Democrats Seek CandidatesFor Local Election

By CURT CLARK

Published: May 27, 2005 12:00 am

Democrats Seek Candidates

For Local Election

The Democratic Town Committee has issued a call for registered Democrats interested in participating in Newtownâs municipal government to contact the committee.

The next municipal election will take place on November 8, 2005. The candidatesâ subcommittee will welcome inquiries from individuals who may be interested in the following offices:

Legislative Council, town clerk, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeals, Planning and Zoning Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission alternate, Zoning Board of Appeals, Zoning Board of Appeals alternate, and police commissioner.

Phone Chairman Earl Smith at 426-6360 or Chris McArdle at 364-1611; or fax a letter expressing your interest to 364-1622 or mail it to PO Box 182, Newtown 06470.

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