Occupation: I’ve had my own health insurance business for about 30 years. It’s been great for my lifestyle, because it gave me flexibility raising my kids and for volunteering. Also, for the past ...
The irreverent, downright bawdy and hilarious holiday musical "Wreck The Halls" is back with a new sparkle and shine to entertain all those managing the tedious and tiresome demands of the lengthy holiday season.
For the holiday season, The Sherman Players are staging a panto of "Jack and the Beanstalk." Under the direction of Steven Stott, the production is ridiculous good fun.
Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) presented the 34th Newtown Holiday Festival: A Frozen Winter Wonderland on Sunday, December 8, to the delight of many residents.
From an impactful out-of-the gate welcoming with “Joy to the World” to attendee singalongs, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Brass & Organ event was enjoyed by close to 200 attendees at Trinity Episcopal Church on November 30.
Stockings4Smiles is currently seeking donations, until December 16 at 5 pm, for the Women’s Center and patients at Danbury Hospital this holiday season.
The nonprofit organization was founded by Newto...
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.
