Local youths on the autism spectrum, and with other developmental disabilities, will have a chance to dress up and show off during a Families United In Newtown (FUN) “prom” party Sunday.
State Senator Tony Hwang is praising the tireless work of parents and advocates after Governor Ned Lamont announced the statewide school mask mandate will expire on February 28.
How is Newtown’s Volunteer Ambulance Corps faring through the COVID era? Read on to find out more, and how you can help this critical public safety agency survive and thrive.
The Newtown Fire Marshal’s Office is in full alignment with the National Fire Protection Association following recent deadly back-to-back residential fires in Philadelphia and New York.
Newtown officials have announced the next round of distribution opportunities for free COVID-19 test kits. Registration goes live Saturday, January 15, at noon.
Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD updated state COVID-19 guidance for Pre-K-12 schools just as the FDA cleared 12-15-year-olds to receive booster shots.
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.
