Hampton Democratic Town Committee - Your Friends and Neighbors

CT Presidential Poll: Obama ahead by 21 points. Senator Lieberman would be drag on GOP ticket.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:11:06 -0400

A just released Quinnipiac University Poll shows Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama [IL] "Crushing" GOP Presidential Candidate Sen. John McCain [AZ] if the election were held today.

"Illinois Sen. Barack Obama crushes Arizona Sen. John McCain 56 - 35 percent among Connecticut likely voters, topping the Republican among every sub-group except Republican voters." according to a Quinnipiac University poll.

A look at the Hampton Primary results show that if the combined party votes were transfered to a preference for the Party nominee the result would be 66% for Obama and 34% for McCain. This result may be different when unaffiliated voters are factored in. Unaffiliated voters did not have the opportunity to show a preference on Primary day. Democratic Voter turnout outnumbered Republicans 2:1 in this election. Will it be the same in November? Time will tell.

Link to poll below the fold.

Charter Cable Snooping on Hampton Residents?

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:36:46 -0400

Reposted from CTNEWSJUNKIE.COM

Blumenthal Tells Internet Company to Stop Snooping
by Christine Stuart | June 24, 2008 10:09 PM

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal called on Charter Communications, an Internet Service Provider and Cable company, to suspend “its potentially illegal practice of tracking and sharing its customers’ Internet activities with third-party advertisers.”

Charter Communications has called it’s new pilot program an enhancement. But Newtown resident Matt Perrillo, said if he wants to opt out he has to disclose personal information. To add insult to injury, he can only opt out of receiving the advertisements. He said he can’t opt out of the company tracking where he goes on the Internet.

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2008 Presidential Primary Results

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:25:47 -0500

Results:

Total Votes: 405
Democratic Registered Voters: 401
Republican Registered Voters: 340

Democratic:
Total Votes:269 [66.4%]

Clinton: 134 [winner] 49.8%
Obama: 129 48%
Uncommitted: 5
Edwards: 2
Kucinich: 1

Republican:
Total Votes:137 [33.8%]

McCain 80 [Winner]
Romney: 29
Huckabee: 13
Paul: 8
Uncommitted: 6
Keyes: 1

Special Town Meeting & Referendum

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:49:15 -0500

**UPDATE**
Referendum Fails:
Results: No: 232 Yes 175
See Meeting minutes attached below.
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Town Meeting Thursday, Jan 24 7:30 PM. Hampton Elementary School.

Referendum on RD 11 Thursday, Jan 31 noon - 8pm. Voting is at Town Hall.

Question:

Referendum Question:

"Should the Town of Hampton apply, pursuant to General Statutes section 10-63a et seq., to the Regional School District No. 11 Board of Education, to institute a procedure for withdrawal of the Town of Hampton from Regional School District No. 11."

DTC Caucus

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:20:51 -0500

NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the Town of Hampton Connecticut

Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on Saturday January 12, 2008, at 2 PM, at Hampton Town Hall to elect town committee members and to transact other business as may be proper to come before said caucus.

District 11 Public Forum - Hampton

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:07:40 -0500

Body:

Public Forum:

The central questions of the forum will be:

Question 1: How do we affect positive educational change for students in Region #11?

Question 2: What are your views regarding what is most important for education in the district?

The forums will be led by an independent facilitator. Every effort to gather input from all attendees will be made.

Time: 7 PM
Date: Dec. 10, 2007
Place: Hampton Elementary School

Hampton Vote to be Audited

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:57:32 -0500

Thursday, November 15, 2007

The Secretary of the State's Office announced yesterday that three towns in the Quiet Corner area will be included in the random audit of polling places from this November's election. Hampton, Canterbury and Woodstock are included in the 70 precincts.

