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30 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection RSO Jazz Trio "How to Train Your Dragon" screening	1 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Music Monday with Francine Wheeler Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games C.H. Booth Library Art & History Subcommittee meeting Cooking the Books (A Cookbook Club) Board of Selectmen hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	2 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Nonfiction Book Club Indoor Winter Market Virtual Author Talk: “Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity” Public Safety Committee meeting (agenda posted) Board of Education Policy Committee meeting (agenda posted) Police Commission meeting (agenda posted) “The History Behind Christmas Carols & Songs” CANCELED C.H. Booth Library Governance Committee meeting Board of Education hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Lake Zoar Authority meeting Lake Lillinonah Authority virtual meeting (agenda posted)	3 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean Castle Hill Farm Holiday Wreath Workshop (brunch session) Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games CANCELED Recycling Ad Hoc Committee meeting Castle Hill Farm Holiday Wreath Workshop (dinner session) CANCELED Zoning Board of Appeals meeting Legislative Council hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	4 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown CANCELED American Mah Jong Open Play Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Small & Large Works Show CANCELED Cultural Arts Commission meeting Board of Ethics meeting (agenda posted) Planning & Zoning Commission hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Pension Committee special meeting (agenda posted) The Yale Whiffenpoofs and Whim n’ Rhythm	5 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” "The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Christmas Trees (& More) Sale 5th Annual Sip n’ Shop "The Country House" opening night performance (Town Players of Newtown) John Denver Tribute: Rocky Mountain Christmas	6 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection 2025 Newtown Rotary Pancake Breakfast Christmas Trees (& More) Sale Garden Club of Newtown Greens & Gift Sale St Rose School Christmas Craft Fair "The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Newtown PD Toys For Tots Stuff-A-Truck: The Toy Tree Newtown PD Toys For Tots Stuff-A-Truck: TJ Maxx Small & Large Works Show 7th Annual Reverie Holiday Market NYFS Holiday Festival: Festival of Trees “Songs Of The Glorious Season: Newtown Choral Society Winter Concert” Small & Large Works Show Opening Reception Flagpole Radio Café Holiday Show with Patty Larkin "The Country House" performance (Town Players of Newtown)
7 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection 40th Newtown Holiday Festival Newtown Historical Society Holiday Open House "The Country House" matinee performance (Town Players of Newtown) Gingerbread House Workshop “Evensong”	8 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Second Monday Book Club Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games “Home Safely for the Holiday” Employee Medical Benefits Board meeting (agenda posted) Board of Finance hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	9 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Songs of the Season Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games C.H. Booth Library Development Committee meeting (agenda posted) Parks & Recreation Commission meeting (agenda posted) Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers meeting (agenda posted) C.H. Booth Library Board of Trustees meeting (agenda posted) Conservation Commission meeting (agenda posted) Herald the Holidays with Less Stress Borough Board of Burgesses meeting (agenda posted) Newtown Volunteer Ambulance meeting (agenda posted)	10 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games SCAN Artist Demo: Nicole Alger Elf Chats (via Zoom, 10-minute increments) Genealogy Club of Newtown Holiday Party & Raffle Inland Wetlands Commission meeting (agenda posted)	11 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown CANCELED American Mah Jong Open Play Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Small & Large Works Show Hot Cocoa Bar & Holiday Trivia CLEO Technology and Security Helpers: Meet Computer Literacy Education Outreach Elf Chats (via Zoom, 10-minute increments) Silent Book Club A Season of Joy: A Musical Celebration of Friendship and Love “The Role of Candles in Holiday Traditions” Water & Sewer Authority meeting (agenda posted) Water & Sewer Authority public hearing (agenda posted)	12 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” "The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Arts and Crafts for the Holidays Small & Large Works Show Music Dynamics with Brad Peterson “Retirement: Making Your Money Last — Social Security” with Maria Xavier “Exercises for Longevity” Christmas Trees (& More) Sale Kids' Night Out 41st Annual Tree Lighting "The Country House" performance (Town Players of Newtown) ETH Comedy Series: Paul Virzi	13 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection Breakfast with Santa Christmas Trees (& More) Sale "The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show "Lilo & Stitch" screening Santa Sleigh Rides "Lilo & Stitch" screening "The Country House" performance (Town Players of Newtown)
