To the Editor:
These are troubled times. Pandemic, fierce storms, floods, fires, economic hardship; they just aren’t going away. Troubled times call for new and...
The Newtown Bee’s “Get To Know” series typically features a look at local buildings. This week we focus on Newtown Village Cemetery.
Newtown Village Cemeter...
Two Newtown residents, both currently studying in Boston, recently launched a new fundraiser. Funds raised through the sales of T-shirts with a new design annou...
To the Editor:
We have all had to give up so much since COVID emerged in March. Family visits, travel… And it is the absence of the arts, live performances, cho...
To the Editor:
It is with great pleasure that I endorse the reelection of State Representative Mitch Bolinsky for the 106th District. Mitch has demonstrated his...
Paige Maria Kousidis, of Sandy Hook, beloved wife of Ari Kousidis, received her guardian angel wings with her family by her side on Friday, October 2. She packe...
To the Editor:
My co-registrar LeReine [Frampton] and I would like to pass along some factual information regarding this election.
We would like to thank the hu...
To the Editor:
Absentee alert — I would like to help you ensure that your ballot is accepted.
1. When you open your envelope you will have a ballot, an inner en...
To the Editor:
I’m writing to express my strong support for Rebekah Harriman-Stites as Newtown’s next state representative.
To quote CT Attorney General William...
To the Editor:
In a year of “firsts” for many of us, I have a couple my own. For the first time, I feel compelled to write a letter of endorsement for a candida...
We all would like nothing to change, but look at how much this proposed property will add to the grand list. The eastern lot is currently assessed at $352,000 which brings in just under $10k in property value. I appreciate you taking note that the new houses will be $1,000,0000 EACH! This means the property, including club house, pickleball courts, skeet range, putting greens could be assessed at 117 million which would collectively bring in over $3,000,000 in tax revenue. This could also mean over 200 new luxury cars which brings in over $300k in additional revenue. Let's be honest though, they will register out of state. Either way, let's be honest here, if we had 3 MILLON more tax revenue the school wouldn't have to worry about canceling Spanish classes for kindergarteners.
Lets get it passed!
Leave the 'Rich" alone. 50% of this country pay no taxes. And many get money back. The taxpayers on the 'Gold' coast here in CT keep Hartford and Bridgeport afloat. Run them out of town and see what happens.
Yes, she did say that. Why would any bureaucrat publicly admit they made a mistake or recommended violating policy? Yet others, including board members, acknowledged naming the vendor for the routing services as All Star was "a mistake" and likely poisoned the well to other bidders (as was explicitly specifying the fuel type of the rolling stock.) While the members knew they did not get a competitive response to the RFP, they awarded the contract anyway... to the same vendor who got a no-bid contract in 2017. That means Newtown's ~$4.5M annual bus contract has not been put out to bid in 10 years, something to consider when asking why our PPE is so high.
They clearly didn't get the message ! CUT THE BUDGET by 20% , not raise it ! Newtown spends $2,500,000.00 every week now ! It will be $2.6m if you approve it ! Who are these people not paying attention to the cost of living? Throwing money at the school administration will not make your kids any smarter ! We are at $22K per kid per year, that is insane ! CUT THE BUDGET ! Go show up and VOTE, because 1200 people who voted yes will show up again, and it's the 1200 people who decide your cost of living for years to come. 51% voters turnout should be mandated to approve the budget, not pathetic 15% of voters. Stop these nonsensical referendums and send everyone a card in the mail so we have a true outcome what people actually want.