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Residents Oppose Allowing Scrap Tire Recycling

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: November 18, 2014 12:00 am

An industrial firm’s proposal for a zoning rule change, which would allow scrap tire storage and recycling in M-1 (Industrial) zones under the terms of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s (P&Z) speci...

The Preserve At Newtown: Wetlands Agency Approves 23-Lot Residential Subdivision

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: November 18, 2014 12:00 am

The Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) last week granted a wetlands/watercourses protection permit to the developers of The Preserve at Newtown, a proposed 23-lot residential subdivision in Dodgingtown....

Charter Commissioners Considering Future Of Local Constables

By John Voket

Published: November 17, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown, by Charter provision, currently has its maximum allowable force of seven appointed, nonsalaried constables on the books. But according to Police Commission Chairman Paul Mangiafico, the local...

Gov Malloy Directs Flags To Half-Staff In Honor Of Judge John T. Downey

Published: November 17, 2014 12:00 am

Governor Dannel P. Malloy is directing US and Connecticut flags to half-staff in memory of the Honorable John T. Downey, a Connecticut judge who passed away early this morning. “Judge Downey was a rem...

IWC Endorses Concrete Work At Animal Sanctuary Site

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: November 17, 2014 12:00 am

Following discussion at a November 12 session, Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) members unanimously endorsed, after the fact, the recent construction of a 576-square-foot concrete pad at a 34-acre si...

Permanent Memorial Commission Continues Deliberations

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: November 17, 2014 12:00 am

Members of the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission (SHPMC) heard presentations from two area artists during the commission’s regular meeting on November 13, conducted at Newtown Municipal Center....

January Bond Refinancing Could Save Taxpayers Almost $1 Million

By John Voket

Published: November 17, 2014 12:00 am

Town finance officials have announced a planned January “refunding” or refinancing of debt on a number of municipal bond offerings which they hope will generate at least $925,000 in interest savings. ...

12/14 Survivors Convey Challenges, Ideas As Governor's Sandy Hook Panel Meets

By John Voket

Published: November 15, 2014 12:00 am

The information being related Friday morning in the C.H. Booth Library meeting room could very well have represented keynote remarks for a symposium on handling victims of mass casualty disasters. But...

WIN Holiday Basket Program Seeks Support

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: November 15, 2014 12:00 am

Help feed families in need through the Thanksgiving Basket Program, now in its 50th year. Women Involved in Newtown (WIN) coordinates a program to feed families as identified by Newtown Social Service...

Sandy Hook School Phase 4 Construction To Go Out To Bid

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: November 14, 2014 12:00 am

After some discussion, the Public Building & Site Commission, during its special meeting on Wednesday, November 12, approved the Phase 4 documents for the Sandy Hook School construction project. The a...

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Newtown Cultural Arts Commission Grant Application Deadline Approaching

Thanks for the reply. I meant the numbers you presented in your letter. I found one place where other numbers were listed: https://www.newtownbee.com/04232026/get-out-and-vote-on-the-2026-27-proposed-municipal-and-school-budgets/?q=\\\%22advisory%20questions\\\%22. In that article, the numbers were cited as: Treadwell field: $1,125,000 Library: $720,000 Salt Storage: $600,000 As one who started out in the early 80's when inflation was double digits, my 1985 mortgage rate was 14%, and child care costs were comparable (in present value), I shared your grief but never considered the voters ironic or shameful. PS. I agree college tuition is ridiculous. Thankfully, universities are offering (or considering) waiving all or most tuition for middle class families (upwards of $200,000 incomes). Hopefully, they'll also reconsider their need for those funds in the first place.

The ‘Me’ Generation

Sure! Child care costs: https://www.ffyf.org/2022/10/13/data-child-care-prices-continue-to-rise-ahead-of-midterm-elections-outpacing-inflation/ (also from 2021-2025 we had 2 children in a local daycare in Newtown and it cost us $3200 a month, so that's a number I am very familiar with) Home price / median price vs income source: https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/home-price-income-ratios Tuition increase vs inflation: https://feed.georgetown.edu/access-affordability/noting-a-decline-in-middle-class-students-colleges-provide-more-aid/ Hope this helps :)

The ‘Me’ Generation

Shame on NAFC. Unless you have not read about the controversy surrounding why I left Michelle Ku’s campaign, I cannot understand why you would endorse a candidate that uses homophobic and stereotypical tactics to run a campaign. Ask her to share the texts sent to her committee involving “diva” and Spanish tshirts because “Brazilians” are moving into Newtown. As if Latinos are all Brazilian and don’t understand English. Shame on you.

Endorses Embree Ku

Nothing says “community spirit” quite like declaring moral bankruptcy because voters didn’t fund your preferred project. Apparently, approving basic infrastructure that everyone uses—like functional sidewalks and parking for a facility that all community members use and salt that keeps those touchpoints functional in winter—is now evidence of generational selfishness. The real irony isn’t in what passed or failed; it’s in accusing others of self-interest while insisting they should have voted for something you happen to value. That’s not “us”—that’s just a different version of “me.” Voters weighed priorities and made a choice. Calling that “shameful” doesn’t elevate the argument—it just reveals how little tolerance there is for democratic outcomes that don’t go your way. If the takeaway is that more people should show up and vote, fair enough. But let’s not pretend disagreement is a character flaw. Sometimes the electorate simply decides that not every nice-to-have is a must-have.

The ‘Me’ Generation

I understand your basic point, but not the numbers. Can you help us understand where your numbers come from? Thanks!

The ‘Me’ Generation

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