Rocky Hill Democrats

Town Council Meeting - April
2025-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rocky Hill Town Council Chambers, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067, United States
Our monthly town council meeting. Highlights for this meeting:

The budget is likely to be a major focus.

This description will be updated as we get closer to the event.

What you can do

West Hill School’s roof is in disrepair as a result of a lack of investment in the Capital Improvement Fund. As a result, the roof will often leak when it rains. In addition to damaging the building itself, a damp building is harmful to the health of students and teachers. Please speak at public comment to ask the town prioritize the capital improvement fund, and specifically to prioritize the rebuilding of the roof.

Public Hearing - Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority
2025-04-07 18:30 - 19:00 | Rocky Hill Town Council Chambers, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067, United States
A public presentation from the Municipal Redevelopment Authority on the services they could provide to aid transit-oriented development, particularly of housing, in Rocky Hill’s downtown area. More details here.

Lenten Gathering for Justice
2025-04-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067, United States
From the Racial Justice Committee at the Rocky Hil Congregational Church:

“Please join us for a gathering in support of marginalized communities on Sunday, March 16 from 9-10 AM and with any luck continuing through Lent as part of our Lenten observance and commitment to justice.

While we continue to financially support many marginalized groups, there is an urgent need for us to physically stand in the storm with members of our church and the community.

This will be a peaceful gathering in support of the LGBTQ community, Black lives, Immigrants, and all those being targeted in our country. Please invite like-minded friends but keep in mind our message is one of support and we want to avoid specific political attacks in our messaging.

Hands Off! Connecticut Fights Back
2025-04-05 15:00 - 18:00 | State Capitol Building, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, Connecticut, 06067, United States
From Hands Off 2025:

About this event

Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Connecticut is fighting back!

They’re taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.

🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we’re taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! 🚨

📍 Where: State Capitol Building, Hartford, CT 📅 When: 3pm, April 5, 2025

This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.

A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Check out handsoff2025.com for more information.

RH Planning and Zoning: Special Meeting to discuss the Plan of Conservation and Development
2025-04-02 18:45 - 20:00 | Rocky Hill Town Council Chambers, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067, United States
Our town’s Planning and Zoning Commission is updating the Rocky Hill Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and they want your input.

What is the POCD?

The document is a long range advisory plan outlining the community’s goal and vision for the future. These plans must be updated every ten years per State law. Over the next decade, aspects of the plan will be tackled by various bodies within the town.

The Planning and Zoning Commission wants input from the the public. You can find the Town’s current Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) on the Town’s website.

How can I engage?

Fill out the survey

Attend the Planning and Zoning meeting on April 2 at 6:45

The town staff will invite members of the public to speak. If you have an issue – for example, if you’d like to see more affordable housing, or you want to see a bike trail in town – you can speak and explain why it is important to you. That’s it!

Reception: Support the CTDemocratic Party
2025-04-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Connecticut
George and Diana Jepsen invite you to an evening reception in support of the Connecticut Democratic Party.

Special Guests

Governor Ned Lamont

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas

Treasure Erick Russell

Comptroller Sean Scanlon

Chairman Roberto Alves

2025 CTrides Transportation Showcase
2025-04-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Connecticut Science Center, - 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut, 06067, United States
From CTRides:

Discover how historic investments in Connecticut’s public transportation system will revolutionize how we live, work, and connect. Hear from expert speakers and engage in insightful discussions on the transformative impact of transportation in our communities and on our businesses.

CTrides and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) would like to invite you to the 2025 Transportation Showcase: Keeping Connecticut Moving – The Future of Transportation!

Rally: Governor Lamont, No More Methane Gas!
2025-03-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, United States
From the CT Sierra Club:

In January, Governor Ned Lamont stated his support for “natural” methane gas during his State of the State address. Then, last month , he signed off on allowing the Capitol Area System heating and cooling system to be updated with fossil fuels — continuing to make Hartford a sacrifice zone and fueling the climate crisis.

We’re standing up and saying enough; enough with polluted air, continued asthma, and dirty energy. Connecticut deserves better. Instead, we must pursue clean energy that helps our communities to thrive.

We’re calling on Governor Lamont to:

Reverse his decision on the Capitol Area System and move forward with network geothermal.

Deny the permits for the Brookfield Compressor Stations.

Now is not the time for fossil fuels. Now is the time to invest in clean and renewable energy. Join us on March 31st as we hold a press conference at the Legislative Office Building, before marching to the Capitol Area System, where we will do a die-in to represent the harm that this fossil fuel infrastructure inflicts on the community.

Parents Night Out
2025-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Connecticut
Parent’s Night Out at The Arch – Support RHHS Project Graduation!

