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The 112th District
Bob Dombroski came to the Newtown DTC tonight to highlight his candidacy to serve Monroe and a lovely slice of Newtown. We have some info on this site, please contact him if you would like to learn more!
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Budget keeps failing, keep on voting
As the budget keeps failing, please remember to stay involved and ensure that your elected officials understand your vote and the reasons why you are voting the way you are. The vast majority of Newtowners are not participating in these votes, despite the fact that no other vote has the same immediate impact on the…
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Chris Lyddy resigns
We will let Chris say it…. Dear Friends: It is with mixed emotions that I write to inform you of my decision not to run for re-election to the Connecticut General Assembly this November. My decision comes after significant thought and prayer, and after lengthy and heartfelt discussions with my colleagues, friends, and family. I…
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Polls are open for the budget!
Polls are open today from 6am until 8pm at the middle school. Your vote on the budget is key, turnout is typically low, but no other vote has a more immediate impact on the town. Please come vote!
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5th US House of Representatives nominating convention
Ct Dems have gathered in Waterbury tonight to nominate our candidate for the US House of Representatives. Chris Donovon, Elizabeth Esty and Dan Roberti are the three hopefuls vying to win the party nomination. Update: Randy Yale was nominated from the floor at 8:15pm. 8:50 pm: Donovon wins easily, but Esty and Roberti earned enough…
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US Senate Convention is underway!
The Newtown DTC delegation has 13 delegates today to nominate the Democratic candidate for the fall election. The Kaiser Hall at CCSU in New Britain is packed with delegates and elected officials. Chris Murphy won easily with 76% of the delegates, but Bysiewicz will be forcing a primary which will be on August 14th.
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Vote Today until 8pm!
3029 people have voted as of 5:04pm. That was when I voted! Polls are open until 8pm at the Middle School. Get there or you can’t complain about the results!
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Nancy Wyman coming to Newtown
Our Lt. Governor will be the main guest speaker at our JJB dinner on June 5th. The evening will be honoring Herb Rosenthal, tickets are $60 per person. The event will be in the Alexandria Room at Edmond Town Hall.
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Congressman Chris Murphy visits Newtown
Congressman Murphy came to Maplewood to discuss current issues facing Connecticut. The focus was on Medicare and other senior issues and some solutions to the radical plans presented in the proposed House budget. The proposed budget will turn Medicare over to for-profit corporations and end the guaranteed benefit system that has kept our seniors out…
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Special Meeting!
There will be a special meeting on 4/2 at 7pm in Edmond Town Hall. The agenda is to ratify delegates for the upcoming conventions.
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DTC Leadership chosen!
Congratulations to Jim Juliano as he is re-elected as our Chairman for the next two years! The Vice-Chair will be Rich Boritz and Secretary will be LeReine Frampton and returning as Treasurer is Alan Clavette. Many thanks to Jan Brookes and Anna Weidemann for their service over the last two years.
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2nd Annual JJB Dinner
The Newtown Democratic Town Committee’s 2nd annual Jefferson Jackson Bailey Dinner is on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. to honor and pay tribute to Herb Rosenthal, our former First Selectman. We would appreciate it if you would purchase an ad in our program book to advertise your business or to say thanks to…
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March 8, 2012 Agenda
NEWTOWN DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE – AGENDA Thursday, March 8, 2012 Alexandria Room – Edmond Town Hall Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Matthew Oaks – Candidate for the U.S. Senate Adoption of Minutes Treasurer’s Report Communications Announcement – Special meeting to be held between March 27 and April 3 to select delegates to state and district…
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NCLB Discussion
Please join the offìce of Congressman Chris Murphy featuring Linda Forman, Education Policy Advisor to discuss Improving Connecticut’s classrooms by reforming No Child Left Behind. Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT Lecture Hall, Room A107 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 4:00pm to 5:30pm
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Welcome!
Hello out there! Welcome to the new home of the Newtown Democrats! We are slowly moving all of our information here as we hope to make the site a little more interactive and easier to use. Visitors will be able to comment on the issues of the day and we hope to be able to…