Cultural Events

Shane To Offer Pastel Demo, October 13 At Meeting House

Updated: October 06, 2021 11:25 am

Next Wednesday evening, the Society of Creative Arts of Newtown will welcome Shauna Shane to demonstrate creating a portrait in pastel.

Unraveling Probate Challenges, Next Genealogy Club Meeting

Updated: October 05, 2021 10:46 am

The next meeting of the Genealogy Club of Newtown will feature Brynna O’Sullivan’s virtual presentation of “I Know There’s A Will, But Where Is It?”

Butterfly Tree Project To Honor Dying Sugar Maple

Updated: November 01, 2021 4:34 pm

Ahead of the removal of a sugar maple within the patio of C.H. Booth Library, readers are invited this week to pick up a craft kit to celebrate all that the tree has provided.

Workcamp Info Session Planned For Students & Parents

Published: October 04, 2021 7:55 am

While the Newtown Ecumenical Workcamp Servants (NEWS) stayed close to home for another summer, the group is again ready to begin planning for a road trip. A 2022 Trip Camper & Parent Info Meeting is b...

Holiday Closings: Columbus Day

Published: October 04, 2021 7:45 am

Local, state and federal entities will all be closed next Monday in observance of Columbus Day.

Ladies Auxiliary Planning Paper Shredding Fundraiser

Published: September 30, 2021 8:00 am

The Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary is planning a rain or shine fundraiser for Saturday morning.

2021 Halloween Walk Planned For Sandy Hook Center

Published: September 28, 2021 8:00 am

The Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity is planning its 2021 Halloween Walk.

Hometown Stars: Father And Son Begin ‘Joyful, Amazing’ Journey On The Voice

By Alissa Silber

Updated: September 28, 2021 8:04 am

After Jim and Sasha Allen stepped foot onto that iconic stage of "The Voice," they talked exclusively with The Newtown Bee about how their journey of preparation and dedication to their craft was years in the making.

Next Hearts Of Hope Paint With A Purpose Event October 20

Published: September 27, 2021 8:00 am

All are invited to join Hearts of Hope-Newtown for its next painting party.

Second Annual Scarecrow Contest Announced

Published: September 27, 2021 7:45 am

Newtown Parks & Recreation has announced the Second Annual Scarecrow Contest.

Possession Domination Carries Girls' Lacrosse Team Into Title Game

The Way We Were

Top Of The Mountain

Town Players To Stage Goloszewski’s ‘Double Vision’

American Legion Post 202 Planning Family Memorial Day Weekend Observance

I have to love how the NIMBY crowd now opposes senior housing—yet if a developer proposed family homes on that same land, they'd be the first to complain that the added tax revenue wouldn’t cover the cost of more kids in the school system. On a more positive note, I’m excited to hear that Aquila’s Nest is looking to add a beer and liquor permit. They have such an awesome venue and host some of the most creative events in town. Every time I visit, I find myself wishing there were more drink options—so a beer and liquor selection would definitely be a welcome addition.

Planning & Zoning Hears Several Applications, Votes To Come At June 5 Meeting

Shortly after Democrats at a local fundraiser disregarded this mandate, as documented in Newtown Bee photos from the event.

Council Votes 9-3 To Extend Rosenthal Mask Mandate After COVID Cases Escalate

It is worth noting that BOF members have since moved to the LC, as it remains the fiscal authority in Newtown

Council Members Discuss Eliminating Board Of Finance From Charter

It was an awkward meeting, discussing duplicative work and confusing processes, but not “uncomfortable.” In hindsight, the misstep was not putting an appointed alternative, independent of political pressures that prioritizes independence and expertise over electability and partisan loyalty, into the Charter. Look no further than the BOF funding recycling for only half a year, an apparent ~$400k punt until just after the election, to see how political pressures influence decision making.

While it's encouraging to see the town taking steps to put the sewer fund back on track, it's important to recognize how we got here. A significant factor contributing to the current financial strain was the $3.8 million expansion of the municipal sanitary sewer system in 2016—an expansion that was intended to support future development that continues to be blocked by persistent NIMBY opposition. That investment was predicated on growth that has yet to materialize, leaving ratepayers footing the bill for infrastructure that's currently underutilized. Meanwhile, residents are now facing annual 9% rate increases just to stabilize the system—yet they’re not benefiting from the expansion that was supposed to help distribute those costs more broadly through new hookups.

Sewer Rates Continue To Rise To Pay Back Debt

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