Barkhamsted – The Barkhamsted Historical Society tree dedication to long term resident Robert “Bob” Judd at the Squire’s Tavern on Saturday afternoon could not have been more perfect. Beautiful weather, autumn foliage, exceptional speeches by all speakers and a turnout of thirty plus people made this the impeccable commemorative event for Alice Judd who was the honorable guest as Robert’s widow.
Three speeches were made before the unveiling of the plaque before the Chestnut tree, planted in Judd’s honor, as a tree enthusiast and historian who documented all native trees to Barkhamsted as a volunteer for the Historical Society.
Noreen Watson, President of the Barkhamsted Historical Society, opened the commemoration with her remarks.
Kristina Napolitano, gave a lengthy and fascinating speech about the historic details of the chestnut tree, and its importance in its role in early America before the blight came in that destroyed a record amount of native trees on a monumental scale.
Paul Hart, Vice President of the BHS, focused on Bob’s early life and how he came to be a proud Barkhamsted resident and lover of trees after years of camping in People’s Forest as a boy.
Alice Judd has been a long time member of the BRTC and is a Deacon at the Barkhamsted Center Church. She has many friends. Thank you to the many who showed up yesterday to partake in this occasion. The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee is proud to have donated to Robert Judd’s tree who was a true patriot concerned about the future of America as well as its past.
Alice Judd about to unveil the plaque for her belated husband Robert Judd’s tree dedicationChestnut tree and plaque in memory of Robert Judd Squire’s TavernPaul Hart – Robert Judd tree dedication event Squire’s TavernKristina Napolitano speaking at Robert Judd tree dedication about chestnut tree historyRobert Judd tree dedication Squire’s Tavern(l) BRTC treasurer Steven Blackburn (r) BRTC Vice Chair Selectman Mark Hemenway(l) Registrar of Voters (R) Susan Day and (r) businessman and lifetime RTC member John LavieriBarkhamsted Historical Society tree dedication Squire’s Tavern (l) Steven Blackburn (r) Ed TibbetsBarkhamsted Historical Society tree dedication for Robert Judd – Alice Judd with family and friends
Fellow RTC members, town Republicans and all friends of Robert Judd –
If you are available tomorrow at 2PM please come to the Barkhamsted Historical Society’s tree dedication in memory of fine veteran RTC member Alice Judd’s belated husband, Bob. Our Republican Town Committee along with member Sue Day’s husband, Mike Day, thought a tree would be more special for Robert in his passing rather than flowers, as Bob researched historic trees for our town.
The notice put up on the town’s website recently makes no mention of the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee’s contribution or the implementation of the idea of the tree. The post makes it appear as if it was conceived by people that were not in the process.
Alice, you’re the best, and we will be there tomorrow to support you and give honor to Robert.
October 28th, 2PM at the Historical Society/Squire’s Tavern -100 East River Road
(l) Barkhamsted RTC member and tea party supporter Alice Judd and (r) belated WWII veteran and husband Robert Judd 2009Fine Veteran BRTC member Alice Judd – Hartford Rally – October 2010
Editor’s Note: This press release was sent to the Republican American newspaper on the date written. Their reporter assigned to cover Barkhamsted, a friend of Mr. Stein’s, followed up on this and told First Selectman Candidate, Mark Hemenway, she had already spoke to Don Stein the previous day. This means a lot of time passed before she contacted both Hemenway and petitioning candidate Deborah Simon.
Statement: First Selectman Don Stein Tries to Influence Debate Questions by Soliciting Supporters Help
Barkhamsted – In the debate rules for the upcoming First Selectman race between three candidates, Democrat incumbent Don Stein, Republican Selectman, Mark Hemenway, and Petitioning Candidate Deborah Simon, the Barkhamsted Women’s Club, who was asked by Stein to moderate the debate, stated on their website in a message for all town residents and a call for questions, “We welcome questions from residents.” The deadline for submissions was by midnight, October 17, 2017.
They stipulated further, “All questions received will be grouped by topic and questions regarding the top topics will be asked as time allows. Therefore it is important you submit your question(s) of interest even if you know that another resident has already submitted a question on the topic. Submitting a question is your way to vote for the questions asked.” The club noted “All candidates will respond to the same questions.” A reminder of the deadline for questions followed to be received via email or U.S. Postal service.
