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Murphy, Hayes Town Meetings
Two major Democratic events in Connecticut today. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes, D-5, are both holding Town Hall meetings, Murphy in Hartford and Hayes in Cheshire. Chris Murphy 12:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/@senatorchrismurphy?si=nVwl0Ge_cGemlZY0 Jahana Hayes 2 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ADGiTqaqB/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Sen. Murphy Opposes Trump Shutdown of USAID
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Monday joined a press conference in front of the shuttered United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to raise the alarm about how President Trump’s decision – at the behest of Elon Musk – to illegally shut down the agency will…
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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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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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IT’S A NATIONAL TREND
THE BOE MAJORITY IS PLAYING RIGHT INTO IT. BOOK BANNING WILL BRING EXPENSIVE LAWSUITS TO OUR TOWN “Children in a democracy must not be taught that books are dangerous. The freedom to read is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.” Write a letter to the Newtown Board of Education: newtownboe@newtown.k12.ct.us Put this in the subject line:…
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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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Thanks for Celebrating our Fall Campaign Kickoff!
Thanks to all who came out on one pretty rainy night! We packed the Nest and even had Congressman Jim Himes join the fun in a pleasant surprise! Check out our guest speakers below: Congressman Himes Congresswoman Hayes Lt. Governor Bysiewicz
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2013 Board of Education race results
DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE PRESS STATEMENT First, the Democratic Town Committee of Newtown (DTC) would like to congratulate all the candidates of both Parties who ran for office this election. Whether elected or not, you were winners. You honored yourselves, your family, your Party and your town by doing so. It is no small feat to…
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Swearing-in Ceremony
Our newly elected and re-elected municipal officials took their oaths of office at a public swearing-in ceremony on Sunday December 1, 2013 in the Municipal Center. Congratulations to all and we look forward to your service. Lisa Romano – Legislative Council District 2 Michelle Embree Ku – Board of Education Board of Selectmen: James O.…