Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Meet & Greet Sunday with Valley Democratic Candidates


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Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats Introduce Endorsed Candidates

Meet the Candidates will allow the Naugatuck Valley community to get to know candidates for the upcoming municipal elections

(Derby, CT) September 1, 2017 – Founded in February of 2017, the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats have had their eye on municipal elections in the valley from day one. Now they are ready to reveal their first group of endorsed candidates. The twelve endorsed candidates represent Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, and Shelton.

On Sunday, September 10th from 5 to 7 pm the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats will be hosting their Meet the Candidates event at The Hops Company in Derby, CT. Slated to appear are mayoral candidate Tarek Raslan and candidate for Alderman from the 5th Ward Sennea Raslan from Ansonia, incumbent mayor Anita Dugatto, Board of Education candidate Mark Heuberger, and Board of Taxation candidate Kara Rochelle from Derby, Board of Selectmen candidates Stephan Behuniak and Rob Van Egghen, Planning and Zoning Commission candidate Jeff Hanewicz, Board of Assessment Appeals candidate Kwame Dunbar, Library Board of Directors candidate Audrey Lenhard, and Board of Finance alternate candidate Kristyn Hanewicz from Seymour, and candidate for Alderman from the 2nd Ward Jason Jones from Shelton.

Not the first nor the last time that the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats will be out in the community, this event will be a chance for the people of the valley to mingle with local political candidates and activists in a relaxed setting. Members of the organization will also be on hand to answer questions about this fledgling group.

About Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats

Founded in February of 2017, the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats were voted an official chapter of the Connecticut Young Democrats in May of 2017. They represent Democrats between the ages of 14 and 36 from Ansonia, Beacon Fall, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. They are working to bolster new engagement in valley politics as well as furthering the efforts of local Democratic candidates.
(This is a press release from the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats)

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Miller seeks 3rd term as first selectman of Seymour

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
SEYMOUR >> First Selectman Kurt Miller announced Tuesday he is seeking re-election to a third term in office.
“I very much enjoy serving the residents of the Town of Seymour,” Miller, a Republican, said. “I’m also very fortunate to have a great team around me.”
Miller filed his paperwork late Monday in the Town Clerk’s office. He cited some of the more notable accomplishments made on his watch over the past two years, especially how his administration has worked to improve Seymour’s financial picture.
“Stabilizing the mill rate, increasing our fund balance, reducing our debt ratio and having our bond rating go up two levels are things I’m very proud of,” Miller said.

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Derby Neck plans teen movie, current events discussion

DERBY - A teen movie night will be held from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 26 at Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.
Teens are invited to come enjoy "The Avengers" in blu-ray on a big screen. A free light supper will be served during the showing.

Current Events Club
The Library's Current Events Club will meet to discuss the upcoming elections and related topics.  Join in a lively discussion from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 25. 
For information on all programs call 203-734-1492.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Calling all writers, political junkies to Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Writers’ Round, a workshop for writers of all persuasions and genres, meets at the Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.  The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20.
For details call Ian, 203-734-1492.

Political discussion group
Enjoy the excitement of the upcoming fall elections by attending a monthly discussion group at Derby Neck Library.
In September the Current Events Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25.
For information call 203-734-1492.

Valley Community Foundation Awards $170,000 in Scholarships

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