Events

DCNC – Democratic Coalition of Northwest CT

Democratic Caucus – Municipal Election

At this caucus, all Democratic voters in Litchfield may vote to choose who will be on the ballot for the Municipal elections in November. The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee will present a slate. Voters may make nominations from the floor.

Denise Raap campaign launch party

Harwinton Democrats’ Fundraiser

Preregistration is required

How Campaigns Work

The third in our series of community forums to encourage participation in local government. We will discuss how local elections are structured, and what local voters need to know to elect the candidates of their choice.

VAN Training

The Voter Activation Network (VAN) is a database for tracking voters. With it, you can make call lists, walking lists, and set up virtual phone banks. It is hugely helpful in running a campaign.

Martha Klein on Climate Change

Nancy Pelosi at CT Dems

Town Meeting re: Bantam Annex Future

Following the Bantam Annex walk-thru on Saturday April 27, 10 am-3 pm, residents will gather at Litchfield Firehouse on April 30, 7 pm to discuss what they learned and potential future uses of the Bantam Annex (former Bantam School). Board of Selectmen are discussing demolition of the building following the December referendum where a proposal to give away the $1.1M property to Litchfield Housing Trust was denied by a 2-1 margin. Now the question is what to do with this 60 year-old town-owned building that needs $3M in repairs and replacements to keep it operational.

Here is the agenda:

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Bantam Annex Walk-Thru/Open House, 10 am-3 pm

Attn re: YOUR TOWN-YOUR TAX DOLLARS. Bantam Annex walk-thru scheduled for SATURDAY, 10 am-3 pm, April 27. Town meeting to discuss future uses follows on Tuesday April 30 at Litchfield Firehouse, 7 pm.

Summary:

Fixing/updating the old Bantam School (a.k.a. “Annex”), now used for various town offices, Parks & Rec programs including a gym, and US post office, will cost $3M. The Annex is large enough to accommodate all town offices right now, plus we would keep current uses. The Annex was designed by famed architect Marcel Breuer, who designed the original Whitney Museum in NYC, now known as the Met Breuer.

Updating the current Town Hall (TH) will likewise cost $3M, but needs further million$ for an addition bc the TH is not large enough for all offices. A recent news article states the total will cost $5M, but a previous TH Review Committee study estimated $11M for current TH renovation and addition, with no gym or post office.

The Board of Selectmen has said the Annex was never considered for a town hall bc it’s not in the center of town, yet it appears right now the most cost effective solution and is already large enough for all town offices (plus we keep the gym and post office). However, the condition is in question; thus, a petition for a walk-thru followed by a Town Meeting to discuss potential future uses was circulated and in just a few days, 173 signatures were gathered. The town meeting is scheduled for Tues. April 30 at Litchfld Firehouse, 7 pm.

Pls forward to your lists. Thank you.