While the obscure and somewhat exotic specter of monkeypox is on the Newtown Health District's radar, the summer of 2022 harbors a number of other, higher priority concerns.
Over 200 people attended the 2022 Newtown Giving Circle Summer Breakfast, an annual fundraiser for Regional Hospice that returned to The Waterview in Monroe for the first time since 2019.
While the Newtown Health District is not planning to host any COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the youngest candidates who just became qualified to receive a protective jab, Director Donna Culbert is promoting clinics including one June 30 at Newtown High School.
Find out how a Kids In Crisis 'Teen Talk' program funded by Newtown Parent Connection is making a huge difference with students and administrators at two local schools.
Families United in Newtown (FUN) is teaming up with Newtown Parks & Recreation and the Newtown Lions Club to host its end of the school year meeting and “Senior Send-Off” for Newtown High School National Honor Society volunteers.
The prevention of tick bites and the potential diseases they carry including Lyme is a year-round concern for the Newtown Health District, Director Donna Culbert, and her staff.
Seems like for all his education, Jim must slept through civics class when they were covering Federalism. Mitch holds state office, Michelle Ku serves in our municipal government, and the President, who is not on the ballot this cycle, heads the Executive Branch in Washington DC.
Also, Mitch was cross endorsed by the Independent Party in recognition of his bipartisan legislative success. Jim Gaston endorsed Ku’s opponent in the primary because “Newtown’s Democratic leaders trust Brandon Moore” (clever double entendre with his last name.)
Just the facts.
Jeff, look no further than our own first selectman. “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center is included with membership, but according to the Bee’s own reporting, everyone else must purchase a day pass to attend.
Apparently, paying taxes gets you a town government, but having a conversation with its leader requires an admission upgrade.
Unless, of course, the intent is to hear only from a preferred audience. A room full of agreeable voices may be comfortable, but a first selectman represents the entire town—including residents who might ask inconvenient questions. Public access should not come with a cover charge.
