With local school buildings closed and many workers now working from home, The Newtown Bee asked local residents to submit photos and descriptions of the new “at home” life.
What does Newtown’s “at home” life look like these days? Show us by sending a photo and description of the new “at home” life in Newtown and Sandy Hook to eliza@thebee.com for publication in an upcoming print edition of The Newtown Bee.
With the “From Pencil To Print: How It Happens” series we aim to share the writing process and story behind some of The Newtown Bee’s articles. This week, we look at the article "Newtown Public Schools Transition To ‘Distance Learning.’"
Over the last few decades, Newtown Historian Daniel “Dan” Cruson has devoted much of his time, attention, and care into discovering and preserving all things Newtown.
Many residents know Cruson as the...
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.
