Democrats to hold caucus

Registered Democrats in Ashburnham will hold a caucus at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Council on Aging room at the VMS Building, 1 Memorial Drive, to elect four delegates and two alternate delegates to the 2008 Massachusetts Convention. Delegates will be equally divided between men and women. The convention is scheduled for June 7, at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell. Democrats from across the state will gather to endorse candidates for the office of U.S. Senator. The names of those candidates who receive 15 percent of the state convention vote will be placed on the Sept.16, 2008 Democratic Primary ballot. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Ashburnham. Candidates to delegate and alternate positions must consent in writing and must be present at the caucus. For information, contact Nancy Rosbury at (978) 827-4205.