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28 Panacea & Friends Twixtmas Party 2025	29 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown CLOSED TODAY Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games CANCELED Nature’s Book Club	30 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown CLOSED TODAY Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Restorative Blooms Grateful Gathering	31 “Newtown & Beyond” “The Hanukkah Menorah” by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown (last day) CLOSED TODAY Small & Large Works Show Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event CANCELED 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean Noon Year’s Eve Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games	1 CANCELED Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games CLOSED TODAY Small & Large Works Show	2 Small & Large Works Show	3 Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show
4	5 “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show Music Monday with Principal Al Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Cooking the Books (A Cookbook Club) Board of Selectmen hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	6 “A Thimbleful of Snow” Mother Goose on the Loose Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Nonfiction Book Club Indoor Winter Market Police Commission meeting (agenda posted) C.H. Booth Library Governance Committee special meeting (agenda posted) Lake Zoar Authority meeting (Southbury, agenda posted) Lake Lillinonah Authority virtual meeting (agenda posted)	7 “A Thimbleful of Snow” “Job Search with the Career Coach” Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Mother Goose on the Loose Small & Large Works Show 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean Animal Care and Control Advisory Board special meeting (agenda posted) Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Drop-In Art with Miss Nora Planning & Zoning Commission special meeting (agenda posted) CANCELED Animal Care & Control Advisory Board meeting Legislative Council Ordinance Committee special meeting (agenda posted) Recycling Ad Hoc Committee meeting Zoning Board of Appeals meeting (agenda posted) Legislative Council hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Legislative Council hybrid public hearing (agenda posted)	8 “A Thimbleful of Snow” American Mah Jong Open Play Friends of Counted Embroidery-Laurel Chapter meeting Mother Goose II Small & Large Works Show Drop-In Free Build Lit Fic Book Club C.H. Booth Library Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee meeting Cultural Arts Commission meeting (agenda posted) Newtown Community Recycling Talk Water & Sewer Authority meeting (agenda posted) Water & Sewer Authority public hearing (agenda posted) “The Zen of Landscape Photography” (Flagpole Photographers event)	9 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show Music Dynamics Glamour & Glitz New Year’s Gala The Colgate Resolutions	10 Board of Education special meeting (agenda posted) “A Thimbleful of Snow” Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show "Elio" screening "Elio" screening
11 "Elio" free screening Auditions for "God of Carnage" (Town Players of Newtown)	12 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show Second Monday Book Club Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games "Three Acupoints for Balance in the Winter” Auditions for "God of Carnage" (Town Players of Newtown) Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps Executive Board meeting (agenda posted) Board of Finance hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	13 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Mother Goose on the Loose Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games “Parkinson’s: Causes and Symptoms” Virtual Author Talk: “The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply” Northern Fairfield Professionals meeting C.H. Booth Library Development Committee meeting Parks & Recreation Commission special meeting (agenda posted) Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers meeting “Precious Gems” with Toni McKeen Board of Education hybrid meeting (agenda posted) C.H. Booth Library Board of Trustees meeting Borough Board of Burgesses meeting (agenda posted) Newtown Volunteer Ambulance meeting (agenda posted)	14 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Mother Goose on the Loose Small & Large Works Show 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean Author Talk: John D. Scully ("Visited Mom Today") Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games “VA Disability and VA Pension” Drop-In Art with Miss Nora SCAN Artist Demo: Katie Kindilien SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale opening reception “I Have Always Wanted to Go There … Tips for Visiting the Hometowns of Your Family in the USA and Overseas” (Genealogy Club of Newtown program) “Reboot with Chris Stefanick” Inland Wetlands Commission meeting	15 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” American Mah Jong Open Play Mother Goose II Small & Large Works Show Drop-In Free Build ETH Speaker Series: John Quiñones Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Sustainable Energy Commission meeting Pension Committee meeting	16 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale Blood Drive “A Thimbleful of Snow” Sips & Tips with Newtown Special Ed PTA Small & Large Works Show Lunch & Learn: “Outsmart the Scammers with Maria Xavier” Winter Seed Sowing Workshop	17 “A Thimbleful of Snow” Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show Cozy New England Tea
18	19 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games	20 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Indoor Winter Market Virtual Author Talk with Journalist Julia Hotz Needle Felting with Katie Stevenson Therapy Dogs Visit Community Center Commission meeting Economic Development Commission meeting Board of Selectmen meeting	21 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean Sip & Paint Lunch & Learn: Newtown DTC Q&A for 2026 Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games “Body, Mind and Spirit: Creating Balance for Your Health and Wellbeing” “Ten Home Exercises for Longevity” Paint With A Purpose: Connecticut Military Personnel Recycling Ad Hoc Committee meeting Waste Management Committee meeting Borough Historic District meeting Borough Zoning Commission meeting Legislative Council meeting	22 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” American Mah Jong Open Play Small & Large Works Show Silent Book Club Borough Historic District meeting Board of Finance meeting Flagpole Photographers Camera Club Competition Night (hybrid)	23 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show Family Noodle & Witbit Slide Party St Rose Bingo	24 “A Thimbleful of Snow” Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show Emerald Strings featuring Gregory Harrison
25	26 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show Music Monday with Principal Al Lunch & Learn: PURA and Your State Regulator Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Commission on Aging meeting Nature’s Book Club Board of Fire Commissioners meeting Fairfield Hills Authority meeting	27 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Board of Education CFF/CIP Subcommittee meeting Grateful Gatherings: The Power of Ritual Public Building & Site Commission meeting Board of Education meeting Conservation Commission meeting	28 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show 30 Minutes Flex & Balance with Sean An Introduction to Tea @ 3 Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games C.H. Booth Library Executive Committee meeting FONS January Social: Marygold's on Main Inland Wetlands Commission meeting Virtual Author Talk: Liz Moore	29 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” American Mah Jong Open Play Small & Large Works Show “Detect Fraud” Board of Finance meeting	30 SCAN Color In Winter Show & Sale “A Thimbleful of Snow” Small & Large Works Show “Health & Wellness” workshop	31 “A Thimbleful of Snow” Colonial Sewing Series (first session of three) Friends of C.H. Booth Library Donation Event Small & Large Works Show North County Band

