Gavin Newsoms new coronavirus shutdown order. From the August 30, 2020 episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver". Copyright 2020 The Washington Times, LLC. FuelCell Energy won, or appeared to win, bids for the right to sell power from four locations to Eversource and United Illuminating. Boughton said in a statement that he was excited about the chance to serve the people of the state. The back-and-forth jabs between Oliver and Boughton started in August when the Last Week Tonight host teased the city in a rant that lasted several minutes, inviting its residents to come get a thrashing children included. (CNN) It's official, a sewage plant in Danbury, Connecticut will John Oliver on the set of "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver." Ned Lamont announced Friday that hes chosen Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton to be the states new tax commissioner. Boughton in his 10th term as mayor, the longest tenure in Danburys history, tangled with John Oliver earlier this year over the comedians expletive-filled rant against the city on his HBO show. Quiz: Can you pass this basic human body test. #Danbury https://t.co/fFonU56K4q pic.twitter.com/HsH3fWUVWg. HBO / Eric Liebowitz. After the mayor cut the ribbon, Oliver gleefully cheered. Last Week Tonight - John Oliver vs. Danbury (Part 1) - YouTube Will Biden give into the anti-Trump Hydroxy Effect? New Lawsuit In Lucerne Hotel Case 00:32 - 5H AGO DANBURY, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) A sewer plant in a Connecticut town has been officially named after comedian John Oliver. On Sunday nights episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the comedian revealed he secretly traveled last week to Danbury, where Boughton cut the ribbon to the John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant. On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Danbury City Council voted 18-1 to rename the sewage plant after the comedian. Quiz: US Citizenship Test - Could You Pass? Our saga has all led to this. From its charming railway museum, to its historic hearthstone castle, Danbury Connecticut can eat my whole a, Oliver said during the segment. Oliver and the city of Danbury, Connecticut, have been going back-and-forth in a Boughton said last week the event would not be open to the public due to COVID-19 concerns. On Sunday nights episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the comedian revealed he secretly traveled last week to Danbury, where Boughton cut the ribbon to I firmly believe that a bigger table, open door and creative solutions will help produce the best outcomes for the people of our state, regardless of someones political affiliation, Lamont said. Because its full of [expletive], just like you, John.. HBO comedian John Oliver secretly visited Danbury to cut the ribbon on the "John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant. Boughton eventually agreed to the renaming as long as Oliver came to Danbury for the ribbon-cutting. Boughton in his 10th term as mayor, the longest tenure in Danburys history, tangled with John Oliver earlier this year over the comedians expletive-filled rant against the city on his HBO show. It turns out, Danbury was mostly joking when they vowed last month to name their $110 million sewage treatment plant after John Oliver, following a ", This video frame grab shows John Oliver from his "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" program on HBO, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Boughton in his 10th term as mayor, the longest tenure in Danburys history, tangled with John Oliver earlier this year over the comedians expletive-filled rant against the city on his HBO show. Colin McEnroes version of A Christmas Carol, 2020 in which he ponders offering an olive branch to President Donald Trump. Associated Press That event, closed to Ned Lamont announced Friday that hes chosen Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton to be the states new tax commissioner. On Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, Danbury, Conn., Mayor Mark Boughton announced a tongue-in-cheek move posted on his Facebook page to rename Danbury's local sewage treatment plant after Oliver following the comedian's expletive-filled rant about the city. Legislators still have to sign off on the nomination. #DanburyPride https://t.co/ieHJiG0vQa pic.twitter.com/g475WmaxpL. In response, Boughton shared a video on social media, saying the city would rename its waste processing facility after Oliver. Meet the 8-year-old Danbury kid who stood up to John Oliver Mark has earned a reputation as being a dedicated public servant and hard worker, Lamont, a Democrat, said in a statement. On Aug. 22, Danbury, Conn., Mayor Mark Boughton announced a tongue-in-cheek move posted on his Facebook page to rename Danbury's local sewage treatment plant after Oliver following the comedian's expletive-filled rant about the city. and View Comments, Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / Manage Newsletters. Danburys City Council voted earlier this month to rename the sewage plant following a tongue-in-cheek battle that began with a rant against the city on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver The clash ended with Danbury renaming its sewage plant The John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant after Oliver offered to donate $55,000 to local charities. The video showed Oliver dressed in a sort of Bubble Boy suit and wearing a clear plastic box over his head for the ceremony. Colin McEnroes script for A Christmas Carol, 2020.