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Local Man Dies In Sandy Hook Motorcycle Accident

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: April 19, 2017 12:00 am

Police report that a local man was killed on the evening on Tuesday, April 18, due to injuries he received in a motorcycle accident in the Riverside section of Sandy Hook. Martin Amidon, 37, of Newtow...

Volunteer Firefighters Recruitment Event Slated

Published: April 18, 2017 12:00 am

Sixty of the volunteer fire departments in the state will celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week (April 23-29) by holding open houses at their firehouses on Sunday, April 23, according to the ...

Prescription Drug Collection Event Planned At Police Station

Published: April 18, 2017 12:00 am

From 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, April 29, town police, in conjunction with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will sponsor a prescription drug collection event at the police station, 3 Main...

Police Seeking Sponsors For Special Olympics Torch Run

Published: April 18, 2017 12:00 am

Town police, who have participated in the local leg of the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run for many years, have announced they are seeking sponsors for this year's event which is sch...

'Discovery' Process Continues In Package Store Arson Case

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: April 17, 2017 12:00 am

DANBURY- The state's attorney's office is disclosing to the defendant in the Newtown package store arson case the extensive evidence against him, which has been developed by police through their crimi...

BZC Creates Regulations For Assisted-Living Housing

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: April 17, 2017 12:00 am

Following extended discussion at an April 12 session, Borough Zoning Commission (BZC) members unanimously approved a set of new zoning regulations covering assisted-living housing complexes. The regul...

Zoning Board Of Appeals Grants Variance To DOT For Pecks Lane Intersection Project

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: April 15, 2017 12:00 am

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on April 5 granted the state Department of Transportation (DOT) a zoning variance in connection with the DOT's planned reconfiguration of the northern intersection of...

Erardi Invites Calls On Former Assistant Principal

By John Voket

Published: April 15, 2017 12:00 am

Newtown Superintendent of Schools Joseph V. Erardi, Jr said he was notified by the media Friday morning April 14 about allegations surfacing in a report generated and released byÃÂ Choate Rosema...

Llodra, Rosenthal Offer Contrasting Opinions On Budget Resolution

By John Voket

Published: April 15, 2017 12:00 am

At the April 3 Board of Selectmen meeting both First Selectman Pat Llodra and Selectman Herb Rosenthal offered statements about the final stages of the local budget development process. Town officials...

60 Minutes To Revisit Newtown On April 16 Segment

Published: April 14, 2017 12:00 am

On Sunday, April 16, at 7 pm (ET/PT), 60 Minutes viewers will revisit Newtown nearly 4½ years after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre to see how some families of the victims and the community ...

Lower Turnout Results In Two Budget Defeats

The ‘Me’ Generation

Says Budget Was Not In 'Best Interest'

'Rejection Of Business-As-Usual Budgeting'

Says Voters Sent Clear Message

Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

I am glad to see First Selectman Bruce Walczak engaging the electorate. Mark your calendars, folks — apparently, communication from Town Hall is possible after all. But where was Bruce two days ago, when Connecticut State Police requested assistance from Newtown Police after two individuals fled on foot from an I-84 crash? As a manhunt went through town, police were stationed at our schools, and many residents checked their car doors, deadbolted their houses, and armed themselves (Thank you James from Port Conway). That sounds like exactly the kind of situation where residents would expect timely communication from town leadership. Parents, neighbors, and residents in the affected area should not have to piece together information after the fact while police are actively searching the community. The issue is not whether our police did their job. They did. The issue is whether Town Hall is doing its job when it comes to keeping residents informed during real-time public safety situations. If the First Selectman can write to residents about the importance of showing up for the budget, he should also show up when residents are looking for clear, timely information during an active police incident. This kind of communication was promised during the campaign. Unfortunately, Bruce Walczzzzak is starting to look like just another politician: campaign on change, criticize the last guy, ask taxpayers for more staff, and then tell residents the job still cannot be done.

The First Selectman On The Budget

528 more feet of broadsheet paper ... we have passed the dump ... as for the details, it is worth pointing out that Merrimack's coal plant shifted to two (2) 4 oil generators. I wonder if this is why crude oil production hit record highs in July...

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Where was our CodeRED? For over 4 years Newtown has a CodeRED system. The town tells residents it exists for emergencies and points to things like missing persons, wildfires, and criminal activity as the kinds of incidents it is meant to address. Yet we had no CodeRED for Kateri Doty, no CodeRED for the brush fires, and no CodeRED for yesterday’s manhunt with police and tracking dogs moving through our backyards. That is not one oversight. That is a pattern. Under sleepy Bruce Walczak, the town has an emergency notification system that never seems to get used when actual emergencies happen. Whether or not Bruce physically sends the alert himself is beside the point. If the system is not being used, if residents are left hearing about dangerous situations from Facebook and the neighbors’ kids instead of from their own government, then that failure belongs to him. Newtown residents should not have to guess when there is a public safety issue unfolding around them. If Bruce Walcz"zzz"ak cannot make sure an emergency alert system is used for emergencies, then what exactly is he doing?

State Police Seeking Two Evading Responsibility For Incident

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Local Man Dies In Sandy Hook Motorcycle Accident

Volunteer Firefighters Recruitment Event Slated

Prescription Drug Collection Event Planned At Police Station

Police Seeking Sponsors For Special Olympics Torch Run

'Discovery' Process Continues In Package Store Arson Case

BZC Creates Regulations For Assisted-Living Housing

Zoning Board Of Appeals Grants Variance To DOT For Pecks Lane Intersection Project

Erardi Invites Calls On Former Assistant Principal

Llodra, Rosenthal Offer Contrasting Opinions On Budget Resolution

60 Minutes To Revisit Newtown On April 16 Segment