Cultural Events

Letter Carriers' Annual Food Drive Is May 11

Published: May 08, 2013 12:00 am

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations...

Flagpole Radio Café Getting Ready To Return

Published: May 03, 2013 12:00 am

The Flagpole Radio Café will return to the Edmond Town Hall on Saturday, May 18, marking the first presentation in nearly a year. The Flagpole Radio Café is an engaging show created by Jim Allyn, Mart...

Humor, Wit Bubble Up In Sudsy Fundraiser

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: May 03, 2013 12:00 am

A performance of Casey Carle’s BubbleMania was staged on Saturday, April 27, at Edmond Town Hall. The show combined visual comedy, quick wit, science, art, and humor. The performance, sponsored by New...

Peace Flag Workshops: Four Opportunities To Create Banners For Boston

Published: May 03, 2013 12:00 am

If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another. If you wish to know that you are safe, cause another to know that they are safe. If you wish to better understand seemingly incomprehens...

Chain Of Love Card Making Event, This Afternoon At The SHACK; Additional Programs Announced

Published: May 03, 2013 12:00 am

The Sandy Hook Arts Center for Kids (SHACK) will host a special program this afternoon, a Chain of Love Card Making Event. The arts center, at 100 Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook (Suite 104), invites s...

YMCA's Escape To The Arts Seeking Entries For Summer Exhibition

Published: May 02, 2013 12:00 am

DANBURY — The Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut’s ESCAPE to the Arts invites artists working in all media to submit artwork for the upcoming exhibition “Destination: Connecticut.” Works should depi...

Green Ribbon Ride: Major Motorcycling Event Planned For Sunday, May 5

By Shannon Hicks

Published: May 02, 2013 12:00 am

Newtown’s five fire companies are coordinating efforts to present The Green Ribbon Ride, a motorcycle ride on Sunday, May 5, that will raise money for a number of local funds. The police-escorted ride...

Community Forum On Violence Prevention May 13

Published: May 02, 2013 12:00 am

In a major effort to educate the public on the importance of linking data together regarding 31 school shootings and/or school-related acts of violence and their association with psychiatric drugs, a ...

Historical Society To Host Open House And Horse Guard Demonstration, May 19 At NHS Headquarters

Published: May 02, 2013 12:00 am

Newtown Historical Society will host an open house at its headquarters, The Matthew Curtiss House, on Sunday, May 19. Master Sergeant Bill Goessinger of The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard will...

Preparing For Plant Sale

Published: May 02, 2013 12:00 am

The Town & Country Garden Club Plant Sale Committee met recently at in one of the greenhouses at Planter’s Choice to divide perennials for the club’s upcoming Annual Plant Sale. This year’s sale will ...

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Yikes, talk about not doing a basic level of research. As my kids would say, "bruh, aren't you embarrassed?" James Buchanan (its not spelled Bucannan, Steve), the guy who put a black family back into slavery was -- wait for it -- A DEMOCRAT. Abraham Lincoln, the fella that ended slavery, was A REPUBLICAN. Herbert Hoover, a Republican, did not unilaterally cause the Great Depression. The stock market crashed within the FIRST year of his presidency. The imposition of his tariffs sought to help American industry, when there was little work to be had. Yes, FDR, a Democrat, led us out of the Great Depression, but with a heavy assist from the war-based economy in the run-up and through World War 2. And yes, Herbert Hoover did meet with Adolph Hitler in 1938 - A FULL 5 YEARS AFTER HE WAS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. It was done as a diplomatic courtesy on the 20th anniversary of the end of World War I. Steve, if I were you, I'd ask the Bee to pull this Letter to the Editor.

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Your statement: "The EPA is now telling us there is no Climate Change", I believe is incorrect. Can you provide documentation for this? The The fact that there is climate change, I believe is a generally accepted consensus by all sides of the climate debat. What's driving this climate change and it's ultimate impact on society, is where the consensus fractures. I do appreciate your pointing out President Nixon's role in creating the EPA. Nixon is also responsible for signing into law both the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Respectfully, James Swift

Jeff, thank you for setting the record straight and for focusing on facts over speculation. It’s clear you’re working collaboratively, in the open, and always with Newtown’s best interests at heart. As a First Selectman, you’ve shown that leadership is about results, not partisanship, political slogans, or bashing the other guy. That’s the kind of honorable, steady, experienced, and community-focused leadership this town needs — progress that actually works for everyone, not just a political agenda.

The People Of Newtown Deserve Facts, Not Speculation

Looks like someone is getting the politics 101 course and is leaning heavily on the “status quo” and “stagnation” talking points, the reality is that our current First Selectman is only completing his first term in office. Hardly the entrenched, decades-long politician Bruce suggests. In fact, in just this one term, the current selectman has delivered meaningful progress — addressing core infrastructure, keeping budgets responsible, and ensuring that Newtown remains a strong and vibrant community. That’s not “stagnation.” That’s steady, thoughtful leadership in action. If Bruce were truly ready for a challenge, he would have answered my July questions on how to would handle large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole? Our current First Selectman put forward an option for positive change, and was met with shouting from the mob. What would Bruce do differently? And just how responsive and open to real change will he be when facing that same kind of pressure, or would it not matter when clearly Bruce wants to play the partisan line?

Bruce Walczak On Leadership

Hahahaha! Oh Jim, your hyperbole knows no bounds.

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