Torrington Democratic Town Committee

04/09/2026

May Day Strong! Rally and Concert for Peace

Saturday, May 2 | 12 to 3 pm | Coe Memorial Park, Torrington
Hosted by Northwest CT Take Action

12:00 to 1:30 pm - Peaceful Rally
Bring your signs, your flags, and your voices as we gather in solidarity.

1:00 to 3:00 pm - Concert for Peace
The park comes alive with local musicians performing protest songs, classic and new, including original songs written by the performers themselves, plus messages of peace from local politicians and community leaders.

Costumes are encouraged! All ages welcome. Bring your family and friends for a joyful afternoon of music and community spirit.

Stop by the Torrington Democratic Town Committee booth and take part in our community peace art activity -- a creative way to add your voice to the day!

Food Drive for The Community Kitchen of Torrington!

Want to Sing? Northwest CT Take Action needs choir singers and solo voices! Contact them at [email protected]

Register Here:
https://www.mobilize.us/northwestcttakeaction/event/932057/

Please share and spread the word. See you May 2!

04/09/2026

Connecticut needs bold reform that shifts the burden away from working families and asks the wealthiest to pay their fair share.

04/07/2026

Dems & Donuts is this Saturday, April 11 from 10 am to 12 pm at 45 Water Street!
We're hosting a casual open house and we'd love to see you there. Whether you're a newly registered Democrat or a longtime Torrington Dem, grab a donut, catch up with fellow Torrington Democrats, and bring a friend or two!

Stop by to:
- Get to know your DTC members
- Hear about what we've been working on
- Learn how to get involved, whether that's joining the committee, volunteering, or just staying more connected
- Share your thoughts on what matters most to our community

No agenda, no pressure. Just good conversation and great donuts (and there will be coffee too!!!)

We're also collecting non-perishable food donations for the Community Kitchen of Torrington. Feel free to bring an item or two if you're able!

03/31/2026

Hey Torrington Democrats! Join us for our April Meeting this Thursday. Two dynamic guest speakers are on the agenda. We are excited to welcome both Josh Elliott (candidate for Governor) and Aaron Zimmer for State Senate to Torrington! There will be time for Q&A so bring your questions and get to know these candidates!

Doors open at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7 pm. 45 Water St. All Torrington Democrats are invited to attend our monthly Town Committee meetings.

We are also collecting nonperishable food items for The Community Kitchen of Torrington. Most needed items include: ground coffee, powdered juice, canned vegetables, canned meat, pasta, sauce, rice, cereal, and boxed potatoes.

Doors open at 6:30pm with meeting to start promptly at 7pm. Social follows. CT House Rep. (88th District) Josh Elliott ( joshforct.com ) and state senate candidate (30th District) Aaron Zimmer ( zimmerforct.com ) will be in attendance as guest speakers. OUTREACH COMMITTEE FOOD DRIVE The Outreac

03/28/2026

"We say NO KINGS! Not now, NOT EVER!"

03/28/2026

With every No Kings rally, more people are waking up to the fact that our democracy is eroding exponentially. Today, hundreds filled Torrington's Coe Memorial Park in the cold, united by powerful speeches, beautiful singing, and one very clear message: we refuse to look away.

A huge thank you to all the speakers including Torrington DTC members, Stephen Ivain & George Craig, & Litchfield Democrats Chair, Daniela Larsson. Also thank you to the folk singers who moved us, to NWCT Indivisible and Northwest CT Take Action for making this happen, and to everyone who brought food to donate to the The Community Kitchen of Torrington .

This movement isn't slowing down. Are you with us?

03/25/2026

In case you were wondering... The referendum for funding to replace the roof at Torrington Intermediate School passed by 18 votes. Yes! Your vote does matter! There were 200 yes votes to 182 no votes. Also, yes, that is a very low voter turnout considering there are over 20,000 registered voters in Torrington!

03/23/2026

Vote YES on TUESDAY, MARCH 24.

Torrington voters have a decision to make, and this one is pretty straightforward.

The roof at Torrington Intermediate School (formerly the Middle School) is 30 years old and needs to be replaced. The total project cost is $6.6 million, and the State of Connecticut will cover about 75% of that, saving the city nearly $5 million. This work has to be done eventually, so voting YES is simply the smart financial move.

