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Sandy Hook Promise To Present 'Finding Your Invincible Summer'

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: May 03, 2013 12:00 am

The Reverend Ed Bacon, Episcopalian priest and rector of All Saints Church in Pasadena, Calif., and Rhinebeck, N.Y., Omega Institute co-founder Elizabeth Lesser will present “Finding Your Invincible S...

A "Save The Date" For Julie Allen Bridals

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 01, 2013 12:00 am

Julie Allen Bridals announced on April 23 a “save the date” of its own on its Facebook Page. “Our episode of ‘I Found the Gown’ is set to air on Friday, May 17, at 10 pm!” the post read. The TLC show ...

Raised Baptist, Schooled By Prisoners, Steve Bell Bringing His Inspired Music To Newtown

By John Voket

Published: May 01, 2013 12:00 am

Born into a musical family, Steve Bell has been performing and touring since he was eight years old. He will be bringing his talents into Newtown Sunday, May 5, for a performance at St Rose of Lima pa...

Raised Baptist, Schooled By Prisoners, Steve Bell Bringing His Inspired Music To Newtown

By John Voket

Published: May 01, 2013 12:00 am

A "Save The Date" For Julie Allen Bridals

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 01, 2013 12:00 am

Gestures Of Kindness, Part Eight: "A Little Good" For Newtown, And Lessons For All Ages

By James Dietter

Published: April 29, 2013 12:00 am

(Editor's Note: This story and one of its accompanying cutlines have been updated to show that Centennial High School is located in Ellicott City, Md.) (This is the eighth installation ...

Gestures Of Kindness, Part Eight: "A Little Good" For Newtown, And Lessons For All Ages

By James Dietter

Published: April 29, 2013 12:00 am

(Editor's Note: This story and one of its accompanying cutlines have been updated to show that Centennial High School is located in Ellicott City, Md.) (This is the eighth installation ...

Discovery Channel To Feature Local Boy

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: April 29, 2013 12:00 am

Any family can visit an ice cream factory or swim with the dolphins on vacation. But not every family calls up an industrial manufacturer and asks if they can tour the facility — and ends up starring ...

Discovery Channel To Feature Local Boy

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: April 29, 2013 12:00 am

America Responds With Love-
Newtown Donations Distributed By Nonprofit That Can Find Homes For Them

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: April 28, 2013 12:00 am

America responded with love following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. So much love, in fact, that it could not be contained within the borders of the town. Teddy bear...

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Seniors Discuss AI During Presentation At Newtown Senior Center

GG Tango Invites Senior Center Members To Learn Argentine Tango

BOE Listens To Presentation On 2028 Capital Improvement Plan

Michelle Embree Ku raises valid concerns about local property taxes, but ignores a basic political reality: Representative Mitch Bolinsky serves in the minority in a legislature dominated by a single-party supermajority where minority-party proposals are routinely sidelined. Suggesting that a single minority representative could rewrite the state's ECS formula is politically unrealistic and disingenuous to Newtown voters. Despite those odds, Mitch’s CGA track record speaks for itself. He led the charge to protect special education funding, preserve Drug-Free School Zones, safeguard school safety drills, advance science-based structured literacy, and defend homeschooling choices for families. If Ms. Ku knows how to fix the ECS formula, what has she done to convince her own party—the same party that controls the House, Senate, and Governor’s office? If the supermajority has the votes to fix ECS today, why hasn’t it happened during the 13 years she cites? Adding another seat to a supermajority that made Connecticut one of the highest-taxed states won't help Newtown taxpayers. If the current majority hasn't delivered relief with absolute power, expanding that majority won't change the outcome. Newtown’s interests are best served by keeping Mitch in the House and increasing Republican margins to provide real checks and balances. When one party holds every lever of power, accountability disappears. Strengthening the minority ensures our town’s voice is heard, not drowned out.

ECS Funding Debate Should Focus On Results

The idea that a freshman Democrat would be able to stand up to the special interests and prioritization of urban districts that are the base of that caucus to deliver results for Newtown is laughable - especially someone who could not even build the "relationships, coalitions, and the support necessary" to garner the endorsements of her fellow Democrat Council members ahead of Newtown's local caucus this spring. More likely Newtown would see something akin to Leeper in Fairfield, performative actions after vote counting, while privately advancing their party's interests over their community's.

Dear Alyssa, Kelela, and Brandon, We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We will also keep you in our prayers asking our Lord to grant you comfort and peace. With love, Vince and Sandy Venitelli

Cheryl Ghent

Bruce, your advice that voters should “read, listen, and engage” would be much more persuasive if you practiced it yourself. You campaigned on openness and responsiveness. You declared that “evasive answers or silence are unacceptable in government” and promised to answer constituent inquiries within two days. Yet you never answered my straightforward public question about Main Street demonstrations, traffic disruption, pedestrian safety, and the effects on local businesses. After taking office, meaningful public engagement has largely been replaced by “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center—requiring reservations and, for some residents, a day pass. That is not accessible, townwide engagement. Previous first selectmen held open coffee hours and walk-and-talk sessions that any resident could attend. Then came the failed storm communications, your apology, and another promise to communicate better—followed shortly afterward by more silence while multiple police agencies conducted a significant search near Saw Mill Road. You now tell voters to examine what candidates say and “how they say it.” I would suggest going one step further: compare what politicians promise while seeking office with what they actually do after winning. Your record presents a stark contrast. You told voters exactly what they wanted to hear to get the job, then failed to live by those promises. Whether that is dishonesty or simply indifference, it is the same familiar, two-faced politics you once claimed you would replace.

Encourages Consideration Of State Candidates

Nothing says “I care about Newtown homeowners” quite like lining Main Street with plywood campaign billboards—apparently built just inches below the size at which officials say they can take action. At this rate, we’ll need property-tax relief just to offset the loss in curb appeal.

Newtown Deserves Property Tax Relief

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Sandy Hook Promise To Present 'Finding Your Invincible Summer'

A "Save The Date" For Julie Allen Bridals

Raised Baptist, Schooled By Prisoners, Steve Bell Bringing His Inspired Music To Newtown

Raised Baptist, Schooled By Prisoners, Steve Bell Bringing His Inspired Music To Newtown

A "Save The Date" For Julie Allen Bridals

Gestures Of Kindness, Part Eight: "A Little Good" For Newtown, And Lessons For All Ages

Gestures Of Kindness, Part Eight: "A Little Good" For Newtown, And Lessons For All Ages

Discovery Channel To Feature Local Boy

Discovery Channel To Feature Local Boy

America Responds With Love-Newtown Donations Distributed By Nonprofit That Can Find Homes For Them

America Responds With Love-
Newtown Donations Distributed By Nonprofit That Can Find Homes For Them