Five lucky animals at Nunnawauk Meadows got VIP — Very Important Pets, that is — veterinary treatment thanks to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation’s (CVHF) Senior Paw Project on November 21.
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In sports, success is ultimately most often defined by wins and losses. The goal to come out on top may always be there, but within the games and practices, as well as during the course of a given sea...
Occupation: I’m happily retired. I spent 35 years in higher education at three colleges. I was a counselor, a financial aid director, an admissions director, and a dean of student affairs.
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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.