It has now been discovered that shortly before the deadline for resident questions, incumbent First Selectman Don Stein sent an email blast to dozens of fellow Barkhamsted Town Hall workers, Candidates and supporters, asking them to submit four specific questions he wanted moderators to ask at the scheduled debate. “The deadline for debate questions is tonight at midnight and I ask that you submit as many of these as you can to help improve the odds that they will get used: Thanks, Don.”
Petitioning candidate Deborah Simon’s reaction to this information in a shared correspondence was, “Do you think that it is ethical for Don Stein to be loading the questions for the debate? He sent this to his supporters. I was asked by one of my supporters what they should ask and I answered that I couldn’t suggest questions because it would be unethical.”
Republican challenger Selectman Mark Hemenway, had this to say about Stein’s interference, “I am shocked and disappointed to hear my challenger felt this insecure heading into our debate he believed he had to pad things in his favor with the unknown help of supporters to try and win.” Hemenway, says he is still willing to debate the sitting First Selectman but the rules would have to be changed in such a way no tampering could affect the questions for the candidates.
The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee made this statement:
“We feel it is unethical and dishonest for any candidate to control the submissions of topics for selection and to try to shape the direction of the debate. It’s a clear attempt to stack the deck in the favor of Mr. Stein by corrupting the pool of residential questions. We feel Mr. Stein should be disqualified from participating in this event, as it violates the intent of an impartial and fair debate. These actions made by the First Selectman should be very disturbing to voters.”
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Email sent to Barkhamsted Town Hall workers, Democrat candidates and supporters from First Selectman Don Stein (D). Recipients have been blacked out as a courtesy, however, if needed they will be disclosed in the future.
Riverton, CT – The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee maintained its support of the Riverton Fair this past October weekend. Riverton is a section of the town of Barkhamsted. The fair took place a week later than usual and was held on the 13th, 14th and 15th. Weather was sublime with warm temperatures and balmy breezes. New faces and familiar faces came to speak to Republican Town Committee members and candidates working the booth. Attendees come from all over the area and even out of state.
Many expressed lengthy and shared opinions that legislative changes had to take place to make Connecticut livable for longtime residents and new ones, who have just moved here whatever the circumstance. Connecticut continues to be in the top three of most highly taxed states in the United States with sitting Governor Dannel Malloy (D) implementing the two highest historic tax hikes in the state’s history.
First Selectman Candidate, Mark Hemenway (R), was on hand each of the three days, as well as visiting candidates from neighboring towns such as Attorney Jerry Padula, an Alderman from Waterbury who is running for Probate Judge, and Stephen Hunt, the Vice Chair of the Avon Republican Town Committee, who is seeking a seat on the Board of Education. Hemenway’s running mate, Nick Lukiwsky, was at the fair Friday evening, known as ‘local’s night’ to towns people.
Politics aside, fair goers enjoyed the usual food fare such as smoked turkey legs, apple fritters and fried onion blossoms, as well as rides for the children, animal exhibits and live music.
Barkhamsted First Selectman Candidate, Selectman Mark Hemenway (R)
Ben and BRTC/BOF member Dave MoultonBRTC member Tom Palmer(l-r) Avon BOE candidate Stephen Hunt, BRTC Chair Juliana Simone, Waterbury Probate Judge candidate Alderman Jerry Padula, Mark C. and EricBarkhamsted’s businessman John Lavieri and First Selectman Candidate Mark Hemenway (R)(l-r) BRTC Chair Juliana Simone and Veteran BRTC member and tea party attendee Alice Judd(l-r) First Selectman Candidate, Selectman Mark Hemenway, Retired Air Force Veteran BRTC member, Jerry Thompson, and BRTC Chair, Juliana Simone
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, October 12th, 2017, at 7PM on Charter Cable channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents an interview with municipal candidates Board of Selectman Mark Hemenway and his running mate, Nick Lukiwsky. This half-hour interview with BRTC Chair and host, Juliana Simone, introduces the First Selectman and Board of Selectman candidate to the voters of Barkhamsted who do not already know them, shows why they are the fresh new team to lead the town and why residents should vote for them on November 7th.
This program will repeat on Sunday, October 15th, 2015 at 7:30PM on Charter Cable channel 191 and is available online on www.ctv191.com
(l) First Selectman Candidate Mark Hemenway and (r) Board of Selectman Candidate Nick Lukiwsky
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