Our new series introduces readers to the staff members of The Newtown Bee, one department at a time. We continue this week with Jill Baimel, a member of Bee Publishing Company’s Production department.
The front and back main parking lots at Reed Intermediate School were filled ahead of the start of the 44th Annual Friends of the C.H. Booth Library (Friends) Book Sale on July 13.
Occupation: I am happily retired. I’ve done a number of things. My husband and I had an upholstery business for a little while and did automotive and marine, we didn’t do furniture; and we did lan...
Julie Hasselberger’s fireplace mantel proudly displays big and small victories that her three children have accomplished in the form of trophies and certificates. One — a paper plate that reads “Best ...
The summer season of Thrown Stone Theatre Company is underway with "Cry It Out," Molly Smith Mezler's take on new motherhood which places the magnitude of its inherently emotional upheaval in the microcosm of a suburban backyard.
“I sat on the roof of my parents’ car — the whole thing vibrated. It was huge,” Harvey Hubbell V said of the Apollo 11 launch to the moon in July of 1969. “It was loud, and it was beautiful.”
NewArts is presenting 'Matilda' as its summer musical and The Newtown Bee sat down with Producer/Director Michael Unger to learn a few things about this dark but enlightening production set to run August 2-11 at Monroe's Masuk High School theater.
On July 16, the Newtown Animal Control Center released an informational flyer on the group’s Facebook page to educate the public about what to do and what not to do if they see a bear.
The flyer was c...
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.
