Politics & Government
Republican Town Committee Serves Up Lobster
The members of the town committee hosted LobsterFest 2011 last Saturday to raise funds for the upcoming election.
Tolland Republicans threw their annual fundraiser, LobsterFest 2011, at the Rockville Fish and Game Club on Saturday.
The social event serves multiple purposes for the Republican Town Commitee.
"It's a combination fundraiser and a way to see people," said Andy Powell, who is running for re-election on the Board of Education.
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"It's a great opportunity to meet the candidates," he said.
Members of the town committee cooked up lobsters, steaks, clam chowder, potatoes, corn and more for their guests, who reserved their meals for $30 in advance and $35 at the door.
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According to Planning & Zoning Commission member Sue Errickson, the lobster event had 39 reservations, including State Senator Tony Guglielmo.
Republican Town Committee President Laura Roberts said that the afternoon fundraiser is an annual favorite.
"It's a great way to kick off the campaign season," she said.
