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Northborough youth commission explores voter outreach, school civics and a student-led civics fest
Summary
The commission discussed plans to engage middle- and high-school students in civics through classroom visits, a possible civics fest with AP Government classes and targeted outreach for first-time voters, and asked youth liaisons to follow up with teachers this spring.
The Town of Northborough Youth Commission on March 3 discussed steps to boost youth civic engagement, including classroom visits, a possible civics festival and outreach for first-time voters.
Chair Erica Ziger opened the discussion, noting past conversations and saying the commission wants to reach younger students as well as high-schoolers approaching voting age. A committee member framed the approach with the principle…
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