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Events for Thursday, May 09, 2019

Events for May 9, 2019

Friends of Counted Embroidery-Laurel Chapter meeting

May 09, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 am

“Small Business Week 2019: Taking Steps to Knock on Doors”

May 09, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

“Small Business Week 2019: Taking Steps to Knock on Doors”

May 09, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

“Science & Art of Changing Your Brain: Mindfulness, Cognitive Flexibility & Sleep”

May 09, 2019 02:00 pm - 12:00 am

'Getting to Know 'The Sound of Music'' (St Rose of Lima School spring musical, first performance)

May 09, 2019 05:00 pm - 12:00 am

“Small Business Week 2019: Thrive in a World of Exponential Change”

May 09, 2019 05:30 pm - 12:00 am

“Small Business Week 2019: Thrive in a World of Exponential Change”

May 09, 2019 05:30 pm - 12:00 am

FAITH Food Pantry open

May 09, 2019 06:00 pm - 12:00 am

NHS Night of Jazz

May 09, 2019 07:00 pm - 12:00 am

Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission meeting (agenda posted)

May 09, 2019 07:00 pm - 12:00 am

Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission meeting (agenda posted)

May 09, 2019 07:00 pm - 12:00 am

Water & Sewer Authority meeting (agenda posted)

May 09, 2019 07:00 pm - 12:00 am

Water & Sewer Authority meeting (agenda posted)

May 09, 2019 07:00 pm - 12:00 am

'Getting to Know 'The Sound of Music'' (St Rose of Lima School spring musical, second performance)

May 09, 2019 07:30 pm - 12:00 am

Harlan Robinson Jessup Jr

Richard A. Natoli

Transportation Updates Discussed At Commission On Aging Meeting

Over Several Dozen Cats And Dogs Treated At Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Brinkman Art Selected To Represent 2025 Newtown Arts Festival

Dan was a real gentleman. I had the honor of knowing him for about 10 years from high school and into early adulthood. He was always upbeat and amiable. His love of golf was boundless. I remember him droning on about the type of wedge this or that professional golfer was playing at any given time. He loved to play also. Dan made the winning putt that clinched a championship for NHS men’s golf in 1984. It was a snaking, downhill putt that few people would have had the nerve or imagination to have holed at such a critical moment. It was magic!! You are a true gem, Dan. May your eternal reward be endless days of long, straight drives and the sound of difficult putts finding the bottom of the hole.

Daniel R. Baker

Congratulations John! This is quite a feat & shows a lot of perseverance, endurance, & commitment while becoming more healthy & having fun! The ultimate achievement! Wishing u a long healthy life!

Run 169 Towns Society Runner John Gonski Completes Race In Every Connecticut Municipality

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The 1st Amendment does NOT say "except when there's a budget problem, or when some people wish things would quiet down." There is no way a proposed ordinance can be construed as other than singling out RockthisDemocracy, and also no way the town does not get expensively buried in court should it be foolish enough to go down this path.

Assembly Ordinance?

The Editor suggest a meeting between the "Rock This Democracy " and the Police Commission. As a former Police Commissioner the Chief should have followed the chain of command and discussed this with the Police Commission. The Chief reports to the Elected Police Commission not our Republican First Selection. Can't help but feel this is Republican politics again making an issue out of a non issue.

Assembly Ordinance?

I support Chief Kullgren’s request to explore permitting, and cost-sharing for large gatherings. The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, and I fully support the constitutional right to free speech and assembly. However, where and how often these protests occur matters. Main Street is not just a symbol — it’s a vital artery for daily life in town. When events are held there monthly, and at increasing scale, they cause disruption to residents, businesses, and traffic. While the Rock This Democracy group may describe these protests as unique or urgent, the frequency — roughly once every two weeks this spring — suggests more of a recurring series than a singular, spontaneous moment of civic expression. This isn’t about silencing anyone. It’s about fairness, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. Every time a protest happens, our police department is forced to assign resources, often on overtime. That expense adds up quickly. If any group wants to use public space regularly, particularly in a way that impacts traffic and requires police presence, then it’s reasonable for the town to consider permitting and cost-sharing — just as we do for other organized events like races, festivals, or parades. Let’s protect everyone’s rights — including the right of the community to function smoothly and the right of taxpayers not to bear undue cost for repeated events. I trust the Council to consider a reasonable path forward that balances speech with responsibility.

Assembly Ordinance?

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