U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty to hold Town Hall on gun violence in Waterbury

In a statement, the office of U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5, said that she would act as host for her first official town hall meeting, to be held at the Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School in Waterbury on Feb. 20. 

"Esty will discuss the policy principles announced last week by the Congressional Gun Violence Task Force," the statement said.

This session will include discussion with constituents, answering questions, and listening "to their concerns, insights, and ideas on the specific proposals and more generally on gun violence prevention," the statement said. 

The school is at 380 Pierpont Road Waterbury. 

Esty is one of 12 vice-chairmen of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. 

Large bags and backpacks will not be allowed in the auditorium, the statement said..