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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.
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Candidate for the 106th – Lisa Romano
Lisa Romano is the Democratic candidate for the 106th district. You can learn more about her at http://www.lisaromano4ct.com. We will also be putting up some information here to help you get to know Lisa and see why she wants to earn your vote!
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Another budget
The Legislative Council met and made some changes to the budget for the fourth time in an attempt to get a budget passed. Newtowners will be heading to the polls a fifth time this July.
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Polls are open!
Come vote! I was vote #222 this morning. Polls are @ Newtown Middle School, open until 8pm today.
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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…