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Beacon Falls Dems spar with First Selectman over appointments
BEACON FALLS — Democrats cried foul when Republican First Selectman Gerard Smith and Republican Selectman David D’Amico filled a Democrat vacancy on the Board of Finance with a former Republican candidate. Unaffiliated board member Lou DiPiro resigned, leaving the position open. The two Republican selectmen voted in Jack Levine, who is currently unaffiliated, against... »
Local legislators list priorities for upcoming session
State legislators will head back into session next week. As they prepare for the upcoming session, area lawmakers spoke to some of their goals for the upcoming session. State Sen. Joesph Crisco (D-17) Encourage economic development. Improve education with a focus on early childhood development. Crisco said he wanted to create more opportunities for... »
Area legislators offer different takes on state deficit
With the state budget heading towards the red, local Republican and Democrat state legislators have differing opinions on the projected shortfall. “Obviously, I’m really disappointed to see that that’s taking place right now,” state Rep. Len Greene (R-105) said. Last week, the nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis released figures projecting a $144.5 million deficit... »
Chatfield wins 18th term as Prospect’s mayor
PROSPECT — Incumbent Republican Mayor Robert Chatfield swept into his 18th term in office Tuesday night, defeating challenger Anthony Dorso. Forty-four percent of voters turned out to held usher Chatfield back into to office. Chatfield defeated Dorso by an unofficial count of 2,025 to 886. “I’m very happy with Mayor Chatfield and that’s who... »
Smith wins first selectman seat in Beacon Falls
BEACON FALLS — Republican challenger Gerard Smith defeated Democratic multi-term incumbent Susan Cable with about 52 percent of the vote to become the new first selectman of Beacon Falls. Smith garnered 1,024 votes to Cable’s 927. Cable will not serve on the three-member Board of Selectmen as both Republican David D’Amico and Democrat Chris... »
Beacon Falls candidate list
Beacon Falls Democrat Slate First Selectman: Susan Cable* Selectman: Chris Bielik Treasurer: Art Daigle Board of Education: Wendy Oliveira*, Priscilla Cretella* Zoning Board of Appeals: William Giglio* Board of Assessment Appeals: Carolyn McMahon* Board of Finance: Lou DiPiro Library Board of Trustees: Erik Dey, Arlene Brumer Tax Collector: Millie Jurzynski* Republican Slate First Selectman:... »
Prospect candidate list
Prospect Unaffiliated Planning and Zoning Commission: Tim Reilly Democrat Slate Mayor: Anthony Dorso Town Clerk: Vacant Town Treasurer: Vacant Tax Collector: Vacant Town Council: Eileen Cranney, Theresa Cocchiola Graveline*, Carl Graveline,* Patricia Sullivan Geary*, Michael Scaviola* Board of Assessment Appeals: Peter Blinstrubas, Janice Mallon* Planning and Zoning Commission: E. Gil Graveline Jr., Gregory Ploski*... »
Beacon Falls Republicans holding ‘Wing-Ding’
BEACON FALLS — The Beacon Falls Republican Town Committee is sponsoring a fundraising Wing-Ding on Friday, Sept. 23. The fundraiser will be held at the Edwards’ House, 30 Lorraine Drive, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and feature music. Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple. For tickets call, Bill McCasland at (203) 560-7022. »
Chatfield receives endorsement to lead Prospect’s GOP ticket
PROSPECT — Mayor Robert Chatfield will be running for his 18th term in office unopposed, at least for now. The Prospect Republican Town Committee endorsed Chatfield and a full slate of candidates at its caucus Tuesday night, while Democrats didn’t fill several key positions. “I think that over the years come... »
Smith to lead Beacon Falls GOP slate
BEACON FALLS — The Republican Town Committee endorsed a full slate of candidates for the upcoming election at its caucus Wednesday night. “I’m excited,” RTC Chair Ronald “Jeff” Holzman said. “Each person has unique qualifications.” He said the party is unified behind its slate, which was endorsed unanimously by the 36 members in attendance.... »