Recent articles in ‘News’

  • Wilton Gains New Voter   1/06/12

    New Wilton resident Eleanor Cohen is an experienced hand at voting.

  • 2012 Elections   1/06/12

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    » Event on August 12, 2012; 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. November 6, 2012; 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

    August 14, 2012 – Primary — 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. – Congressional, state, and municipal offices. Open to party-enrolled registered voters.

    November 6, 2012 – Election Day — 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. On November 6th, we will elect our next president, vice president, a U.S. senator, representative to Congress, state representative, and a local registrar of voters. .

    Register to vote now!

    Please note that due to redistricting, your voting district may change. Be sure to check your polling place after April 2012.

  • Meet the Municipal Candidates   10/21/11

    2011 Democratic Slate - Wilton, CT

    » Event on October 23, 2011; 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. October 29, 2011; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. October 31, 2011; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. November 1, 2011; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. November 5, 2011; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

    Stop by and meet the Democratic candidates for Wilton elected positions.

  • The 2011 Municipal Election is Nearing   10/08/11

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    » Event on November 8, 2011; 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

    Register to vote, and make sure to cast your ballot on November 8.

  • Board of Selectman Report – September, 2011   10/08/11

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    September 2011 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • Board & Commission Openings   8/03/11

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    Want to serve on the Wilton Water or Historic District Commissions?

  • Board of Selectman Report – Summer, 2011   7/23/11

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    July 2011 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • Board of Selectman Report – May, 2011   6/07/11

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    May 2011 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • Wilton Democrats Adopt 2011-2013 Platform   6/01/11

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    » Event on March 23, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

    2011-13 “Listen to Wilton” platform approved by the Democratic caucus.

  • Peggy Reeves Featured at National Voter Registration Summit   5/16/11

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    Peggy Reeves named CT’s Director of Elections in the Secretary of State’s office.

  • Governor Dannel Malloy Keynotes the Wilton DTC Spring Breakfast   3/10/11

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    Governor Dannel Malloy keynoted the Wilton Democratic Town Committee’s annual Spring fundraising breakfast, held on April 30, 2011 at Trackside.

    Attorney General George Jepsen and former Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz also addressed a standing room only crowd of enthusiastic Democrats.

    View slideshow from the event.

  • On the Governor’s Budget   2/18/11

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    WDTC Chair’s take on Gov. Malloy’s proposed budget.

  • Resolution Passed by the Wilton Democratic Town Committee, February 7, 2011   2/08/11

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    Resolution Passed by the Wilton Democratic Town Committee, Feb. 7, 2011.

  • Board of Selectman Report – February, 2011   2/07/11

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    February 2011 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • Meet Town Leaders at 2011 ‘Speak Up Wilton’   1/25/11

    » Event on February 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

    The 9th Annual Speak Up, Wilton returns on Saturday, February 12, 2011, 9 am–11 am, at Trackside Teen Center.

    This event is a question-and-answer forum to give residents a chance to meet the chairpersons of the town’s boards and commissions and ask questions on any topic—schools, land use, taxes, etc.

    In addition to the chairs of Wilton’s boards and commissions, Wilton’s First Selectman, chief of police chief, and fire chief will also be present to meet with town residents.

    Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. The program will be taped for re-broadcast on Wilton’s Government Access Channel (Ch. 79) and is open to the public.

    Speak Up Wilton is sponsored by the Wilton League of Women Voters, Kiwanis Club of Wilton, and the Town of Wilton.

    For information email Carole Young-Kleinfeld, Margaret Creeth or Emily Humiston

  • Board of Selectman Report – January, 2011   1/05/11

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    January 2011 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • Board of Selectman Report – September 2010   10/05/10

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    September 2010 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • Join Women for Himes   7/07/10

    Jim Himes stands up for equal pay, reproductive rights, improved childcare and healthcare.

  • DTC Wins 2010 Frivolity Bowl   7/07/10

    The Wilton Democrats won the annual Frivolity Bowl softball game 23-0.

  • Board of Selectman Report – June 2010   6/09/10

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    June 2010 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • CT Republicans – Has Your Party Left You?   6/09/10

    David Kostek, Vice Chair of the New Canaan Democratic Town Committee, details recent primary results which illustrate that today’s GOP has moved so far right that moderate New England Republicans are no longer welcome.

    He asks a question equally relevant to Wilton moderate Republicans and independents – “If your party has left you, isn’t it time you consider leaving your party?”

  • Wiltonian Receives Statewide Environmental Award   6/09/10

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    Rep. Reeves congratulates Bruce Hampson on his CT Climate Change Award.

  • State Democratic Convention   5/22/10

    Tweetcasts, local Democrats pictured in the New York Times, ice cream, beach balls, and oh, yes, some voting.

    After a topsy-turvy week in CT politics, local delegates represented us well in Hartford.

    Senate-nominee Richard Blumenthal’s theme music (Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down”) captured the Democrats’ fighting spirit as campaign season begins.

  • Board of Selectman Report – May 2010   5/06/10

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    May 2010 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • Rep. Reeves Votes Against 2011 Budget & Taxing Wall Street Bonuses   5/06/10

    Refusing to go along with the majority, State Rep. Reeves voted against the 2011 budget because it relied too much on borrowing, deferring liabilities, and redirecting funds intended for open space, preservation, and renewable energy.

    Reeves also voted against raising the state income tax on Wall Street bonuses, noting that while she understood frustrations about TARP, she doubted the constitutionality of the measure.

  • Rep. Reeves: House Approves Bill Protecting Voting Rights of U.S. Military Members   4/26/10

    Rep. Reeves (D-Norwalk/Wilton) introduced a bill designed to improve the voting capabilities of the members of the U.S. military serving overseas – especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    The bill was unanimously passed by the Connecticut House of Representatives, and now goes to the State Senate.

  • Board of Selectman Report – April 2010   4/08/10

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    April 2010 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

  • Rep. Reeves meets with CT Medical Society President   4/08/10

    State Representative Peggy Reeves met with Wilton resident and Connecticut State Medical Society President Kathleen LaVorgna, M.D., to discuss health system reform in Congress and the challenges of practicing medicine in the state.

  • CT Income Taxes Lower for 98% of Residents   4/01/10

    Connecticut taxpayers received an average of $2,227 in tax breaks for 2009 thanks 4 major tax cuts implemented as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

    Over 200,000 residents of the 4th Congressional District benefited from the AMT-fix, First-time Homebuyers tax credit, Making Work Pay tax credit, Child tax credit, and Earned Income tax credit.

  • Wilton Democratic Caucus Elects Convention Delegates   3/27/10

    55 registered Democratics elected delegates to May nominating conventions.