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What's In The Works?

Published: March 23, 2020 9:15 am

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Cancellations, Postponements & Other Changes: March 23-27, 2020 & Beyond

By Shannon Hicks

Updated: March 27, 2020 12:27 pm

What's open? What's closed? What's canceled? What has been postponed? What is operating on abbreviated hours? In one collection, we offer answers to all of those questions.

P&Z Endorses Four Municipal Capital Spending Proposals

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: March 23, 2020 7:00 am

In their role as the municipal planning agency, Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) members have unanimously endorsed four proposed capital spending proposals, which total more than $10.4 million. Vo...

Ambulance Reports | March 6-18, 2020

Updated: March 25, 2020 4:44 pm

Calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the period of March 6-18, 2020.

Fire Reports | March 12-18, 2020

Published: March 23, 2020 6:15 am

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of March 12-18, 2020.

Police Reports | March 10-15, 2020

Published: March 23, 2020 6:00 am

Police reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of March 10-15,2020.

New Visitor Hours In Place For Office Of ‘The Newtown Bee’

Published: March 22, 2020 3:05 pm

Adjusted visitor hours for the office of The Newtown Bee begin Monday, March 23, 2020.

Cancellations, Postponements & Other Changes: March 21-22, 2020

By Shannon Hicks

Published: March 22, 2020 10:54 am

The Newtown Bee continues to receive word of cancellations and postponements in light of COVD-19. Contact Associate Editor Shannon Hicks to be added to this list.

Newtown Logs First COVID-19 Case, Governor Okays Scrapping Budget Vote

By John Voket

Updated: March 22, 2020 3:14 pm

First Selectman Dan Rosenthal told the community early Sunday, March 22, that Newtown's first positive COVID-19 case was among the 29 new cases reported across the state late Saturday by Governor Ned Lamont.

ACLU Seeks Release Of High-Risk Prisoners Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: March 22, 2020 8:00 am

The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut (ACLU) is pressing to have the state Department of Correction (DOC) allow the release of certain inmates from state prisons, if they are at high risk ...

The Way We Were

Thomas J. Hardiman Jr

Borough Of Newtown To Host Elections Monday, May 5

Top Of The Mountain

Newtown Resident To Receive 2025 Heart Of Women Award

The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

The Voters Chose Newtown

The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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