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SUMMARY:January 7\, 2020 - Republican Caucus
DESCRIPTION:Republican Caucus\nTUESDAY\, JANUARY 7\, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. \nNotice is hereby given to all enrolled Republican electors that a Caucus will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, January 7\, 2020 in the Town Meeting Room of the New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, Connecticut\, for the purpose of voting to endorse candidates for membership on the New Canaan Republican Town Committee (RTC) for a two-year term of office from March 2020 to March 2022 and to act on such other matters as may properly come before the Caucus. All New Canaan registered Republicans are welcome to attend and vote to endorse candidates. \nPursuant to Party Rules\, each candidate seeking endorsement by the Caucus must have filed a petition of candidacy signed by at least twenty-five (25) enrolled Republicans residing in New Canaan\, Connecticut by the published December 13\, 2019 deadline. Party Rules exclude all other forms of nomination. \nThe following fourteen (14) Republicans\, registered and residing in New Canaan\, Connecticut\, have filed timely petitions of candidacy signed by at least twenty-five (25) enrolled Republicans. \nCristina Aguirre-Ross 300 Lost District Drive\nDarren W. Bruno 6 River Street\nNicholas Claude Colabella 232 Greenley Road\nPatrick F. Donovan 189 Brookwood Lane\nGene Goodman 327 Old Norwalk Road\nJohn J. Kriz 1370 Ponus Ridge\nDaniel A. LaGattuta 78 Brooks Road\nPavla K. Levin 74 Clapboard Hill Road\nMary Anne Mercogliano 77 Grove Street\nJames T. O’Hora 382 White Oak Shade Road\nJanice E. Schaefer 581 Laurel Road\nAnthony M. Sillo 691 Old Stamford Road\nMaria Weingarten 115 Lone Tree Farm Road\nE. Whitney Williams 1194 Smith Ridge Road \nParty Rules state that the RTC shall consist of no more than twenty (20) members. Since the number of successful candidates is fewer than that number\, the Caucus shall endorse the above-named candidates. \nThe Caucus Room will be open at 7:00 p.m. to allow time for the Registrar to verify the status of each enrolled Republican seeking to be part of the Caucus body.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/republican-caucus-january-7-2020/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191209T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002731Z
UID:1446-1575919800-1575927000@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:December 9 - Monthly RTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join the New Canaan Republican Town Committee’s monthly meeting to learn about what is happening in New Canaan and in Hartford.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/december-9-monthly-rtc-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190803T001856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002720Z
UID:1444-1573500600-1573507800@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:November 11 - Monthly RTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join the New Canaan Republican Town Committee’s monthly meeting to learn about what is happening in New Canaan and in Hartford.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/november-11-monthly-rtc-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191106
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190922T215650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T191058Z
UID:1649-1572912000-1572998399@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:November 5 - Election Day
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the RTC tables in front of NCHS and Saxe and don’t forget to vote!  Voting hours are 6 AM to 8 PM. \nThe Election Day celebration will be at Baldanza’s starting at 8:15 PM.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/november-5-election-day/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Election Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20191030T220049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T220542Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the White Buffalo with Kevin & Nick
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet First Selectman Kevin Moynihan and Selectman Nick Williams. Learn about their initiatives and share any ideas for New Canaan on October 30 from 7-9 pm. First drink and snack are on us. (Note: Enter via Elm Street)
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/oktoberfest-with-moynihan-and-williams/
LOCATION:White Buffalo\, 72 Park Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190930T203548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T005333Z
UID:1662-1571857200-1571864400@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:October 23 - League of Women Voters Candidate Debate
DESCRIPTION:Come hear the candidates in this November’s local election at Town Hall in this debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Doors open at 6:30 PM.  Debate is 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Attendees can submit questions to the candidates.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/october-23-league-of-women-voters-candidate-debate/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190930T205510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T005029Z
UID:1660-1571338800-1571346000@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:October 17 - RTC Community Happy Hour with Our Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our local Republican candidates on Thursday\, October 17 from 7-9pm. at the bar at Cava. \n 
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/october-17-rtc-community-happy-hour-with-our-candidates/
LOCATION:Cava\, 2 Forest Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190803T001722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T215554Z
UID:1442-1571167800-1571175000@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:October 15 - Monthly RTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join the New Canaan Republican Town Committee’s monthly meeting to learn about what is happening in New Canaan and in Hartford. The meeting has been moved to a Tuesday in honor of Columbus Day.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/october-8-monthly-rtc-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190930T204719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T204740Z
UID:1658-1570730400-1570739400@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:October 10 - Commuter Cocktails with Kevin Moynihan\, Nick Williams\, and Tom O'Dea
DESCRIPTION:Join First Selectman Kevin Moynihan\, Selectman Nick Williams\, and State Rep. Tom O’Dea for Commuter Cocktails on Thursday\, October 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Baldanza Cafe.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/october-10-commuter-cocktails-with-kevin-moynihan-nick-williams-and-tom-odea/
LOCATION:Baldanza\, 129 Elm Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190930T204203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T204203Z
UID:1655-1570370400-1570377600@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:October 6 - Ice Cream Social Meet and Greet with Kevin Moynihan and Nick Williams
DESCRIPTION:Come to Mead Park on Sunday\, October 6 for an ice cream social (cider and donuts\, too) hosted by Moynihan Williams 2019. \n  \n 
