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NYFS Conducting Survey On Programming For Children On Autism Spectrum

Published: May 12, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS), at 15 Berkshire Road in Sandy Hook, is developing a new curriculum for individuals and families who are looking for social recreational and educational programm...

Autism 'Heart' To Premier At FUN Concert

Published: May 03, 2014 12:00 am

Bootcamp Workouts To Benefit Ailing Hawley Teacher

By John Voket

Published: May 03, 2014 12:00 am

Renee Wilson, owner of Total Performance Sports and Fitness at 31 Peck’s Lane, is hosting a series of Bootcamp workouts to benefit Hawley School teacher Stephanie Dunshee, who is undergoing cancer tre...

Relay For Life Welcomes Honorary Chair Mary Ann Jacob, Caregiver Jim Zarifis

By John Voket

Published: May 02, 2014 12:00 am

The American Cancer Society has selected Mary Ann Jacob to serve as honorary chair and Jim Zarifis as honorary caregiver for this year’s Relay For Life of Newtown. The tenth Newtown event will begin d...

Wet Winter, Warming Wave Spurring Local Tick Swarms

By John Voket

Published: April 26, 2014 12:00 am

Dozens of Newtown residents have turned to social media in recent days hailing the long-awaited arrival of springlike weather. But local resident, radio personality, and DJ Kirk Michaels made note of ...

Newtown Participating In Emergency Medication Distribution Drill Thursday

By John Voket

Published: April 23, 2014 12:00 am

The Newtown Health District is participating in a statewide drill on April 24 that will simulate a mass casualty outbreak to gauge the ease in which emergency response medications can be distributed. ...

Foundation Seeking Proposals For Mental Health Support

Published: April 17, 2014 12:00 am

The Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation, Inc is soliciting proposals from qualified groups to support the expansion of public education and training to help those that come into contact with adult...

Newtown Youth Ambassador Ready For Danbury Arthritis Walk

Published: April 16, 2014 12:00 am

The Arthritis Foundation New England Region has named 8-year-old Ashley Guerrera of Newtown the Youth Ambassador for the 2014 Danbury Walk to Cure Arthritis. As an ambassador, Ashley will be a large p...

Alcohol Awareness Month Message Being Heeded By Newtown Youth Year-Round

By John Voket

Published: April 16, 2014 12:00 am

While some of the statistical improvements are incremental, Newtown Prevention Council Co-Chair Judy Blanchard took the opportunity during National Alcohol Awareness Month to review specific results f...

Multi-Agency Spring Resource Fair Set For April 29

Published: April 15, 2014 12:00 am

The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) West Region, Newtown Public Schools, and the Connecticut Family Support Network (CTFSN) are partnering together to sponsor a Spring Resource ...

The Voters Chose Newtown

The Plastic Problem

Margaret ‘Peggy’ Elizabeth Annett (July 31, 1943-April 26, 2025)

Making America: The Story Of An Immigrant

Snapshot: Andy Ashla

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.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

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."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

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.

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NYFS Conducting Survey On Programming For Children On Autism Spectrum

Autism 'Heart' To Premier At FUN Concert

Bootcamp Workouts To Benefit Ailing Hawley Teacher

Relay For Life Welcomes Honorary Chair Mary Ann Jacob, Caregiver Jim Zarifis

Wet Winter, Warming Wave Spurring Local Tick Swarms

Newtown Participating In Emergency Medication Distribution Drill Thursday

Foundation Seeking Proposals For Mental Health Support

Newtown Youth Ambassador Ready For Danbury Arthritis Walk

Alcohol Awareness Month Message Being Heeded By Newtown Youth Year-Round

Multi-Agency Spring Resource Fair Set For April 29