The Weston Republican Town Committee
The Weston Republican Town Committee (RTC) unanimously endorsed its candidates for Board of Selectman (BOS) on April 14, for the upcoming local election on November 3, 2015. They are Nina Daniel, who will be running for First Selectman, and Dennis Tracey, who will be seeking a third term as Selectman. Read more here.
The second referendum vote for the Weston Board of Education Budget will take place Saturday May 16th from 9am – 5pm in the Weston Town Hall Meeting Room. Voters can also vote by absentee ballot IN PERSON, beginning Monday May 11th through Friday May 15th in the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours.
Qualified voters include voters registered in Weston, as well as US citizens on the Weston Grand List. Registrars request voters bring ID to expedite voting. More information and absentee ballot applications are available at the town website.
Bob Ferguson Appointed to Weston Board of Finance
Weston RTC Campaign Chair Bob Ferguson was unanimously approved to fill a vacated position on Weston’s Board of Finance beginning May 2, 2015. Bob’s professional background encompasses 25 years in the financial sector including Managing Director of Portfolio Management and Proprietary Trading at Barclay’s Capital. Bob will be filling the seat vacated by Michael Carter. “I would like to thank Michael for his ten years of service. I will work hard to fill the large shoes that he is leaving,” Ferguson said.
Carrie Pianin Appointed to Weston Building Commission
The Weston RTC’s recommendation of Carrie Pianin to fill a vacancy on the Weston Building Committee was approved on March 19th. Her term is effective immediately. Carrie has been involved in development of commercial real estate projects for the past 30 years.
Weston residents got to meet their GOP Candidates Sunday October 19th at the Norfield Grange.
A special thank you to Britta Lerner and Dawn Rivera for organizing this wonderful Fall event, to Vivian Simons for the wonderful photographs and to our terrific Republican Candidates who were able to attend; including State Senator Toni Boucher, State Representatives Tony Hwang and John Shaban, Weston-Westport Probate Judge Lisa Wexler, candidate for State Treasurer Tim Herbst and candidate for Secretary of State Peter Lumaj.
Pictured above: left: State Senator Toni Boucher and Candidate for State Treasurer Tiim Herbst with Woody Bliss, Judy & John Stripp and Britta Lerner. right: State Representative John Shaban with Bob Ferguson and Dawn Rivera.
Pictured above: left: Candidate for State Treasurer Tim Herbst with Bill Brady and Dallas Kersey right: State Senator Toni Boucher with Jess DiPasquale, Don Salzman, Ellen Uzenoff, and Rob Weiss
Be an informed voter! The Weston RTC will be sending important election information to you this election season. Get to know your Republican Candidates and learn more about the critical issues confronting our state. For more information on Connecticut’s unsustainable debt burden, read here! Or visit our NEW – Why November Matters – Articles & Links to stories that prove Connecticut needs a new direction!
Congratulations to Tom Foley, Heather Somers & Sharon McLaughlin. The GOP slate is final. Visit our 2014 Election Page to view the complete list of candidates on the Weston ballot. This is a crucial election. Vote. Volunteer. Donate.
Our Republican Stars Shone Brightly Under the Weston Stars
A big thank you to all our guests, our fantastic candidates, our gracious hosts, the Crowleys and photographer Vivian Simons for making our 2014 Weston RTC Clambake the best ever!
Pictured above: left State Senator John McKinney, 4th Congressional Candidate Dan Debicella, State Representative Tony Hwang and former State Representative John Stripp. right: Bob Ferguson, Martha Diamant, Jennifer Matthesen and Aaron Gaberman
Pictured left: Dan Gilbert, State Representative John Shaban and Selectman Dennis Tracey. right: Therese and John Zuch
See More Photos in our Clambake Photo Gallery.
Other RTC News:
RTC Welcomes New Member Jennifer Matthesen
RTC Endorses Theresa Brasco for Republican Registrar
Visit our Memorial Day Parade Photo Gallery
Weston RTC Endorses Candidates in Key Races
During the April Meeting, the Weston RTC endorsed the following Candidates:
More Election News
For a list of the various races and announced candidates for the 2014 Connecticut Elections visit our 2014 Connecticut Election page.
The Weston Republican Town Committee elected a New Board for 2014 – 2016:
Chair: Britta Lerner, Vice-Chair: Dawn Rivera, Campaign Chair: Bob Ferguson, Treasurer: Theresa Brasco, Secretary Hillary Koyner.
On March 11, 2014 the Weston Republican Town Committee voted to support fully the Weston Senior Activity Center and encouraged the Weston Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance to fund the Center properly in the coming fiscal year.