Gone are the simple days of counting sheep to aid in falling asleep. Today’s older adults are experiencing a wide range of sleep problems keeping them up at night, and it is affecting their functionin...
Newtown Health District Director Donna Culbert is among the growing chorus of critics speaking out about the negative health effects and possible health risks tied to vaping.
“Never Give Up” was the message written on a little white bag, one of many luminaria lining Main Street over the weekend of September 7 and 8. Organizers held the first Hope on Main Street on Saturday...
The Newtown Community Center’s new fall programming began the second week of September and included a free Aging Mastery course that met Tuesday, September 10, from 4:30 to 6 pm.
LRM, a local landscape and construction firm is banking on the goodwill of customers needing a dumpster to help a local family who lost a loved one to the insidious disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The Newtown Parent Connection and The Newtown Prevention Council are co-hosting a Family Fun Night at the Reed Intermediate School Friday, September 20, from 6 to 8 pm.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) Private Well Program will be at the Newtown Farmer’s Market at Fairfield Hills on Protect Your Groundwater Day, September 3, from 2 to 6 pm.
The new Community Center saw its biggest crowds since opening day as vendors, instructors, and hundreds of flexible devotees descended on the 2019 Newtown Yoga Festival August 24.
Newtown’s Health District Director and the founder of the Newtown Parent Connection are teaming up to remind residents about International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month.
Two local residents formerly active with Relay For Life in Newtown are organizing a new event to honor cancer patients and survivors, remember those lost to cancers, and raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
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I agree with your point, Tom.
However, the sheer volume of Trump's false statements and claims -- vs. anyone else -- is astonishing and noteworthy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements_by_Donald_Trump
President Biden, too, has claimed “inflation was 0%,” when in fact prices remained elevated. He told us his Afghanistan withdrawal was a “success,” even though Americans and allies were left behind and 13 service members lost their lives. He promised not to build another foot of border wall, but later quietly restarted construction. These examples matter just as much as Trump’s because they show that political dishonesty isn’t unique to one side.
The point is not to excuse Trump or Biden—it’s to recognize that truth matters, and voters deserve accountability from all leaders. Singling out one politician while giving others a free pass only fuels division.
It’s important to put the 8-30g application into context. The reason developers in our town resort to Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute is precisely because obstructionist voices, led by Mr. Ackert, have repeatedly opposed reasonable housing proposals through local zoning channels. When projects are delayed or denied outright under the guise of “protecting character,” developers have little choice but to pursue the state-level remedy.
Mr. Ackert portrays 8-30g as a loophole being abused, when in fact it exists because communities that resist creating diverse housing options need accountability. If our town had a stronger record of working collaboratively to meet housing needs, developers wouldn’t feel compelled to bypass local boards in the first place.
Regarding wetlands and Inland Wetlands Commission review, it’s worth remembering that these processes are not ignored or hidden from the public. Applications that impact wetlands must comply with environmental regulations, and developers are subject to oversight. Suggesting otherwise unfairly discredits both the staff and the commission, who follow established procedures.
The public certainly deserves transparency, but it is misleading to imply that this project was pushed through in secret. The broader issue is that continued “Not In My Back Yard” obstructionism drives applicants to use 8-30g, ensuring that local zoning boards lose the very control residents claim to want preserved.
If we truly want more local say in how projects are shaped, then we need to stop reflexively opposing housing and start working constructively with applicants. Mr. Ackert’s campaign of resistance has only created the exact conditions he now complains about.
It's certainly good news that a temporary patch to rationed water in Newtown is in effect. But taking a year to come up with a patch is concerning. Where is the sense of urgency to get this permanently fixed?
Getting an endorsement from Jinm Gaston is one of the biggest compliments any candidate can get, and Chris certainly deserves the high marks. He has served us well and will in the future.
