Tag Archives: Bolton2017
On the Removal of Campaign Signs
I wrote this after the 2017 municipal election, and although this year someone else took down the signs (thanks, Gwen!), and nearly twice as many of us voted, and our votes were for different (I won’t say more important) offices, the … Continue reading
For Your Consideration
As Bolton heads to the polls Tuesday, we ask that you consider carefully which party’s candidates are truly #BetterForBolton. On one side is the party that has held the office of First Selectman and enjoyed majorities on BOS, BOF, BOE, … Continue reading
Why Voting in Municipal Elections Is So Important
I bumped into an old friend the other day who I hadn’t seen in quite some time. I mentioned to him that I was running for Board of Selectmen this year, and he confessed that he doesn’t really know what … Continue reading
Eric Bevans
On October 26, the candidates for First Selectman and the Boards of Selectmen, Education, and Finance participated in a candidate forum at the Bolton Senior Center. Our thanks to the Senior Center for hosting the event and to the residents … Continue reading
Interview with Nicole Sullivan
Today we sat down for a quick interview with Nicole Sullivan, candidate for Board of Selectmen. Q: Of all the towns in Connecticut, why did you choose Bolton? My family had been living in a neighboring town, in a great … Continue reading
Interview with Mary Terhune
Mary Terhune is a candidate for Board of Assessment Appeals and for Planning and Zoning. We sat down with her for a quick interview. Thanks for sitting down with us today, Mary. What made you interested in running for Planning … Continue reading
Dear Neighbors
On Tuesday, the Journal Inquirer published a letter to the editor from BDTC Vice Chair Adam Teller. Here’s the originally submitted version, which was slighted edited to meet the JI’s length requirements. Dear Neighbors, After more than twenty years of … Continue reading
The Less Things Change . . .
Did you know that Republicans have controlled the First Selectman position for at least the last 20 years? that Republicans have controlled the Board of Selectmen for nearly all of the last 20 years? that Republicans have controlled the Board … Continue reading
Better Communication, Better Public Safety, Better for Bolton
Did you know that under CT Statutes the First Selectman for a town without a police department is considered the chief of police? As First Selectman, Sandy Pierog will work with Bolton’s Resident Troopers to set up a Facebook page … Continue reading
Little Things Matter
Communication and the town’s responsiveness to citizens have suffered under years of Republican leadership, as this story about a simple request and an unmet promise demonstrate. Continue reading
Bolton Democrats 