Hello ,
I hope you are having a great summer. This is the fourth edition of the "Boughton Bulletin" and I want to thank you for your interest and for your
comments that I have received regarding the newsletter.
The idea of the newsletter, is to give you information that you need and to update you on issues that
might be of concern. I believe that you need the correct information about our city, and with the demise of
the main stream press, it is important that you have critical information at your fingertips. So don't be afraid to forward the "Boughton
Bulletin" to your friends and neighbors, and if you have someone that you think might enjoy the newsletter, please send me their e-mail address
(make sure that you ask first). I would also appreciate any thoughts or suggestions that you might have on how to improve the "Boughton
Bulletin".
In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the summer.
All The Best,
Mayor Mark
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Convention Bound!
On Sunday August 31st, I will leave Danbury to attend the 2008 National Republican Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Click on
the Elephant above to visit the Republican Convention website.
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Live Blogging From the Convention!
Starting on Sunday August 31st 2008, I will be posting daily updates and pictures to www.mayormarksblog.blogspot.com from the convention floor. I will
look for the
little stories and interesting people that make a convention. Thanks to the NewsTimes, you will be able to read my reports online at the Newstimes website as well. Finally, for at least one night, I will try a live blogging session to entertain
discussion and ideas regarding the upcoming election. All are welcome and all will be encouraged to share their thoughts. Stay tuned for
more details.
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Check out the Ives Concert Park's free family fair day (click on the Ives logo above). That is
right, I said free. Free concert by the Ives Orchestra. Date is Sept. 21, gates open at 2:00 PM. This is a wonderful event to end our most
successful season ever.
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one book,one community
The Danbury Public Library has launched a new program called one book, one community. The program encourages the
Danbury and Western Connecticut State University communities to read the same book during the summer and the fall of 2008, then come together to
discuss the text in venues throughout the city and the university. For more information, visit the website at: www.onebookdanbury.org
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Taste of Danbury Sept. 6 and 7th. Saturday night join me on the Green for a free concert by Blue Oyster Cult.
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City to move to 4-Day work
week.
Recently I announced our plans to move several city facilities to a 4 day work week. The plan would require city workers to work their regular thirty
five hours, but they must do so in a four day work week. The new proposed hours for City Hall are:
Mon: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM.
Tues: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM.
Wed: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM.
Thurs: 7:30 AM-6:30 PM
Fri: Closed
City Hall will be open two and a half more hours a week to assist you and conduct business. Inspections will still be conducted on Fridays and
some personnel will work from home. The idea is to reduce our energy costs by closing the building for 72 hours. Our team of engineers have estimated
that we can save up to $150,000 depending on the cost of oil. The Library will be closed on Fridays.
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Special thanks to Wayne Shepperd and to his team for making the Nutmeg Games a huge success. We hosted thousands of athletes from all over the state
for two weeks. Congratulations are also due to our Parks Maintenance Division for having our fields and facilities in tip top shape. Great work by
all!!
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S.A.V.E.
The SAVE program is currently accepting applications. The SAVE program is designed to give seniors a property tax
break while at the same time adding valuable experience to Danbury. Residents must be 65 and above and have
an annual income of
no more than $52,500 for single person and $59,200 for married couples. Qualifying residents will be placed with a non-profit or with the City of
Danbury to provide their valuable services to the community. In exchange, the participating senior will receive a $600.00 property tax break. To
apply, contact the Tax Assesors Office to qualify and then the Volunteer Center for an
appointment.
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Please make sure that everyone you know is registered to vote. This is a critical election, and every vote counts. Any questions, contact the
Registrar of Voters at 797-4553.
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