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Voting Districts, Polling Places

Nov. 4. Show up for Newtown. Show up for Democracy. Do you know where to show up? POLLING LOCATIONSDistrict 1-6 and 1-7 – Newtown Middle SchoolDistrict 2-6 – Newtown High SchoolDistrict 3-6 – Reed Intermediate SchoolVoting hours are 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Early Voting and Absentee Ballot Information here.


John Boccuzzi and Tracey Gendron

FONS President, Author Discuss Aging

On Common Ground Episode 11: John Boccuzzi Sr., president of the Friends of Newtown Seniors, chats with Tracey Gendron, Phd., author of “Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It.” Follow Common Ground and the DTC on our YouTube Channel!


Don Mitchell and Peter Schwarz

Don Mitchell, Peter Schwarz talk P&Z

Don Mitchell and Peter Schwarz talk Planning and Zoning on Common Ground, Newtown CT’s public access and public affairs program. Mitchell is the longtime chair of P&Z in Newtown and Schwarz, who has been an elected alternate, is running for the town board as a regular member.


Dan Honan

An Evening for Blue Honoring Dan Honan

The Newtown Democratic Town Committee is proud to host a celebratory event honoring Dan Honan, recipient of the Democracy in Action Award, in recognition of his dedication to civic engagement and service to our community. The event will be held on October 3rd, 2025 at 6:30 pm, at the Castle Hill Farm, 3 Sugar Lane […]


Paul Lundquist for Newtown

Paul Lundquist, Board of Selectmen

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? My involvement in Newtown’s local government began back in 2009, and over the years I’ve had the privilege of serving in a variety of appointed and elected roles. Most notably, I served ten years on the Legislative Council, including four as […]


Bruce Walczak, Democratic candidate for First Selectman, Newtown CT

Bruce Walczak, First Selectman

We’re with Bruce! Other Links, News, Info: I’m with Bruce candidate page. Donate! Your Selectmen Candidates! Bruce on Facebook Walczak Pledges to Listen and Respond


Renee Weimann

Renee Weimann, Candidate for Town Clerk

Renee Weimann, assistant town clerk in Newtown for many years, is the Democratic candidate for Town Clerk. It’s time for a change, time for someone who can lead that office and staff and the town into the future. From the Newtown Bee, Sept. 11: Renee Weimann for Town Clerk



Jim Gaston, Board of Finance

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? I have extensive education, experience and practical work in finance. I have a double major from Lehigh University in Finance (with an emphasis on public finance) and Economics. I have served nearly 16 years on the Board of Finance as either […]



Common Ground: Four Candidates

Four Democratic candidates guest on this week’s Common Ground, Newtown’s public affairs program. Chris Eide, District 1 Legislative Council candidate; Jill Soderholm, currently on the Legislative Council and running for the Planning and Zoning Commission as an alternate; Paul Lundquist, selectman candidate; and Jim Gaston, Finance Board incumbent and candidate, bring their various perspectives on […]



Dan Cruson, Police Commission

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold?When I was on the Newtown Board of Education I was the liaison to the District Safety and Security Committee. This committee is a collaborative group between the the school district and town resources including the Police Department and Emergency Management. I […]


Chris Gardner

Chris Gardner, Legislative Council District 1

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? I am a lifelong Newtown resident and I care deeply about our community. I have been a member of the Legislative Council for 4 years, including 2 years as Chair of the LC Finance Committee. Before that I served on the […]



Lily MacHugh, Legislative Council District 3

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? I have worked in the C.H. Booth Library for more than three years in a number of roles, as a Reference Librarian, Newtown nonprofit council coordinator, adult programmer, and ESL teacher. This works lets me interact with far more people, with […]

About Your Newtown DTC

The Newtown DTC is primarily concerned with finding and helping local citizens take part in our community.  Whether running for an elected office or looking to be part of an appointed commission, we are here to help make things a little nicer.

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