May Newsletter
Message from the Chairman Dear Bethel Democrats, At our last Democratic Town Committee meeting, we adopted a new mission statement. The Bethel Democratic Town Committee builds an inclusive, forw...
BETHEL DEMOCRATS: “Good for Bethel”
The Bethel Democratic Town Committee (BDTC) is the official local organization of the Connecticut Democratic Party in the town of Bethel. We are a group elected to represent Bethel’s Democrats, and we endeavor to improve our town through community engagement and political involvement. We aim to be a progressive voice for the town of Bethel, and will always support what is in the best interest of the entire community and all its people.
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Volunteer for the Bethel Walk Audit with Sustainable Bethel
The Bethel Walk Audit will take place SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 from 1 PM – 3 PM at the INTERSECTION OF STONY HILL ROAD AND OLD HAWLEYVILLE ROAD. The Sustainable Bethel Commission is seeking volunt...
- March 26, 2024
Early Voting Happening March 26, 27, 28, 30
Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary will begin at 10 AM on Tuesday, March 26, at your early voting location. Early voting is available March 26, 27, 28, and 30th. Find your early voti...
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Check out The 107, a new podcast about Bethel, Brookfield and Newtown from Aaron Zimmer for State Representative, our candidate for the 107th District house race.
#03: Tone-Deaf - The 107 with Aaron Zimmer
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As HB 5005 passes both chambers and is sent to the Governor for a promised signature, Senate Republicans are calling it “tone-deaf”.
Stamp Out Hunger is this Saturday, May 11. Bethel Residents are encouraged to leave a bag of non-perishable foods by their mailbox in the morning. All food that the carriers collect in Bethel this Saturday comes to Brotherhood-In-Action of Bethel!
The Bethel Democrats wish a blessed Easter to our Orthodox friends who are celebrating.
Uncertified results of today's referendum:
Town Budget: Yes 928 No 497
Town Advisory: Too High 814 Too Low 325
School Budget: Yes 876 No 553
School Advisory: Too High 758 Too Low 392
Fire Truck Purchase: Yes 1024 No 402
Wells Fargo Purchase: Yes 797 No 620
Town Budget: Yes 928 No 497
Town Advisory: Too High 814 Too Low 325
School Budget: Yes 876 No 553
School Advisory: Too High 758 Too Low 392
Fire Truck Purchase: Yes 1024 No 402
Wells Fargo Purchase: Yes 797 No 620
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On this day, 21 April 1856, stonemasons in Melbourne, Australia, went on strike demanding a maximum eight-hour working day – down from 10 hours per day Monday-Friday with eight hours on Saturday.
They marched from their construction site, the Old Quadrangle building at the University of Melbourne, brandishing a banner demanding “8 hours work, 8 hours recreation, 8 hours rest”.
The workers were extremely well organised, and were soon successful in achieving their goal, with no loss of pay, for workers engaged in public works in the city. They celebrated on Monday 12 May, the Whit Monday holiday, with a parade of nearly 700 people from 19 trades.
In 1903, workers in Ballarat, Victoria, erected an 8 hour day monument, commemorating the movement.
More information, sources and map: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9337/Melbourne-8-hour-day-strike
Pictured: The Melbourne eight-hour banner, 1856
They marched from their construction site, the Old Quadrangle building at the University of Melbourne, brandishing a banner demanding “8 hours work, 8 hours recreation, 8 hours rest”.
The workers were extremely well organised, and were soon successful in achieving their goal, with no loss of pay, for workers engaged in public works in the city. They celebrated on Monday 12 May, the Whit Monday holiday, with a parade of nearly 700 people from 19 trades.
In 1903, workers in Ballarat, Victoria, erected an 8 hour day monument, commemorating the movement.
More information, sources and map: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9337/Melbourne-8-hour-day-strike
Pictured: The Melbourne eight-hour banner, 1856
Bethel’s voters, at a glance…
3,990
DEMOCRATS
3,152
REPUBLICANS
5,524
UNAFFILIATED or MINOR PARTY
12,666
REGISTERED VOTERS