Cultural Events

NewArts Sets Community Auditions For ‘A Christmas Carol’ 2021

By John Voket

Published: September 04, 2021 8:00 am

The hot humid days of summer are still upon us, but Newtown’s NewArts leadership is already fully focused on preparing for this winter’s production of

Flagpole Photographers To Open 2021-22 Season Virtually

Published: September 04, 2021 8:00 am

The Flagpole Photographers Camera Club invites members and the public to its 2021-22 season, which will be held virtually at least through December.

Watercolor Still Life Demo At Next SCAN Program

By Shannon Hicks

Published: September 03, 2021 1:00 pm

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown will host guest artist Gary Eckhart for its next program.

Friends Of Horse Guard Trail Ride October 3

Published: September 02, 2021 8:00 am

The Friends of the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) will hold the second Your Horse — Our Trails Pleasure Ride on its grounds at 4 Trades Lane, Fairfield Hills, on Sunday, October 3. The r...

Town & Country To Resume Meetings With Pollinator Programs September 8

Published: August 31, 2021 8:00 am

The Town & Country Garden Club has scheduled the first meeting of its new season for Wednesday, September 8. The meeting will begin at 7 pm, at Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street, in the Fairfiel...

‘Monarchs, Meadows & More’ Pollinator Party Planned At CVH Animal Sanctuary

Published: August 29, 2021 9:00 am

The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is taking extraordinary measures to protect and provide sanctuary for pollinators. This year's "Monarchs, Meadows & More" will demonstrate those efforts, and share how anyone can join the effort.

Genealogy Club To Launch 2021-22 Season ‘Putting Things In Their Place’

Published: August 29, 2021 8:30 am

The Genealogy Club of Newtown will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 8, at 7 pm, via Zoom.

RCN To Present Palettes Of Newtown Fundraiser; First Appearance September 2

Updated: August 30, 2021 2:12 pm

The Resiliency Center of Newtown is preparing to present the inaugural Palettes of Newtown fundraiser, which will feature more than 25 pieces of original artwork by local artists.

Labor Day Weekend Will Open With Great Pootatuck Duck Race

Published: August 28, 2021 7:30 am

The Newtown Lions Club is kicking off Newtown’s Labor Day weekend in Sandy Hook Center on Saturday, September 4, with the long-awaited 2021 Great Pootatuck Duck Race.

Ukrainian Festival Returning Sunday

Published: August 27, 2021 4:00 pm

The 45th annual Ukrainian Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 29, at Paproski’s Castle Hill Farm.

9th Annual Catherine’s Butterfly Party Returns June 7

Garden Club To Host ‘DIY Bog In Front Yard’; Members Also Celebrating Special Grant

Newtown PD Celebrates Promotions On Peace Officers Memorial Day

FONS Roundtable, May Social Details Announced

Bishop Caggiano Planning Special Live Taping Of Popular Podcast Series At St Rose Church

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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