Occupation: I’m a junior at Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury. I’ve worked at Bee-Commerce in Newtown since June of last year. I’m part of the Ag Program at Nunnewaug High School, and being in the...
Linda Jones, this year’s dedicated group of Newtown High School National Honors Society volunteers, supporters, and the local young people the local nonprofit serves all gathered in the Newtown Commun...
It is time for Newtown Middle School’s annual Eighth Grade Scarecrow Contest entries to go on display on the front lawn of the school, 11 Queen Street.
Newtown Congregational Church’s Circle of Hope hosted an author program and luncheon with Newtown resident Elissa Altman on the afternoon of October 12.
The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission (SHPMC) met, with the majority of its members in attendance, on the evening of Thursday, October 10, in the Municipal Center’s Council Chambers.
SHPMC Chai...
Our series introducing readers to the employees of Bee Publishing Company continues this week with Don Miner, a longtime member of our Production Department.
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.
