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Rock This Democracy March 16!
On Sunday, March 16th, ROCK THIS DEMOCRACY: COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, a follow-up to our huge rally last month, will include an extensive open-mic segment for anyone present who wishes to exress an opinion and engage in respectful discourse. The event, from 3 to 4:30 pm at Edmond Town Hall gymnasium (doors open 2:45) will begin with…
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Vote For Democrats
A recent Letter to the Editor supporting the Democratic slate for the upcoming municipal elections: To the Editor: Newtown has a municipal election in five weeks. The last municipal election had a low turnout. Please vote, to make sure you have a say in how our town is run. And if you want Newtown’s government…
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Upcoming Event: Meet and Greet the Democratic First Selectman Candidate!
Want to invest in Newtown’s future? Support Dan Cruson for First Selectman! DETAILS:WHEN: Wednesday July 12th, 6:00pm-8:00pmWHERE: Former Newtown Selectman James Gaston’s residence 18 Main St. Newtown, CT Recommended Donation $25/pp Come meet Democratic First Selectman Candidate, Dan Cruson, for a fun filled evening at the home of Former Newtown Selectman James Gaston. It will be a relaxed time to ask questions and share…
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Democratic First Selectman Candidate Announced!
CONGRATULATIONS DAN CRUSON!! Dan Cruson at the Edmond Town Hall announced this afternoon, June 7th, that he will be running as the Democratic candidate for First Selectman! Dan’s speech below: I was born and raised in Newtown, and have watched it change and evolve over 32 years of residency. I went to school here, and…
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Successful Rally on May 30th!
Thank you Newtown for standing up against censorship and book banning. Together we strengthen our kids First Amendment’s rights. Thursday is the vote. Let’s continue our support for the experts, our teachers and our kids. On Thursday, make it clear to BOE that THERE IS NO PLACE FOR CENSORSHIP AND BOOK BANNING IN NEWTOWN! If…
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Join Us!!!
RALLY TO SUPPORT THE EXPERTS. CENSORSHIP AND BOOK BANNING HAVE NO PLACE IN NEWTOWN! Rally Details: WHEN: Tuesday, May 30th WHERE: Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. Newtown, CT TIME: 5:00 p.m. The Board of Education vote is set for June 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Newtown High School auditorium. There won’t be public…
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Newtown BOE Update
Support Our Students, Schools, and Educators! Thank you to all who attended yesterday’s rally (May 16th, 2023) at Newtown High School. A very special thank you to our wonderful speakers @Michelle Ku, @Jim Gaston, @Keith Alexander, @Teresa O’Sullivan, @Tim Stan, @Trent Harrison. We solidly stood as one in support of the experts and against censorship…
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April Pints and Policy
We had a good turnout and discussion April 26th at our second Pints & Policy gathering at Perfusion Bar in Newtown. We’re grateful for Jennine from Congresswoman Jahana Hayes’ office who joined us. We need your help too. Please email the BoE ASAP and put this in the subject line: IN OPPOSITION TO BOOK BANNING…
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Rally Against the Book Ban
What: Rally to support the unanimous decision of the Special Committee. Let your voices be heard that book banning has no place in Newtown! When: May 16 Where: Newtown High School, Right hand side lower parking area. When: 5:30pm This rally is directly before the Board of Education meeting which has been moved to the…
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March Pints & Policy Recap
Thank you to State Representatives Sarah Keitt of Fairfield/Trumbull and Anne Hughes of Easton for leading legislative discussions and answering relevant questions that impact Newtown at our first Pints & Policy forum. Also, thank you to Perfusion Bar for graciously hosting our event. It was well attended with important discussions regarding: Be on the lookout…
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How did we get here? Where do we go now? Privacy, Freedom and the Supreme Court
Please join us on October 6 at 6:00 PM in the Meeting Room of the C.H. Booth Library to hear a panel of experts discuss privacy/freedom and racial/social justice issues in the context of recent Supreme Court decisions about reproductive freedom, gun safety, voting rights/election integrity, and protecting the environment. After the panel discussion, the panelists will…
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How did we get here?
Privacy, Freedom and Women’s Health Are you curious about how the Supreme Court’s recent decisions could affect you? One of those decisions, Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health, could have a huge impact on all of us. State Representative Jillian Gilchrest will give us some of the history and talk about the repercussions of this momentous…