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School Board Going With New Food Service Firm

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 09, 2016 12:00 am

The Board of Education approved a one-year agreement with Whitsons Culinary Group to operate the district's food service program at its meeting on Tuesday, May 4. Board of Education Chair Keith Alexan...

NEASC Accredits NHS, Releases Report

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 09, 2016 12:00 am

A report has been released following a New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) announcement it has continued Newtown High School's accreditation with the agency. The report was release...

School Board Approves Transportation Consultation

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 09, 2016 12:00 am

The Board of Education voted at its Tuesday, May 4, meeting to engage Transportation Advisory Services (TAS) to consult the district on its current transportation services. The school board's finance ...

Education Foundation Hosts A Kick-Off Party

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 09, 2016 12:00 am

Newtown Education Foundation (NEF) hosted a cocktail party on Tuesday, May 3, at Dere Street Restaurant, 33 Main Street, as a fundraiser and kick-off event for this new foundation.newtowneducationfoun...

Proposed Option Moves Memorial Commission Forward

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: May 09, 2016 12:00 am

At a meeting of the Design Selection Subcommittee of the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission (SHPMC) Tuesday afternoon, May 3, Chairman Kyle Lyddy, members Sarah Middeleer, Alan Martin, Steffan B...

Newtown Delegation Reacts To Budget Impasse, Approved Legislation

By John Voket

Published: May 07, 2016 12:00 am

HARTFORD - Saying "the flawed way of how the people's business is conducted at the Connecticut State Capitol was exposed tonight," Newtown's state Senator Tony Hwang criticized the legislature's failu...

Connecticut Says 'No,' For Now, To Ban On Antique Ivory

Published: May 07, 2016 12:00 am

HARTFORD - A broad coalition of antiques dealers, auctioneers, institutions and residents have succeeded - at least temporarily - in blocking attempts to legislate a ban on the sale and trade of antiq...

Legal Bills Mount As FOI/Ethics Referrals Head To Selectmen

By John Voket

Published: May 07, 2016 12:00 am

Proceedings related to two Newtown Board of Education members involved in a state Freedom of Information appeal and local ethics matter appear to have generated in excess of $25,000 in legal fees to f...

Madden Court Appearance On Sex Charges Postponed

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: May 06, 2016 12:00 am

DANBURY - The court appearance of a 23-year-old man who has been charged with eight sex-related felonies in connection with his work at a Newtown theater group has been postponed in Danbury Superior C...

Fire Reports | April 28-May 5, 2016

Published: May 06, 2016 12:00 am

The radio dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:Thursday, April 28: 7:58 am, hazardous materi...

Lower Turnout Results In Two Budget Defeats

The ‘Me’ Generation

Says Budget Was Not In 'Best Interest'

'Rejection Of Business-As-Usual Budgeting'

Says Voters Sent Clear Message

Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

I am glad to see First Selectman Bruce Walczak engaging the electorate. Mark your calendars, folks — apparently, communication from Town Hall is possible after all. But where was Bruce two days ago, when Connecticut State Police requested assistance from Newtown Police after two individuals fled on foot from an I-84 crash? As a manhunt went through town, police were stationed at our schools, and many residents checked their car doors, deadbolted their houses, and armed themselves (Thank you James from Port Conway). That sounds like exactly the kind of situation where residents would expect timely communication from town leadership. Parents, neighbors, and residents in the affected area should not have to piece together information after the fact while police are actively searching the community. The issue is not whether our police did their job. They did. The issue is whether Town Hall is doing its job when it comes to keeping residents informed during real-time public safety situations. If the First Selectman can write to residents about the importance of showing up for the budget, he should also show up when residents are looking for clear, timely information during an active police incident. This kind of communication was promised during the campaign. Unfortunately, Bruce Walczzzzak is starting to look like just another politician: campaign on change, criticize the last guy, ask taxpayers for more staff, and then tell residents the job still cannot be done.

The First Selectman On The Budget

528 more feet of broadsheet paper ... we have passed the dump ... as for the details, it is worth pointing out that Merrimack's coal plant shifted to two (2) 4 oil generators. I wonder if this is why crude oil production hit record highs in July...

Elections Have Consequences XXV

Where was our CodeRED? For over 4 years Newtown has a CodeRED system. The town tells residents it exists for emergencies and points to things like missing persons, wildfires, and criminal activity as the kinds of incidents it is meant to address. Yet we had no CodeRED for Kateri Doty, no CodeRED for the brush fires, and no CodeRED for yesterday’s manhunt with police and tracking dogs moving through our backyards. That is not one oversight. That is a pattern. Under sleepy Bruce Walczak, the town has an emergency notification system that never seems to get used when actual emergencies happen. Whether or not Bruce physically sends the alert himself is beside the point. If the system is not being used, if residents are left hearing about dangerous situations from Facebook and the neighbors’ kids instead of from their own government, then that failure belongs to him. Newtown residents should not have to guess when there is a public safety issue unfolding around them. If Bruce Walcz"zzz"ak cannot make sure an emergency alert system is used for emergencies, then what exactly is he doing?

State Police Seeking Two Evading Responsibility For Incident

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School Board Going With New Food Service Firm

NEASC Accredits NHS, Releases Report

School Board Approves Transportation Consultation

Education Foundation Hosts A Kick-Off Party

Proposed Option Moves Memorial Commission Forward

Newtown Delegation Reacts To Budget Impasse, Approved Legislation

Connecticut Says 'No,' For Now, To Ban On Antique Ivory

Legal Bills Mount As FOI/Ethics Referrals Head To Selectmen

Madden Court Appearance On Sex Charges Postponed

Fire Reports | April 28-May 5, 2016