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The Way We Were

Dolly White

Selectmen Approve 6 Commerce As Open Space

Registration Open For eesmarts Annual Student Contest

Town-Provided Curbside Recycling Officially A Thing Of The Past

This is a bizarre and misleading letter to our Newtown Bee. There has not been a Democratic Women's Caucus in Newtown. If there is one now, it was recently (and quietly) formed. I had expressed interest. I wasn't invited. And it was apparently formed without the official knowledge of the Democratic Town Committee. Who are its members? And why is it endorsing Brandon Moore, especially at this stage of the election process? Is this the endorsement of an established body of active women democrats or is it the preference of the two letter signers? Nothing against Brandon Moore, but Michelle Ku is also running for Connecticut State Assembly District 106. Michelle Ku, who is well-known in Newtown for her years of dedicated public service, Michelle Ku who has been a long-time advocate for women's issues, Michelle Ku who should have been invited to be a founding member of this so-called Democratic Women's Caucus. This Women's Caucus may only speak for the two people who signed this letter. It certainly doesn't speak for me, a democratic woman in Newtown.

Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

Mrs. Schull was an amazing teacher. She taught my son and daughter. For my son Ross she created a friendship bench for students to sit on while waiting at the front entrance. I will always remember her for that kindness.

Julie Maxwell Shull

We love Papa Al’s both for take out and sit down. We’d highly recommend!

Dining Guide: Papa Al’s — Pizza, Pasta, And Subs

My darling, You were the best GRANDmother a child could ask for. You created so many great memories & traditions that I have passed down to your Great grandchildren. You brought joy into every room you stepped into. Your laughter, singing, whistling and the signature Rockettes high kicks, is something I will always hold in my heart. There was something about walking into your home and being greeted by your beautiful face. *kiss on each check* followed by HELLOOOOOO Darling! The classical music playing softly in the background and your love and comfort made your home, a safe space. Somewhere, where love knew no boundaries. It was so much more than a home. I aim for the same in my home, and play the classic music 24/7, but it will never be the same. I pray I can be 1/4 of GRAND, you put in GRANDmother. You were so resilient. You found the positive in every situation. I look up to you so much. I remember begging Mom and Dad for years to change my name to “Carmen”. They didn’t officially change my name, but eventually started calling me “Carmenita” as I am a little you. THE HONOR. You were there for me, no matter the day or hour. You were always the one who would talk me through whatever hard situation I was going through. When my baby passed away, I refused to talk to anyone for 3 weeks. Except for you. You said to me “Better days are coming, babes. There’s always a rainbow after the storm”. Of course, you were right, because you are GRAND. I picture you in heaven dancing and laughing with him. Uncle Jay playing the money game with him. To know you are with your children again & with mine does bring me some joy. Twas the night before Christmas & New Year’s Eve, will never be the same. Another tradition you created. A memory that will last forever. Not just with me, but for generations to come. It may not be the same, but we won’t let it die. It will live on, in your name. To be your first GRANDchild was a blessing. I could write an entire book about you & all the amazing things about you. Even though we were robbed of time together & it makes me angry, I know I will see you again. This isn’t a goodbye, but a “see you later”. Just like we ended every phone call. Ciao, darling. I love you. MWAH MWAH! Love your GRANDchild, Kimberly aka Carmenita

Carmen Accashian

Unfortunately, I think this is likely to get worse, not better... Based on both public comments and private conversations, I’m increasingly concerned that our newly elected First Selectman intends not just to install these cameras, but to expand their use for full-blown enforcement and fines. Try getting a straight answer out of him about the long-term plan and you quickly realize how vague the responses become. Tyler is absolutely right to raise the privacy issue. These systems don’t just “catch speeders” — they quietly build a database of where we drive, when we drive, and who is in our vehicles. Once that infrastructure is in place, it becomes very easy to justify expanding its scope: more cameras, more locations, more uses, and eventually more automated enforcement. If Newtown is going down this road, residents deserve clear, written answers to some basic questions before anything is expanded: What limits will be placed on how and where cameras are used? Will footage and plate data be used only for speed enforcement, or for other investigations too? How long will data be stored, and who can access it? What safeguards will prevent vendors and individuals from abusing this information? Without firm, enforceable rules in place, “just a few cameras to slow traffic” can turn into something very different over time. I support safe roads — but not at the cost of unchecked surveillance and vague promises from our leaders. You try getting straight answers out of our First Selectman, myself and others have not been able to...

Discusses Traffic Cameras

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