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P&Z To Reconsider Drive-Throughs For Eateries

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: August 01, 2018 12:00 am

Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) members are scheduled to consider a P&Z zoning rules proposal at an upcoming public hearing that would allow drive-window service at eateries in certain commercial...

Planning & Zoning Reviews Proposals

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: August 01, 2018 12:00 am

Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) members covered considerable regulatory ground at their July 19 meeting, opening a public hearing on a proposed industrial building at Curtis Corporate Park in San...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

By Shannon Hicks

Published: August 01, 2018 12:00 am

The National Weather Service in Upton, N.Y., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Fairfield County and southwestern New Haven County.[naviga:img class="aligncenter wp-image-332580" src...

Public Welcome At Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission Today

By Alissa Silber

Published: July 30, 2018 12:00 am

The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission is scheduled to meet Monday, July 30, at 1 pm, in the Newtown Municipal Center's Council Chambers to discuss the top three memorial designs.For more inform...

New Rotary Of Newtown President Plans To Focus On Service

By Shannon Hicks

Updated: March 01, 2019 10:51 am

Julie Davis Friend will serve as leader of The Rotary Club of Newtown for 2018-19, which leads into the 80th anniversary of Newtown's club.

Town Has High Expectations For Incoming Purchasing Agent

By John Voket

Published: July 28, 2018 12:00 am

Newtown is on the verge ofÃÂ hiring its first-ever purchasing agent. ButÃÂ regardless of who accepts the position, it is no secret that they will have a relatively short time to earn their...

First Selectman Gets New (Used) Vehicle

By John Voket

Published: July 28, 2018 12:00 am

After driving around for almost eight months in a near vintage and mechanically dysfunctional Jeep 4x4 that was first acquired when his father was in office, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal finally gets...

Two-Truck Collision Ties Up South Main Street Traffic

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: July 27, 2018 12:00 am

AÃÂ two-truck collision occurred about 11:15 am on Friday, July 27, near 103 South Main Street. A southbound panel truck apparently drove into the rear end of a southbound box truck, resulting i...

Flags To Half-Staff On Saturday

Published: July 27, 2018 12:00 am

HARTFORD- Governor Dannel P. Malloy is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 28, in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Tyler...

$5k Worth Of Illegal Drugs Seized In Bust

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: July 27, 2018 12:00 am

NOTE (Friday, July 27, 2017; 12:40 pm): This is an expanded version of a story posted earlier this morning. * * * * * Police report they made a large drug bust, seizing approximately $5,000 worth...

Semiquincentennial Community Concert, October 4

Newtown Restaurant And Business Appreciation Week October 16-25

Newtown High School To Host 2026 Veterans Day Assembly Lunch

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An incredible event... again. Thanks so much to Leslie and the entire gang who make this gathering of friends, family and classmates happen every year! And thanks to Devery Stickles for his generous support. This event is truly the Heart & Spirit of Newtown!

Dozens Enjoy Annual Panacea Labor Day Weekend Concert

Michelle Embree Ku raises valid concerns about local property taxes, but ignores a basic political reality: Representative Mitch Bolinsky serves in the minority in a legislature dominated by a single-party supermajority where minority-party proposals are routinely sidelined. Suggesting that a single minority representative could rewrite the state's ECS formula is politically unrealistic and disingenuous to Newtown voters. Despite those odds, Mitch’s CGA track record speaks for itself. He led the charge to protect special education funding, preserve Drug-Free School Zones, safeguard school safety drills, advance science-based structured literacy, and defend homeschooling choices for families. If Ms. Ku knows how to fix the ECS formula, what has she done to convince her own party—the same party that controls the House, Senate, and Governor’s office? If the supermajority has the votes to fix ECS today, why hasn’t it happened during the 13 years she cites? Adding another seat to a supermajority that made Connecticut one of the highest-taxed states won't help Newtown taxpayers. If the current majority hasn't delivered relief with absolute power, expanding that majority won't change the outcome. Newtown’s interests are best served by keeping Mitch in the House and increasing Republican margins to provide real checks and balances. When one party holds every lever of power, accountability disappears. Strengthening the minority ensures our town’s voice is heard, not drowned out.

ECS Funding Debate Should Focus On Results

The idea that a freshman Democrat would be able to stand up to the special interests and prioritization of urban districts that are the base of that caucus to deliver results for Newtown is laughable - especially someone who could not even build the "relationships, coalitions, and the support necessary" to garner the endorsements of her fellow Democrat Council members ahead of Newtown's local caucus this spring. More likely Newtown would see something akin to Leeper in Fairfield, performative actions after vote counting, while privately advancing their party's interests over their community's.

Dear Alyssa, Kelela, and Brandon, We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We will also keep you in our prayers asking our Lord to grant you comfort and peace. With love, Vince and Sandy Venitelli

Cheryl Ghent

Bruce, your advice that voters should “read, listen, and engage” would be much more persuasive if you practiced it yourself. You campaigned on openness and responsiveness. You declared that “evasive answers or silence are unacceptable in government” and promised to answer constituent inquiries within two days. Yet you never answered my straightforward public question about Main Street demonstrations, traffic disruption, pedestrian safety, and the effects on local businesses. After taking office, meaningful public engagement has largely been replaced by “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center—requiring reservations and, for some residents, a day pass. That is not accessible, townwide engagement. Previous first selectmen held open coffee hours and walk-and-talk sessions that any resident could attend. Then came the failed storm communications, your apology, and another promise to communicate better—followed shortly afterward by more silence while multiple police agencies conducted a significant search near Saw Mill Road. You now tell voters to examine what candidates say and “how they say it.” I would suggest going one step further: compare what politicians promise while seeking office with what they actually do after winning. Your record presents a stark contrast. You told voters exactly what they wanted to hear to get the job, then failed to live by those promises. Whether that is dishonesty or simply indifference, it is the same familiar, two-faced politics you once claimed you would replace.

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P&Z To Reconsider Drive-Throughs For Eateries

Planning & Zoning Reviews Proposals

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

Public Welcome At Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission Today

New Rotary Of Newtown President Plans To Focus On Service

Town Has High Expectations For Incoming Purchasing Agent

First Selectman Gets New (Used) Vehicle

Two-Truck Collision Ties Up South Main Street Traffic

Flags To Half-Staff On Saturday

$5k Worth Of Illegal Drugs Seized In Bust