Newtown CT Democratic Town Committee

It was a terrific day for Newtown today, as winners in the Nov. 4 elections were sworn into office by Lt Gov. Susan Bysiewicz in a ceremony at Edmond Town Hall. The Newtown High School Choir sand beautifully; our Poet Laureate Lauren Clifford commenorated the occasion … and everyone promised to get to work.

Thank you, Newtown Bee, for getting this together so quickly. 2025 Election Results Thank you, Newtown, for showing up. We won’t let you down.

Thank you, Newtown. You showed up, bigtime.

It’s District 2 in the spotlight on Common Ground, with Legislative Council members Jordana Bloom, Eric Paradis and Keith Alexander talking about local issues and their experiences. Common Ground is your local affairs public access weekly TV program sponsored by the DTC. This is Episode 13 of Common Ground. See them all on the Newtown […]

More than 1,000 of us turned out — loud, determined and PEACEFUL — lining South Main Street from Glover Avenue to Wasserman Way. THIS is what Democracy looks like.

Thank you to The League of Women Voters of Northern Fairfield County, who did a wonderful job of organizing and moderating the Oct. 16 candidates’ debate at Newtown High School. Bruce and Paul, our selectmen in waiting, did a terrific job: Knowledgeable, focused and ready to govern. Show up on Nov. 4!

Common Ground, Newtown CT’s public affairs program, Episode 12! Chris Eide, Laura Miller and Chris Gardner, Newtown Democratic candidates for Legislative Council in District 1. More candidate video on our Youtube Channel!

It’s on. The League of Women Voters of Northern Fairfield County (LWVNFC) is the sponsor of a debate between the candidates for First Selectman, Democrat Bruce Walczak and Republican Jeff Capeci. So SHOW UP Oct. 16 at the high school. Details below in the LWVNFC news release. NEWTOWN, CT – October 16, 2025 – The […]

Nov. 4. Show up for Newtown. Show up for Democracy. Do you know where to show up? POLLING LOCATIONSDistrict 1 – Newtown Middle SchoolDistrict 2 – Newtown High SchoolDistrict 3 – Reed Intermediate SchoolVoting hours are 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Note: A scaleable map of districts is available at:https://newtown.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=af999f65077244a9bfc3e4351bef030e … or click on the map […]

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.

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 […]

We’re with Bruce! Other Links, News, Info: Watch the Selectmen Debate HERE … Bruce at the NO KINGS rally, showing up for Newtown and Democracy I’m with Bruce candidate page. Donate! Your Selectmen Candidates! Bruce on Facebook Walczak Pledges to Listen and Respond

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? I think I am supposed to tell you about my experience — where I’ve worked, or how long I’ve volunteered in local government — but the most important part of my background is all of the people who instilled in me […]

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? I’ve spent my adult life in Fairfield County, living in Stamford, Darien, Westport and Fairfield. Four years ago, my wife Nancy and I chose to make Newtown our home – not by chance, but by conviction. Every candidate of either party […]

I hope to use my years of legal and zoning experience to continue to assist Newtown in administering its zoning rules in a more principled way and, perhaps, even to prompt some real future planning for our town’s growth. I intend to bring a principled, open and balanced view toward development and economic opportunity for […]

I’ve lived in Sandy Hook since 1996; married to Elizabeth, father to Claire and Scott (Newtown schools graduates). I’m an engineer at heart, designer by trade, astrophysicist in my next life. For the last two years, I’ve served as chair of the Legislative Council. I love the feeling of being nestled in this community in […]

My wife and I moved our family here because of what Newtown offers. Our schools, parks, community offerings are our strengths and I want to continue to improve what we can offer families so that we remain a vibrant, inclusive community. I was elected to the Legislative Council in 2023.  I want to continue to […]

I have lived in Newtown with my family for more than 20 years and was encouraged by enormously supportive peers to get involved in the community. I want to continue to set an example for all residents to actively participate in our government. Married (husband John Fletcher); four children (Jamison, Jackson, Hudson, and Hayden); and […]

I have lived in Newtown more than 25 years. I never tire of the scenery and varied landscape around Newtown, and I love calling Newtown my home. I raised my three children here and cannot imagine a better place to live. My inspiration to run for Legislative Council came during the Book Challenges. Literacy is […]

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? As a corporate lawyer, my job is not to create controversies or make problems worse … my job is to advise my executives how to solve a complicated business problem within the law. I’ve been dong that for almost 40 years […]

For the Board of Finance, the most important issues are investing in schools and education; encouraging smart business development in town; and working in a bipartisan way to keep our spending affordable – as the BOF has in recent years. More broadly, it is important to keep our town government focused on Newtown issues. We […]

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? I have a professional background in architecture, land planning, and real estate finance.  As a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, I would contribute to the evaluation of project proposals and the application of zoning regulations. Most recently I was a member […]

Janette Lamoureaux, incumbent, is running to retain her seat on the Board of Finance.

Three Legislative Council candidates are in the spotlight this week on Common Ground, Newtown’s public affairs program on Charter local access. Arnie Berman (D-District 3), Chris Gardner (D-1) and Michelle Embree Ku, D-3, talk about the issues that Newtown voters care about.

Alan has been an elected member of the Newtown Zoning Board of Appeals since 2003, currently serving as the chairman. He is also am a member of the Board of Directors for Newtown Savings Bank and the Connecticut Institute for Communities (CIFC) based in Danbury. He is running with Betsy Paynter, who is currently vice […]

Betsy Paynter and Alan Clavette are the Democratic candidates for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Betsy is currently vice chair of the board of Edmond Town Hall.

My husband and I moved to Newtown in 2007, drawn to a community that offered a more reasonable cost of living, excellent schools and a community that shared similar values – education, service, and kindness. We now have two children, both attending Newtown Public Schools. We also share our home with our two dogs (Toby […]

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? My background has taught me to be able to listen carefully and not be shy about asking questions. I am also a team player who thoroughly enjoys learning and sharing with others. What do you think are the most important traits […]

Herb Rosenthal is running to retain his seat on the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers. Herb is a former five-term First Selectman, serving from 1997 — 2007, and has remained a dedicated public servant in the town he loves since then.

So many great people. So many terrific candidates. And what a great crowd, for Newtown’s 63rd Labor Day Parade!

DTC members and family get our float ready for Monday’s Labor Day parade!

One minute apiece with 12 of our candidates. 🙂 Video also available on individual profile pages.

What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? One reason I’m confident that I will be able to serve in this office is that I have done so successfully in the past.  I have served on the Legislative Council already for six years.  In that time, I served on […]