Maplewood of Newtown has kicked off its virtual Maplewood University series and is offering its residents the opportunity to participate in college level classes that are complete with lectures, assignments, and syllabi.
UPDATE: This event has been canceled following the state's new COVID-related restrictions on outdoor public gatherings/events.
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Families United in Newtown (FUN), the local nonprofit offering...
Health District Director Donna Culbert believes Newtown is poised to see its COVID-19 alert status elevated to orange due to the mounting number of positive cases among residents.
After logging 2,651 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 virus-related deaths since last Friday, Governor Ned Lamont is instituting what he called “Phase 2.1” restrictions.
National Guard Captain and Army Dental Officer Sean Lee, DDS, MOS is inviting his brothers and sisters in arms for a free dental exam and no-cost treatment on Veterans Day, November 11.
Hours after Governor Ned Lamont revealed Connecticut’s 6.1 percent positivity rate October 29 — describing the surge in cases like a “gut punch” — two local hospitals have begun limiting visitation to help prevent COVID-19 transmissions to patients and staff.
Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC) responders and local paramedics have answered calls involving hundreds showing symptoms of the coronavirus — and have so far been able to attest that everyone remains COVID-free.
Newtown’s load of coronavirus cases has surged from 319 to 343 since last week, prompting a top local health official to advise residents to step up their use of face coverings and other proven measures at home and in their workplaces.
Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!
The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification.
Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective.
Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.
We need to have a community discussion on housing in Newtown. perhaps this bill, even if vetoed, will cause us to look hard at our progress to date and future options. Our past results, strongly influenced by "not in my backyard" as dismal. The Bees terminology of "undesirable zoning" shows a concerning lack of understanding of how critical this issue is.
