Newtown CT Democratic Town Committee

  • Home
  • Newsletter
  • Sign Up!
  • Contact Us
  • Latest News
  • Donate!
  • Voting Info
  • Elected Officials
  • Calendar
  • 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…

    March 10, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Politics, Archived-News
  • Hard Choices on Town Budget

    From the Newtown Bee, 3/7/2025“Discusses Tough Budget Year“ To the Editor: Newtown’s taxpayers are staring at a 6.8 percent increase in their property taxes next year, assuming the Board of Finance and Legislative Council make no reductions to the proposed budget before it goes to referendum in April. I don’t know if Newtown’s taxpayers would…

    March 8, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Opinion
  • Support the Mission of the EPA

    From the Newtown Bee, 3/7/2025“Climate Change: The Environmental Protection Agency“ To the Editor: If there is one government agency that every single American should support, it is the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Surely we all want access to clean air, land and water for ourselves and our families. The mission of the US EPA…

    March 8, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Opinion, National News
  • Correcting Misstatements on Waste Disposal

    From the Newtown Bee, 3/7/2025“Talks Trash“ To the Editor: I am very concerned about misstatements regarding curbside recycling that appeared in a Newtown Bee article about our First Selectman’s conversation with Newtown senior citizens. The comments that only a minimum amount of materials in curbside recycling bins get recycled and due to contamination most are…

    March 8, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Opinion
  • Town Budget is a Work in Progress

    From the Newtown Bee, 3/7/2025“Let The Budget Process Work“ To the Editor: Newtown has a very strong budget process. It starts with the First Selectman and the Chair of the Board of Education submitting a first draft to the Board of Selectmen. The Selectmen then make approved changes, often so the Board of Finance and…

    March 8, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Opinion
  • Let’s Work Together on Town Budget

    From the Newtown Bee, 3/7/2025“Discusses Town Budget“ To the Editor: Has your household budget increased? I’m a senior on a fixed income, and I watch every penny I spend. Every time I go to the grocery store, prices have gone up substantially. And how about those electric bills? And health insurance? If we’re feeling the…

    March 7, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Opinion
  • Rock This Democracy!

    Thank you to everybody who made Rock This Democracy a huge success on Saturday, Feb. 22. SRO crowd of 400! Inspiring speakers, great music. Connection, resolve and resistance. Democracy supporters packed Edmond Town Hall. And here’s an audio excerpt.

    March 6, 2025
    Events, Local News, Newtown, Connecticut News
  • Social Media Feeds

    A lot of people post on social media. A lot of people get their news, or some of it, from social media. And it’s hard to keep track of it all. So we’re collecting the social media feeds of Democrats and Democratic organizations that use their online presence to spread news and information relevant to…

    March 5, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Connecticut News, National News, Politics
  • Let our Budget Votes be Guided by Facts

    From the Newtown Bee, 2/27/2025“Information, Not Finger Pointing On Budget“ To the Editor: When I was a child, and something went wrong, we would all point fingers at each other: it wasn’t my fault, they did it! It’s easy to look for someone to blame when something goes wrong. But blaming doesn’t help us solve…

    February 28, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Opinion
  • Newtown and Curbside Recycling

    From the Newtown Bee, 2/27/2025“Complex Problems Need Thoughtful Solutions“ To the Editor: Newtown has a complex budget process; before residents get to vote in the April referendum, the budget has to go through all three of our town’s governing boards. With the budget problems we’re facing this year, it’s a good thing there are many…

    February 28, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Opinion
  • Jahana Hayes Delivers House Democrats’ Education Message

    Donald Trump wants to close the Department of Education, likely costing Connecticut (and Newtown) substantial funds that will show up in your budget as higher property taxes. Our U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-5), in the Weekly Democratic Address, discusses how House Democrats are fighting back to ensure every child gets the high-quality education they deserve.

    February 26, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Connecticut News
  • Podcast with Jordana Bloom

    The Two Guys with a pint (and maybe an Irish whiskey) talk with Jordana Bloom, Strategic Project Manager at the C.H. Booth library and Newtown Legislative Council member, D-2.

    February 25, 2025
    Local News, Newtown
  • Dumplings for Democracy!

    A Fundraiser with Attorney General William TongThursday, March 27 at 6:00 – 8:30 pmLocation: Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson StreetTickets: Below or Here (More phone friendly)

    February 24, 2025
    Events, Local News, Newtown, Connecticut News, Donate
  • Jim Allen, Rock This Democracy

    Audio excerpt with transcript of Jim Allen speaking at “Rock This Democracy” at Edmond Town Hall on Feb. 22. Photo Page from the Event

    February 23, 2025
    Events, Local News, Newtown, Connecticut News, National News
  • 2025 Budget Information

    UPDATE: April 22, 9: 30 p.m. The votes are counted and WE DID IT! The municipal and education budgets and all capital improvement projects on the ballot today PASSED. And it wasn’t close. Town Budget – 2479 Yes – 1777 no School Budget – 2432 Yes – 1838 no Library – 2780 Yes – 1481…

    February 15, 2025
    Local News, Newtown
  • Board of Selectmen Report Feb. 13, 2025

    Submitted by Michelle Embree Ku Newtown Board of Selectmen  Board of Selectmen The board authorized the First Selectman to sign an agreement with the railroad companies for a public pedestrian grade crossing of the railroad near the old Batchelder site. This is in preparation for creating a parking lot for a rails-to-trails entry point. The…

    February 13, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, DTC Meetings
  • Newtown FREEDOM RALLY Feb. 22

    Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 7 p.m.  in Newtown: Rock This Democracy will feature live music, compelling speakers, self expression and civic engagement in a Freedom Rally, for all ages. There is no admission fee. Our message: We defend democracy and reject authoritarianism.  The  rally will be held in the gymnasium at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main…

    February 8, 2025
    Local News, Newtown, Connecticut News
  • Upcoming Events

    Full town calendar available at: https://www.newtown-ct.gov/calendar/month Public Schools District Calendar: https://www.newtown.k12.ct.us/calendar C.H. Booth Library Calendar: https://chboothlibrary.libcal.com/ Cultural Arts Commission: https://newtownartscommission.org/events/ ***  

    February 5, 2025
    Events, Local News, Newtown
  • “Pay-as-You-Throw” — Trash Disposal Facts

    By Michelle Embree Ku Newtown Board of Selectmen  There are a lot of questions floating around about the “pay-as-you-throw” trash program at the transfer station. Here are some quick answers:   I have participated in the orange bag program since it’s inception and figure that my family would spend about $100/yr for bags – about…

    February 1, 2025
    Local News, Newtown
←Previous Page

Newtown Democratic Town Committee
PO Box 182
Newtown, CT 06470-0182

Paid for by
Newtown Democratic Town Committee,
John Fletcher, Treasurer.