Voting like your life depends on it: Join us on Tuesday
October 03, 2026 Dear Reader, We hope you'll join us in Worcester next Tuesday, October 6 , for a discussion exploring the connection between civic participation and overall wellbeing. CommonWealth Beacon Gateway Cities reporter Hallie Claflin will moderate a discussion with Elana Brochin , program director for health equity at the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC); Casey Burns , director of the Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester; and Jerren Chang , inaugural president and CEO of Partners in Democracy . Registration is free and lunch will be provided. I n the meantime, be sure to subscribe to our Election 2026 newsletter series, and continue checking the CommonWealth Beacon Ballot Questions Guide for the latest coverage on the nine questions heading toward voters this November. As always, thanks for reading. — CommonWealth Beacon staff Register for October 6 Other upcoming ...