A Newtown resident has been sentenced to prison for failing to file tax returns and subsequently failing to pay more than $3 million in taxes, penalties, and interest owed.
In an effort to enhance student safety and address the growing issue of illegal school bus passings, Newtown Police Department has partnered with Newtown Public Schools and BusPatrol to launch a new school bus stop-arm safety program.
Naomi and Victor Ribeiro, owners of Abbotts Hill Farm & Rescue, appeared at the September 2 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting seeking an appeal of a zoning violation letter.
Jeff, look no further than our own first selectman. “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center is included with membership, but according to the Bee’s own reporting, everyone else must purchase a day pass to attend.
Apparently, paying taxes gets you a town government, but having a conversation with its leader requires an admission upgrade.
Unless, of course, the intent is to hear only from a preferred audience. A room full of agreeable voices may be comfortable, but a first selectman represents the entire town—including residents who might ask inconvenient questions. Public access should not come with a cover charge.
What I will always remember about Mitch is he is the only politician in Newtown that I saw coming to and standing up against the proposed Truck Depot at Exit 9. As bad as traffic is in Newtown now and with the constant push for housing development in Newtown, traffic has become a point a real negative for Newtown. Now imagine a Truck Depot in town on top of it. Thanks Mitch for standing with the Newtown residents to stop that insanity
