William      Coughlin, Jr
Devoted To Salvation Army
William Coughlin, Jr, 81, of South Windsor, died December 26. He was a loving and devoted husban...
Youth Basketball Highlights
Grade 5 Boys
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Weight Loss Surgery
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To The Editor:
I am writing in reference to the article on the couple who had weight loss surgery. [“Couple...
Celebrating Success In Newtown 2008
By Nancy K. Crevier
A number of organizations and businesses in town celebrated milestones in 2008. It has been ten years of...
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Jan 10-11: 55th Papermania Antique Paper Show, XL Center, Asylum St, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, ...
Newtown High School Swimmers Shine Against Masuk
Facing a small and young Masuk High team on December 23, the Newtown High School boys’ swimming and...
Scholarships Available
The Newtown High School Career Center publicizes all scholarships of which it is notified.
A few of the scholarships, typically national ...
Pasta Dinner & Bluegrass Music At NUMC Saturday
The next Saturday Pasta Dinner at Newtown United Methodist Church will take place January 3 in the churchâ€...
We all know the powers that be float a high number at the voters. If they get that passed they are in hog heaven,they have plenty of fat in the original proposal.The voters will now be shamed into passing the revised budget. I say we vote it down again and see how creative they can get with the numbers.We all know plenty of fat is laced in the proposals.
I, too, love that flagpole. I approach it in the southbound lane, as Mr Gardner described, and it’s an inspiring way to start my day. In addition to all it stands for, it tells me something, whether it’s furling in the wind, or hanging quietly when weather is still, sometimes boldly majestic, sometimes sad or unsure. A gem like no other.
I know it generates angst with traffic; approached with the appropriate level of caution, it should not be such a problem. Can’t really blame the flagpole, it doesn’t move.
I hope it’s there long after I’m gone, and inspires others as well. Thank you Mr Gardner and all the other current, previous, and even future Keepers of the Flagpole.
$500,000 surplus? Funny how money just shows up when you squeeze. And where did this surplus come from? Our tax dollars, right? I say vote NO again and let's see how much more money they can find.
Very few Republicans in the House have any backbone. They are just glad to be there and would rather cave to Democrat wishes than play hardball to get things done.