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First Minister Of Youth And Mission Formally Installed At Newtown Congregational Church

By Shannon Hicks

Published: March 04, 2017 12:00 am

The Reverend Kristen Provost Switzer celebrated her 210th day in service to Newtown Congregational Church in grand style. With music, prayers, and not one but two cakes waiting for guests to cut in to...

First Friday At Trinity: 'Holy Fasting'

Published: March 01, 2017 12:00 am

Trinity Episcopal Church will host its next First Friday gathering on March 3. As the season of Lent begins, all are invited to join members of the church and The Reverend Salin Low for a discussion o...

Being Muslim In Newtown: Meet Members Of Al Hedaya Islamic Center

By Shannon Hicks

Published: February 21, 2017 12:00 am

UPDATE (Wednesday, February 22, 2017): This story has been update to clarify one of Eman Beshtawii's comments concerning President Donald Trump's executive order of January 27, 2017. * * * * * Op...

NUMC's Pastor Is Listening To, And Serving, Those In Her Congregation

By Shannon Hicks

Published: February 20, 2017 12:00 am

As she moves into the second month of the new year - and toward her first anniversary in service at Newtown United Methodist Church - the Reverend Lori Miller can say with confidence that it has been ...

First Friday At Trinity: 'Journey Back Music'

By Shannon Hicks

Published: January 29, 2017 12:00 am

Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, will offer its next First Friday event on February 3. The public is invited to join members of the church for a time of learning, reflection, and community. A...

First Friday At Trinity: 'Journey Back Music'

By Shannon Hicks

Published: January 29, 2017 12:00 am

Year In Review: Staffing Changes, Special Events And Big Changes In Religious Settings

By Shannon Hicks

Published: December 29, 2016 12:00 am

Three churches closed in Newtown in 2016, and staffing changes in others meant many resident worshippers had a year of change in their house of worship. Approximately 40 people gathered in the pews of...

On Main Street, Honoring The Miracle Of Hanukkah

By Shannon Hicks

Published: December 29, 2016 12:00 am

It was a picture of perseverance on Tuesday night, when it took Rabbi Sholom Deitsch nearly 20 minutes to light a giant menorah that had been temporarily placed in the courtyard of Edmond Town Hall. T...

Faith Offers A Reminder On The Reason For The Season

By Shannon Hicks

Published: December 10, 2016 12:00 am

Members of Faith at Newtown offered a live presentation of the meaning behind the Christmas season on December 3. Members of the church, which holds worship services in Sandy Hook, presented a Live Na...

12/14 Community Interfaith Prayer Vigil Planned

By Shannon Hicks

Published: December 09, 2016 12:00 am

The Newtown Interfaith Association has announced its plans for a Community Interfaith Prayer Vigil on the fourth anniversary of 12/14.Additional Offerings Trinity Episcopal Church, at 36 Main Street,...

Neil Chaudhary for Newtown Police Commission

District 3 Support

Supports Cicciari For Police Commission

On Being Good Sports In Politics

Supports Pertoso

Bruce’s letter paints a picture of runaway development, but the real story is the collapse of local cooperation — not the rise of §8-30g. That law has been on the books since 1990. For decades, towns and developers worked together to shape projects that made sense: added sidewalks, deeper setbacks, fewer units — genuine compromise. What’s changed isn’t the law, it’s the politics. A loud social media mob has made any compromise politically toxic. The “no growth” crowd demands nothing be built anywhere, ever, and bullies anyone who suggests otherwise. Planning and zoning boards no longer negotiate; they hunker down, hoping to appease the Facebook comment section. But here’s the irony — when compromise dies, developers stop compromising too. Once a project triggers §8-30g, the town can fight it, but state law ensures the developer will eventually win. So instead of working out a reasonable design, everyone heads to court. The developer doubles the unit count to pay for the lawyers, and the town burns taxpayer money trying to lose more slowly. That’s how we end up with the very projects the NIMBY mob fears — because they made reasonable development impossible. If people truly care about Newtown’s character, they need to stop the performative outrage and start engaging in real planning again. Screaming “no” to everything isn’t preservation — it’s self-sabotage.

On 8-30g Affordable Housing

I’m honestly surprised Bruce had to look up what an “agreement in principle” means. After years of business experience and managing 200 people, I would have expected that term to be familiar by now. Hard to believe it’s a new concept at this stage in his career. Although rest assured Newtown, vote row A and when times get tough, we have Google to help the selectman.

Housatonic Railroad Agrees to Pootatuck River Restoration Plan

I asked AI what does agreement in principle mean An "agreement in principle" is a preliminary, non-binding understanding reached between two or more parties that outlines the fundamental terms of a future contract. It is considered a stepping stone toward a formal, legally enforceable agreement. This type of agreement is used to establish mutual intent and a basic framework for negotiations before the parties commit to a detailed, final contract.

I think the Municipal part of the town should develop similar programs to identify strategies and measurable objectives thus driving even better results and possible efficiencies.

BOE Listens To Elementary, Intermediate School Strategic Goals

The commissioners literally said — in plain English — that because this is an 8-30g application, traffic isn’t a valid reason for denial. But sure enough, there’s Dave Ackert up there grandstanding about traffic again. It’s almost like some folks will say anything to keep affordable housing out, even if it means ignoring state law and wasting everyone’s time.

P&Z Discuss ‘Kelmendi Apartments’ At 128-130 Mt Pleasant And 1 Hawleyville Roads

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First Minister Of Youth And Mission Formally Installed At Newtown Congregational Church

First Friday At Trinity: 'Holy Fasting'

Being Muslim In Newtown: Meet Members Of Al Hedaya Islamic Center

NUMC's Pastor Is Listening To, And Serving, Those In Her Congregation

First Friday At Trinity: 'Journey Back Music'

First Friday At Trinity: 'Journey Back Music'

Year In Review: Staffing Changes, Special Events And Big Changes In Religious Settings

On Main Street, Honoring The Miracle Of Hanukkah

Faith Offers A Reminder On The Reason For The Season

12/14 Community Interfaith Prayer Vigil Planned