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Community Gardens Delayed for Additional Soil Testing; Other Work Continues
On May 16, The Town of Rocky Hill provided an update on the Community Farm: Due to the ongoing testing required to close-out the remediation project at 374…
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Rocky Hill Budget Cuts: A Short-Term Win or Long-Term Gamble?
Last night, the Rocky Hill Town Council ratified a new budget—but not without surprises. The original budget proposal called for a spending increase of just over 3.5%, totaling…
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Newcomer Allan Smith Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Rocky Hill, CT
Smith will host a campaign kickoff event this Thursday, May 15th, where he will share his Vision for Growth, Affordability, and a Town That Works for Everyone Rocky…
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Monthly updates from Rocky Hill board and commission members: May 2025
Democratic Town Committee members provided two-to-three sentence updates on activities from boards and commissions around town in advance of our monthly DTC meeting. Come to our meeting on…
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A Response to RH Mayor’s “Double Standard”
In a recent opinion piece, the Mayor of Rocky Hill claims that the State of Connecticut is placing undue hardship on municipalities and applying a “double standard” when…
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Speaker Ritter Talks Budget Surplus, Federal Uncertainty & Housing Challenges at Middlesex Chamber Breakfast in Middletown
On April 30, Speaker of the Connecticut House, Matt Ritter, addressed the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, where he spoke candidly about the state budget, federal uncertainty, and key…
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Rocky Hill “Unsung Heroes” share how they find joy in community service
Rocky Hill Democrats honor the service of two fantastic community pillars, Maria Libro Judge and Shilpa Gohill. There is a risk in calling for community service. If we…
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Planning and Zoning Commission Denies Application to Expand a Citgo on Main Street
On April 23, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting to consider an application to combine properties and reconfigure gas pumps and the building into a…
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Town Council Update: Highlights from the April 22 Budget Public Hearing and Council Meeting
The Rocky Hill Town Council held its bi-weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 22, following a public hearing on the proposed 2025–2026 municipal budget, delivered by Town Manager Ray…
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Rocky Hill’s Tight Budget is the Result of Years of Poor GOP Decision-making
Once again the annual budget season is upon us. In the coming weeks the Town Council will conduct a series of public hearings and workshops to set the…
