February 8, 2009

The Hebron Republican Town Committee welcomes you to our website.

Election of HRTC officers for the term 2009-2010 was held at our January meeting.  The results were as follows:  Donna McCalla, Chairman; Thomas Sousa, Vice Chairman; Valerie and Jeff Watt, Secretaries; and Jack Richmond, Treasurer.Congratulations to Jack Richmond, who was recently named Republican Registrar of Voters, replacing long-time Registrar Jim Derby.  Jim will stay on as Assistant Registrar of Voters.

Connecticut town committees of both major parties are now turning their focus to local issues, the upcoming budget vote in May, and the November municipal elections.

In Hebron, those issues include the upcoming FY 2009-2010 budget discussions and how Hebron and its taxpayers can weather the economic storm that clouds all communities in our state.

Opportunities for non-profit organizations to raise funds is also a community issue, as charitable donations decline throughout the state and the nation.  Please note that HRTC members will be selling soda and water at this year's Maple Fest in the town center.  Please support your local Republicans at this fundraiser.

Charter Revision meetings are also being held, and citizen participation is highly encouraged. We only get an opportunity every five years to review our charter and recommend changes.

The future of the Peters House, a municipally-owned structure with historical, cultural and architectural significance sitting at the entrance of what will soon be Hebron’s largest sports complex, remains an issue that will most likely be resolved in 2009.  The Peters House site was named to the Connecticut Freedom Trail on February 4, 2009, and local historic designation of the property will be voted on by the Selectmen at their February 19th meeting.

Hebron Republican Town Committee meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at the Hebron Town Office Building, 15 Gilead Street, starting at 7:30 p.m. The public is always invited to attend our meetings.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Town Committee member, please contact Valerie Watt, HRTC Secretary, at 214-1113.  You can also send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We look forward to hearing from you!