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Board Of Selectmen Approve Capital Improvement Plan

By Jim Taylor

Published: September 25, 2021 7:00 am

The Board of Selectmen approved its Capital Improvement Plan, sending it to the Board of Finance and Legislative Council.

Town Seeks Residents Input On Recycling Survey

By Alissa Silber

Published: September 24, 2021 8:00 am

The Town of Newtown launched a recycling survey, on September 15, that will be available to fill out until October 1.

Newtown RTC Events Planned

Published: September 24, 2021 7:45 am

The Newtown Republic Town Committee has two public events planned in upcoming weeks. The first is a Republican Candidate Meet & Greet, scheduled for Saturday, September 25, from 9 am until noon. Candi...

Board Of Selectmen Discusses American Rescue Plan Money

By Jim Taylor

Published: September 24, 2021 7:00 am

With $7.6 million from the federal American Rescue Plan, the Board of Selectmen examined how best to use the windfall.

September 24 Walk & Talk Canceled

By Shannon Hicks

Updated: September 23, 2021 1:11 pm

This week’s Walk & Talk with First Selectman Rosenthal has been canceled.

NUSAR 2021-22 Officers Elected

Published: September 20, 2021 7:55 am

The members of Newtown Underwater Search And Rescue voted last week on the men and women who will serve as the organization’s officers for the next term, which begins in October.

CT DOT Launches Campaign To Alert Residents Of New Pedestrian Laws

Published: September 20, 2021 7:00 am

Connecticut is enacting important new laws to protect pedestrians. They will help improve communication between pedestrians and drivers, and make crossing the street safer for everyone.

New Policy Will Keep Plantings On Town Property Native

By Jim Taylor

Published: September 20, 2021 7:00 am

The Conservation Commission has recommended that the town only allow plantings of native plants on its property.

Emotionally Charged Meeting Leaves Thunder Team In Limbo, Parks & Rec Hopes Rival Leagues Can Get Together

By Jim Taylor

Published: September 20, 2021 7:00 am

A number of parents came to the September 14 Parks & Recreation meeting hoping they'd reverse their decision to not allow the creation of a new u10 recreation team for the Newtown Thunder.

Board Of Selectmen Approve Hazard Plan

By Jim Taylor

Published: September 20, 2021 7:00 am

The Board of Selectmen approved a Hazard Mitigation Plan created by WestCOG.

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Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company Celebrates 100 Years With Award Banquet

Newtown Scouts Receive ‘Great Turnout’ For Labor Day Open House

Garden Club of Newtown Announces Temporary Relocation Of Monthly Meetings

Yikes, talk about not doing a basic level of research. As my kids would say, "bruh, aren't you embarrassed?" James Buchanan (its not spelled Bucannan, Steve), the guy who put a black family back into slavery was -- wait for it -- A DEMOCRAT. Abraham Lincoln, the fella that ended slavery, was A REPUBLICAN. Herbert Hoover, a Republican, did not unilaterally cause the Great Depression. The stock market crashed within the FIRST year of his presidency. The imposition of his tariffs sought to help American industry, when there was little work to be had. Yes, FDR, a Democrat, led us out of the Great Depression, but with a heavy assist from the war-based economy in the run-up and through World War 2. And yes, Herbert Hoover did meet with Adolph Hitler in 1938 - A FULL 5 YEARS AFTER HE WAS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. It was done as a diplomatic courtesy on the 20th anniversary of the end of World War I. Steve, if I were you, I'd ask the Bee to pull this Letter to the Editor.

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Your statement: "The EPA is now telling us there is no Climate Change", I believe is incorrect. Can you provide documentation for this? The The fact that there is climate change, I believe is a generally accepted consensus by all sides of the climate debat. What's driving this climate change and it's ultimate impact on society, is where the consensus fractures. I do appreciate your pointing out President Nixon's role in creating the EPA. Nixon is also responsible for signing into law both the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Respectfully, James Swift

Discusses Smog

Jeff, thank you for setting the record straight and for focusing on facts over speculation. It’s clear you’re working collaboratively, in the open, and always with Newtown’s best interests at heart. As a First Selectman, you’ve shown that leadership is about results, not partisanship, political slogans, or bashing the other guy. That’s the kind of honorable, steady, experienced, and community-focused leadership this town needs — progress that actually works for everyone, not just a political agenda.

The People Of Newtown Deserve Facts, Not Speculation

Looks like someone is getting the politics 101 course and is leaning heavily on the “status quo” and “stagnation” talking points, the reality is that our current First Selectman is only completing his first term in office. Hardly the entrenched, decades-long politician Bruce suggests. In fact, in just this one term, the current selectman has delivered meaningful progress — addressing core infrastructure, keeping budgets responsible, and ensuring that Newtown remains a strong and vibrant community. That’s not “stagnation.” That’s steady, thoughtful leadership in action. If Bruce were truly ready for a challenge, he would have answered my July questions on how to would handle large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole? Our current First Selectman put forward an option for positive change, and was met with shouting from the mob. What would Bruce do differently? And just how responsive and open to real change will he be when facing that same kind of pressure, or would it not matter when clearly Bruce wants to play the partisan line?

Bruce Walczak On Leadership

Hahahaha! Oh Jim, your hyperbole knows no bounds.

Response To Knapp’s Attack On Main Street Resident Property Owners

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Board Of Selectmen Approve Capital Improvement Plan

Town Seeks Residents Input On Recycling Survey

Newtown RTC Events Planned

Board Of Selectmen Discusses American Rescue Plan Money

September 24 Walk & Talk Canceled

NUSAR 2021-22 Officers Elected

CT DOT Launches Campaign To Alert Residents Of New Pedestrian Laws

New Policy Will Keep Plantings On Town Property Native

Emotionally Charged Meeting Leaves Thunder Team In Limbo, Parks & Rec Hopes Rival Leagues Can Get Together

Board Of Selectmen Approve Hazard Plan