Features

Concert Preview: Messina Covering Collaborations With Loggins, Poco, Buffalo Springfield

By John Voket

Published: January 04, 2018 12:00 am

RIDGEFIELD - Jim Messina, whose musical and production talents supported both Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and who helped catapult a collaboration with lanky up-and-comer Kenny Loggins into the strat...

Lisa Unleashed: Transitions In Horses And In Life

By Lisa Peterson

Published: December 31, 2017 12:00 am

At some point in a novice equestrian's education the word transition is introduced. There are upward and downward transitions. One makes the horse move faster, the other slows the horse down. Horsebac...

Year In Review: The Events And People That Helped Make 2017 Another Stellar Year In Newtown

By Alissa Silber

Published: December 31, 2017 12:00 am

This year marked a time of surprises, hard work, and awards, as well as some bittersweet endings and new beginnings for Newtown.Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie in July.Vince Giordano - There'...

Year In Review: Director Search, Many Activities Marked 2017 At CHB Library

By Alissa Silber

Published: December 30, 2017 12:00 am

After working at the C.H. Booth Library for more than 20 years in various positions, C.H. Booth Library Director Brenda McKinley accepted the position of Ridgefield Library director on January 2. Newt...

The Top Of The Mountain

Published: December 29, 2017 12:00 am

Keep your eyes peeled if you are watching the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day. We are told that Sandy Hook native Rachael Fuchs will be performing in the parade with the UMass Minuteman M...

Cherry Grove Hike Reveals Possible Acquisition For Forest Association

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: December 29, 2017 12:00 am

Early afternoon's shadows crept between the barn and house at Cherry Grove Farm and a thin cover of snow softened surrounding fields and forest.ÃÂ Newtown Forest Association (NFA) member Bart Sm...

The Way We Were, for the week ending December 29, 2017

Published: December 29, 2017 12:00 am

January 1, 1993 A CHANGE FOR THE BEE. An editorial appeared in this space on November 14, 1958, in which The Beehe slogan, 'No yearly models - just constant improvement.' The Bee has no such slog...

NHS Art On Display At C.H. Booth Library

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: December 29, 2017 12:00 am

Artwork created by Newtown High School students in this year's first semester Art Portfolio class is on view in the Meeting Room at C.H. Booth Library until January 3, when a closing reception will be...

Snapshot: Ann Cote Tolster

Published: December 29, 2017 12:00 am

Occupation: I've been working at Newtown Color Center for 15½ years. It's my brother's store and when my other brother, who had been working here with him, moved to Florida, I came to help for a s...

Senior Center Hosts Bingo 'B4' The Holidays

By Alissa Silber

Published: December 29, 2017 12:00 am

The Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, hosted its Annual Holiday Bingo on December 20.To learn more about upcoming Newtown Senior Center events, call 203-270-4310 or visit newtown-ct.gov/senior...

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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