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1 Newtown Historical Society Soft Goods Collection Great Pootatuck Duck Race new date "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit "Double Vision" matinee performance (Town Players of Newtown) “Invitation to Summer” by Danbury Music Center Community Band Brahms "Requiem" by CT Choral Society POSTPONED	2 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games C.H. Booth Library Art & History Subcommittee meeting Cooking the Books: "Smitten Kitchen" by Deb Perelman Legislative Council Ordinance Committee special meeting (agenda posted) Board of Selectmen hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	3 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit Let’s Make Music Together with Leslie Pratt Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority special meeting Let’s Make Music Together with Leslie Pratt Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Nonfiction Book Club: "Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer Board of Education Curriculum & Instruction/SEL Subcommittee meeting (agenda posted) House Of Harrison Supplies Drive Public Safety Committee meeting (agenda posted) Board of Education Policy Committee meeting (agenda posted) Police Commission meeting (agenda posted) “Love at First Sight”: Author Talk with Lisa A Phillips “Meet John Warner Barber — Early American Author, Historian & Artist” CANCELLED C.H. Booth Library Governance Committee meeting Board of Education meeting (agenda posted) Lake Zoar Authority meeting (Monroe, agenda posted) Newtown Middle School 7th Grade Spring Concert (Band/Chorus/Orchestra) Lake Lillinonah Authority virtual meeting (agenda posted)	4 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Fitzpatrick Make An Herb Dsh Garden To Snazzy-Up Meals: A Timeless Newtown Event Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games “Spot the Scam: How to Recognize Phishing Emails, Texts, & Calls” Virtual Author Talk: “Extinctopedia — A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it” Recycling Ad Hoc Committee hybrid meeting (agenda posted) “Eternal Spring” with Michael Norris Newtown Middle School 8th Grade Spring Concert (Band/Chorus/Orchestra) Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Executive Board meeting (agenda posted) Zoning Board of Appeals meeting (agenda posted) CANCELLED Legislative Council meeting	5 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit American Mah Jong Open Play “It’s Time For Yourself (It Will Be Okay!)” planning session DIY Mosaic Flower Pots with Katie Stevenson “Silver Linings: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities — A Timeless Newtown event” CANCELLED Board of Ethics meeting C.H. Booth Library Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee meeting (agenda posted) Cultural Arts Commission meeting (agenda posted) Flagpole Photographers Camera Club 40th Anniversary Celebration Planning & Zoning Commission hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	6 “The Work of Jodi Brown” “Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit Music Dynamics Sandy Hook LobsterFest "Double Vision" performance (Town Players of Newtown) ETH Drive-In: "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"	7 FONS Shredding Day “Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Introduction to Foraging Mushrooms” Lakeside Studio Annual Art Show & Sale Sandy Hook LobsterFest “Ice Cream" for Jazz "Double Vision" performance (Town Players of Newtown) Stand Up Comedy: Jason Salmon featuring Joe Gerics ETH Drive-In: "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"
8 "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit NCCB Spring Recital: "La Bayadère" (first performance) "Double Vision" matinee performance (Town Players of Newtown) NCCB Spring Recital: "La Bayadère" (second performance)	9 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit Second Monday Book Club: "The Keeper of Happy Endings" by Barbara Davis Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Board of Finance hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	10 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Virtual Author Talk: “Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns” Northern Fairfield Professionals hybrid meeting CANCELLED C.H. Booth Library Development Committee meeting Board of Education Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Subcommittee meeting (agenda posted) Parks & Recreation Committee meeting (agenda posted) Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers meeting (agenda posted) Board of Education special meeting (agenda posted) C.H. Booth Library Board of Trustees meeting (agenda posted) Borough Board of Burgesses meeting (agenda posted) Newtown Volunteer Ambulance meeting (agenda posted)	11 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Fitzpatrick Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Read with Maggie the Therapy Dog Town Building & Infrastructure Committee meeting (agenda posted) “Free Resources for New York Genealogical Research” (Genealogy Club of Newtown virtual meeting-program) Inland Wetlands Commission meeting (agenda posted)	12 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht American Mah Jong Open Play Regional Recycling Task Force hybrid meeting (Brookfield, agenda posted) “Attracting Birds By Season” with the Audubon Center Flagpole Photographers Camera Club hybrid competition night Water & Sewer Authority meeting "Double Vision" performance (Town Players of Newtown)	13 “The Work of Jodi Brown” “Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Music Dynamics "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" screening Shortt’s Night on the Farm "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" screening "Double Vision" performance (Town Players of Newtown) ETH Drive-In: "Friday the 13th"	14 FLAG DAY 51st Annual Rooster Run Drive-Up Retired Flag Collection Rabies Clinic Stuff-A-Truck Diaper Drive “Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht 3rd Annual SpringFest (new date) "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" screening Riverside Reptiles presents “Living Dragons” "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" screening "Double Vision" performance (Town Players of Newtown) ETH Drive-In: "Friday the 13th"
