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Friends Of Music Annual Meeting Slated

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Newtown Friends of Music will hold its annual meeting in the Old Courtroom at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, from 7 to 9 pm, on Tuesday, May 2. All members (annual subscribers) are invited to atten...

Connecticut Authors Reading Series April 29 Program: Three Writers Scheduled

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Readers and writers are invited to celebrate spring with new writing as the Connecticut Authors Reading Series continues with its next lineup of talented scribes. The series introduces readers and wri...

Garden Club Members Prepping For May 20 Plant & Shrub Sale

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

It is an early sign of spring for the Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown: on Saturday, April 9, a bunch of stalwart gardeners converged on Planter's Choice Wholesale Nursery on Huntingtown Road, wh...

Connecticut Authors Reading Series April 29 Program: Three Writers Scheduled

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Garden Club Members Prepping For May 20 Plant & Shrub Sale

Published: April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Friends Of Newtown Seniors Planning 'Speed Dating'/Volunteer Match Event

Published: April 27, 2017 12:00 am

In an attempt to find as many volunteers in a short time frame for local organizations as possible, Friends of Newtown Seniors will introduce Newtown's first Volunteer Speed Match. The first of its ki...

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

Friends Of Newtown Seniors Planning 'Speed Dating'/Volunteer Match Event

Published: April 27, 2017 12:00 am

Ease Into The Weekend With Martini Madness, Thursday Night

Published: April 26, 2017 12:00 am

The fourth annual Martini Madness tasting and competition will be held on Thursday, April 27, from 6 to 9 pm, at Newtown Country Club, 2 Country Club Road.martinimadnessct.com.newtown-ct.com. Twelve l...

Resident To Celebrate Publication Of New Poetry Collection

Dems Talk Town Topics During Senior Center Lunch & Learn

Edmond Town Hall Launches Taylorville Concert Contest With Sweet Local Prizes

The Way We Were

Cindi Broughton

Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process. Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses? I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.

Democrats To Run Walczak For First Selectman

I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials. In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.

There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.

We Need A First Selectman Who Cares

I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.

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Friends Of Music Annual Meeting Slated

Connecticut Authors Reading Series April 29 Program: Three Writers Scheduled

Garden Club Members Prepping For May 20 Plant & Shrub Sale

Connecticut Authors Reading Series April 29 Program: Three Writers Scheduled

Garden Club Members Prepping For May 20 Plant & Shrub Sale

Friends Of Newtown Seniors Planning 'Speed Dating'/Volunteer Match Event

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

Friends Of Newtown Seniors Planning 'Speed Dating'/Volunteer Match Event

Ease Into The Weekend With Martini Madness, Thursday Night