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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 17h

Columbus Day has Connecticut roots: the Knights of Columbus were founded in New Haven in 1882 to protect immigrant families. State law also recognizes five tribes who were here long before 1492. Today Plainfield honors both. Share it forward.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Joe de la Cruz at Sterling Family Day: "Most of the folks here actually live right down the street and they're making their own goods. It shows you the farm spirit." Vote Joe de la Cruz, State Senate. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Joseph de la Cruz.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

WITHDRAWN *temporarily SMART withdrew its Siting Council petition for the Plainfield trash plant; the Oct 22 hearing is canceled (Hartford Courant). It plans to refile a revised proposal, and its 2 DEEP applications are still pending. plainfieldtrashplant.org/status

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

CT's school funding formula starts from $11,525 per student, the same as in 2013. Sam Derenthal: "It shouldn't depend on your ZIP code." Vote Samantha Derenthal, 44th District. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Samantha Derenthal.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Siting Council denied the Town's motion to dismiss the trash plant petition (Oct 1). Not approval: the hearing decides. Public hearing Thu Oct 22 by Zoom, public comment 6:30 PM, 3 min each. Sign up by Oct 21: voicemail 860-827-2935. plainfieldtrashplant.org/take-action

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Marcus Palumbo: "This current economic system we have is rigged against middle class, working class families." His fix: ease property taxes by raising state support to small towns. Vote Marcus Palumbo, 47th District. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Marcus Palumbo.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"This winter my oil prices doubled to heat my home." Sam Derenthal on what she hears at the doors: heating, electricity, healthcare and prescriptions, all in the same month. Vote Samantha Derenthal, 44th District. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Samantha Derenthal.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Joe de la Cruz: "I'll work with both parties to find commonsense solutions." His campaign cites a vote for a middle-class tax cut and millions secured for local schools. Vote Joe de la Cruz, State Senate. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Joseph de la Cruz.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy Sukkot to our Jewish neighbors in Plainfield. The week-long harvest festival runs through Oct 2. Families share meals in a sukkah, a simple hut roofed with branches, and welcome guests to the table. Share it forward.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nor'easter alert: bring your lawn signs inside today. Gusts up to 50 mph could send them flying. Store them flat in a garage, shed, basement or porch until the storm clears. Candidates and volunteers: call or text neighbors with signs out and ask them to bring them in.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Cakes and peach pies are still on the table. Bake sale until 3pm, Moosup Yard Sale, 39 Milner Ave. Homemade peach pies, peach crumb mini cakes and more, gluten-free options too. Lions Park also goes until 3. Find the Plainfield Democrats tent and grab your favorite candidate's yard sign.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tent is up at Celebrate Plainfield Day. Lions Park at Town Hall, until 3pm today, free admission. Bounce houses, vendors, demos, music, food. Find the Plainfield Democrats tent and get your favorite candidate's yard sign. Bake sale until 3pm, 39 Milner Ave, many gluten-free options.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Bake sale is open. Moosup Yard Sale, 39 Milner Ave, until 3pm. Cupcakes, brownies, cookies, breads and more, homemade by Plainfield neighbors, many gluten-free. Then Celebrate Plainfield Day, Lions Park, 10am-3pm, free. Find our tent and pick up your favorite candidate's yard sign.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sat Sept 19: Plainfield Democrats bake sale, 8am-3pm, Moosup Yard Sale, 39 Milner Ave. Then Celebrate Plainfield Day, Lions Park at Town Hall, 10am-3pm. Free admission, bounce houses, vendors, demos, music, food vendors. Our booth is there. Rain or shine.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Joe de la Cruz turned the old wood stove into a pizza oven. His grandson runs the garlic knots. 38 years in sheet metal. SMART Local 40 since 1997. Three terms in the state House. Running for the 18th. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Joseph de la Cruz.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Connecticut has the fourth highest electric rates in the country. Marcus Palumbo: ban ratepayer funded executive bonuses, end the Eversource monopoly through public and municipal power, and pause new AI data centers. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Marcus Palumbo.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The closest VA is 45 minutes away. Sam Derenthal: "I don't know how you can say, I'm 75, I can't drive, and I can't get to my endocrinologist in Hartford, because I don't have a ride." Transportation is healthcare. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Samantha Derenthal.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Joe de la Cruz spent 38 years in the sheet metal trade. SMART Local 40 since 1997. Labor Day is not about the long weekend. It exists because people who worked with their hands organized. Happy Labor Day. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Joseph de la Cruz.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Connecticut made Labor Day a legal holiday in 1889, five years before the country did. The first one, in 1882, was not a day off. Workers gave up a day of pay to march. To everyone in Plainfield working today: thank you. Share it forward. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Marcus Palumbo: "If you work every day for a paycheck and have a boss, you are working-class. That is the vast majority of us." Unions, workplace democracy, and a seat at the table. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Marcus Palumbo.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Connecticut's minimum wage goes to $17.48 on January 1. Sam Derenthal wants to talk about the rung above it. Workforce development is her profession. A floor is a floor. The question is what sits above it. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Samantha Derenthal.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Joe de la Cruz spent 38 years in the trades. He knows what a medical bill does to a working family. No family should go without critical care when life changes. A layoff should not take your coverage with it. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Joseph de la Cruz.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Marcus Palumbo on healthcare, in his words: politicians have no excuse for not acting. Two things he would do now: raise the Medicaid reimbursement rate, and stop private equity from buying our hospitals. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Marcus Palumbo.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Sam Derenthal: healthcare is a necessity, not a luxury. Insurers want 16.2% more on individual plans in 2027. The hearing is tomorrow. She backs protecting ACA subsidies now, a public option long term. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Samantha Derenthal.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Town meeting tonight, 6:30 pm, Plainfield Town Hall. Briefing on the proposed SMART trash plant, then a vote on $250,000 for attorneys to fight it. Referendum Sept 3. Siting Council comments on Petition 1719 due Sept 6. plainfieldtrashplant.org #Plainfield

