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Rotary’s Pancake Breakfast Returns In-Person For 61st Anniversary

By Alissa Silber

Published: December 14, 2021 8:00 am

The 61st Annual Newtown Rotary Pancake Breakfast took place in Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room on Saturday, December 4.

In Case You Missed It, Here Is What Posted Over The Weekend

By Eliza Hallabeck

Updated: December 13, 2021 11:02 am

Catch up with stories published to newtownbee.com this past weekend here.

As Easy As Falling off A Horse … All About The Least Favorite Part of Riding

By Tracy Van Buskirk

Published: December 12, 2021 7:30 am

Tips for avoiding injury in a fall.

Garden Club’s Holiday Green Sale Flourishes At New Location

By Alissa Silber

Published: December 11, 2021 8:00 am

The Garden Club of Newtown hosted its annual Holiday Greens Sale in Edmond Town Hall’s gymnasium on the morning of December 4.

Athletic Trainers Help Keep Nighthawk Athletes In The Game

By Andy Hutchison

Published: December 11, 2021 7:30 am

Sarah Attanasio and Doug Michlovitz assist Hawk athletes.

Top Of The Mountain

Published: December 10, 2021 8:00 am

Newtown news and notes, from the point of view of a cat named Mountain.

Congregation Adath Israel Brings Community Together For Menorah Lighting

By Alissa Silber

Published: December 10, 2021 8:00 am

Congregation Adath Israel conducted its annual Community Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 5.

Invasive Mugwort Plant Removed From FFH High Meadow

By Alissa Silber

Published: December 10, 2021 8:00 am

Newtown Conservation Commission Chair Holly Kocet was joined by Protect Our Pollinators (POP) member Christine St Georges and her sister, Laura Mitchell, for a walk-through of High Meadow at the Fairfield Hills Campus (FFH) on November 18.

Theater Review: Everyone Deserves A Laugh Break, And ‘What The Dickens’ Delivers

By Elizabeth Young

Published: December 10, 2021 7:30 am

TheatreWorks New Milford has a hilarious, farcical take on Charles Dickens’s "A Christmas Carol" on stage this month.

Faith Leaders Plan 12/14 Interfaith Gathering Of Remembrance

By Shannon Hicks

Published: December 10, 2021 7:00 am

Newtown Interfaith Council will present a service of remembrance on Tuesday, December 14.

Resident To Celebrate Publication Of New Poetry Collection

Dems Talk Town Topics During Senior Center Lunch & Learn

Edmond Town Hall Launches Taylorville Concert Contest With Sweet Local Prizes

The Way We Were

Cindi Broughton

Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process. Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses? I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.

Democrats To Run Walczak For First Selectman

I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials. In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.

There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.

We Need A First Selectman Who Cares

I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.

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Rotary’s Pancake Breakfast Returns In-Person For 61st Anniversary

In Case You Missed It, Here Is What Posted Over The Weekend

As Easy As Falling off A Horse … All About The Least Favorite Part of Riding

Garden Club’s Holiday Green Sale Flourishes At New Location

Athletic Trainers Help Keep Nighthawk Athletes In The Game

Top Of The Mountain

Congregation Adath Israel Brings Community Together For Menorah Lighting

Invasive Mugwort Plant Removed From FFH High Meadow

Theater Review: Everyone Deserves A Laugh Break, And ‘What The Dickens’ Delivers

Faith Leaders Plan 12/14 Interfaith Gathering Of Remembrance