15 FATHER'S DAY "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" screening	16 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Commission on Aging meeting (agenda posted) End Of Session Celebration with Lt Gov Bysiewicz Board of Selectmen hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Legislative Council meeting	17 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit Newtown Bridge Club 9th Annual Longest Day Fundraiser “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht CANCELLED Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Computer Tutoring CANCELLED C.H. Booth Library Finance Committee meeting CANCELLED Board of Education CFF/CIP Subcommittee meeting St Rose Parish Carnival CANCELLED Community Center Commission meeting “The Beauty of Art Deco” with Toni McKeen CANCELLED Board of Education meeting Economic Development Commission meeting (agenda posted)	18 “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht CANCELLED 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Fitzpatrick Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Fair Rent Commission special meeting (agenda posted) Recycling Ad Hoc Committee meeting (agenda posted) Bike & Trail Committee meeting (agenda posted) Borough Zoning Commission meeting (agenda posted) Legislative Council hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	19 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “The Work of Jodi Brown” CLOSED TODAY: "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” CLOSED TODAY: Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht CANCELLED American Mah Jong Open Play CANCELED TODAY Free Write Weekly at the Library Planning & Zoning Commission hybrid meeting (agenda posted) Sustainable Energy Commission meeting (agenda posted) Pension Committee meeting (agenda posted)	20 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “The Work of Jodi Brown” “Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Music Dynamics "The Wild Robot" screening "The Wild Robot" screening ETH Drive-In: "Grease"	21 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Conservation Commission Invasive Task Force work session Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Easy Teen Improv "The Wild Robot" screening Christine’s Critters "The Wild Robot" screening ETH Drive-In: "Grease"
22 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit Newtown Historical Society Open House & Woodworking Demonstration "The Wild Robot" screening Organ Scholar Recital for Elijah Morris	23 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Food Explorers: Fried Dough Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games CANCELLED Fairfield Hills Authority meeting Board of Fire Commissioners meeting (agenda posted)	24 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “The Work of Jodi Brown” Blood Drive "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Computer Tutoring CANCELLED Newtown Farmers Market Author Katherine Applegate Watch Party CANCELLED Conservation Commission meeting Public Building & Site Commission meeting (agenda posted) Board of Selectmen special meeting (agenda posted)	25 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht 30 Minute Flex & Balance with Sean Fitzpatrick "The Isle of Skoo, Stand Up!" Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Read with Thor Verses in the Vineyard (Poetry for Hope) CANCELLED Borough Zoning Board of Appeals meeting CANCELLED Inland Wetlands Commission meeting (agenda posted)	26 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht American Mah Jong Open Play Coffee with Clinicians — Coffee with a Cop Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority meeting (agenda posted) Let’s Draw Cartoons with Rick Stromoski CANCELLED C.H. Booth Library Board of Trustees Executive Committee meeting “The Art of Delegation” Workshop Free Write Weekly at the Library Summer Concert Series: Sounds of Sinatra Borough Historic District meeting (agenda posted) Board of Finance hybrid meeting (agenda posted)	27 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “The Work of Jodi Brown” “Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Music Dynamics "A Complete Unknown" screening "A Complete Unknown" screening ETH Drive-In: "Major League"	28 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Newtown Historical Society Annual Tag Sale Science with Charbel: “Strawberry DNA” "A Complete Unknown" screening "A Complete Unknown" screening ETH Drive-In: "Major League"
29 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July Newtown Historical Society Annual Tag Sale "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit "A Complete Unknown" screening	30 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “The Work of Jodi Brown” "Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown” Newtown Art & Frame Staff Exhibit (last day) “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Learn to Play the Ukulele for ages 4-9 Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Learn to Play the Ukulele Nature’s Book Club: "A Walk in the Park" by Kevin Fedarkos	1 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Computer Tutoring Newtown Farmers Market CANCELLED Police Commission meeting “The Chilling Chronicles of Ice Cream” C.H. Booth Library Governance Committee meeting Lake Lillinonah Authority meeting	2 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Recycling Ad Hoc Committee meeting CANCELLED Zoning Board of Appeals meeting Legislative Council meeting	3 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht American Mah Jong Open Play Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games Free Write Weekly at the Library Summer Concert Series: Dirty Martinis Cultural Arts Commission meeting Planning & Zoning Commission meeting	4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht	5 Register to Ring: Salvation Army Christmas in July “Two Ruins” Photographs by William Frucht

