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Newtown GOP Assault on 1st Amendment Continues
Leading Newtown Republicans continue to fuss over their already failed attempt to regulate the right of residents to peacefully protest in town, this time taking umbrage with lawyer and Finance Board member Jim Gaston’s reasoned response in the Newtown Bee to Legislative Council member Derek Pisani’s July 10 rant in the Bee regarding the perceived…
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GOP Ranting Against … 1st Amendment
Apparently not content with losing a Legislative Council bid to pass an ordinance that would regulate political protests in Newtown — top Republicans have been doubling down, attacking opponents on social media and in Letters to the Editor in The Newtown Bee. (We’re still waiting for Part 2 of THAT rant. Perhaps cooler heads prevailed.)Democrats…
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‘Good Trouble’ on Main Street
Let’s not forget, as November elections approach, that the response of local Republican officials and candidates to peaceful protest has been to try to regulate it, rather than work with and within the community and to respect the First Amendment.
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Your Selectman Candidates!
Remarks from Bruce Walczak, Democratic nominee for First Selectman, announcing his candidacy on July 21, 2025 at Edmond Town Hall: Good evening, friends and neighbors, It’s a genuine honor to be here with all of you tonight. Holly and I have called Newtown home for the past 34 years. Many of you have seen us…
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Candidates for Local Offices, 2025
Here are the candidates running for local office as Democrats on Nov. 4, 2025 as nominated by the party on July 22. Candidate profiles, photos, videos, backgrounds and campaign material will be posted soon! First Selectman: Bruce WalczakBoard of Selectmen: Paul Lundquist Board of Finance: John Fletcher Jim Gaston Janette Lamoureaux Beth Young Board of…
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4th Annual DTC Picnic Photos
The weather was perfect and so were the burgers, at beautiful Dickinson Park. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and U.S. Sen Richard Blumenthal stopped by, too! Video file below!
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The Bombing of Iran
No one signed up for this. Not even Republicans in Congress were consulted. Yesterday, Trump bombed a sovereign nation unprovoked and without congressional approval. Per this article, he did not… Posted by Newtown Democratic Town Committee on Sunday, June 22, 2025
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“No Kings” on Youtube!
If you missed the big day — or if you were there and couldn’t hear the speeches because the crowd was LOUD — we’ve got it all on video on the Newtown Democrats Youtube channel. Or right here.
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NO KINGS – Photos
How many were we? More than a thousand, maybe two thousand, lined both sides of the street from Edmond Town Hall down to Booth Library! See videos.
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NO KINGS in NEWTOWN — video
We were there. You were there. We’ll do it again soon. See photo page here. Posted by Newtown Democratic Town Committee on Saturday, June 14, 2025 Posted by Newtown Democratic Town Committee on Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Marines to L.A.? ‘Dangerous and Stupid’
From State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, a former infantry Marine: “Infantry Marines are trained to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver. That enemy should never be Americans – let alone Americans engaged in peaceful protest. I have no doubt these Marines will conduct themselves with the utmost discipline and professionalism. “But…
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June 14. Our Day, Not His.
In collaboration with Newtown Action Alliance, Junior Newtown Action Alliance, and many more: FLAG DAY FREEDOM RALLY In Newtown, CT, on Saturday, June 14th, Flag Day, 2-3 pm, join hundreds of fellow citizens at the iconic Main Street Flagpole to protest the corrupt, incompetent administration of Donald J. Trump, who styles himself a king above…
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“In the Room” with Jahana Hayes
If you missed it — here’s the full video of The Connecticut Mirror’s “In the Room” interview with U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes, D-5, live from the C.H. Booth Library on May 29! “In The Room” is a monthly interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state. Host John Dankosky brings a new…
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Jahana Hayes at the Library
CT Mirror Presents: In The Room with U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes! See video of this event. In The Room is a monthly interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews — exploring both policies and the people behind them. On May 29, John…
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Meet the Lt. Governor!
June 16 | Monday | 6-8:00 pm Grab your friends and join Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz in one of the most beautiful spots around for an evening of real talk, live music, and jaw-dropping sunset views. Aquila’s Nest Vineyards | 56 Pole Hill Road$40.00 per person | includes light fare & a glass of wine Get your tickets…
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May Day Rally Videos!
Thanks to the hundreds who came out to Edmond Town Hall yesterday for another episode of Rock This Democracy! More video on our Youtube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@NewtownDTC
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MAY 1 Main Street Protest
Join and help build the momentum of ROCK THIS DEMOCRACY! Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 45 Main St., Edmond Town Hall!
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DTC Comix … Budget Vote!
Thanks to Josh Adams … Newtown DTC editorial cartoons. Share ’em … and VOTE on Tuesday!
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Let’s Light Up Newtown!
This is a brilliant idea. A candle, or a lantern or a light in every window, for as long as it takes. If you participate — please send us a photo.