A Bird's Eye View of the Inaugural Ball

If you've been waiting 23 years to elect a Democratic governor, you might as well throw a party.

The First Governor's Foot Guard hosted the show.

The event was funded through private ticket sales, which were available to any member of the public.

Mrs. Malloy insisted on fresh flowers on the tables.

Middletown Democrats were well-represented and looked great in their gowns and tuxes.

Legislative leaders were in abundance.

The gowns, glitz and smiles just sparkled.

It was a pretty cool party.

Inaugural Conversations All Over Town

Just a reminder, on this historic day, that Middletown is one of only a few communities in Connecticut where planned Community Coversations will be held around a viewing of the inaugural address by Barack Obama. In fact, Middletown has more of these conversations planned than any other town in Connecticut. Be a part of a town wide conversation.

These events will take place at around noon, and 6 p.m. (each site lists a precise time). Here's where you can meet your neighbors to talk. At each of these conversations, a host/facilitator will keep the conversation moving, and be sure to record the thought of those gathered to talk.

For more information visit the Middletown Community Conversations site.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
St. Pius Church,
310 Westfield Street
1:30 pm
Members welcome

American Association of University Women
Wesleyan Wasch Center,
51 Lawn Avenue
7:00 pm
Members and students

Dunkin Donuts @ South Main
South Main Street
7 pm
The public

Eddy Shelter
The Connection Offices
955 South Main St.
11:30
Staff and clients

First Church & Jonah Center
190 Church Street
6 pm
Open to the public

Green Street
51 Green Street
noon
The public

Healing Racism Coalition
Firehouse Steakhouse
412 Main St.
11:30am
The public

Heritage Commons
38 Boston Rd
noon & 8pm
HC residents, their families and interested seniors

Middlesex Community College
Chapman Hall,
100 Training Hill Rd
noon & 6pm
The public

Middlesex County Community Foundation
Wadsworth Mansion
5pm speaker &
discussion
(this is a fund raiser - admission is $20)

Middletown City Hall
Dekoven Dr.
Council Chamber
noon & 6pm
The public

Middletown Public Schools
various
Students and staff

Parents Seeking Educational Excellence
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
370 Hunting Hill Avenue
7-8:30

PLTI and PTA
parents and friends.
All are welcome!
RSVP 638-1462

Public Restaurant
337 Main Street
7 – 10 pm
Jazz & discussions.
Donations to benefit the food pantry.

Russell Library
Hubbard Room
123 Broad Street
Noon & 6pm
Open to the public

Senior Affairs Senior Center,
150 Williams St.
Noon
Seniors

Village at South Farms
645 Saybrook Rd
Residents

Wesleyan
Usdan Center
Wyllys Avenue
10 am
The public