Newtown Public Schools have a two hour delay on Monday, November 16, due to road closures and power outages.
The announcement was made early Monday morning.
In the recent v-USBands National Championships the NHS Marching Band and Guard received its highest scores of the season, taking home the bronze medal from the submitted recorded performance. Read more here.
As of Monday, November 23, all of Newtown’s public school students will attend school buildings using the district’s hybrid model, due to increasing community cases of COVID-19.
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced on November 11 that some students and staff of the Middle Gate Elementary School community are quarantining after the district was notified of a COVID-19 case.
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced in a letter to parents and staff on November 9 that there are several new COVID-19 cases in the school community.
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue shared in a letter to parents and staff on November 6 that an individual at Newtown Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19.
With its recorded performance from October 24, the Newtown High School Marching Band & Guard was recognized as the V-USBands Division 2 Connecticut state champions. Read more here.
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.
