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Newtown Public Schools announced this year's honorees for the 2017-2018 Profiles in Professionalism this week. The awardees will be recognized at the Board of Education's scheduled May 15 meeting, at ...
Fraser Woods Montessori School fourth to seventh grade students had science projects on display in the school's gymnasium on April 26. Head Upper Elementary Teacher Brian Comstock and science teacher ...
Representatives of the American Legion, the school district, and the town gathered in Patrice DiVanno and Matt Dalton's sixth grade cluster at Reed Intermediate School on April 27 to announce that thr...
Sunshine, flowers, and smiles were plentiful at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School's annual May Fair on May 4.
The full school assembled outdoors around a Maypole for the event. Parents and family membe...
Sunshine, flowers, and smiles were plentiful at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School's annual May Fair on May 4.
The full school assembled outdoors around a Maypole for the event. Parents and family membe...
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue informed the Board of Education at its meeting on May 1 of the district's plan to allow the Newtown High School auditorium to be rented out to NewArts for ...
St Rose of Lima School students have been busy preparing for the school's musical production of Annie Jr.
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. Tickets will also be sold at the door while available. The plot of Ann...
St Rose of Lima School students have been busy preparing for the school's musical production of Annie Jr.
srles.booktix.com
. Tickets will also be sold at the door while available. The plot of Ann...
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue informed the Board of Education at its meeting on May 1 of the district's plan to allow the Newtown High School auditorium to be rented out to NewArts for ...
The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love.
We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year.
I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.
I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way.
It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed.
Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.
The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."
Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.
