Occupation: I am a documentary filmmaker. I support people and organizations working for social change and post my work on witnessforchange.org. Previously, I was with The Taunton Press as an edit...
UPDATE: This event has been canceled following the state's new COVID-related restrictions on outdoor public gatherings/events.
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Families United in Newtown (FUN), the local nonprofit offering...
Coming from the town’s historic and influential Glover family, Lee Glover, Sr, was an active member in the Newtown community for many years, much like his ancestors. He passed away November 1.
Each week we compile a list of the most read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top five stories, based on the number of page reads.
Seems like for all his education, Jim must slept through civics class when they were covering Federalism. Mitch holds state office, Michelle Ku serves in our municipal government, and the President, who is not on the ballot this cycle, heads the Executive Branch in Washington DC.
Also, Mitch was cross endorsed by the Independent Party in recognition of his bipartisan legislative success. Jim Gaston endorsed Ku’s opponent in the primary because “Newtown’s Democratic leaders trust Brandon Moore” (clever double entendre with his last name.)
Just the facts.
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.
