After 154 flu deaths in Connecticut last year, health officials reported the first death from flu this season. Read about why you should get your flu shot on or before Halloween.
The Escape Alive Self-Defense program, in partnership with Jane Doe No More, will be offered at Newtown Congregational Church on Sunday, November 4. Participation is free but limited to fifty women and girls age 15 and up.
The Newtown Public Schools Nursing Department is sponsoring flu clinics for the public on three upcoming Saturdays at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street.
An event 100 years in the making, the Newtown Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) celebrated its milestone anniversary in the Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room on September 23.
Dr Vaagn Andikyan at Western Connecticut Heath Network is talking about the most important things women need to know to protect themselves from the devastating and too often deadly diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
In a new partnership with Newtown United Methodist Church, Newtown Parent Connection will present “A Spotlight On Addiction,” Sunday, September 30, at 11:30 am, at the church.
The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love.
We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year.
I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.
I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way.
It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed.
Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.
The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."
Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.