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/october-6-ice-cream-social-meet-and-greet-with-kevin-moynihan-and-nick-williams/
LOCATION:Mead Memorial Park\, 4GR4+F4
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190909T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190909T213000
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CREATED:20190803T001352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002659Z
UID:1440-1568057400-1568064600@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:September 9 - Monthly RTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join the New Canaan Republican Town Committee’s monthly meeting to learn about what is happening in New Canaan and in Hartford.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/september-9-monthly-rtc-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190717
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190511T190408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T205626Z
UID:1398-1563235200-1563321599@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:July 16 -  Republican Town Caucus
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:15 p.m.\, Caucus begins at 6:30 p.m. Balloting will begin as close to 7:00 p.m. as possible\, and balloting stops at 9:00 p.m. sharp. The location is the Main Gymnasium at New Canaan High School\, 11 Farm Road\, New Canaan.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/july-16-republican-town-caucus/
LOCATION:New Canaan HS\, 11 Farm\, Road\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190511T185714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190630T135033Z
UID:1389-1562610600-1562621400@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:July 8 - Candidate Forum Followed by RTC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the Republicans some of the Republicans who will be running in the New Canaan town elections in November. Meet and Greet with candidates begins at 6:30 PM. This will be followed by a debate between Board of Education candidates at 7:30 PM. \nThe monthly meeting of the RTC will begin after the debate ends. \nDownload flyer \n 
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/july-9-rtc-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190610T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190610T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190511T185558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002319Z
UID:1387-1560195000-1560202200@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:June 10 - Monthly RTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join the New Canaan Republican Town Committee’s monthly meeting to learn about what is happening in New Canaan and in Hartford.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/june-10-monthly-rtc-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190312T010643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T190115Z
UID:1236-1557775800-1557783000@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:May 13 - RTC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join the New Canaan Republican Town Committee’s monthly meeting to learn about what is happening in New Canaan and in Hartford.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/april-13-rtc-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190302T031652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T033335Z
UID:1201-1556305200-1556316000@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Friday\, April 26 - Annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come to our 2019 Lincoln Reagan Dinner at Woodway Country Club. \nOur guest speaker this year is Andrew C. McCarthy\, Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute. \nCocktail Hours starts at 7 PM.  Dinner at 8 PM.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/friday-april-26-annual-lincoln-reagan-dinner/
LOCATION:Woodway Country Club\, 540 Hoyt Street\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190327T192334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T010707Z
UID:1252-1555009200-1555014600@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 11 - Capitol Report With the Yankee Institute
DESCRIPTION:Get the inside scoop on the State Legislature.  Find out about the most dangerous bills under consideration in Hartford\, new leaders\, new legislation\, and which bills have a real chance of passing. \nFeatured Speakers: \nCarol Liebau\, President\, Yankee Institute \nScott Shepard\, Director\, Policy & Research \nWhat will the Democrat proposals for school regionalization\, tolls\, pushing teacher pension costs onto municipalities and $2\,4 billion in new taxes mean for New Canaan Residents?  What can be done legally to forestall State Government overreach? \nDownload flyer.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/april-11-talk-by-the-yankee-institute/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190408T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190116T021938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002445Z
UID:758-1554751800-1554759000@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:April 8 - RTC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join the New Canaan Republican Town Committee’s monthly meeting to learn about what is going on in New Canaan and in Hartford.  This month we are meeting in the New Canaan Police Station’s meeting room which is on the left when you enter the building.
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/april-8-rtc-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Police Station\, 174 South Avenue\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190116T021331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002305Z
UID:754-1552332600-1552339800@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:March 11 - RTC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/march-11-rtc-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190225T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190225T144016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T144336Z
UID:1189-1551124800-1551132000@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Monday\, February 25 - Townhall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GET INFORMED TONIGHT!\n\nLast week\, our new Governor introduced his “more of the same” budget – more sales tax on everything\, more fees and now tolls everywhere and on everyone. It adds up to $2 BILLION – but not one cut to our State’s profligate spending addiction.\n\nTonight\, come to Town Hall and see if New Canaan’s three Freshman Democrat Representatives to Hartford support the $2 BILLION in NEW TAXES AND TOLLS – but not one cut to spending.\n\nWhy is Tom O’Dea New Canaan’s only Representative who has come out against all three proposed School Consolidation Bills – whether forced or incentive-based? Consolidations do not provide measurable savings\, do not improve educational outcomes and would result in the loss of local control of our schools. Tom O’Dea will be on hand to answer your questions along with Lucy Dathan and Will Haskell.\n\nA CALL TO ACTION:\n\nFind out what you can do to voice your opposition to the Democrat Leadership’s attempt to take away local control of schools through forced or coerced/incentive regionalization. Learn more about the Education Committee HEARING IN HARTFORD THIS FRIDAY – how you can SUBMIT TESTIMONY to the Committee or TESTIFY IN PERSON. The educational system we save may well be our own!
