Tag Archives: Democrats
Increasing Access to the Ballot Box
Exactly 170 years ago this past Sunday (February 21) the electorate in Bolton favored Democrats in the town’s municipal election. The Hartford Courant, which at the time was ardently opposed to the Democratic Party, derogated the Democrats as “Loco-Focos.” By 1851, the … Continue reading
On Defending the Work of Republicans
It must be early November, just after municipal elections—or May just after the budget referendum, or February at the start of budget season, or August, or whenever—because the voice of the grumpy taxpayer has again been heard in our fair … Continue reading
For Your Consideration, 2019
On Tuesday, if history is a guide, about 1,500 of our friends and neighbors will turn out to vote in Bolton’s municipal elections. Will you be one of them? Local elections don’t get as much love as statewide and presidential … Continue reading
Five Questions with Emily Bradley
Emily Bradley, current cochair of the Board of Finance, is up for reelection on November 5. She brings a wealth of experience from both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. We recently asked her a few questions. What town groups or … Continue reading
Five Questions with Adam Teller
Adam Teller, a longtime member of Bolton’s Planning and Zoning Commission, was unanimously elected chairman of the commission two years ago. He’s up for reelection this year. Recently, we asked Adam to answer a few of our questions. Here’s what … Continue reading
Letters for Tiffany
Over the course of the campaign, all five members of the BDTC executive committee wrote letters endorsing 55th Assembly District candidate Tiffany Thiele. Most were published in either the Journal Inquirer or RiverEast newspaper. All are collected here. First Selectman … Continue reading
Jahana Hayes
This past weekend, 5th Congressional District candidate Jahana Hayes spoke at a gathering in Manchester hosted by numerous local officials, including Bolton’s First Selectman Sandra Pierog and DTC Chairman Christopher Davey. Ms. Hayes, a former National Teacher of the Year, … Continue reading
