The State of Connecticut Office of the Healthcare Advocate (OHA) hosted its latest Lunch & Learn over Zoom on February 22 with OHA Outreach Coordinator Denise Ramautar sharing information about the organization and what it offers residents.
Connecticut's top public health official is coordinating the convergence of new CDC guidelines and updated state policies on masking against the spread of COVID-19.
The National Eating Disorders Association’s (NEDA) helpline has seen a whopping 107% increase in people contacting them for support since COVID-19 began spreading around the globe in early 2020.
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.
Penny,
Thank you for sharing Jack's and your life story. We were moved,Jack was an exceptional person.
Lots of love to you and your wonderful family.
Pat and Julie D'Onofrio
Thank you! BOE budget items lurk in the shadows. Many programs we fund are often dreamed up by the State and pushed down to the districts to implement.
Schools could be consolidated here as enrollment decreases. And some 'luxury' programs should be trimmed. Downsizing administrators and support staff should be considered as well. And a 'few hundred' dollars on top of inflation is a bridge too far.