Newtown High School's fall drama production of Getting Away With Murder is set to be staged at Reed Intermediate School this Thursday, November 16, to Sunday, November 19.Getting Away With Murder will...
RIDGEFIELD - Newtown resident Nora Murphy will be one of three judges for the 18th Biennial Tree Festival in Ridgefield.
The festival opens with a ticketed Champagne Preview Party on Thursday, Novembe...
The Matthew Curtiss House, home of Newtown Historical Society at 44 Main Street, will host the final regular open house of the year on Sunday, November 19, from noon until 4 pm.
One of the oldest buil...
Newtown will once again hold three tree lightings this holiday season. All three are scheduled for the first weekend of December.
The 33rd Annual Ram Pasture Tree Lighting is scheduled for Friday, Dec...
All are invited to join Newtown Hearts of Hope on Wednesday, November 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook, for this month's painting party.F...
Newtown High School students in this year's fall drama production of Getting Away With Murder have been rehearsing for next weekend's line up of performances.Getting Away With Murder will be performed...
The opening reception for local artists Mary Goebel and Joyce Goldin's art exhibit "Every Picture Has A Story" took place at the Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, on Tuesday, November 7.
The g...
The EverWonder Children's Museum and major sponsor Webster Bank announce that the annual fundraiser for the museum, "Science of Wine," will once again take place.
This year the event will be on Thursd...
It’s disappointing to see Newtown move forward with the so-called “Save-As-You-Throw” program—let’s be honest, it’s really Pay-As-You-Throw. Most families will end up paying more just to throw out their trash, despite the high taxes we already pay.
While the swap shop and free bulky waste disposal are nice ideas, they don’t offset the added cost and inconvenience of having to buy special blue bags—up to $4.40 each. It’s especially frustrating to see threats of $500 fines and policeenforcement tied to something that used to be a basic service.
This isn’t about sustainability—it’s about shifting more costs onto residents. I hope the town will reconsider and find a more reasonable and affordable approach. I have already heard discussions about purchasing backyard incinerators as a work around. What's next, is the town going to discontinue curb side recycling?
Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!
The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification.
Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective.
Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.
