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When baby animals are spotted on local properties it is best to leave them alone, according to both a local wildlife rehabilitator and Newtown Animal Control Officer Carolee Mason.
Newtown Savings Bank will be accepting nonperishable food donations to benefit local food pantries on Friday, June 26, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Saturday, June 27, from 9 am to noon, at all 14 branch locations.
The Newtown Chamber of Commerce has pivoted to turn a scheduled in-person symposium into a virtual gathering on Zoom. The special event now has a new focus and a new title: “Pandemics & Pocketbooks.”
Along with helping patrons find specific title requests, the C.H. Booth Library’s Children’s Department announces it has “Summer Reading Bag To Go” options for parents, upon request.
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.
