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Bond Refunding Exceeds Expectations, Nets Over $1M Savings

By John Voket

Published: February 09, 2015 12:00 am

What started as a projected savings of around $925,000 ballooned to more than $1 million on January 29, as Newtown refunded or refinanced 16 of its general obligation bonds. According to documentation...

A Small Basket Has Yielded A Steady Supply Of Donations For Food Pantry

By Shannon Hicks

Published: February 09, 2015 12:00 am

In October 2013, Women Involved in Newtown (WIN) joined a special club: those who regularly provide items to FAITH Food Pantry. WIN members had long been encouraged to bring donations for the secular ...

Bond Refunding Exceeds Expectations, Nets Over $1M Savings

By John Voket

Published: February 09, 2015 12:00 am

Assistance Is In Place When Help Is Needed At SHS

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: February 09, 2015 12:00 am

“We are the central place for support and resources for all community members, whether 12/14-related or not,” said Melissa Glaser. Ms Glaser is the community outreach liaison for the Newtown Recovery ...

Historical Society Program Postponed; Additional Closings Announced

Published: February 09, 2015 12:00 am

Due to the weather today, Newtown Historical Society has decided to postpone tonight’s scheduled program, “Women’s Work In WWII.” A new date for the program will be an-nounced. Groups, organizations a...

Assistance Is In Place When Help Is Needed At SHS

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: February 09, 2015 12:00 am

State Revenue Commissioner Says Anthem Customers Should File Taxes ASAP

Published: February 08, 2015 12:00 am

HARTFORD (AP) — In the latest update to information concerning a major data breach of Anthem Inc that may have compromised personal information of millions of its customers across the state, Connectic...

State Revenue Commissioner Says Anthem Customers Should File Taxes ASAP

Published: February 08, 2015 12:00 am

School Bids OK'd, SHES Construction Likely Starting In March

By John Voket

Published: February 07, 2015 12:00 am

Newtown’s Public Building and Site Commission, which manages public building projects in town, has accepted bids related to the final construction phase for the new Sandy Hook Elementary School. As th...

Newtown Covering Magnet, Charter Tuition & Transportation For 52 Students

By John Voket

Published: February 07, 2015 12:00 am

Newtown taxpayers currently underwrite tuition and/or unreimbursed transportation costs for 52 district students to attend charter and magnet schools out of district according to Business Manager Ron ...

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Michelle, I am sorry to see that you are also a victim of fabrications. All those rumors that go round that seem so convincing. All so often, those rumors are little more than convenient lies. This has been happening for several years and hopefully we can come together to stop them. Until then, I ask that those of you who have heard disparaging remarks about the candidates take the time to meet with them to ask them directly what you are concerned about. Get to know them better rather than assume. We all will have better representation both locally and state-wide if you do so.

Support For Brandon Moore

He is just another politician, you could see it when he got Bruce Walcz'zzz'k elected. Say whatever it takes to get into office...

Two Questions

This is disappointing because it frames voters who rejected the Treadwell turf replacement as selfish or anti-youth. When I suspect that Katherine's motives were likely because she has some vested interest in those turf fields, which makes it exceptionally selfish. There is a clear difference between maintaining basic town infrastructure and approving an athletic facility upgrade. Library sidewalks, parking access, and a salt storage facility support safety and essential town operations. The turf field may be worthwhile, but it is still a different type of request. Residents can support youth sports and still question the cost, timing, or priority of a specific project. Calling that selfish, or turning it into a generational argument is unfair and unproductive. Newtown is better served by honest discussion about priorities, not by accusing voters of lacking community spirit because they disagreed on one ballot item.

The ‘Me’ Generation

Thank you! Can you move to remove the future $75,000 commercial kitchen for the library? It's a fire hazard, attracts vermin, wasted expense (anyone who rents a room for an event can hire a local caterer), plus health inspections and licenses, etc

Says Budget Was Not In ‘Best Interest’

Thank you for being a watchdog guarding our precious tax dollar. I am horrified at some of the items the town wants to spend our money on, like a $95,000 per year executive assistant for the 1st Selectman and now I have learned there are plans for a $75,000 commercial kitchen installed in the library! Jordana Bloom, who represents my 2nd District works at the library. Did she recuse herself from this expense?

Urges ‘No’ Vote On Budget

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Bond Refunding Exceeds Expectations, Nets Over $1M Savings

A Small Basket Has Yielded A Steady Supply Of Donations For Food Pantry

Bond Refunding Exceeds Expectations, Nets Over $1M Savings

Assistance Is In Place When Help Is Needed At SHS

Historical Society Program Postponed; Additional Closings Announced

Assistance Is In Place When Help Is Needed At SHS

State Revenue Commissioner Says Anthem Customers Should File Taxes ASAP

State Revenue Commissioner Says Anthem Customers Should File Taxes ASAP

School Bids OK'd, SHES Construction Likely Starting In March

Newtown Covering Magnet, Charter Tuition & Transportation For 52 Students