A failing roof doesn't just mean leaks. It means moisture, mold risk, and poor air quality. Kids spend hours every day in that building, and a wet, deteriorating structure is simply not a healthy environment for learning. Replacing the roof protects the building and the air our children breathe inside it.

Voting YES protects our kids and our city's financial footing.

Polls are open 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 24, at City Hall ONLY. No early voting, but absentee ballots are available now through the City Clerk's office.

Please note: Non-elector property owners who are liable for at least $1,000 in Torrington property taxes are also eligible to vote on this question.

03/14/2026

Don't miss your chance to meet author Jimmy Tickey live in Litchfield on Wednesday, March 25th at 6:30pm for a free author conversation with Jimmy, Daniela Larsson, and special guests!

Organizing to Win: the Art and Science of Running for Office is a timely, practical how-to guide written as a conversation for anyone who wants to manage a campaign or run for office. Whether you're frustrated, feel disconnected, or just want to get more involved, this book is for you.
RSVP required.

Order your copy in advance at OrganizingtoWin.com and it'll be brought to the event to be signed in person, or pick one up at the door.

Democracy is worth fighting for and starts with us!

Northwestern Connecticut - join me at a great new spot in Litchfield for a book conversation on Wednesday, March 25th. RSVP: https://shorturl.at/9Khs0

03/09/2026

Torrington kids and families deserve a safe community. Help us keep it that way.

This Wednesday, March 11, the Connecticut Public Health Committee will hold a hearing on two bills, HB 5044 and SB 450, that would keep vaccine policy in the hands of Connecticut's Commissioner of Public Health.

Why support these bills now? Because RFK Jr. has packed the federal advisory committee that makes CDC vaccine recommendations with vaccine skeptics. Connecticut needs the authority to follow the science.

State Sen. Stephen Harding (R-30) and Rep. Joe Canino (R-65) oppose this legislation. Torrington families deserve better, and your voices should be heard.

You can testify in person at Room 1D of the Legislative Office Building, on Zoom, or by submitting written testimony online. The deadline to register is Tuesday, March 10 at 3 pm.

To learn more about submitting testimony and to register, visit these sites:
https://cthealthpolicy.org/resources-2/advocacy-tool-box/testify-hearing/
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/PHdata/pha/pdf/2026pha00311-R001030PH-pha.pdf

03/08/2026

Indivisible NW CT and Northwest CT Take Action are calling on residents of Northwest Connecticut to join a peaceful, nonviolent protest in defense of constitutional values and democracy.

Communities across the country are mobilizing to stand up for freedom, justice, and accountability. Together we say: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

They are also hosting a food drive for The Community Kitchen of Torrington. Please bring non-perishable items if you can. Most needed: ground coffee, powdered juice, canned vegetables, canned meat, pasta, sauce, rice, cereal, and boxed potatoes.

Bring friends, family, American flags, and signs. You can even wear a costume if you're feeling it! This event happens rain, snow, or shine.

RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/905533/

03/07/2026

Candidate announcement for State Senate in the 30th district!
Meet Aaron Zimmer of Brookfield. Aaron is a longtime DTC member and previous Chair. He was also a candidate for the 107th House District in 2024 and has been an indispensable campaign volunteer and advocate for working families in CT for years.

Please join us in supporting Aaron’s campaign. Visit his website to sign up for campaign updates and learn how you can help flip the 30th from red to blue. And if you’re able, he’d really appreciate a donation too!
https://www.zimmerforct.com

https://www.zimmerforct.com

Are you ready for a fight? I am.

Over the next several days and weeks, I’ll be sharing more about my platform and priorities. But first, I wanted you to hear it directly from me: I’m running for State Senate.

Our community deserves representation in Hartford that will stand up to Trump and work every day to make life materially better for the people of the 30th District. We deserve honesty. We deserve authenticity. And most importantly, we deserve a Senator who will bring people together to solve real problems, not one who thrives on dividing us.

If you believe in that vision, please click the link above and add your name to join this fight. And if you’re able, please pitch in a few dollars to help power our campaign. Together, we can build the kind of leadership our district truly deserves.

Have a great Friday, friends.