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Breakfast With A Bite Of Local History

By Shannon Hicks

Published: April 15, 2018 12:00 am

The Men's Club of Newtown Congregational Church held its first quarterly meeting on April 7 at My Place Restaurant.[naviga:img class="aligncenter wp-image-314610" src="https://newtownbee.com/wp-conten...

Local Residents Know The Sweetest Secret: Maple Syrup

By Alissa Silber

Published: April 14, 2018 12:00 am

What can sweeten any food, drink, or occasion with friends and family? According to many Newtown residents, the answer is natural maple syrup. From local hobbyists to established companies, people all...

'Spring Is In The Air' Exhibit Opens At Day Spa Gallery

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 14, 2018 12:00 am

The AIR Fine Art Gallery at Avance Day Spa on Church Hill Road was open for a reception on April 8 for its current show, "Spring is in the AIR." As people milled about the space, gallery Curator Rosem...

Summer Camps & Activities 2018: Camp Hope America-Connecticut Works To End Cycle Of Abuse

By Alissa Silber

Published: April 14, 2018 12:00 am

Some children have never had the opportunity to swim in a lake before, some have never been to sleepaway camp, and some have never had the opportunity to simply enjoy their childhood. The children and...

Local Photographers 'Capturing Newtown And Our World'

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 14, 2018 12:00 am

UPDATE (Wednesday, May 2, 2018): Newtown Cultural Arts Commission has announced the extension of this exhibition. "Capturing Newtown and Our World" will now remain on view through May 31 at Newtow...

Summer Camps & Activities 2018: Dance Your Way Through Summer At Lathrop School Of Dance

By Alissa Silber

Published: April 14, 2018 12:00 am

Lathrop School of Dance is offering three diverse camp programs this summer in its air-conditioned studio at the Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, for children and adults.To register, e-mail Miss Dian...

'American Pickers' To Film In Connecticut

Published: April 14, 2018 12:00 am

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the Connecticut region in June 2018.American Pickers is a documentary series that airs on Hi...

The Top Of The Mountain

Published: April 13, 2018 12:00 am

The kick-off to ice cream season in Newtown was underway last weekend, with the opening of Church Hill Road's Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop. That was followed by the opening of Ferris Acres Creamery on Rout...

Third Annual Risk A Verse Continues Local Celebration Of National Poetry Month

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: April 13, 2018 12:00 am

Newtown Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC) hosted its third annual "Risk A Verse," a National Poetry Month event, at Newtown Meeting House on April 8.newtownpoetry@gmail.com Residents and people who wor...

Snapshot: Bill Donaldson

Published: April 13, 2018 12:00 am

For about 15 years, I've been a financial consultant. I have a specialty and expertise in divorce financial planning. I help people through the divorce process and do divorce mediation. I'm a certifie...

Boys’ Swim And Dive Squad Has Strong Performances

Genealogy Club To Host ‘Tips For Visiting The Hometowns Of Your Family In The USA And Overseas’

EverWonder Celebrates 2026 With Noon Year’s Eve Party

Grapplers Rack Up 39 Individual Wins In 5th Annual Nighthawk Invitational Duals

NCC Goes All Out For Noon Year’s Eve Party

This is a bizarre and misleading letter to our Newtown Bee. There has not been a Democratic Women's Caucus in Newtown. If there is one now, it was recently (and quietly) formed. I had expressed interest. I wasn't invited. And it was apparently formed without the official knowledge of the Democratic Town Committee. Who are its members? And why is it endorsing Brandon Moore, especially at this stage of the election process? Is this the endorsement of an established body of active women democrats or is it the preference of the two letter signers? Nothing against Brandon Moore, but Michelle Ku is also running for Connecticut State Assembly District 106. Michelle Ku, who is well-known in Newtown for her years of dedicated public service, Michelle Ku who has been a long-time advocate for women's issues, Michelle Ku who should have been invited to be a founding member of this so-called Democratic Women's Caucus. This Women's Caucus may only speak for the two people who signed this letter. It certainly doesn't speak for me, a democratic woman in Newtown.

Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

Mrs. Schull was an amazing teacher. She taught my son and daughter. For my son Ross she created a friendship bench for students to sit on while waiting at the front entrance. I will always remember her for that kindness.

Julie Maxwell Shull

We love Papa Al’s both for take out and sit down. We’d highly recommend!

Dining Guide: Papa Al’s — Pizza, Pasta, And Subs

My darling, You were the best GRANDmother a child could ask for. You created so many great memories & traditions that I have passed down to your Great grandchildren. You brought joy into every room you stepped into. Your laughter, singing, whistling and the signature Rockettes high kicks, is something I will always hold in my heart. There was something about walking into your home and being greeted by your beautiful face. *kiss on each check* followed by HELLOOOOOO Darling! The classical music playing softly in the background and your love and comfort made your home, a safe space. Somewhere, where love knew no boundaries. It was so much more than a home. I aim for the same in my home, and play the classic music 24/7, but it will never be the same. I pray I can be 1/4 of GRAND, you put in GRANDmother. You were so resilient. You found the positive in every situation. I look up to you so much. I remember begging Mom and Dad for years to change my name to “Carmen”. They didn’t officially change my name, but eventually started calling me “Carmenita” as I am a little you. THE HONOR. You were there for me, no matter the day or hour. You were always the one who would talk me through whatever hard situation I was going through. When my baby passed away, I refused to talk to anyone for 3 weeks. Except for you. You said to me “Better days are coming, babes. There’s always a rainbow after the storm”. Of course, you were right, because you are GRAND. I picture you in heaven dancing and laughing with him. Uncle Jay playing the money game with him. To know you are with your children again & with mine does bring me some joy. Twas the night before Christmas & New Year’s Eve, will never be the same. Another tradition you created. A memory that will last forever. Not just with me, but for generations to come. It may not be the same, but we won’t let it die. It will live on, in your name. To be your first GRANDchild was a blessing. I could write an entire book about you & all the amazing things about you. Even though we were robbed of time together & it makes me angry, I know I will see you again. This isn’t a goodbye, but a “see you later”. Just like we ended every phone call. Ciao, darling. I love you. MWAH MWAH! Love your GRANDchild, Kimberly aka Carmenita

Carmen Accashian

Unfortunately, I think this is likely to get worse, not better... Based on both public comments and private conversations, I’m increasingly concerned that our newly elected First Selectman intends not just to install these cameras, but to expand their use for full-blown enforcement and fines. Try getting a straight answer out of him about the long-term plan and you quickly realize how vague the responses become. Tyler is absolutely right to raise the privacy issue. These systems don’t just “catch speeders” — they quietly build a database of where we drive, when we drive, and who is in our vehicles. Once that infrastructure is in place, it becomes very easy to justify expanding its scope: more cameras, more locations, more uses, and eventually more automated enforcement. If Newtown is going down this road, residents deserve clear, written answers to some basic questions before anything is expanded: What limits will be placed on how and where cameras are used? Will footage and plate data be used only for speed enforcement, or for other investigations too? How long will data be stored, and who can access it? What safeguards will prevent vendors and individuals from abusing this information? Without firm, enforceable rules in place, “just a few cameras to slow traffic” can turn into something very different over time. I support safe roads — but not at the cost of unchecked surveillance and vague promises from our leaders. You try getting straight answers out of our First Selectman, myself and others have not been able to...

Discusses Traffic Cameras

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