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Michelle Embree Ku for Board of Education
Take a moment to read and share this article from the Newtown Patch about Michelle Ku, one of our candidates for the Board of Education. School Board Run is Next Step for Already Active Mom She’s a strong advocate for our children and schools. Have questions or want to support Michelle’s campaign? Contact Michelle at newtownctdems@gmail.com or through…
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2013 Municipal Election Candidates
As this election cycle ramps up, we are proud to share our candidates for this November’s municipal election. Board of Selectmen: James O. Gaston, Sr. Town Clerk: Ann LoBosco Benore Legislative Council District 1: Paul Lundquist, Tom Dwyer, Ross Carley Legislative Council District 2: Daniel Honan, Lisa Romano, Eric Paradis Legislative Council District 3: Dan…
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Budget Vote is 4/23!
This year the budget is divided into two pieces: The Board of Selectmen Budget and the Board of Education Budget. Voters will have the opportunity to vote on each budget separately. Per the Town Charter, in the event one budget fails and one is adopted, the budget which passes shall be considered adopted. Voters will…
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Put Public Safety Above Politics
New post on Democratic Voices by Rich Boritz. Rich reaches out to our senators and speaks from the heart on gun violence. To learn more check out Put Public Safety Above Politics on our blog and Comment on our Facebook page! Please email your submission to newtownctdems@gmail.com.
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Questioning Beliefs
New post on Democratic Voices by Rich Boritz. Rich shares his experiences at the Newtown Action Alliance demonstration at the NSSF on Demand Action Day. To learn more check out Questioning Beliefs on our blog and Comment on our Facebook page! Please email your submission to newtownctdems@gmail.com.
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Democratic Voices
The Newtown DTC is proud to announce our Democratic Voices Blog. On this page, we encourage the sharing of thoughts, ideas, and opinions. Submissions are open to guest bloggers as well as DTC members. Our very first post is by our Vice-Chair Rich Boritz. Check it out on our Webpage and Comment on our Facebook…
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We’re looking for a few good Democrats
The Newtown DTC is committed to finding good local candidates for office and working hard to get them elected for the benefit of the Newtown community. We need your support. Should I run for office? If you’re still reading this post, then you’ve probably thought about it. You want to find a way to make…
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Ending Gun Violence
NEWTOWN DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE PRESS STATEMENT GUN VIOLENCE, AGAIN. Our hands covered our mouths. Our tears ran. Our faces dropped, and our hearts broke when we heard and watched violence against our children in Stockton, in Jonesboro, in Nickel Mines, at Columbine, at Virginia Tech, at Newtown, and sadly, many others. We are…
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Waiting on Absentees
With all the districts reporting, Lisa Romano is down by 88 votes for the 106th. There are about 1400 absentee ballots still out there.
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Candidates Forum
At tonight’s candidates forum, Lisa Romano makes a good case for her election. Her background as a realtor, Masters degree in Education and community service give her a strong understanding of the issues facing our town and the state.