📅 Date: Friday, March 28, 2024⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: The Arch Restaurant

Join us for a fun and relaxing Parent’s Night Out at The Arch to support Rocky Hill High School Project Graduation! For just $25 per person, your ticket includes:🍕 Delicious pizza🍷 Two drink tickets (domestic beer or wine)🎟️ Exciting raffles

Enjoy a great evening with friends while supporting a safe and memorable Project Graduation for the Class of 2025!

🎟️ Get your tickets today and help make a difference!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🚀🎉

RH Planning and Zoning: Special Meeting to discuss the Plan of Conservation and Development
2025-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Rocky Hill Town Council Chambers, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067, United States
Our town’s Planning and Zoning Commission is updating the Rocky Hill Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and they want your input.

What is the POCD?

The document is a long range advisory plan outlining the community’s goal and vision for the future. These plans must be updated every ten years per State law.

Th Planning and Commission wants input from the the public. You can find the Town’s current Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) on the Town’s website.

How can I engage?

Fill out the survey

Attend the Planning and Zoning meeting on March 26 at 630

Women’s History Month Celebration with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and the Power of Women PAC
2025-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | New Park Brewing, 485 New Park Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
From the Power of Women PAC:

“Join us to Celebrate Women’s History Month and Honor Democratic Women Leaders”

Harlem Wizards Fundraiser for Rocky Hill Schools
2025-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Rocky Hill High School, 50 Chapin Street, Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067, United States
A game between performance basketball players and the Rocky Hill Dream Team: a collection of teachers and public servants. Filled with music, comedy, tricks, hoops, and alley-oops!

Hosted by the Rocky Hill Education Foundation

Come and support the Rocky Hill Dream Team:

Stevens School: Kyle Bellizzi, Molly Garcia, Magdalena O’Brien

West Hill School: Mike Avenoso, David Dudis, Matt Kataja, Glen Nelson, Scott Nozik, Brian Sanford

Moser School: Michelle Castagna, Katie DeLoureiro, Will Jordan

Griswold Middle School: Tanya Adorno, Keith Baker, Rachel Casasanta, Dylan DellaFera, Rosemary Lentini, Michelle Matias, Angelica Ochoa-Mayo, Annie Sawamura, Elizabeth Selig, Laura Simeone, Marissa Violette, Melissa Whitaker

Rocky Hill High School: Mike Dudis (COACH), Ian Beling, Richard Conway, Lindsey Fliss, Mike Gugliotti, Viviana Guzman, Eric Miller, Jeff Papciak, Sara Raymond

Central Office: Danielle Galligan, Paige Weaver

Town Council: Pankaj Prakash

Rocky Hill Police Dept.: Jeff Foss-Rugan

Dream Team Staff: Mayor Marotta (Asst. Coach); Superintendent Mark Zito (Scorekeeper); Henry Vasel-Education Foundation (Referee)

Naugatuck & Oxford Forum: Methane Pipelines, Climate Change, & Our Health
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Ion Foundation Community Room, 270 Church St, Naugatuck, CT, Connecticut, 06067, United States
From The CT Sierra Club

Join the Stop Project Maple campaign for an educational forum in Naugatuck at the Ion Foundation Community Room (270 Church St). At the forum, speakers will share information about the proposed Project Maple pipeline expansion, the impact of methane expansions, such as Project Maple, on climate change and the health and safety of our communities, and how residents can take action. It will also include recently recorded footage from the Compressor Station located in Oxford, which is along the pipeline route, and shows the methane that leaks directly into our communities.

Town Council Meeting - March
2025-03-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Rocky Hill Town Council Chambers, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067, United States
Our monthly town council meeting.

Highlights for this meeting:

Public Hearing – Neighborhood Assistance Act Application“The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax-exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses who make cash contributions to these entities”

Discussion/Possible Action – MissionCIT Contract This is a followup discussion involving the possible partnership with MissionCIT for enhancements to our town firefighting facilities.

Discussion/Possible Action – Up-date on Latest Proposed Legislation – Motor Vehicles – Town Assessor

Discussion – Neighborhood Assistance Act Application

Discussion – CT Municipal Redevelopment Authority – David Korris, Executive Director

Presentation – Central CT Health District – Charles Brown, MPH, Director of Health D.

Discussion – Plan of Conservation & Development – Kim Ricci, Town Planner

The full agenda is available here.

Bowling Night Fundraiser for Task Force 51
2025-03-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Bowl-o-Rama, 2143 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, 06111-3201, United States
From the American Lung Association and Fight for Air Climb

Bowling Night Saturday, March 15, 2025 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmRegistration starts@5pm

Bowl-O-Rama2143 Berlin Turnpike Newington, CtTwo Games, Shoes, Pizza and Soda

$20.00 (in advance) per person$25.00 (at the door)

Raffle Prizes!

For Tickets:Doug.FFAC@gmail.comDougClarke – 860-882-3017Wally Sliva – 860-266-373
