Durham Dems

09/10/2026

Canvass with Team Hinchey and meet Michelle Hinchey this Sunday at 1pm in Catskill! With just 55 days until the election, we need to talk with as many voters as possible. We will have staff ready to train you on messaging and general canvassing procedures at the start of the shift.
Date: September 13th
Time: 1pm
Location: Left Bank Ciders
Registration Link: https://www.mobilize.us/nydems2026/event/1000194/?referring_vol=7976001&rname=Abigail&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link

09/08/2026

🗳️ Election Day is just 62 days away!

Let’s make sure Michelle Hinchey lawn signs are all across the district. 🌱

If you’d like to show your support with a lawn sign, please fill out our request form and share it with your friends, neighbors, newsletter, and community.

We want to make sure anyone who would like a sign has an opportunity to get one!

📍 Request a lawn sign today and help us spread the word across the district!



https://forms.gle/8PAHxkfJE8Q5VWKK8

08/18/2026

Michelle Hinchey is inviting Durham Democrats and local volunteers to get ready for the 2026 election season.
With organizing efforts ramping up, these trainings are designed to help local candidates, committees, and volunteers feel confident talking with voters and supporting Democrats up and down the ballot.
Participants will learn:
• How to use MiniVAN
• What’s on the ballot in 2026
• How to write a door-knocking script
• Tips for having meaningful voter conversations
A Zoom option is available. Get trained, get involved, and help build the grassroots effort for 2026.

Sign up here:

Election season is here, and our organizing efforts are in full swing! As we head into the busiest stretch of the campaign, our team is here to answer questions about canvassing, using MiniVAN, and what’s on the ballot! Our goal is to make sure every volunteer feels prepared and excited to talk wi...

07/20/2026

🎉 Oak Hill Day is this Saturday, July 25!

Come spend the day celebrating our community!

🛍️ Yard sales and food throughout town all day
📖 History programs begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church
🍦 Ice cream and live music start at 3:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church

Please note that while the Oak Hill Preservation Association (OHPA) is no longer active, they have generously donated event signs. Signs may be picked up at the Tripp Store, Post Office, or Town Building.

We hope to see you there!

07/07/2026

The Town of Durham board meetings are open to the public and held twice a month.
NEXT MEETING TONIGHT JULY 7!
📍 Town Hall
7309 Route 81, East Durham, NY
🕖 7:00 PM
📅 First and third Tuesday of each month

These meetings are a great way to stay informed and engaged in local decision-making.

👉 Attend a meeting
👉 Bring a neighbor
👉 Stay engaged in your town



https://www.durhamnydemocrats.org/events/

06/25/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate 250 Years of Independence with Us! 🇺🇸

Join the Durham Democrats at the Town of Durham’s annual 4th of July Parade as we celebrate Independence Day and 250 years of American history!

The parade kicks off at 11:30 AM and will feature this year’s Grand Marshal, Lt. Col. Dermot J. Gavin.

Dermot is a lifelong resident of Durham and a Lieutenant Colonel in the New York Army National Guard, where he has served since 2006 as an Infantry Officer. Over two decades of service, he has deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan (2009 and 2012) and Operation Spartan Shield in Kuwait (2020), and served across multiple command levels around the world.

He is also deeply rooted in local service, with 27 years in the East Durham Volunteer Fire Company, 10 years with the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Squad, and active involvement in community and parish life. A lifelong commitment to family and community has guided his service, from growing up in his family’s business, Gavin’s Irish Country Inn, to raising his own family with his wife Tara and their three children, Shanon, Seamus, and Sean.

We are proud to recognize Lt. Col. Gavin as this year’s Grand Marshal.

Want to march with us? Meet at the parade lineup on Golden Hill Road at 10:30 AM and join friends and neighbors as we celebrate our community.

📅 July 4
⏰ Parade begins at 11:30 AM
📍 Lineup at 10:30 AM on Golden Hill Road

Bring your patriotic spirit and help make this year’s parade a meaningful celebration of community and independence!

🇺🇸 See you there! 🇺🇸

06/23/2026

🌿 Caring for Oak Hill New York Cemetery 🌿

Oak Hill Cemetery relies on dedicated volunteers to help ensure this historic and beautiful resting place is properly maintained and preserved for all who visit.

As a place of remembrance and reflection, the cemetery serves as a space for the living to honor and remember loved ones - including wives, husbands, parents, relatives, brothers, sisters, and friends.

The cemetery is currently seeking support from the community to continue this important work.

At this time, there is a particular need for a Cemetery Manager (all genders welcome) to help coordinate activities for just a few hours each month from March through November.

Community members who are able to contribute their time or would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities are encouraged to get involved.

👉 Learn more or become a volunteer: https://oakhillcemeteryny.org/

Oak Hill Cemetery extends its gratitude to all who help care for and preserve this meaningful community space.

It is a place for the living to visit and remember.

06/23/2026

Primary Day is here! You have until 9pm tonight to make your voice heard right here in Greene County! Find your polling place here:

Please enter your Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY format), County and Address information and press the "Search" button.

06/17/2026

⚽️ Summer is finally here, which means…we need a little fun! Cheer on Team USA with Team Hinchey!

We’re hosting a World Cup Watch Party on Friday, June 19th, at to see Team USA take on Australia!

📱 RSVP: bit.ly/4fVlHiz
🍻 Cash Bar
👉 Questions: [email protected]