After 20 years of service to the community, Canine Advocates of Newtown, Inc, (CAN) ended on November 21, 2019. First Selectman Dan Rosenthal made the news public at a Board of Selectmen meeting on De...
The first Town of Newtown Poet Laureate, longtime Newtown resident Lisa Schwartz recently announced she would resign from the honorary position ahead of a move out of the area planned for later this year.
Those born on any of the 365 days of a regular calendar year might take their birth date for granted. But for people born on February 29, the celebration becomes all the more notable given their actual birthday date comes around just once every four years.
Occupation: I’ve been a plumber since the mid-’80s. I started my own business, Pete’s Plumbing, in 1997 when the sewers went into the center of Newtown. I serve all of Fairfield County and occasio...
“Whatever it takes,” was the vow Robin A.F. Olson, president and founder of Kitten Associates in Sandy Hook, made to ensure Flapjack Shortstack had the best chance at a good life.
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"Constellations," written by Nick Payne and directed for Theatreworks New Milford’s season opening by Viv Berger, is a thoughtful and intellectual piece which lingers well past its curtain.
A reimagined version of Stephen Schwartz’s "Godspell" is continuing ACT’s second season. If this show is any indication of what else is in store for the remainder of the season, it's bound to be another successful run.
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.
