Tierney to speak to Marblehead Democrats

MARBLEHEAD – U.S. Rep. John Tierney, D-Salem, will be the featured speaker at the Marblehead Democratic Town Committee’s annual picnic Monday at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 2005, 321 West Shore Drive, Marblehead.Local and state office-holders and Democratic candidates have also been invited. The menu will consist of clam chowder, steak tips, grilled chicken, corn on the cob, salads and strawberry shortcake. The event is open to the general public.Tickets are $20. They can be purchased at the door, by calling Phil or Marcia Sweeney at 781-631-3570 or sending a check to them at 26 South St., Marblehead, MA 01945. Additional information or reservations are also available at [email protected] or [email protected] Marblehead Democratic Town Committee includes 35 registered Democrats, elected to regular membership by Marblehead voters at presidential primary elections. The committee also has “life members,” which consists of those people who have served as regular members for 20 years, and associate members elected by the committee’s regular and life members.Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at the Marblehead Community Center at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.