From the Secretary's office:

"As required by Public Act 07-194, An Act Concerning the Integrity and Security of the Voting Process, ten percent of the polling precincts used in the election are subject to an audit. All told, 695 polling precincts were used on November 6th, meaning that 70 precincts will have their election results audited. (There are recounts in 39 towns comprising 149 precincts. Those precincts are exempt from audit selection.)
"These audits play a crucial role in helping guarantee the integrity and security of our elections," said Secretary Bysiewicz. "For the first time since the 1930's Connecticut voters went to the polls and cast their ballots with a new form of voting machinery. It is important voters have faith that their vote will be recorded accurately and that's why the independent audits are so vital."

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Hampton.Dems.Info

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:41:39 -0500

We strive to make this site important to you. To that aim we have listed all the official commission and committee meetings on our calendar. The principle of "Open Government" is important to the Democratic Party and we will try to provide an agenda to every meeting on our calendar in advance, so you know what is happening in your town. We hope this public service will support and promote healthy discussion around important issues facing our community.

Most importantly, please consider sitting on one of the many boards or commissions that allow this town to function. Whether you can afford the time commitment or not, we can always use your ideas and expertise. Regardless of your political affiliation, we welcome your insights, opinions or desires for what you want this town to be and to become. Remember, your rights and responsibilities as a citizen are not limited to the periodic casting of a vote.

UPDATED: VOTING RESULTS:

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:03:33 -0500

PRELIMINARY RESULTS

RESULTS: (NOT CERTIFIED)

Total ballots cast = 576 machine, 32 absentee, Grand total: 608

FIRST SELECTMAN:

MAURICE BISON [509]

Blank: 83

BOARD OF SELECTMAN: (Vote for two)

Melanie Johnston, D - [290] Winner 23.8%

Alan Cahill, R - [287] Winner 23.6%

Tim Huchthausen, D - [249] 20.5%

Dan Meade - THP - [233] 19.2%

Blank: 155

Brooklyn COOP School Referendum Fails

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:21:28 -0400

Results:

Chaplin: [Yes-224] [No-104]
Hampton: [Yes-387] [No-64]
Scotland: [Yes-223] [No-106]
Brooklyn: [Yes-319] [No-661]

Referendum Failed.

Congratulations to the Library Sale

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:37:57 -0400

Three cheers to everyone who supported the Fletcher Memorial Library book, bake and flea market sale. The proceeds of this event topped $1000. Start saving your items for the next sale!

New Non-Discrimination Policy

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:14:29 -0400

The Board of Selectman at the September meeting passed a non-discrimination policy. The issue came up as part of the contracting process in the restoration of the Hampton Grange.

"RESOLVED that the Town of Hampton hereby adopts as its policy to support the nondiscrimination agreements and warranties required under Connecticut General Statutes:

The Town of Hampton ...(has a policy of)... nondiscrimination against persons on account of their race, color, religious creed, age, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation, physical disability, or sexual orientation."

New Environmental Club at Hampton Elementary Funded

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:43:39 -0400

Hampton Elementary School will receive $1,700 grant from the Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor to organize an Environmental Club for students in grades 4-6 that will focus on a new worm composting program for lunchroom refuse.

Referendum: PHS Budget Vote

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:48:11 -0400

UPDATE: Here are the results of today's referendum: Yes/No by town: Hampton 172/113, Chaplin 129/88, Scotland 54/110 for totals of 355/311. The budget passed.

The Parish Hill budget referendum is Tuesday, August 7. The polls are open from noon-8, but absentee ballots can be done the morning of the vote, beginning at 6 AM in all three towns.

There will be a budget hearing on Monday

DTC Caucus Results

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:11:25 -0400

Results of the Democratic Town Committee Municipal Caucus

First Selectman:

Bisson

Board of Selectman:

Huchthausen
Johnston

Town Clerk:

Wertam

Tax Collector:

Baum

Treasurer

Rodriguez

Planning and Zoning ('07 & '08 terms)

DiCarli
Adelman

Board of Assessment Appeals

Bell

Zoning Board of Appeals ('07 & '08 terms)