Politics & Government

Turning Town Hall Into A Classroom

Third grade students from Broad Brook Elementary School crossed the street to visit East Windsor Town Hall Tuesday.

Third grade students from spent part of their morning Tuesday visiting   just across Rye Street.

The students first did a question and answer session with First Selectwoman Denise Menard. They asked her how long she's been in office, how did she get in office, does she like her job and what secrets does she know.

While Menard answered most of their questions, she laughingly declined to tell them any secrets.

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The students then visited the various offices in town hall to find out what happpens in each office. Teacher Allyson Pitney said the tour is part of the students' learning about the community in their class studies. The students had a good time, she said.

"They're asking tons of questions," Pitney said.

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Menard said it's great to have students visit and find out about how government works.

"It's really a fun day for all of us," Menard said.


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