Newtown Savings Bank is pleased to announce that two of the Bank’s Mortgage Bankers, William R. Hart, Jr, and Steven J. Greenberg, have been recognized as top Connecticut loan originators for 2017.
Members of the Newtown Chamber of Commerce, First Selectmen Dan Rosenthal, and many local residents came out to be part of the BD Provisions specialty grocery store’s official launch November 10.
Friends and fellow business professionals gathered and mingled at Dr Della M. Schmid’s chiropractic office, 19 Church Hill Road, for “Chianti & Chiropractic” on the evening of November 1.
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage moves from South Main Street to The Village At Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, and hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Newtown Chamber of Commerce on the evening of October 4 to celebrate its new location.
A growing number of chefs and restaurant operators are getting as excited about creating specials for the 2018 Newtown/Sandy Hook Restaurant Week as foodies and hungry patrons are to sample them.
Berkshire Motors in Sandy Hook is now selling and servicing a line of Wolf Brand Scooters, long with American-made motorcycles from Ohio’s Cleveland CycleWerks, and Janus Motocycles of Goshen, Ind.
Newtown Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce of Newtown to present the first Newtown Day community event on Saturday, October 6, from 11 am to 5 pm.
I agree with your point, Tom.
However, the sheer volume of Trump's false statements and claims -- vs. anyone else -- is astonishing and noteworthy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements_by_Donald_Trump
President Biden, too, has claimed “inflation was 0%,” when in fact prices remained elevated. He told us his Afghanistan withdrawal was a “success,” even though Americans and allies were left behind and 13 service members lost their lives. He promised not to build another foot of border wall, but later quietly restarted construction. These examples matter just as much as Trump’s because they show that political dishonesty isn’t unique to one side.
The point is not to excuse Trump or Biden—it’s to recognize that truth matters, and voters deserve accountability from all leaders. Singling out one politician while giving others a free pass only fuels division.
It’s important to put the 8-30g application into context. The reason developers in our town resort to Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute is precisely because obstructionist voices, led by Mr. Ackert, have repeatedly opposed reasonable housing proposals through local zoning channels. When projects are delayed or denied outright under the guise of “protecting character,” developers have little choice but to pursue the state-level remedy.
Mr. Ackert portrays 8-30g as a loophole being abused, when in fact it exists because communities that resist creating diverse housing options need accountability. If our town had a stronger record of working collaboratively to meet housing needs, developers wouldn’t feel compelled to bypass local boards in the first place.
Regarding wetlands and Inland Wetlands Commission review, it’s worth remembering that these processes are not ignored or hidden from the public. Applications that impact wetlands must comply with environmental regulations, and developers are subject to oversight. Suggesting otherwise unfairly discredits both the staff and the commission, who follow established procedures.
The public certainly deserves transparency, but it is misleading to imply that this project was pushed through in secret. The broader issue is that continued “Not In My Back Yard” obstructionism drives applicants to use 8-30g, ensuring that local zoning boards lose the very control residents claim to want preserved.
If we truly want more local say in how projects are shaped, then we need to stop reflexively opposing housing and start working constructively with applicants. Mr. Ackert’s campaign of resistance has only created the exact conditions he now complains about.
It's certainly good news that a temporary patch to rationed water in Newtown is in effect. But taking a year to come up with a patch is concerning. Where is the sense of urgency to get this permanently fixed?
