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Newtown Health Fair Educates And Supports Community

Published: Oct 24, 2026 7:00 am

On October 10, the 31st Newtown Health Fair was held at Newtown Community Center. Scores of guests attended. Flu shots were provided for those who wanted them by Housatonic Valley Health District, and Newtown Rotary Club offered free car seat safety checks. Multiple organizations were on site for free health screenings, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs held an information session on veteran services. Three 90-year-old veterans were registered for the first time. A highlight was the presence of Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs, which delighted children and adults alike. Health Fair organizers included Matt Ariniello, Natalie Griffith, Dr Joe Young, Dr Della Schmid, Donna Culbert, Donna Monteleone, Neil Chaudhary, Maureen Crick-Owen, and Anna Wiedemann.

A visitor checks out the Friends of Newtown Seniors booth.—Bee Photos, Glass

Wheel It Forward, a durable medical equipment lending library, also attended the Health Fair. Wheel It Forward representatives included, from left, Debra Molsick; Nancy Rhodes, APRN; and Marilyn Doyle. The three shared information about the organization throughout the event.

Director of Emergency Communications Maureen Will also attended the Health Fair. She educated attendees on emergency communications and the vital role dispatchers play in emergency services.

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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.

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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.

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