In the Public Square

On September 10, 2025, a revelatory event occurred in the public life of America. While conducting a respectful dialogue with a college student, Charlie Kirk was brutally assas­sinated. Many things were revealed in that moment — and the fabric of our civiliz­ation was torn. At this writing, the crime is still under investi­gation, but it is clear that intolerant and elitist attitudes in some sectors of American culture helped create an environ­ment in which political disagree­ment mutates into murder.

Republicans in Townsend and throughout the nation are horrified by the attack on Charlie Kirk, yet we commit ourselves all the more to creating a culture and government in which life and liberty are honored — even when we disagree on issues.

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In November 2024, Donald J. Trump was re-elected to again serve as President of the United States. Since his inauguration in January 2025, he has wasted no time reversing the “managed decline” of the Biden years, working to Make America Great Again — despite the lawfare and roadblocks thrown up by the stubborn defenders of the status quo.

And yet... the Common­wealth of Massa­chusetts is still racing down the path of decline, as our out-of-touch state government maneuvers to implement strange and divisive social-engineer­ing policies, with no concern for the negative impact on ordinary people's lives. On the other hand, Republicans are connected to the real world where people live — and want to allow each person to make real choices.

Do you have general questions about the Republican Party? Look for answers on our FAQ page.

Or maybe you heard some unfamiliar word or abbreviation being used in a discussion of politics and are wondering what it means. Try looking for it in our list of Terms and Abbreviations of Practical Politics page.

The Townsend Republican Town Committee typically meets during the third week of each month, usually in Townsend’s Memorial Hall (the town hall).

If you would like to ask a question, send email to <info@townsendgop.org>.