14 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN "Lilo & Stitch" screenings "The Country House" matinee performance (Town Players of Newtown) Hawleyville Tree Lighting 12/14 Service of Remembrance	15 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Music Monday with Principal Al Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games “How to Stretch and Manage Stiffness in Cold Weather” Commission on Aging meeting (agenda posted) Board of Fire Commissioners meeting Fairfield Hills Authority meeting (agenda posted) Board of Selectmen hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	16 2025 US Marine Corps Toys For Tots Collection “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games “Tech Savvy Seniors — All Things iPhone Camera” Indoor Winter Market CANCELED C.H. Booth Library Finance Committee meeting Board of Education Curriculum & Instruction/SEL Subcommittee meeting (agenda posted) Sibshops CANCELED Community Center Commission meeting Board of Education CFF/CIP Subcommittee meeting (agenda posted) Therapy Dogs Visit CANCELED Economic Development Commission meeting Board of Education hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Public Building & Site Commission meeting (agenda posted)	17 “Newtown & Beyond” Newtown Volunteer Ambulance E-Board meeting (agenda posted) “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show CANCELED 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean CANCELED Animal Care & Control Advisory Board meeting Lunch & Learn: Democrats of Newtown Christmas Brunch Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Recycling Ad Hoc Committee meeting (agenda posted) Bike & Trail Committee meeting (agenda posted) Borough Zoning Commission meeting (agenda posted) Legislative Council hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	18 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown CANCELED American Mah Jong Open Play Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Small & Large Works Show Western Council of Government, Housatonic Valley, and South Western Region Metropolitan Planning Organizations hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Strum & Sound CANCELED C.H. Booth Library Executive Committee meeting Elf Chats (via Zoom, 10-minute increments) CANCELED Borough Historic District meeting Sustainable Energy Commission meeting (agenda posted) CANCELED Pension Committee meeting Board of Finance hybrid meeting (agenda posted) "The Country House" performance (Town Players of Newtown)	19 “Newtown & Beyond” "The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Music Dynamics with Brad Peterson Snow & Sparkle Holiday Party Christmas Trees (& More) Sale Mike Super: Magic and Illusion "The Country House" performance (Town Players of Newtown)	20 Christmas Trees (& More) Sale NHS Basketball 15 For Life Fundraiser games "The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show Winter Solstice Yoga NewSylum Holiday Market Exploring Science with Charbel — Color Chromatography Winter Solstice Celebration "The Country House" final performance (Town Players of Newtown)
21 WINTER SOLSTICE Elf Dance Party An Irish Christmas with Andy Cooney	22 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games	23 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games	24 CHRISTMAS EVE “Newtown & Beyond” CLOSING EARLY* CLOSING EARLY “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show CANCELED 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games CANCELED Borough Zoning Board of Appeals meeting	25 CHRISTMAS DAY “Newtown & Beyond” CLOSED TODAY CLOSED TODAY “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown CANCELED American Mah Jong Open Play CANCELED Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Small & Large Works Show CANCELED Board of Finance meeting	26 “Newtown & Beyond” "The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show	27 "The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show
28 Panacea & Friends Twixtmas Party 2025	29 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games CANCELED Nature’s Book Club	30 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Restorative Blooms Grateful Gathering	31 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown (last day) Small & Large Works Show CANCELED 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean Noon Year’s Eve Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games	1 CANCELED Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Small & Large Works Show	2 Small & Large Works Show	3 Small & Large Works Show

