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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Politics
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Mansfield DTC nominates candidates for upcoming election
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Democratic Town Committee held its caucus, during which candidates for the upcoming November election were nominated. Committee chair Ben Shaiken said there were several new candidates who were nominated. 'Like the Republicans, we had a little bit of surprise at our caucus,' Shaiken said. The candidates were a combination of returning and new candidates. For the Town Council, which has two-year terms, current members, including Mayor Toni Moran, Deputy Mayor Ben Shaiken, Sam Bruder and Carlita Cotton, will be returning to the ballot. 'There will be two new Council members, an example of our commitment to recruit new and younger people to serve in public office in Mansfield,' Moran said. Newcomers Sarah Dufresne and Lizzie Mullen will be joining the ballot this fall. For the Planning & Zoning Commission, which has six-year terms, Zachary Anglin and newcomer Kenneth Rawn will be on the ballot. Joshua Walters and newcomer Alex Marcellino will be running for the Planning & Zoning Commission as alternates, which has a four-year term. For the Mansfield Board of Education, which has six-year terms, the three Democratic candidates include newcomers Kristen Dllaj, Haley Gross de Jimenez and John Fratiello, Jr. The Region 19 Board of Education candidates include two newcomers, Gregory Miller and Kathleen Tonry. 'There will also be two new members on the Region 19 board, a response to the demand from the E.O. Smith community for a change in leadership,' Moran said. Newcomer Max Gigle and Darwin A. Jurado will run for the Zoning Board of Appeals, which has a four-year term. The Zoning Board of Appeals alternate, which has a four-year term, includes newcomers Warren Murphy and Stephen Martin. The last category on the caucus was the Board of Assessment Appeals, which has a two-year term and includes Shannon Hirsch Sion and Barbara Vaughan. 'I am very happy with our caucus and excited to get the campaign going,' Shaiken said. 'More than 150 people showed up, which is amazing and truly shows enthusiasm for Democratic ideas this cycle.' Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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Mansfield to kick off Pride with flag-raising ceremony
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Town Council recently passed a resolution to recognize that June 2025 will be designated LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month. To celebrate the start of Pride Month, the town will hold a flag-raising ceremony for the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Flag in the courtyard facing South Eagleville Road at the Audrey P. Beck Municipal Offices. Mayor Toni Moran will lead the ceremony and read the proclamation on behalf of the Town Council. Members of the Human Rights Commission and Town Council will also join her. 'Mansfield is a welcoming community,' Moran said. 'We value all our residents and want to make it clear that people who have suffered discrimination and abuse will not find that here.' Superintendent of Schools Peter Dart will offer special remarks. Public members are invited to attend, and free Pride flags will be distributed. In case of rain, the celebration will be held inside the Town Council Chambers. The Progress Pride flag will be displayed every day in June at Town Hall and other public buildings, including the Mansfield Public Library and the Mansfield Senior Center. Mansfield Youth Services, Mansfield Public Library and the Mansfield Senior Center will also give out free flags to the public while supplies last. 'Sometimes it's necessary to make positive statements to reassure people who have legitimate fears for their safety,' Moran said. 'Our community has benefited greatly from the many members of the LGBT+ community who have chosen to live and work in Mansfield, and it is appropriate that we acknowledge their presence and offer reassurance to the young people who may need it.' Other Pride events in Mansfield include the Celebrate Pride festival, which will take place Friday at 5 p.m. at the Betsy Paterson Square in Downtown Storrs. Celebrate Pride is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held indoors at the Mansfield Community Center.
