The community is invited to join the families and supporters of newly elected or reelected town officials at a public swearing-in ceremony and reception planned for 11 am November 30 at Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, on the Fairfield Hills campus.

Town Clerk Debbie Halstead is in the process of formulating a speaking agenda, which will be released ahead of the event.

By Charter, all newly elected or reelected officials who were successful in the local November elections officially take office on the following December 1.

Any elected official who cannot attend the ceremony is asked to contact the Town Clerk’s Office to make arrangements to be sworn in ahead of their first official meetings occurring after December 1.

The ceremony and brief speaking program will be followed by an opportunity to meet and greet newly elected officials. Refreshments will be served.

The event is free and open to the public. Any member of the public interested in attending is asked to RSVP by calling 203-270-4210 or by e-mailing debbie.halstead@newtown-ct.gov.