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Holiday Closings, Delivery Schedule: Independence Day

Toddy Hill Road Farmers Grateful For Help, 'Processing' After Fire Destroys Barn

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Textile Artist Liz Alpert Fay Honors ‘Ordinary/Extraordinary Women’ With Large-Scale Hooked Portraits

The Editor suggest a meeting between the "Rock This Democracy " and the Police Commission. As a former Police Commissioner the Chief should have followed the chain of command and discussed this with the Police Commission. The Chief reports to the Elected Police Commission not our Republican First Selection. Can't help but feel this is Republican politics again making an issue out of a non issue.

Assembly Ordinance?

I support Chief Kullgren’s request to explore permitting, and cost-sharing for large gatherings. The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, and I fully support the constitutional right to free speech and assembly. However, where and how often these protests occur matters. Main Street is not just a symbol — it’s a vital artery for daily life in town. When events are held there monthly, and at increasing scale, they cause disruption to residents, businesses, and traffic. While the Rock This Democracy group may describe these protests as unique or urgent, the frequency — roughly once every two weeks this spring — suggests more of a recurring series than a singular, spontaneous moment of civic expression. This isn’t about silencing anyone. It’s about fairness, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. Every time a protest happens, our police department is forced to assign resources, often on overtime. That expense adds up quickly. If any group wants to use public space regularly, particularly in a way that impacts traffic and requires police presence, then it’s reasonable for the town to consider permitting and cost-sharing — just as we do for other organized events like races, festivals, or parades. Let’s protect everyone’s rights — including the right of the community to function smoothly and the right of taxpayers not to bear undue cost for repeated events. I trust the Council to consider a reasonable path forward that balances speech with responsibility.

David, your passion for transparency would carry more weight if it weren’t routinely wielded like a cudgel. Let's set the record straight: no one is against easier access to documents or better online availability—we all want an informed public. But there's a difference between constructive advocacy and the kind of grandstanding that costs this town time, morale, and taxpayer money. You cite Ridgefield’s practices—great. Let's talk about that like adults. But instead, what we see is a steady stream of accusatory posts, legal challenges, and FOIA blitzes aimed less at solving problems and more at creating headlines. It’s not “slander” to point out that your approach often does more to divide and exhaust than to help. I’ve been at the very meetings you claim are inaccessible or opaque. I’ve seen your group turn logistical hiccups into conspiracy theories. I’ve watched as staff—who already work overtime—are dragged into another fishing expedition while real civic needs are left hanging. You’re not just pushing for access; you’re using the tools of open government to grind its gears to a halt. That’s not progress. That’s obstruction dressed up as advocacy. And the people paying for it—literally—are your neighbors. Let’s stop pretending it’s just about uploading PDFs. The issue here is how we engage. We can have real conversations about modernization without constant accusations, FOIA skirmishes, and Facebook pile-ons. Until then, I’ll continue to call out tactics that undermine, not uplift, our town.

Calls For Policies To Create Greater Transparency

The bottom line is this: costs are up, and no group—including teachers—is exempt. Ignoring Anthem’s recommended 22% increase last year may have directly caused the $2 million shortfall. Everyone has to share in the fix. That might mean higher premiums and leaner benefits. Complaints alone won’t solve the problem—realistic solutions will. I urge all Newtown Teachers to email their Union leaders and express their support for higher premiums.

Discusses Town Self-Funded Insurance Plan

Its really easy to make assertions and cast doubts from behind a keyboard....a little too easy aparently. You might try conducting the actual research BEFORE doing it next time. If you do, you too will find that there's no need to imagine such a policy to improve public transparency and participation. Take a look at Ridgefield's P&Z meeting agendas on their website for starters. They are just one town that provide links to electronic copies of applications and other public documents, so that their commissioners and residents can easily access them and be well-informed, before meetings and public hearings occur and without making them drive to town hall (during business hours) to ask their land use staff to pull the files and make copies of them, saving everyone time (time is money), and gasoline, and missed work. Most applicants alrleady submit electronic copies, and for those who don't, it's a lot easier for a staffer to scan them once, than to have to make copies every time someone asks for them. And please don't misrepresent or slander those who advocate for smart, low impact & sustainable development policies and practices as 'anti-development'.

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