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31	1 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Nonfiction Book Club C.H. Booth Library Art & History Subcommittee meeting Cookbook Club Newtown Community Running Event Angels Info Session Nature’s Book Club (hybrid) CANCELED Board of Selectmen meeting C.H. Booth Library Governance Committee meeting	2 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Mother Goose on the Loose Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Public Safety Committee meeting (agenda posted) CANCELED Board of Education Policy Committee meeting Mahjong Open Play — Evening Edition Board of Education meeting (agenda posted) Police Commission meeting “Roger Sherman: The Legacy of A True American Hero” Lake Zoar Authority meeting (Southbury, agenda posted) Lake Lillinonah Authority virtual meeting (agenda posted)	3 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Interview Success with the Career Coach Mother Goose on the Loose 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Interview Success with the Career Coach Virtual Author Talk: “Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts” “Why Your House Keeps Getting Away From You” Zoning Board of Appeals meeting (agenda posted) Legislative Council hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	4 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Mother Goose II FONS 2026 Membership Meeting & Dinner CANCELED C.H. Booth Library Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee meeting Board of Ethics meeting Cultural Arts Commission meeting (agenda posted) Planning & Zoning Commission hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Travel Talk: Alaska	5 “Through Our Lenses” “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh Music Dynamics 2026 Sandy Hook LobsterFest	6 Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers Volunteer Training Day (Southbury) Paper Shredding Event “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh NHS Band and Guard Monthly Bottle and Can Drive Catherine’s Butterfly Party “Meet John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation” 2026 Sandy Hook LobsterFest Lathrop School of Dance 74th Stardust Revue (A Show) Lathrop School of Dance 74th Stardust Revue (B Show)
7 Lathrop School of Dance 74th Stardust Revue (A Show) Lathrop School of Dance 74th Stardust Revue (B Show)	8 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Newtown Village Cemetery focus group Second Monday Book Club Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Board of Finance meeting	9 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Mother Goose on the Loose Western Council of Government Technical Advisory Group meeting Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Legislative Council Transportation Committee meeting Northern Fairfield Professionals meeting C.H. Booth Library Development Committee meeting Parks & Recreation Commission meeting Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers meeting “Artists’ Eyes on the American Revolution: John Singleton Copley, Painting Realism and History” virtual lecture A Poetry Reading with Nancy Crevier and Lauren Clifford C.H. Library Board of Trustees meeting Borough Board of Burgesses meeting Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Board of Trustees meeting SCAN Artist Demo: Todd M. Casey	10 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Mother Goose on the Loose 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Drop-In Story Time and Craft Visas and Passports, and How to Request Documents with Toni McKeen St Rose Parish Carnival opening night Inland Wetlands Commission meeting Charter Revision Commission meeting	11 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Mother Goose II Regional Recycling Task Force meeting Italian Conversation Group Mom’s Night Out at Millie Jo’s on Main St Rose Parish Carnival “So You Want To Write A Book, part one” virtual program Virtual Author Talk: “Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG” Water & Sewer Authority meeting Flagpole Photographers Camera Club Hybrid Competition Night	12 “Through Our Lenses” “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh Sensory Playgroup Intro to Cricut Design Space & Sublimation: Coasters St Rose Parish Carnival ETH Drive-In: "Scream"	13 52nd Annual Rooster Run 25th Anniversary Connecticut Yankee Chapter-Antique Truck Club of America Annual Truck Show & Flea Market/Swap Meet (Bethlehem) Free CPR Training “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh 2026 Great Pootatuck Duck Race & Festival Drive-Up Flag Donation Event 5th Annual Pawpawpalooza Author Fair McEvoy Art Gallery Open House & Art Sale Newtown Chess Club St Rose Parish Carnival (final night)
14 FLAG DAY 25th Anniversary Connecticut Yankee Chapter-Antique Truck Club of America Annual Truck Show & Flea Market/Swap Meet (Bethlehem) Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet & Voice presents "Cinderella" McEvoy Art Gallery Open House & Art Sale Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet & Voice presents "Cinderella"	15 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Commission on Aging meeting “So You Want To Write A Book, part two” virtual program Board of Selectmen meeting	16 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games C.H. Booth Library Finance Committee meeting Board of Education CFF/CIP Subcommittee meeting Community Center Commission meeting Board of Education meeting Economic Development Commission meeting	17 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Animal Care & Control Advisory Board meeting Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Town Building & Infrastructure Committee meeting “American Mettle: Original Poetry Capturing the American Spirit During the Revolutionary War” (new date) Bike & Trail Committee meeting Borough Zoning Commission meeting Legislative Council meeting	18 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Western Council of Government, Housatonic Valley Municipal and South Western Region Municipal Planning Organizations meeting Silent Book Club Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Sustainable Energy Commission meeting Pension Committee meeting	19 JUNETEENTH “Through Our Lenses” “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh ETH Drive-In: "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"	20 “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh Mom Walk at Fairfield Hills The Biggest Playdate in the 28th District Backyard Beekeeping — Honey Harvest "Wicked" screening Newtown Chess Club Introduction to Mushroom Foraging "Wicked" screening
21 FATHER’S DAY SUMMER BEGINS "Wicked" free screening	22 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh "Isle of Skoo" Puppet Play with Ben’s Lighthouse Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Legislative Council Transportation Committee meeting Argentine Tango Dance Class & Special Performance Board of Fire Commissioners meeting Fairfield Hills Authority meeting	23 “Through Our Lenses” LOF Adaptive Skiers Open Clinic "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Learn to Draw Cartoons with Rick Stromoski Virtual Author Talk: “Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals” Ice Cream Social at Shortt’s Farm Conservation Commission meeting Public Building & Site Commission meeting	24 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Design Your Own Tacos “The Incredible Race: Kid’s Bible Blast” (first night of three) Borough Zoning Board of Appeals meeting Inland Wetlands Commission meeting	25 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority meeting Lit Fic Book Club Summer Concert Series: The Swing Syndicate Borough Historic District meeting Board of Finance meeting Julie Benko	26 “Through Our Lenses” LOF Adaptive Skiers Two-Day Celebration “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh The Al Fenton Big Band: A 250th Semiquincentennial Celebration ETH Drive-In: "Nightmare on Elm Street"	27 LOF Adaptive Skiers Two-Day Celebration “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh Newtown Chess Club The Biggest Playdate in the 28th District Author Reception & Book Signing with Andrea Zimmermann
28	29 “Through Our Lenses” LOF Adaptive Skiers Open Clinic Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Nature’s Book Club	30 “Through Our Lenses” (final day) Mommy & Me Workout Bubblemainia with Casey Carle Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games “The Founding Mothers” virtual lecture	1 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Zoning Board of Appeals meeting Legislative Council meeting	2 Cultural Arts Commission meeting Planning & Zoning Commission meeting	3 “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh ETH Drive-In: "Jaws" ETH Drive-In: "Twister"	4 INDEPENDENCE DAY “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh NHS Band and Guard Monthly Bottle and Can Drive Newtown Chess Club

