
Nicholson Talks About Women in Government at QVCC
First Selectman Maureen Nicholson traveled to QVCC Monday to meet with students and share her experience as a female elected official in Connecticut. Joining Nicholson on the panel were State Representative Anne Dauphinais, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, and Rose Reyes, a Windham Town Council member. Maureen shared her experience running for office as the first female First Selectman in Pomfret history. She encouraged the young women in the audience to trust in themse


Pomfret Democrats March for Lives
On Saturday, March 24, Pomfret Democrats joined thousands in Hartford to honor the lives of 17 students who died at the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. The rally was one of many around the nation organized by survivors of the shooting. Marchers also protested the inaction of federal legislators who have repeatedly met gun violence with silence. Signs that said "Protect Our Kids, Not Guns," "Enough," and "No More Silence, End Gun Violence," were hoisted in the air


Boyd, Perrier Talk Issues in Woodstock
It's only March, but both Democratic candidates for the state legislature who are seeking to represent Pomfret are making their presence and ideas known. State Representative Pat Boyd is running for a second term as state representative for Connecticut's 50th House District. In office, Boyd has been a leader on some very important issues, including agriculture growth and opposition to the plan to consolidate Connecticut's community colleges. Joining Boyd on the ballot will be