Making Democracy Work
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation at the local, state, and national levels. The League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area comprises over 80 members, many of whom are active in town government, committees, and organizations.
Congratulations, Pat McCarthy!
Long-time member of the League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area, Pat McCarthy, has been named a “Heroine of the Commonwealth” by the Massachusetts State Legislature. Citing “…in recognition of your dedication to strengthening our communities through service, advocacy, and leadership. As a Commonwealth Heroine, you exemplify the spirit of volunteerism and enrich the lives of those around you” she accepted her award from Plymouth’s State Representatives, Michelle Badger and Kathy LaNatra at our annual meeting on June 21.
Civics Bee 2025
The Plymouth Area League of Women Voters hosted a Civics Bee for 8th grade students from Plymouth South Middle School and Plymouth Community Intermediate School on May 27 and 29, respectively. The events were coordinated by the Plymouth Public Schools Social Studies Coordinator, Katelyn Fitzgerald.
In each civics class all middle school students took the US Citizenship test. The 5 highest scorers in each class were our contestants. All together, 125 students participated.
Civics Bees are designed to increase civic engagement and government knowledge. Students did a fantastic job working together in teams to test their overall knowledge of federal, state and local government, including questions about the Pilgrims. Each student received a pocket Constitution for participating.
The Power of Local Journalism
Watch the video of our May 19, 2025 event. Panel: Barbara Roessner, Founding Editor of the New Bedford Light; Mark Pothier, Editor & CEO of the Plymouth Independent engage in a conversation moderated by Tom Redburn, NYT Economics Editor (Ret)
About the Plymouth LWV
Plymouth’s Local Seen Cable Television Channel recently interviewed Executive Committee members of the League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area, Deb Etzel and Lyle Lawrence, about the league.
Volunteer
Engaged voters think about running for office and commit themselves to being a part of working for a healthier, safer Plymouth.
If you are interested in a particular board or committee, start attending meetings to see what kinds of issues the committee works on and how it works. Agendas for all town board and committee meetings are on the town website calendar page.
If you are interested in what it takes to run for office. Visit our “How to Run for Office” page.
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The League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area covers the towns of Carver, Duxbury, Kingston, Marshfield, and Plympton as well as Plymouth.
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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.