The Board of Education listened to presentations covering the strategic goals of Newtown Public Schools’ elementary and intermediate schools at its October 20 meeting.
The Board of Education (recognized local landscape designer Dan Holmes and the other members of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Bioswale Restoration Team.
Over the summer, Fraser Woods Montessori School finished its largest capital project in the school's history: a new Physical Education and Performing Arts Center with four new classrooms and expanded common areas.
On October 1, Newtown High School rolled out the final phase of its weapons detection implementation plan by having all students enter through the main entrance and pass through the weapons detection system.
20 Hawley Elementary School students enjoyed a breakfast with their principal, Christopher Moretti, for completely filling out their Summer Reading Bingo cards.
Newtown High School will host a special Veterans Day Assembly & Lunch on November 11 to honor and recognize local veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Seems like for all his education, Jim must slept through civics class when they were covering Federalism. Mitch holds state office, Michelle Ku serves in our municipal government, and the President, who is not on the ballot this cycle, heads the Executive Branch in Washington DC.
Also, Mitch was cross endorsed by the Independent Party in recognition of his bipartisan legislative success. Jim Gaston endorsed Ku’s opponent in the primary because “Newtown’s Democratic leaders trust Brandon Moore” (clever double entendre with his last name.)
Just the facts.
Jeff, look no further than our own first selectman. “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center is included with membership, but according to the Bee’s own reporting, everyone else must purchase a day pass to attend.
Apparently, paying taxes gets you a town government, but having a conversation with its leader requires an admission upgrade.
Unless, of course, the intent is to hear only from a preferred audience. A room full of agreeable voices may be comfortable, but a first selectman represents the entire town—including residents who might ask inconvenient questions. Public access should not come with a cover charge.
