State Rep. Tim O’Brien, the endorsed Democrat for Mayor, won a convincing victory in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary garnering 70% of the vote and affirming the July endorsement of the DTC. The Mayoral nomination was the only office on the line for Democrats. O’Brien, a former city alderman and 24th District legislator, gained the victory with support from scores of volunteers, members of the endorsed slate in the first mayoral primary for Democrats in 16 years.
Tim O'Brien, second from right, on Primary night at whinstone Tavern with from left Alton Brooks, Manny Reyes and an unidentified volunteer. (Gerratana photo)
Alderman DeFronzo Fundraiser At Great Taste Tuesday, 9/20
Ward 4 Alderman David DeFronzo, who is running for an at large spot on the Common Council this year, will hold a fund-raising reception Tuesday, September 20th, from 5-7 p.m. at Great Taste Restaurant, 597 West Main Street, New Britain. A DeFronzo for Alderman event with a suggested contribution of $50. The maximum individual contribution for alderman is $250.
Headquarters Grand Opening; DTC Meeting Thursday, 9/22
A grand opening for New Britain Democratic Headquarters will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 19 Bassett Street. Candidates, local and state leaders and officials will be on hand in support of Tim O’Brien and the Row A slate. All are welcome. The opening reception will be followed by the September meeting of the Democratic Town Committee at 7 p.m.
Jack Grace Band At Sully’s Pub Thursday: Featuring New Britain DTC Secretary’s Daughter, Daria Grace!
The Jack Grace Band will perform at Sully’s Pub in West Hartford on Thursday, September 15th at 9:00 pm. The Grace Band, influenced by the music of Johnny Cash and Neil Young in a rock/country style, has a New Britain connection. Band member Daria Grace is the daughter of Rosemary Klotz, the Democratic Town Committee recording secretary and a strong supporter of music and the arts in New Britain. Congratulations Rosemary. The Jack Grace Band hails from Brooklyn, New York.
Daria Grace (front row, right) , daughter of the Town Committee's Rosemary Klotz, is part of the Jack Grace Band, to appear at Sully's Pub in West Hartford today.
