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Police Investigation Into School Threats Continuing

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: November 20, 2014 12:00 am

Police said this week they are continuing to investigate a threat made against St Rose School midday on November 14, which resulted in the parochial school at 40 Church Hill Road briefly being put int...

VFW, Others, Hosting Toys For Tots Collection

Published: November 20, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 308 is conducting its Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program through mid-December. Collection boxes will remain at the post on Freedom Defenders Way (for...

SHES Site Work Ramping Up As State Delivers $5 Million In Grant

By John Voket

Published: November 19, 2014 12:00 am

After clearing trees and stumps from the footprint of the new Sandy Hook Elementary School, site work to make the new foundation area stable will commence in the coming days according to a Consigli Co...

Holiday Basket Program Needs Donations By Friday

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: November 19, 2014 12:00 am

Nearly two dozen Newtown families still need help from the public as Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season approaches. According to Women Involved in Newtown (WIN) member Many Monaco, who co...

Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed: United Way Report Shows That ALICE Is Everyone's Neighbor

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: November 19, 2014 12:00 am

United Way of Connecticut released, on November 16, a 121-page, statewide report, documenting Connecticut households struggling to afford living expenses that exceed the official federal poverty level...

Democrat Romano Resigns Legislative Council Post

By John Voket

Published: November 18, 2014 12:00 am

Just two weeks shy of her first year in elected office, District 2 Legislative Council Representative Lisa Romano has tendered her resignation to Town Clerk Debbie Aurelia Halstead and Council Chair M...

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...

Evelyn Weber Watts

FONS Celebrates Advocacy With 'A Night To Remember'

Suzuki Music School Of Newtown: Looking At 49 Years Of History And Gearing Up For The Future

BOE CFF Discusses Building Projects Tracker, Transportation Update, And More

Endorses Embree Ku

The author's comment "And last, Michele understands that our state needs to control what is built and where." says everything voters need to know. Land use decisions belong to Newtown residents through our local elected and appointed land use commissions who actually live here—not bureaucrats in Hartford. Local control matters, and we shouldn't elect a representative who will cede our town's future to state mandates. Just one more reason to support Mitch.

Vote For Michelle Embree Ku

A quick fact check easily debunks the claims in this letter. Rep Bolinsky was instrumental in getting Exit 11 fixed which has greatly alleviated traffic at our most previously most dangerous intersection. He worked to get the light put on 34 at Bennetts Bridge which has prevented many accidents. He has pushed DOT for many of the bridge widening and onramp improvements we have seen on the highway, along with advancing legislation for 84 traffic studies, rear-seat seat belts laws, DUI legislation, wrong way signaling, distracted driving and more - working with Vision Zero, CTDOT, NTSB and AAA. He also opposed tolls on 84 which would have shifted even more congestion from the interstate onto local roads. He has been a champion of public transportation efforts for our seniors. Mitch was instrumental in passing the 2017 bipartisan budget with fiscal reforms that protected Newtown's funding, the loss of which would have been passed onto property tax payers. He has proudly never supported a tax increase and opposed and killed many "bad bills" that would have worsened the issues the author is focused on. We can and should hold our representatives to account, but lets be factual when making such claims.

Another police search in a Newtown neighborhood. Did I miss the notification from the First Selectman’s office, or are we still using the “read about it afterward” emergency communication system? I raised this same concern after the April police search. How many times do residents have to ask for timely information? At this point, perhaps it’s the First Selectman’s office that needs a welfare check. Anybody home, Bruce? Thank you to Newtown Police for doing their job. Wake up, Bruce. Keeping residents informed is part of yours.

Driver Arrested After Fleeing Crash Scene

This strikes me as a pretty one-sided assessment. Let me add some context. You highlight that his opponent has lived in Newtown for only two and a half years, yet leave out that Rob Blanchard moved here in July—roughly two and a half months ago. If residency matters, apply the same standard to both candidates. Isn't there a name for someone who moves to a town to run for election? Something like a rug or carpet, something? I also question the mortgage-struggle framing in advertisements he approved and appears in. The public payroll figures put his household gross earnings at roughly $300,000—nearly twice Newtown’s median household income of $155,110. That doesn’t mean they have no financial pressures, but it is fair to question how closely that portrayal reflects the circumstances of a typical Newtown household. Both candidates deserve scrutiny. Highlighting one candidate’s short residency while overlooking the other’s much more recent arrival is a double standard.

Vote For Rob Blanchard For State Senate

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

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Police Investigation Into School Threats Continuing

VFW, Others, Hosting Toys For Tots Collection

SHES Site Work Ramping Up As State Delivers $5 Million In Grant

Holiday Basket Program Needs Donations By Friday

Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed: United Way Report Shows That ALICE Is Everyone's Neighbor

Democrat Romano Resigns Legislative Council Post

Residents Oppose Allowing Scrap Tire Recycling

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

Charter Commissioners Considering Future Of Local Constables

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