“The ABCs of Newtown” is a series tying each letter of the alphabet to something in Newtown. This week we continue with a look at the historic landmark at 31 Main Street.
A number of stories were posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend. In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories.
"Countdown To Fairfield County’s 2023 Giving Day: Tenth Annual Wi...
For the past six months, Newtown resident Lindsey Guerrero has been making lasagna for people in need by volunteering with the global nonprofit Lasagna Love.
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
