A longstanding local tradition will return on Monday, September 2, when the 2024 Labor Day Parade steps off at 10 am from the corner of Main Street and Currituck Road.
A GoFundMe campaign is giving the Horvath family hope in the aftermath of a severe storm that caused historic levels of rainfall and resulted in the family losing vehicles, countless belongings, and the ability to live in their South Main Street home.
Former Newtown resident Larry Terhaar has kicked off a detective series with the release of his second novel. Local readers have two opportunities to meet him during upcoming author events.
Jeff, look no further than our own first selectman. “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center is included with membership, but according to the Bee’s own reporting, everyone else must purchase a day pass to attend.
Apparently, paying taxes gets you a town government, but having a conversation with its leader requires an admission upgrade.
Unless, of course, the intent is to hear only from a preferred audience. A room full of agreeable voices may be comfortable, but a first selectman represents the entire town—including residents who might ask inconvenient questions. Public access should not come with a cover charge.
What I will always remember about Mitch is he is the only politician in Newtown that I saw coming to and standing up against the proposed Truck Depot at Exit 9. As bad as traffic is in Newtown now and with the constant push for housing development in Newtown, traffic has become a point a real negative for Newtown. Now imagine a Truck Depot in town on top of it. Thanks Mitch for standing with the Newtown residents to stop that insanity
