This invitation is also posted over at Left in Lowell. It’s important enough to post here as well. As someone who was a facilitator in the “Save the 5th” effort back in 2001 when the then Speaker of the House had the 5th obliterated from the redistricting map, I want to encourage people of the 5th to attend and support this rally. BTW – the host and emcee back then was former Congressman Jim Shannon and we met at Doubletree! (The gathering was bi-partisan as was an outdoor rally at Lowell City Hall.)

Dear Friend,

Please join Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, special guest and former Congressman Marty Meehan, members of the State delegation, and business and community leaders from across the area for a rally to keep the Fifth District intact!

Saturday May 21
1:00-2:30PM

UMass-Lowell Inn and Conference Center
50 Warren Street
Lowell, MA 01852*

Show your support for preservation of the Fifth District and learn how you can help keep it intact.

Hosted by the Committee to Keep the Fifth Intact, Co-Chaired by Former State Senator Steve Panagiotakos and Trinity EMS President John Chemaly.

Please RSVP by replying to this email or by calling 978-710-9048. See you on Saturday May 21st!