With the situation not quite as dire as originally forecast, the Legislative Council is trying to figure out how to pay for repairs for the leaking library roof.
Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company took possession of a new fir tree on Tuesday, which will be center stage for the 11th annual tree lighting event next month.
The tree, a 20-foot-high Norway Spruce, ...
As The Newtown Fund, Inc gets ready for the distribution of its holiday baskets in less than two weeks, it is operating more efficiently and cost effectively than ever thanks to two of its board members.
The deadline to complete a local survey on transportation needs and challenges facing Newtown’s older population has been extended in the hope of getting more widespread participation.
A legal notice submitted to The Newtown Bee is advising residents that the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) will be conducting public hearings next month on a proposed three-story apartment building on South Main Street near the intersection of Borough Lane.
Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!
The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification.
Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective.
Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.
We need to have a community discussion on housing in Newtown. perhaps this bill, even if vetoed, will cause us to look hard at our progress to date and future options. Our past results, strongly influenced by "not in my backyard" as dismal. The Bees terminology of "undesirable zoning" shows a concerning lack of understanding of how critical this issue is.
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