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

There may be no public hearing on the Plainfield trash plant. It is before the state Siting Council as Petition 1719, where a hearing is not required by law. The Council decides within 60 days and the clock is already running. Ask for one. Cite Petition 1719. plainfieldtrashplant.org/take-action/

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Some of your neighbors pay 23 to 64% less for electricity. Connecticut has six municipal utilities, including Groton, Norwich and Jewett City. Marcus Palumbo backs public power. Sam Derenthal wants towns free to explore it. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Extended early voting hours today, Tuesday August 4: 8am to 8pm at Plainfield Town Hall, 8 Community Ave. One race on the Democratic ballot: Governor. Primary Day is Tuesday, August 11. Questions: Registrars of Voters, 860-230-3024. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Early voting for Connecticut's primary starts today, August 3. 10am to 6pm. Extended 8am to 8pm on Aug 4 and Aug 6. Early voting runs through Aug 9. Primary Day is Tuesday, August 11, 6am to 8pm. Connecticut runs a closed primary. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

plainfieldctdems.org is updated: the live town meeting calendar, every 2026 voting date, our archive of recorded town meetings, and a new candidates page. plainfieldctdems.org Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Marcus Palumbo says Connecticut has the 4th highest electric rates in the country. His fix: ban Eversource executive bonuses funded by your bill, move toward public power, pause new AI data centers. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Marcus Palumbo.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Electricity isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. Sam Derenthal's words. Her stand: hold utilities accountable, more transparency, let towns explore municipal power like Bozrah. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Samantha Derenthal.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Joe de la Cruz spent 38 years in the trades. He knows the difference between a bill dropping and a bill being affordable. Bills fell about $37 a month since May. Ours are still among the highest in the country. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Joseph de la Cruz.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Residents have been building a website on the proposed Plainfield trash plant, and it just got a real upgrade. A full document archive, source filings now readable by screen readers, and a new peer-reviewed study on traffic noise and health. plainfieldtrashplant.org

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Meet Marcus Palumbo, running for State Rep in CT's 47th District — a community organizer taking on what he calls the 'Scam Economy': rein in Eversource, lower electric bills, cut property taxes, back workers' rights. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Marcus Palumbo.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Joe de la Cruz: union sheet-metal worker, Community Speaks Out co-founder, three-term state rep — now running for CT State Senate, District 18. Focused on lowering energy, health care, and tax costs for eastern CT. Paid for by Plainfield Democratic Town Committee. Approved by Joseph de la Cruz.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

⚠️ URGENT: A DEEP notice sign just went up on Route 12 in Plainfield. SMART Technology Systems submitted its solid waste permit application. Use every channel to oppose the SMART plant. State emails + mailing address here: portal.ct.gov/csc #Plainfield #CTpolitics

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Early voting is underway. If you haven’t voted yet, now is a great time. Skip the lines and get it done early. Check out who’s running for office in Plainfield before you head out. plainfieldctdems.org/candidates

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Early voting starts today in Connecticut. If you’re voting early in Plainfield, take a minute to review who’s on the ballot. Every vote helps shape our town’s future. plainfieldctdems.org/candidates

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

One week until Paint YOUR Pet, Oct 18, 3–6 PM. Paint your own pet with help from skilled instructors. Tickets $45. Every ticket funds PDTC training and outreach. Sign up:https://plainfieldctdems.org/order-pet-your-pet-tickets/

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Join us Oct 18 for Paint YOUR Pet. You’ll paint your own pet on canvas with guidance, no experience needed. Tickets $45, all to support PDTC operations and outreach. Reserve here:https://plainfieldctdems.org/order-pet-your-pet-tickets/

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Paint YOUR Pet is set for Oct 18, 3–6 PM. Paint your own pet with guidance from skilled instructors. Tickets $45. Proceeds support PDTC training, outreach, and resources. Reserve now:https://plainfieldctdems.org/order-pet-your-pet-tickets/

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Need a ride to vote we have you covered. The PDTC is providing free rides for all registered CT voters, no matter your affiliation. Call 860.317.5483, Option 2, to schedule. Early voting Oct 20–31, Nov 1–2 at Plainfield Town Hall, 8 Community Ave. Rides also on Election Day.

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Chairman Karla Desajardis gives an update on sign deliveries happening today. Plainfield residents can order a sign free of cost—individual, full board, or both. plainfieldctdems.org/sign-ordering/

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Plainfield Democrats are out early this voting season knocking on doors and talking with neighbors about key issues. Chair Karla introduces candidates with different experiences ready to put Plainfield first. Say hi if you see us. plainfieldctdems.org #PlainfieldCT #VotePlainfield

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Today is the day. Find us on Milner Ave in Moosup during the town-wide yard sale. Grab a treat and help support PDTC signs, flyers, and campaign outreach. plainfieldctdems.org

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

We’re one week away. On Sept 13, stop by Milner Ave in Moosup for the yard sale and support the PDTC bake sale. Homemade treats, good people, and every dollar helps us reach more voters this election season. plainfieldctdems.org

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Plainfield Connecticut Democratic Town Committee @plainfieldctdems.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Friday, September 5 is International Day of Charity. In Plainfield, groups like Project PIN, the Habitat ReStore, and the Lions Club make a real impact. Support comes in many forms—donating, volunteering, or spreading the word.

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