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State Website Fights Waste, Fraud and Abuse: Public's Help Needed

Published: January 09, 2016 12:00 am

The State of Connecticut has launched a website to help its efforts at fighting fraud, waste and abuse that cost state programs tens of millions of dollars each year. is a one-stop source to both edu...

'Retired' BOF Officials Influenced Financial Policies, Taxpayer Savings, Bond Rating Hikes

By John Voket

Published: January 08, 2016 12:00 am

As four “retiring” veteran Board of Finance members gathered one late December evening at a local restaurant to visit with The Newtown Bee and to reflect on some of the work they collectively accompli...

That Ominous Helicopter? It's Just Eversource

Published: January 08, 2016 12:00 am

If you see a low-flying black helicopter over Newtown today, there is no need to worry about invasions or catastrophes, according to Newtown’s Director of Emergency Communications, Maureen Will. The u...

Tenured Professor Calling 12/14 'Staged' Fired By University

By Shannon Hicks

Published: January 08, 2016 12:00 am

BOCA RATON, FLA. — A Florida college has fired a professor who has been claiming on his personal blog that 12/14 was staged. The same professor has been taunting at least one couple whose son was amon...

Study Recommends Traffic Signals For Flagpole Intersection

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: January 08, 2016 12:00 am

A traffic engineering firm is recommending a range of changes at the Main Street flagpole intersection, including installing traffic signals, altering the geometry of the junction, and modifying some ...

Council To Review Elderly, Disabled Tax Relief; Seniors Offer Suggestions

By John Voket

Published: January 08, 2016 12:00 am

Resident Steve Rosenblatt told the Legislative Council Wednesday evening that he believes lowering property taxes for all local seniors will help the town in the long run as the proportion of aging ho...

Mark Barden To Be Guest At State Of The Union Address

Published: January 08, 2016 12:00 am

WASHINGTON — US Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) announced Thursday, January 7, that he has invited Mark Barden to be his guest for the State of the Union address. Mark Barden is the co-founder and manag...

A Farewell For The Chief

Published: January 08, 2016 12:00 am

Viadero Sworn In As New Police Chief

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: January 08, 2016 12:00 am

About 20 people, including, family, friends, and town officials, gathered late Wednesday afternoon at Newtown Municipal Center to watch as James Viadero, 56, took the oath of office from Town Clerk De...

Forums To Offer Community Center Options

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: January 07, 2016 12:00 am

Despite recent reductions in Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds that could have supplemented donated funds for a new community center, Newtown Community Center Commission members said January 5 they...

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HRRA Hosts Community Recycling Talk

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Dr Peter Licht And Susan Licht, PA Officially Retired In 2026

Let's Keep Local Politics Honest

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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