July 6, 1921 – March 6, 2016
The former First Lady of whom many consider to be the most beloved President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, passed today in Bel Air, CA at the age of 94.
Nancy and Ronald Reagan’s close relationship gave them fifty-two years of marriage.
The former First Lady will be laid to rest alongside her husband in Simi Valley, CA, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Thursday evening, February 11th, 2016, at 7PM, on Charter Cable channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee airs a half-hour interview with columnist/political commentator Don Pesci and BRTC Chair and host Juliana Simone. Don and Juliana talk about the Iowa caucus results and news, the upcoming New Hampshire caucus and the Republican Presidential candidates, the November election and Governor Malloy’s speech given to the General Assembly on opening day of the new session and what to expect in terms of any positive changes.
For those outside the viewing area or who are not Charter cable subscribers, this show is available on-line at www.ctv13.net under VOD (Video on Demand) search “Conservative Chat” if not on home page.
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Thursday evening, January 28th, 2016, at 7PM on Charter Cable Channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents Deputy Senate Minority Leader State Senator Kevin Witkos (R-8) and BRTC Chair and host Juliana Simone. Kevin and Juliana discuss General Electric’s move out of state, Governor Malloy and the democratic majority’s business and taxpayer unfriendly legislation, the Department of Transportation’s funds proposed “lock box”, the upcoming Supreme Court’s decision on unions charging fees to non-union members; any possibility of ending collective bargaining in our state; the Syrian refugees coming to Connecticut, second amendment issues, news concerning our Senate District 8, the second largest in the state, and some ideas Kevin will bring with him going into the start of the next session in February and more!
For those who are not Charter subscribers or who are outside of the viewing area this show can be seen on-line on www.ctv13.net under VOD “Conservative Chat” 102.
We wish all of you the best for 2016. This new year is important in terms of the future of our country. We hope when you cast your ballots in November on Election Day, you vote for the Republican nominee.
Editor’s Note: With the next two air times of our show falling on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, it would be unfair to any new guest to appear on these dates. Look for a new informative interview in January 2016 – a very important year for the future of our country.
“Conservative Chat” – December 31st, 2015, Thursday evening at 7PM on Charter Cable Channel 191, veteran columnist Don Pesci and Barkhamsted RTC Chair Juliana Simone discuss in this half hour: Governor Malloy’s taking in 1600 Syrian refugees – how can they be vetted and how are their services are going to be paid for; Attorney General Jepsen’s declaration the state spending cap is unenforceable and why; Don and Juliana’s thoughts on the democrat leadership’s budget plan that includes cutting public financed campaign funds in 2016; Don’s recent article on U.S. Senator Dick Blumenthal’s recent gaff about another actual whereabouts of importance; and acknowledgement of the Republican municipal election wins on Election Day this November.
This show is available on-line for those outside of the viewing area or who are not Charter cable subscribers at www.ctv13.net under VOD (Video on Demand) “Conservative Chat” episode 101.
November 5, 2015
The latest episode of “Conservative Chat” which featured Barkhamsted municipal candidates BOS member Mark Hemenway (R) and BOF veteran member Dave Moulton (R) has now been uploaded on-line. BRTC Chair and program host Juliana Simone discusses town issues with these knowledgeable board members who went on to keep their board positions on Election Day 2015.
To watch the show: http://www.ctv13.net/
Click on the tab VOD and the interview is currently on the home page – with the CC screen – episode #100. After more shows are uploaded, either put “Conservative Chat” in the search bar, or go to page two, three, etc. for current listings.
Thank you Barkhamsted voters!
Written by Juliana Simone
November 4, 2015
Voter turnout on Tuesday showed town residents still care who sits on their Boards. Town Republican’s won every challenged seat by the opposing party.
All four contested incumbents, two on the Board of Finance, Dave Moulton, a former Chair of the BOF, who has committed himself to saving taxpayers money and keeping spending down for almost two decades, and colleague Sal Tartaglione, an alternate seeking a full seat, who recently built a bread and breakfast business on River Road and has a career in finance, won their challenges.
Planning and Zoning Commission, Johnny Polderman, and Zoning Board of Appeals, Dan Lamont, two veteran incumbents who have each dedicated fourteen years of volunteer service as elected officials on their respective boards, also easily won reelection.
Traditionally, these elections have a small turnout, but 30% of Barkhamsted’s registered voters made the effort to go cast their ballots this November 3rd. According to Voter Registrar Sue Day (R), this “was a little more than we expected.” Her colleague Karen Martin (D) noted when asked how many people came in to register today as new voters, “only two.” She agreed the traffic was better than they thought it would be.
Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee Chair, Juliana Simone, said “Thank you to all Barkhamsted voters who voted this Election Day and recognized our Republican incumbents who continue to dedicate their time to make our town a beautiful and fiscal place to live.”
Listed by highest votes earned are the results: (Richard Winn and John Doyle were cross endorsed by the Democrat Party)
Richard Winn (R) – Chairman, Board of Finance – 652
John Doyle (R) – Board of Finance – 636
Jim Hart (R) – Planning and Zoning Commission – 574
Bill LeGeyt (R) – Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals – 565
Linda Persechino (R) – Board of Finance, alternate – 563
Pam Cole (R) – Treasurer – 557
Jennifer Prelli-Hester (R) – Board of Education – 553
Donald Stein (D) – First Selectman – 540
Teresa Collins (D) – Tax Collector – 529
Molly Sexton Read (D) – Chair, Board of Education – 493
Robert Brainard III (R) – (BAA member) – Board of Education – 489
Stephen Egbertson (D) – Board of Finance – 488
David R. Moulton (R) – Board of Finance – 421
Daniel Lamont (R) – Zoning Board of Appeals – 416
Mark Hemenway (R) – Board of Selectman – 410
John Warren (R) – Board of Assessment Appeals – 406
Johnny Polderman (R) – Planning and Zoning Commission – 402
Donna Beaudoin (D) – Board of Education – 400
Salvatore Tartaglione (R) – Board of Finance – 377
Peter Bakker, Jr. (D) – Board of Finance – 357
Frank Kaczynski (D) – Planning and Zoning Commission – 305
Phil Walker (D) – Board of Assessment Appeals – 302
Julia Patterson (D) – Board of Finance – 293
Barkhamsted voters – please go out and cast your vote today for many of our fine long-serving veteran Board members who have dedicated cumulatively decades of volunteer service to our town and have made it a special enough place to live, Connecticut Magazine in this month’s issue, just ranked Barkhamsted as the #2 town to live in its category statewide.
Update: The Charter studio manager informed me that the company is changing servers in addition to upgrading equipment this entire week, so although he made our show a priority to rerun Monday evening, and had it loaded in the machine to make sure it aired, the new server was unable to broadcast our program and any others as they made necessary changes. Due to this activity at Charter, no new shows could be taped, so this interview will air one last time tonight, November 12th, 2015 in its usual time, 7PM on Charter Cable Channel 191 and is still available to see on-line for those outside the viewing area or who are satellite subscribers.
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Monday, November 2nd, 2015, at 6:30PM, on Charter Cable Channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents an interview with Barkhamsted Selectman Mark Hemenway (R) and Barkhamsted Board of Finance member Dave Moulton (R) with BRTC Chair and Host Juliana Simone. Mark and Dave discuss with Juliana why Barkhamsted made the #2 ranking of places to live in the recent Connecticut magazine in its category; why our challenged Republican incumbents should be re-elected; how the time would be different if a Republican First Selectman had been in office for four terms; why Mark voted no on this year’s Selectmen’s budget; budget items including general government vs. education budget, state and revenue grants and capitol expenses; the future outlook for Barkhamsted going forward and what voters should understand when they fill out their ballots on Tuesday, November 3rd between 6AM and 8PM and to vote for our long-serving, dedicated and informed Republican ticket!
For those who are not Charter subscribers, or who live outside the viewing area, this program will be available on-line on Monday, November 2nd at www.ctv13.net under VOD/search Conservative Chat episode 100. (check throughout the day for the upload)
“Conservative Chat’ – Sunday evening, October 11th, 2015, at 7:30PM on Charter Channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents an interview with New Hartford First Selectman Dan Jerram, Select woman Alesia Kennerson and Barkhamsted RTC Chair Juliana Simone. Dan and Alesia talk about the many accomplishments they’ve made over their years as municipal leaders for the residents of New Hartford and their goals going forward for their town if re-elected to another term this Election Day November 3rd.
This program will run again tomorrow evening, Monday night, October 12th at 6:30PM on Charter channel 191.
For those who are not Charter subscribers, or who live outside the viewing area, this program can be seen on the Internet at www.ctv13.net under VOD (video on demand – “Conservative Chat”)
Editor’s Note: The October 8th broadcast of this program was delayed about five minutes into the interview due to the previous show being cued up again; after a call to the studio, the Jerram/Kennerson show came on around 7:05 after a couple of attempts, which resulted in the last five minutes of the program being cut out for the live show which follows to air on time. To see the show properly and in entirety, tune in Sunday evening and another day/time will be posted, as well.
