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Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission Discusses Rock Of Angels, Future Funding For SAC Fields Site

By Alissa Silber

Published: February 23, 2017 12:00 am

The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission conducted a special meeting on Wednesday, February 15, at Town Hall South. On the agenda for the hour long meeting was the Rock of Angels, the gifted memor...

Forest Association Earns National Accreditation

Updated: January 22, 2020 8:47 am

Newtown Forest Association has achieved national accreditation from The Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

Greenways Nominations Sought

Published: February 21, 2017 12:00 am

HARTFORD - ÃÂ Nominations for official state greenway designations are being accepted by Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Coun...

First Degree Arson Arrest: Police Allege Package Store Owner Faked Crime

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: February 21, 2017 12:00 am

Newtown police allege that the 39-year-old proprietor of Rooster Wines & Liquors at 113 South Main Street falsely reported to them that an armed robbery occurred there on the night of Saturday, Januar...

Fire Reports | February 8-15, 2017

Published: February 20, 2017 12:00 am

The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, list the following fire calls and the responders: Wednesday, February 8: 7:18 pm, alarm, 2 Hall La...

Newtown's DRE Well Equipped To Apply Expertise With Drugged Driving Suspects

By John Voket

Published: February 18, 2017 12:00 am

Since 2011, Newtown has been fortunate to have something of a secret weapon when it comes to making arrests of drivers suspected of operating under the influence of substances other than alcohol: Serg...

Council Makes No Changes To Tax Relief Program For Coming Year

By John Voket

Published: February 17, 2017 12:00 am

This on-line story has been updated since the print version appeared February 17 clarifying details about the Paproski farm acquisition, and action by the Board of Finance on the proposed letter t...

St Rose Of Lima Church Proposes Two Projects At Its Campus

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: February 17, 2017 12:00 am

The Borough Zoning Commission (BZC) has received two development proposals from St Rose of Lima Church. One application proposes an expansion of the church building's main entrance area, and the other...

Public Hearing February 21 On Proposed Nunnawauk Grant

By John Voket

Published: February 17, 2017 12:00 am

A brief public hearing is planned for Tuesday, February 21, from 7:15 to 7:30 pm, to hear from residents ahead of the town applying for an $800,000 Small Cities Block Grant to underwrite modernization...

Bolinsky Town Hall Event Postponed

Published: February 17, 2017 12:00 am

Within hours of announcing that ÃÂ a town hall style event would be held at C.H. Booth Library on February 21, the office of State Representative Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) issued a second announcem...

Hawley Elementary School Returned To 5 Church Hill Road For Annual Walking Tours

Friends Of The C.H. Booth Library Book Sale Turns 50

Connecticut Reports First Case Of Measles In 2026

Newtown Bridge Club Raised Funds For Alzheimer’s Association

Newtown Allies Travel To Connecticut’s Only African American History Museum

To add a bit more context: the adopted Borough budget was for just under $300,000 [https://boroughofnewtownct.gov/borough-of-newtown-budget-approved/]. $58,000 in legal fees (to date) means a significant cost must be shouldered by Borough residents and businesses, increasing taxes noticeably. Many of those pushing the lawsuits were not subject to the added costs because they do not reside nor do business in the Borough.

What’s Going On In The Borough?

Well said. Unfortunately, we are back to more of the same and we know how this will end. However, it gives us an opportunity to question many ways in which the DTC failed residents, voters, candidates, everyone. Brandon Moore was the first candidate to voice interest in running. A strong and well prepared candidate that the town republicans did not want to run against. They made it clear they wanted Ku to be the candidate. We all know you endorse the candidate you have no concerns about. Once Ku decided to try to unseat Bolinsky again, the DTC should have done what it can do and that was choose a candidate or put a good process in place to set up forums and get the caucus over and done smoothly, fairly, and ethically. It did neither. and this is what resulted: The Young Dem Debate became a Ku strategy to claim Ku being victimized, and it backfired; Ku's previous campaign committee went with Brandon Moore in hopes of finally flipping the seat; the DTC delay in organizing any candidate forums led to an inability to get the information out to all (as we see in complaints from new residents regarding lack of information); the DTC was severely split by the caucus chaos and some did not fully participate as a result; and we are back to square one with the candidate Alex Villamil preferred, and the same old guard and the same chance of flipping the seat.

Brandon Moore vs. More of the Same

Wholeheartedly agree with your concerns. There were many troubling issues raised about access to the democratic caucus process.

Democratic Caucus — Tremendous Turnout Meets Poor Planning

Welcome and thank you for your insightfulness. I agree wholeheartedly, however, you will soon learn that the intention is to contain participation. I believe the new residents and the new families are invaluable and hope that you will attend a DTC meeting. You will learn a great deal. Second Thursday of the Month and tonight, June 11th, 7 pm, it is at the Edmond Town Hall. : )

Connecting The Vote In Today’s Age

Mr. Ackert’s letter leaves out an important point: many of the legal expenses he references exist because of the legal challenges and complaints he and his facebook group has chosen to pursue. It is not fair to blame the Borough Zoning Commission Chair for costs that were driven, in large part, by Mr. Ackert’s own actions. Taxpayers should understand that litigation and FOIA complaints do not appear out of nowhere. They are initiated by individuals who decide to take those matters forward. Public officials should absolutely be held accountable, and the Borough should follow proper procedures at all times. But accountability should run both ways. If someone repeatedly challenges the Borough through legal channels, then points to the resulting legal bills as proof of poor leadership, the public deserves that context. Reasonable people can disagree about zoning decisions, development, and procedure. However, turning every disagreement into a legal fight has consequences, and those consequences are paid for by Borough taxpayers. Before assigning blame for legal expenses, Mr. Ackert should acknowledge his own role in creating them.

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Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission Discusses Rock Of Angels, Future Funding For SAC Fields Site

Forest Association Earns National Accreditation

Greenways Nominations Sought

First Degree Arson Arrest: Police Allege Package Store Owner Faked Crime

Fire Reports | February 8-15, 2017

Newtown's DRE Well Equipped To Apply Expertise With Drugged Driving Suspects

Council Makes No Changes To Tax Relief Program For Coming Year

St Rose Of Lima Church Proposes Two Projects At Its Campus

Public Hearing February 21 On Proposed Nunnawauk Grant

Bolinsky Town Hall Event Postponed