Tag: civic engagement
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Gen Z wants change but doubts voting. Groups try new ways to connect
The Center for Teen Empowerment entices Bostonians with good old-fashioned block parties. The youth civic engagement group invites prospective voters off the street to come enjoy music, food that ranges from Caribbean fare to apple cider donuts, and giveaways like…
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Seeking community, making connections; Weston’s volunteers keep town running
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Weston’s town government. (Chris Larabee/Weston Observer) On any given week in Weston, residents gather around meeting tables and Zoom screens to weigh in on everything from wetlands protection to programming for older adults. They are…