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.
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 ...
With many questions still swirling around on how to best keep people safe from contracting and spreading COVID-19, many pet parents are raising concerns over how to care for their beloved animals duri...
Check the latest updates from the First Selectman's Office and Newtown Health District, and learn what businesses and workers are likely to be deemed 'essential' in the Governor's latest Executive Order.
The Newtown Bike & Trails Committee held one of its first public events earlier this month, welcoming dozens of people to an open house and symposium.
During the two-hour event at Newtown Community Ce...
With nearly 200 coronavirus cases across the state, the Governor is instituting greater social distancing policies, while a change in the date of state primaries will likely shift Newtown's budget referendum to June 2. Check out all the latest updates now.
Newtown Police Department issued a statement via its Facebook page on Thursday, addressing how officers and staff are working with the public in light of COVID-19.
Effective as of noon on Friday, March 20, and pursuant to Executive Order 7G, the Department of Consumer Protection has issued an order pertaining to sales of alcoholic beverages.
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.
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 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."
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.
