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Connecticut Association Of Schools Names Lorrie Rodrigue 2017 High School Principal Of The Year

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Newtown High School Principal Lorrie Rodrigue was named on April 19 as the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) 2017 High School Principal of the Year.The Newtown Bee. "It was so exciting and humb...

Connecticut Association Of Schools Names Lorrie Rodrigue 2017 High School Principal Of The Year

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

BOE Celebrates District Musicians, Tech Awardees

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

The Board of Education highlighted a number of recent district student achievements on April 18 during the Celebration of Excellence portion of its meeting. All of the Newtown students who participate...

NHS Names The Top Students Of The 2017 Graduating Class

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Newtown High School's top demi-decile students of the 2017 graduating class were announced at the school on April 19. "You represent the top five percent of the graduating class of 2017," said NHS Pri...

NHS Names The Top Students Of The 2017 Graduating Class

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

BOE Celebrates District Musicians, Tech Awardees

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Change Of Plans For 'Screenagers' Events: One Screening, May 18, At Town Hall Theatre

By Shannon Hicks

Published: April 27, 2017 12:00 am

After two local groups unintentionally planned special screening events of the award-winning documentary Screenagers, to be offered within two weeks of each other, Pathways Homeschool Learning Coopera...

Change Of Plans For 'Screenagers' Events: One Screening, May 18, At Town Hall Theatre

By Shannon Hicks

Published: April 27, 2017 12:00 am

Head O' Meadow Students Vote For Books

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 25, 2017 12:00 am

Head O' Meadow Elementary School students took part in a voting lesson on April 24, the day before Newtown's annual budget referendum was held. The students voted on new books for the school library w...

Head O' Meadow Students Vote For Books

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 25, 2017 12:00 am

A Very Successful Donation Day

Says Referendum Process ‘Lacking Leadership’

Thank You, Newtown Voters

Democracy At Work

Happy To See Taunton Site Developed

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.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

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 Chose Newtown

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."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

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.

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Connecticut Association Of Schools Names Lorrie Rodrigue 2017 High School Principal Of The Year

Connecticut Association Of Schools Names Lorrie Rodrigue 2017 High School Principal Of The Year

BOE Celebrates District Musicians, Tech Awardees

NHS Names The Top Students Of The 2017 Graduating Class

NHS Names The Top Students Of The 2017 Graduating Class

BOE Celebrates District Musicians, Tech Awardees

Change Of Plans For 'Screenagers' Events: One Screening, May 18, At Town Hall Theatre

Change Of Plans For 'Screenagers' Events: One Screening, May 18, At Town Hall Theatre

Head O' Meadow Students Vote For Books

Head O' Meadow Students Vote For Books