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/monday-february-25-townhall-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190212T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190210T200013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T223108Z
UID:1153-1550003400-1550008800@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation on School Regionalization and More (THIS WILL BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WINTER STORM)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/community-conversation/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20181217T014525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002252Z
UID:625-1549913400-1549920600@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:February 11 - RTC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/feb-11-rtc-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190205T000652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T234011Z
UID:1126-1549483200-1549490400@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:A Town Hall Meeting With Our State Representatives
DESCRIPTION:The New Canaan RTC presents a non-partisan discussion on forced regional school consolidation. \nWith Tom O’Dea and Gail Lavielle \nCome & Share Your Questions or Concerns \nWHAT IS IT?\nSenate Bills #457 & 738 “An Act Concerning the Creation of Regional School Districts” was proposed by state Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Darien & Norwalk). The Bills’ purpose is to “create a more efficient educational system.” The Bills as written would mandate that school districts consolidate. \n· School districts in municipalities with populations of less than 40\,000 would be required to consolidate with other districts to form regional districts. Sen. Duff’s bill states that any town with a student population of less than 2\,000 would be required to consolidate.\n· A statewide plan for the regional consolidations would be developed by a commission created by the Bills. If this plan is not to be approved by the legislature by July 1\, 2020\, the plan would go into effect anyway for the 2021-2022 school year.\n· School employee unions from two or more consolidating districts would either form a regional coalition or a new regional collective bargaining unit\, and upon expiration of current agreements\, would negotiate any future agreements on a regional basis.\n· Language in the Bills mention implementing consolidation “in manner similar to the probate districts”\, but it is unclear what this means. \nWHAT ARE THE RAMIFICATIONS?\n· This legislation would eliminate local control of New Canaan schools.\n· Multiple studies have shown that consolidation does not lead to efficiencies.\n· Larger scale and differing priorities could lead to a decline in the quality of New Canaan’s schools\, as well as those of districts to be consolidated with New Canaan.\n· The existence of the Bills are already dissuading potential homebuyers from considering New Canaan. \nWHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE LEGISLATURE?\nThe Bills were referred to the Joint Committee on Education last week. The Education Committee is made up of 23 Democrats and 14 Republicans\, including Gail Lavielle (R) of Wilton. Of the members\, 8 are from the Senate (6D-2R)\, and 29 are from the House (17D-12R). \n1) If the Education Committee votes to take up the Bills\, it will draft a more detailed proposal. \n2) The Committee will also vote to schedule a public hearing. Your voices would be very influential at this hearing. The Bills may be revised to take into account testimony from the hearing. \n3) If after the hearing the Committee decides to bring the Bills to a vote\, it will schedule a committee vote at a meeting to be held before April 1. \n4) The Bills may then be referred to another committee(s)\, or go straight to the Senate for a vote\, and then to the House. If it is never called for a vote in committee\, or later in the Senate or the House\, the bill dies. \n 
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/a-town-hall-meeting-with-our-state-representatives/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20190202T021308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T021459Z
UID:1110-1549098000-1549101600@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Bring It Home - Coffee with Kevin Moynihan and Tom O'Dea
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/bring-it-home/
LOCATION:Le Pain Quotidien\, 81 Elm Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20181217T000610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002104Z
UID:588-1547494200-1547501400@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Jan. 14 - Monthly RTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/jan-14-monthly-rtc-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20181021T155720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002049Z
UID:203-1544470200-1544477400@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Dec. 10 - Monthly RTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/dec-11-monthly-rtc-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20181021T155512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T002028Z
UID:199-1542051000-1542058200@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Nov. 12 - Monthly RTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/monthly-rtc-meeting/
LOCATION:New Canaan Town Hall\, 77 Main Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly RTC Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181106T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20181021T053537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181021T015536Z
UID:127-1541469600-1541520000@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Nov. 6 - Election Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/election-day/
LOCATION:New Canaan HS and Saxe Middle School
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20181021T160443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181021T160443Z
UID:207-1541232000-1541246400@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Nov. 3 - RTC in Front of Dunkin Donuts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/nov-3-rtc-in-front-of-dunkin-donuts/
LOCATION:Dunkin Donuts\, 88 Elm Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T191455
CREATED:20181021T053715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T173336Z
UID:130-1540627200-1540641600@newcanaanrepublicans.org
SUMMARY:Oct. 27 - RTC in Front of Dunkin Donuts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://newcanaanrepublicans.org/event/rtc-in-front-of-dunkin-donuts/
LOCATION:Dunkin Donuts\, 88 Elm Street\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR