Did you know that dogs and cats, as well as people, can benefit from Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in emergency situations where their heart or breathing stops?
A Newtown resident and decades-long advocate for children’s health and wellness is being honored by the Families Network of Western Connecticut at the agency’s upcoming Annual Dr Robert C. and Nancy Joy Luncheon.
The Newtown Bee's Autism Awareness Month coverage begins with one local mother's story as she discovers the unique language of her child on the spectrum.
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
