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| The banner-hanging team: (from left) Grant Perry, Jeff Butchen, Mike Jones, Sudha Sankar |
Speaking to a large crowd attending today's Grand Opening, First Selectman Marconi stressed the importance of electing the entire Democratic ticket, to allow his administration to continue its progress over the next two years. "The accomplishments of the last two years are a result of the outstanding teamwork we've had; we need the best people elected this November, to strengthen that team and allow us to continue to move forward for all of Ridgefield," said Marconi, who is running unopposed for a second term. Susan Cocco noted that Democratic Headquarters, located around the corner from Stop and Shop, will be open from now until Election Day, and she invited all Ridgefielders to stop in and visit, ask questions, pick up literature, and volunteer to help.
[Left] First Selectman Rudy Marconi speaks to those gathered in the newly-opened Headquarters.
[Right] DTC Chair Susan Cocco announces the Headquarters officially open, and applauds all the volunteers who worked hard for today's successful event.
[Left] Board of Finance candidate Mike Jones scales the heights to hang the brand-new headquarters banner.
[Right] Grace Kain, whose dad is Police Commissioner George Kain, helps out on balloon duty in front of Headquarters. Lots of folks came by on a beautiful early fall day.
[Left] Rudy introduced his running mates to the crowd. In presenting the endorsed Board of Selectmen candidates Steve Zemo (left) and Barbara Manners, he joked about how quickly a person can age in these pressure-packed positions.
[Right] Steve Zemo (left), Ethel Eckhaus, and Susan Cocco shared in blowing up balloons for the crowd.
[Left] Danbury Rep. Lew Wallace attended, representing Cong. Jim Maloney, who was prevented from coming by urgent Congressional business related to America's response to the recent attack. Lew's daughter Gwendolyn enjoyed the balloons, and obligingly mugged for the camera when her dad urged her to "smile."
[Right] DTC members Grant Perry and Pam Hunter chatted over coffee as the crowd arrived.
[Left] Nelson Gelfman is a candidate for reelection to the Planning and Zoning Commission. In response to Rudy's question, he related that he has been serving Ridgefield on P&Z for longer than many in the audience have been alive - 33 years. His wife Mary stands next to Rudy Marconi.
[Right] Mary Pat Devine seeks a second term on the Board of Education. She says she's proud to have been part of the team that's made so much progress in getting Ridgefield's school building program on track, and wants to continue to help see that the job gets done, and to tackle the many other priorities facing public education in town.
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