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Council Hears Plea For New Police Headquarters, Bumps Up First Selectman's Salary

By John Voket

Published: December 16, 2016 12:00 am

"We do believe it's time to move forward with a new facility." That was the assertion of Newtown Police Chief James Viadero when he appeared before the Legislative Council December 7 ahead of planned ...

Severe Cold Weather Approaching

By Shannon Hicks

Published: December 15, 2016 12:00 am

It may finally start to feel like winter by the weekend. On the heels of alerts also issued by the American Red Cross and Governor Malloy's Office Wednesday afternoon, the Town of Newtown issued its f...

Newtown Savings Bank Branches Donate To The Marine Corps Reserve's Toys For Tots Program This Holiday Season

By Alissa Silber

Published: December 15, 2016 12:00 am

Representatives from the Ridgefield Marine Corps Reserve received a generous Toys For Tots donation from Newtown Savings Bank on Tuesday, December 13. Newtown Savings Bank has been participating in th...

Fire Reports | December 1-15, 2016

Published: December 15, 2016 12:00 am

The radio dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders: Thursday, December 1: No calls listed. ...

Police Reports | November 17-December 10, 2016

Published: December 15, 2016 12:00 am

Pickup vs SUV Police said that at about 7:36 am on November 17, motorist Emily Slosson, 25, of Newtown, who was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, stopped at a stop sign on Stony Br...

Capitol Hill Vigil For Sandy Hook Victims Unites Activists

By Ana Radelat

Published: December 15, 2016 12:00 am

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tears, frustration, remembrance and defiance marked a national vigil Wednesday night at a historic Capitol Hill church for Sandy Hook's victims and dozens of others who've lost fami...

Newtown Police Department Members Drive Supports Toys For Tots

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: December 15, 2016 12:00 am

Newtown Police Department officers and other volunteers spent time at both The Toy Tree and TJ Maxx on Saturday, December 10, for Stuff-A-Cruiser drives to collect donations of new toys for the US Mar...

Police Seek Clues In Thefts From Vehicles

Published: December 15, 2016 12:00 am

Police are asking the public for help in solving some thefts of items from vehicles that occurred at Old Purdy Station Road, near Hattertown Road. Police said that sometime during the past week, someo...

December 16 Bell Ringers Sought

By Shannon Hicks

Published: December 13, 2016 12:00 am

The Newtown chapter of The Salvation Army began its 2016 Red Kettle Campaign last weekend, with volunteers stationed outside a number of Newtown businesses. Steve Bennett and Anna Wiedemann are servin...

Flags To Remain At Half-Staff For 12/14

Published: December 13, 2016 12:00 am

HARTFORD - Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday, December 13, that he is directing US and state flags in Connecticut to remain at half-staff on Wednesday, December 14, in honor of the 20 childr...

Hawk Swimmers And Divers Hold Their Own Against Deep Weston Squad

Paint With A Purpose: Valentine Event For Local Veterans Returning

NHS Wrestlers Shine In Eastern States Classic And At Warde Invitational

In Loving Memory: Christopher Daniel Fiorilla

The Way We Were

I guess the rule of law does not include legal immigration.

Says ‘There Is A Better Way’

The endorsement letter isn’t the problem — the branding is. A group calling itself the “Democratic Women’s Caucus” strongly implies a party-connected, representative body. Yet one of the co-founders wrote here in the comments that it’s “not affiliated with any political party.” If that’s true, the name is misleading to readers. We’ve seen this movie before. The Bee described the Newtown Conservation Coalition as “a public group based on the social media platform,” and noted that its name has confused residents because it closely resembles the Newtown Conservation Commission. Words matter, especially when they borrow the credibility of established civic institutions. If the Democratic Women’s Caucus is simply two founders speaking for themselves, that’s fine — just be transparent and wait for it ... honest...

Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

I agree with Ms Renner. The name is misleading. If you are NOT affiliated with a political party, why have it in your title? Both Miller and Bloom are both Democrats and I am also dismayed that Michelle Ku isn't getting your endorsement. A clear case of "With friends like this, who needs enemies?" I am an independent voter, and although I haven't voted for a Democrat since Obama, I have always found Ms Ku polite and not only willing to listen to both sides of a discussion with an open mind, she is extremely helpful with a follow-up contact to see if an issue is resolved.

Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

The Democratic Women’s Caucus is not affiliated with any political party.

Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

This is a bizarre and misleading letter to our Newtown Bee. There has not been a Democratic Women's Caucus in Newtown. If there is one now, it was recently (and quietly) formed. I had expressed interest. I wasn't invited. And it was apparently formed without the official knowledge of the Democratic Town Committee. Who are its members? And why is it endorsing Brandon Moore, especially at this stage of the election process? Is this the endorsement of an established body of active women democrats or is it the preference of the two letter signers? Nothing against Brandon Moore, but Michelle Ku is also running for Connecticut State Assembly District 106. Michelle Ku, who is well-known in Newtown for her years of dedicated public service, Michelle Ku who has been a long-time advocate for women's issues, Michelle Ku who should have been invited to be a founding member of this so-called Democratic Women's Caucus. This Women's Caucus may only speak for the two people who signed this letter. It certainly doesn't speak for me, a democratic woman in Newtown.

Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

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