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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 (agenda posted) 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 CANCELED 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 Newtown Farmers Market Legislative Council Transportation Committee meeting (agenda posted) Northern Fairfield Professionals meeting C.H. Booth Library Development Committee meeting (agenda posted) Parks & Recreation Commission meeting (agenda posted) Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers meeting (agenda posted) “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 (agenda posted) Borough Board of Burgesses meeting (agenda posted) Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Board of Trustees meeting SCAN Artist Demo: Todd M. Casey	10 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Leisure Walk with Wendy Mother Goose on the Loose 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Drop-In Story Time and Craft Board of Education special virtual meeting (agenda posted) Visas and Passports, and How to Request Documents with Toni McKeen St Rose Parish Carnival opening night Inland Wetlands Commission hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Legislative Council Ordinance Committee special meeting (agenda posted) Charter Revision Commission meeting (agenda posted)	11 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Mother Goose II Regional Recycling Task Force hybrid meeting (Brookfield, agenda posted) “Robert Rivest: Laughter Is The Best Medicine” 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 (agenda posted) 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 Music Dynamics 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 13th Trista’s Ride 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 WSO Silent Film with Live Score: "Speedy" 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 “Making the Best of Every Day” by Regional Hospice 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 “Aging in Place” Newtown Farmers Market C.H. Booth Library Finance Committee meeting Board of Education CFF/CIP Subcommittee meeting Therapy Dogs Visit Community Center Commission meeting “Three Beautiful American Monuments” CANCELED Board of Education meeting Economic Development Commission meeting	17 “Through Our Lenses” "Small Things" by Lily Mac Hugh Mother Goose on the Loose 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Animal Care & Control Advisory Board meeting Lunch & Learn: Lunch with Newtown Democratic Town Committee Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Walking with Matt: Inside Town Building & Infrastructure Committee meeting Hearts of Hope Painting Event “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 Mother Goose II Walking with Wendy: Brisk/Sporty 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 Lunch & Learn: “The Power of Budgeting” with Maria Xavier ETH Drive-In: "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"	20 “Small Things” by Lily Mac Hugh Mom Walk at Fairfield Hills Summer Solstice Celebration 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 Father’s Day Brunch June Birthdays Celebration & Trivia Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Author Program & Book Signing with Maria Cianciolo Legislative Council Transportation Committee meeting Argentine Tango Dance Class & Special Performance Moroccan Zellige Mosaic Workshop 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 “The New Dietary Guidelines” Learn to Draw Cartoons with Rick Stromoski Newtown Farmers Market 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 SCAN Artist Demo: Sarena Johnson 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 “Finding Connection Again: Dating, Relationships & Confidence at Any Stage” 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 Joyful Jitterbugs 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 Lunch & Learn: “The Money Game: Surviving Retirement" 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 Newtown Farmers Market Grateful Gatherings — Conversations with Purpose “The Founding Mothers” virtual lecture	1 Computer Basics Workshop 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Computer Basics Workshop 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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Will Named SHVFR Outstanding Member, Officers Elected

Semiquincentennial Pride Flying

Wendy Hedin

Fred Manfredonia

Frauke (Buck) Zilinek

Mr. Ackert’s letter leaves out an important point: many of the legal expenses he references exist because of the legal challenges and complaints he and his facebook group has chosen to pursue. It is not fair to blame the Borough Zoning Commission Chair for costs that were driven, in large part, by Mr. Ackert’s own actions. Taxpayers should understand that litigation and FOIA complaints do not appear out of nowhere. They are initiated by individuals who decide to take those matters forward. Public officials should absolutely be held accountable, and the Borough should follow proper procedures at all times. But accountability should run both ways. If someone repeatedly challenges the Borough through legal channels, then points to the resulting legal bills as proof of poor leadership, the public deserves that context. Reasonable people can disagree about zoning decisions, development, and procedure. However, turning every disagreement into a legal fight has consequences, and those consequences are paid for by Borough taxpayers. Before assigning blame for legal expenses, Mr. Ackert should acknowledge his own role in creating them.

What’s Going On In The Borough?

And Chris Gardner, if anybody is Mr. Newtown, it’s you! Not only do I deeply appreciate all the support you gave me throughout this campaign, but I look forward to joining you in the Lions Club. I know it sounds silly, but truly one of my highlights this year was helping to raise the summer flag on the flagpole alongside you! I know we’re going to be great friends well into the future.

Leading By Example, For Unity And For Newtown

I didn’t have enough word count to thank my full team the way they deserve, so I’m doing that here! My debt of gratitude is enormous and I’ll never be able to repay it fully. Laura Miller and Peter Schwartz, you two were my incredible sounding boards through this entire campaign. And Laura, you kicked off my campaign launch with a speech so full of energy and humor that it set exactly the right tone from Day 1. I cannot thank you both enough for being with me from the very beginning. Jordana Bloom, this town is so, so lucky to have you! You know absolutely everyone, which honestly is a testament to how much people around Newtown adore you. And you’re one heck of a fighter! Thank you for being such a wonderful friend, such a selfless person, and for sharing your heart so generously with us. Arnie Berman, you were basically my campaign consigliere lol. Having you as a core part of this team made us so much better, no question about it. You’re doing great things on the Legislative Council, but I think we need you in Congress one day! Aidan Music, it was so great to have not just another young guy on the campaign, but someone so fired up about winning and willing to put in the work to make it happen. I lost count of how many times you rushed home from work just to make a campaign meeting. I owe you a drink, or a few, anytime you’d like! Michelle Assante, thank you so much for being so devoted to our mission and for being willing to give so much insight and feedback on the best way to accomplish our goals. Not only do I have you to thank, but I have Violet and Willow to thank too! They brought so much energy to the campaign and I am so indescribably appreciative of everything you've all done. Beth Young, you are so deeply valued, not just on our campaign but in our town and on the Board of Finance. Thank you for letting me plant that giant, gaudy sign in your front yard lol, for all your help making calls, and for being committed from the very start. And a huge thank you to your daughter for starring in one of our very first campaign videos! You both are the absolute best.

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

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