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Summer Concert Series: The Lonetown Boys

August 06, 2026 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm

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“Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh

August 07, 2026 09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney

August 07, 2026 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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“Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh

August 08, 2026 09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Newtown Chess Club

August 08, 2026 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

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Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Board of Trustees meeting

August 11, 2026 07:30 pm

Sandy Hook LobsterFest Returning June 5-6

Juneteenth Closings & Early Deadlines

Snapshot: Gary Lindemann

St Rose Annual Carnival To Run June 10-13

Middle Gate Career Day Provided Glimpse Into Future For Students

I’m not sure I would call this a victory lap. The contentious relationship between the NIMBY crowd and local builders has not served Newtown well. In fact, this kind of obstructionist approach is part of what leaves us with worse outcomes. We have already seen projects like the cinder block row housing on Oakview pushed through in ways many residents were unhappy with, and it is only a matter of time before a company like Vessel Technologies decides to block up an area like Castle Hill if we continue down this path. We need to learn how to work with builders, not meet every proposal with lawsuits, angry Facebook groups, and organized opposition. That does not mean residents should stay silent or accept every plan as presented. It means we should engage constructively, negotiate for better outcomes, and work toward development that fits Newtown rather than spending everyone’s money fighting until there are no good options left. Let’s learn to work together.

Castle Hill Victory Lap Costs Borough Residents 13% More

"Think about women seeking reproductive healthcare." In which state does Brandon think he's running for office? If that's your moral imperative to run for office, move to Texas and insert yourself in their culture wars. Campaigns like this one choose the very odd "but Trump" angle because they have no other leg to stand on. Mitch has represented Newtown with integrity in Hartford, and it is evidenced by the complete lack of criticism of his record in the statements above.

Democrats To Choose Candidate For 106th District

That may have been true in 1995-2008 when every new unit of housing had 1.5 kids, but with an aging population and declining birth rates, our demographics have stabilized and our enrolment has been decreasing for 20 years while population has remained relatively flat at 28k. Less people in the homes. Not all households use the same amount of services as 2/3rds of our budget is for education. For example, Senior housing uses very little services relative to the taxes they pay, and we recognize that with a Senior Tax Credit to keep them here. It is the same for one bedroom units. Age diversity distributes the costs of education, and housing diversity supports age diversity, allowing young people to live in town and seniors to downsize (freeing up their colonials for new families.) Newtown and R-2 zoning pushes a type of building geared towards families with kids, but 4,000 sq ft 4 br homes with big lawns to mow are not what young people or empty nesters are looking for or can justify at those phases of their lives. There is also a commercial aspect as CT business associations routinely support housing so their employees can afford to live close to their jobs. Commercial tax payers need employees, be it manufacturing, medical, retail, services or our restaurants. Without a workforce, commercial property is less desirable, the commercial assessments decline and more of the tax burden gets shifted onto residential at revaluation. Housing supports the school district too. Where can a bus driver afford to live in Newtown? Why would a bus driver commute to our community to drive a bus when the municipalities they can afford to live in also need bus drivers? Newtown schools would have to pay more to incentivize them to commute further (increasing traffic on the highways.) Its no wonder we have had a chronic a bus driver shortage.

It may seem like a foreign concept to a partisan political insider, but many in Newtown feel Mitch won by a larger margin because of his years of community focused constituent service, helping local families and businesses navigate state bureaucracy during COVID, and successfully advancing legislation, especially for seniors and our special education families.

Sad to see that Mrs. Pesce has passed. She was my teacher at Sandy Hook School Grade 4 1964-65. I believe it was her first year teaching, We shared the same birthday. She was my “favorite” teacher. May she RIP.

Judith Pesce

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