41°
Dan Gilbert
WESTON, Conn. — It’s been a privilege to work closely with Dan Gilbert in the Weston Kiwanis Club for the past 10 years. As a past club president, I witnessed firsthand the tireless devotion and affection that Dan demonstrates toward his community.
Together, we’ve split and delivered firewood to local customers — 100 percent of these sale proceeds are directed to the Weston Warm-Up Fund to offset the home heating bills of families in need. Our success in no small measure is due to the service of club members like Dan Gilbert, and I’m very pleased to enthusiastically endorse Dan for Weston first selectman.
— John M. Babyak, Weston
Dan Gilbert did nothing to help the people of Weston during Irene. Almost everyone suffered from a multi-day power blackout -- some up to 7+ days. Being dependent on wells, people were unable to shower. Food spoiled in powerless refrigerators, and many people were also without telephone service. Gayle Weinstein organized a comfort station at the Middle School. Members of the Democratic Town Committee stood host over the charging station and the entrance to the showers for people who had no power.
Where was Dan Gilbert? We are told he was in Europe. Did he return to fulfill his responsibilities as a Selectman during a crisis? NO!
Gayle Weinstein was calling CL&P many times a day to request crews to restore power. What did the Republicans do? Complain, but do nothing to help.
Did Dan Gilbert appoint someone as his proxy to fulfill his responsibilities as a Selectman during Irene? NO!
Should we vote for Dan Gilbert for First Selectman? NO!