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Endorsed by the Newtown Bee
Ringing endorsement for Dan and Maureen from the Newtown Bee. “Change simply for change is not what we advocate. But change rooted in where we have been and where we are going is a positive for this town. While Mr Rodgers and Mr Rosenthal both have experience and natural leadership skills invaluable to the office…
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An Honor and Privilege to Serve on the Board of Finance
To the Editor: It’s an honor to run for re-election to the Board of Finance and truly a privilege to have served Newtown over the past years. Our family has lived in Newtown for 26 years. I served on the Board of Finance from 2001 to 2011 (time of inception until time elected to the…
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DTC Announces Candidates for November Municipal Election
On Thursday, July 20, 2017, the Newtown Democratic Town Committee enthusiastically endorsed candidates for this November’s municipal election. The well-rounded candidate slate, consisting of many incumbents and a slew of newcomers, is as follows: First Selectman: Dan Rosenthal Selectman: Maureen Crick Owen Legislative Council District 1: Chris Eide Judit DeStefano Paul Lundquist Legislative Council District…
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In case you missed it…
The Democratic Municipal Election Caucus was held on Thursday, July 20, 2017. The DTC slate is led by First Selectman candidate Dan Rosenthal and running mate Maureen Crick Owen. If you missed it live, watch their acceptance speeches here! [wpvideo brXsCiS0] [wpvideo GMCeFSZq]
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Municipal Election Caucus Notice
The Newtown Democrats will be having a caucus on 7/20 in the Alexandria Room of Edmond Town Hall. The meeting will begin at 7pm, voter sign in at 7:15pm. All registered Newtown Democrats are welcome. Formal notice is below. 2017 NDTC Caucus Notice
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Municipal Campaign Training Coming to Newtown!
Thursday 4/20 update! Comptroller Kevin Lembo is coming too! It’s a party! Be there or be square! Now with 100% more Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman! Hooray! The Lt. Governor will be here with us in the morning session, so make sure you register and get in there! Spots are filling up! Newtown Dems Run for…
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Standing up for Healthcare!
Please join: Senator Chris Murphy Senator Richard Blumenthal Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty Congressman Joe Courtney OUR FIRST STAND: SAVE HEALTH CARE A Rally In Support of the Affordable Care Act Sunday January 15, 2017 1:00 pm Connecticut State Capitol Bushnell Park side 210 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT
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We are still here!
While we are excited that Rep Esty and Sen Blumenthal are going back to DC to work for us and be our voices, we were disappointed in the other results. Especially Eva’s. Her hard work and dedication to the citizens of Newtown are unparalleled. Her focus on what works for Newtown and her ability to…
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Phil Dwyer endorsed for State Senate!
Congratulations Phil! The CT Post has endorsed Phil Dwyer for State Senate district #28, which covers all of Newtown. We met Phil earlier this year as he started exploring a run for the State Senate. We were impressed with his resume of community service, his work ethic and his long resume supporting working families, social…
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Raghib Endorsed for the 2nd District
Congratulations to Raghib Allie-Brennan on earning the Danbury News-Times endorsement for the 2nd CT General Assembly District. Raghib’s background in behind the scenes work as a Legislative Aide to two different Congresswomen in Washington DC has prepared him for getting work done. “Working in the minority party, he learned how to work in a bipartisan…
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Eva has been endorsed by the Danbury News-Times
http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Endorse-106th-District-10487222.php Today the Danbury News-Times acknowledged what we already knew. Eva is the best bet for Newtown to support our families, businesses, children and schools. “Eva…understands the unique needs of of the Newtown community”. We knew that working with Eva for the past couple of years as she increased her advocacy and volunteer work in…
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Giffords, Blumenthal and Esty in Newtown 10/15/16
“VOCAL MAJORITY” BUS TOUR GOTV PRESS CONFERENCE – 12:15PM, SATURDAY, OCT. 15, 2016 Who: Former Congresswoman, Gabby Giffords U.S. Senator, Richard Blumenthal Congresswoman, Elizabeth Esty What: Press conference to ignite the Vocal Majority of Americans who support responsible change to step up, speak out, and make the 2016 election a referendum on gun violence prevention. When: 12:15 PM Where: Outside Edmond Town Hall 45 Main…
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The Newtown Foundation Breakfast
Breakfast Fundraiser to Support the 4th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence: Saturday, Sept 24, 2016 9:00 -11:00 am (full flyer here) $60/Seat or $600/Table. Donations welcome if you cannot attend. Join Grammy Nominated and Award Winning Producer Mark Carman with Honored Guests Senators Blumenthal and Murphy. Mark is a former police…
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Its Campaign Time
We know most people are watching the Presidential Election and the ups and downs of the different campaigns. While back here in CT we have our Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty running to keep her seat in the US House of Representatives and Senator Dick Blumenthal fighting to keep fighting for all of CT in the US…
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Newtown Democrats in May
Thank you to all that turned out at the Newtown Middle School on a Tuesday night to be involved in local political issues. We had a great turn-out of over 200 people, mostly voters and some spectators. Congratulations to LeReine Frampton for her nomination to continue as Newtown’s Democratic Registrar of Voters. Congratulations to Eva…
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It’s Caucus Time!
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of Newtown, Connecticut. Pursuant to the rules of the Democratic Party and State Election laws, you are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium of the Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St.,…
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106th CT Assembly District info
The Newtown DTC is lucky enough to have two very qualified and dedicated Newtowners stepping up to run for the CT State Assembly and represent us in Hartford. Our next DTC meeting is 5/12, all registered Democrats are welcome as always. At this meeting, you can hear about the candidates and chat with DTC members…
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Congrats to all! Now get to work!
So the election saw some nice additions of Democrats to various town boards. We now have three seats of the four in District 1 of the LC, an even split on the Board of Finance, added a third seat to the Board of Education and have the majority on the Police Commission. Budget season is…
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Meet our Democratic BoE candidates!
Monday, October 26th, 6:30-8pm: Meet and Greet with BOE Candidates John Vouros and Rebekah Harriman-Stites, Dana- Holcombe House, 29 Main Street