Tree Lighting Memorials Continue
While the 2009 Tree Lighting Celebration at Ram Pasture is now part of history, donations to cover some of the costs the 25th A...
*WIPED OUT, the newest project by Newtown musician and instructor Joe Proc (“think high school meets hippie,” he says), will return to P...
Railroad’s Waste Expansion Proposal Dominated 2009 Land Use News
By Andrew Gorosko
Among the many land use issues facing Newtown during 2009, probab...
Antiques Shows______
Jan 1: Glastonbury Antiques & Collectibles Gala New Year’s Show, Glastonbury High School, Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 9 am-4:...
Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting In January
SOUTHBURY — An open and on-going support group for friends and family of people with Alzhei...
Equine Evening Class At Post University
WATERBURY — The second in the series of six evening courses in Equine Husbandry will be held from January 18...
Newtown Support Groups
Friday, January 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
AA, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 8 pm, beginners meeting, open discussion....
Poetry Reading By Polly Brody
The public is invited to an author reception and poetry reading with former longtime Newtown resident Polly Brody.
On Sunday, Janu...
HomeFront Program Will Return In The Spring
With Free Home Repair Help
STAMFORD — For 22 years and counting, the HomeFront program has been a vehic...
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.