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Carolyn Bloomberg

Tourette Syndrome Awareness

Garden Club Offers Thanks

Mary E. Hanlon

Remembering Sandy Hook

Unfortunately, I think this is likely to get worse, not better... Based on both public comments and private conversations, I’m increasingly concerned that our newly elected First Selectman intends not just to install these cameras, but to expand their use for full-blown enforcement and fines. Try getting a straight answer out of him about the long-term plan and you quickly realize how vague the responses become. Tyler is absolutely right to raise the privacy issue. These systems don’t just “catch speeders” — they quietly build a database of where we drive, when we drive, and who is in our vehicles. Once that infrastructure is in place, it becomes very easy to justify expanding its scope: more cameras, more locations, more uses, and eventually more automated enforcement. If Newtown is going down this road, residents deserve clear, written answers to some basic questions before anything is expanded: What limits will be placed on how and where cameras are used? Will footage and plate data be used only for speed enforcement, or for other investigations too? How long will data be stored, and who can access it? What safeguards will prevent vendors and individuals from abusing this information? Without firm, enforceable rules in place, “just a few cameras to slow traffic” can turn into something very different over time. I support safe roads — but not at the cost of unchecked surveillance and vague promises from our leaders. You try getting straight answers out of our First Selectman, myself and others have not been able to...

Discusses Traffic Cameras

I had to hold back a laugh at the idea that 7:30 pm is apparently such a late-night hardship that we’re already talking about moving meetings earlier. For a lot of residents, 7:30 is the earliest they can realistically get to Town Hall after work, family obligations, and the rest of real life. Shifting BOS meetings to 7:00 might make the calendar look tidier for those in the building, but it makes participation harder for the people who pay for the building. If the new First Selectman’s week is already booked solid and evening meetings feel like a strain, that’s not a reason to move the goalposts on public access—it's a reminder that the job is supposed to be demanding. Public service means accommodating the public, even when it’s inconvenient.

Walczak Adjusts To New Role, First Board Meeting

Real people were just in a frightening car accident. To immediately frame their misfortune as rhetorical ammunition against new housing — affordable housing included — feels less like concern for “health and safety” and more like opportunistically using a scary moment to support a pre-existing position. If we’re going to debate this proposal, we should do it honestly: with data on traffic volume, accident history, engineering recommendations, and the town’s housing needs, not by seizing on a single crash as proof that 300 apartments are inherently unsafe. Newtown deserves a thoughtful, fact-based conversation about growth, safety, and affordability — one that doesn’t turn other people’s bad day into a political talking point.

How Many Accidents Will It Take?

To add context that did not occur at the meeting would not be an accurate representation of the meeting and would, in fact, be editorializing to shape public opinion. The editorial staff here do not consider ourselves to be final arbiters of what the truth is (and if we did, it would make us partisan and biased), and we would need to provide a source for any dissenting information (sourcing all information in an article is literally Journalism 101). There were no such sources present at the meeting in question, and so it would not be appropriate to include such information in an article about the meeting. Dissenting voices appear in meeting stories when there were active participants with dissenting opinions, such as during public participation or the words of a council member who disagreed. It should be noted that the Interfaith Council, like many local boards and commissions, conduct meetings that are open to the public. This was not an article on the actions of the Greater Danbury Area Unites for Immigrants, or on immigrants, or on ICE's actions in the community, where including other voices or perspectives would be appropriate. We appreciate your opinion, but we stand by our meeting coverage and consider this discussion closed.

NIC Speaks With Danbury Unites For Immigrants, Discusses 12/14 Service

Propaganda is the systematic dissemination of information, often biased or misleading, to shape public perception and behavior toward a specific political cause or point of view. I'm not asking for Newtown Bee to editorialize, but providing context, where appropriate, to provide the reader with a more holistic view of the facts seems like a reasonable practice, particularly when encouraging the reader to decide what to believe/not to believe. Absent that context, this feels biased and misleading and intended to shape public perception.

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