattapoisett on April 30. These forums offered voters the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running in town-wide elections. Volunteers, including skilled moderators and timekeepers, ensured the events ran smoothly and impartially. Following League tradition, an out-of-town moderator was appointed to uphold neutrality and prevent conflicts of interest.
At the Mattapoisett Annual Town Meeting on May 12, residents approved a proposal to expand the town’s Selectboard from three to five members. The change aims to strengthen local governance through improved checks and balances, greater accountability, and a more equitable distribution of responsibilities.
On May 29, LWVSC held a Voter Registration event at Old Rochester Regional High School, engaging students in the democratic process and underscoring the importance of civic participation from a young age. This initiative is part of the League’s commitment to fostering informed, active citizenship among youth.
Looking ahead, the League is pleased to announce its Community Luncheon, scheduled for September 10, 2025, at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford. The event will feature Ms. Celia Canavan, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA), as the keynote speaker.
Ms. Canavan, a respected policy professional and community organizer, brings deep experience in civic development and intergovernmental affairs. As Director of Government Affairs for the City of Brockton, she led efforts to streamline federal funding applications, fostered civic engagement across municipal departments, and co-managed the early stages of the Brockton High School Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) project, the largest school building initiative in the Commonwealth.
A Brockton native and founding member of the LWV Greater Brockton Unit, Ms. Canavan earned her degree in Political Science with a minor in International and Global Studies from the University of Maine at Farmington. She is dedicated to advancing the mission of LWVMA and strengthening collaboration among local Leagues throughout Massachusetts.
The League of Women Voters SouthCoast invites community members to attend the luncheon and join in celebrating and promoting civic participation at all levels.
About the League of Women Voters SouthCoast
The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
For more information, visit: lwvsouthcoast.org