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“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…
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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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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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Volunteers Needed
Help is needed next week in two shifts, 20 people each shift – morning and afternoon at the Municipal Center sorting through all the mail that has come in for the families. We will be working in the Council chambers Monday through Friday. If you are able to help, please call me 203-426-XXXX or 203-417-XXXX…
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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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Budget cuts are impacting Park & Rec hours.
Due to the Town of Newtown’s BOARD OF SELECTMEN ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL’S LUMP SUM REDUCTION OF $119,685 (ON 06/06/2012) Eichler’s Cove Beach will open one hour later than scheduled starting July 1- Labor Day. Eichler’s Cove Beach New Schedule: 12:00pm -7:00pm Monday – Friday July 1st Through August 31st. 11:00am-7:00pm Saturday & Sunday…
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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.