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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

Town of Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission voted on the

following application at their regular meeting of April 16, 2026:

Application 26.02 Artel Engineering Group, LLC,

for an Amendment to a Special Exception,

for a property located at 9 Covered Bridge Road, so as to eliminate

requirement for entrance bridge to be covered with a structure per

Planning and Zoning Application #15.08, as demonstrated on a set of

plans titled, “Overall Site Plan, Covered Bridge Newtown, LLC,

13 Hawleyville Road (Route 25) Newtown, Connecticut," dated August,

5 2015 and all supporting documents, submitted to the Land Use

Agency dated December 19, 2025.

APPROVED, EFFECTIVE MAY 9, 2026

Application 26.06 by Ian Appleby,

for a Text Amendment to the Zoning Regulations of the

Town of Newtown, to amend the definition of Farmers Market to

include live music, Article 1 - General, Section 2 - Interpretations

and Definitions, as demonstrated by supporting documents submitted

to the Land Use Agency March 13, 2026.

APPROVED, EFFECTIVE MAY 9, 2026

Dated at Newtown, Connecticut

this 21st day of April 2026.

NEWTOWN PLANNING

& ZONING COMMISSION

David Rosen, Chairman

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

Town of Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public

hearing commencing at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in The

Newtown Municipal Center Council Chambers, 3 Primrose Street,

Newtown, CT on the following application:

Application 26.07 by 149 Mount Pleasant,

for a Site Development Plan, located at 149

Mount Pleasant Road, for a proposed new construction - 4400 sq. ft.

retail building, with site improvements to include driveway access

and egress, parking system, landscaping and associated site

amenities with no altered or relocated watercourses, as demonstrated

on a set of plans titled, “NEJAME DEVELOPMENT, 149 Mount

Pleasant Road, Newtown, Connecticut,” dated January 14, 2026

and all supporting documents, submitted to the Land Use Agency dated

March 31, 2026.

Copies of the above applications

and related documents are on file and available for public

inspection in the Land Use Department, Newtown Municipal Center, 3

Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut.

If you plan to attend this

meeting and require assisted hearing devices, contact the Office of

the First Selectman (203-270-4201) at least forty-eight (48) hours

prior to the meeting.

Dated at Newtown, Connecticut

this 21st day of April, 2026.

NEWTOWN PLANNING

& ZONING COMMISSION

David Rosen, Chairman

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No-Hitter! Piccuillo Silences Pomperaug Bats In 2-0 Victory

Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

I am glad to see First Selectman Bruce Walczak engaging the electorate. Mark your calendars, folks — apparently, communication from Town Hall is possible after all. But where was Bruce two days ago, when Connecticut State Police requested assistance from Newtown Police after two individuals fled on foot from an I-84 crash? As a manhunt went through town, police were stationed at our schools, and many residents checked their car doors, deadbolted their houses, and armed themselves (Thank you James from Port Conway). That sounds like exactly the kind of situation where residents would expect timely communication from town leadership. Parents, neighbors, and residents in the affected area should not have to piece together information after the fact while police are actively searching the community. The issue is not whether our police did their job. They did. The issue is whether Town Hall is doing its job when it comes to keeping residents informed during real-time public safety situations. If the First Selectman can write to residents about the importance of showing up for the budget, he should also show up when residents are looking for clear, timely information during an active police incident. This kind of communication was promised during the campaign. Unfortunately, Bruce Walczzzzak is starting to look like just another politician: campaign on change, criticize the last guy, ask taxpayers for more staff, and then tell residents the job still cannot be done.

The First Selectman On The Budget

528 more feet of broadsheet paper ... we have passed the dump ... as for the details, it is worth pointing out that Merrimack's coal plant shifted to two (2) 4 oil generators. I wonder if this is why crude oil production hit record highs in July...

Elections Have Consequences XXV

Where was our CodeRED? For over 4 years Newtown has a CodeRED system. The town tells residents it exists for emergencies and points to things like missing persons, wildfires, and criminal activity as the kinds of incidents it is meant to address. Yet we had no CodeRED for Kateri Doty, no CodeRED for the brush fires, and no CodeRED for yesterday’s manhunt with police and tracking dogs moving through our backyards. That is not one oversight. That is a pattern. Under sleepy Bruce Walczak, the town has an emergency notification system that never seems to get used when actual emergencies happen. Whether or not Bruce physically sends the alert himself is beside the point. If the system is not being used, if residents are left hearing about dangerous situations from Facebook and the neighbors’ kids instead of from their own government, then that failure belongs to him. Newtown residents should not have to guess when there is a public safety issue unfolding around them. If Bruce Walcz"zzz"ak cannot make sure an emergency alert system is used for emergencies, then what exactly is he doing?

State Police Seeking Two Evading Responsibility For Incident

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