In its second year back post-pandemic, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue members boiled and steamed their way to a successful two-night Lobsterfest June 9 and 10.
The 47th Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Sale will be held at Reed Intermediate School July 7-11. Organizers promise to deliver everything and more shoppers have come to expect from the popular community and regional event.
Official opening, set for Thursday, June 22 at 5 pm, marks start of new opportunity for children to ride bikes in a safe place with some fun obstacles.
Sunday travelers passing by The Matthew Curtiss House on June 11 may have been surprised at the sight of a fully equipped covered wagon parked on the front lawn as Newtown Historical Society hosted an open house and colonial gaming.
Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!
The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification.
Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective.
Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.
We need to have a community discussion on housing in Newtown. perhaps this bill, even if vetoed, will cause us to look hard at our progress to date and future options. Our past results, strongly influenced by "not in my backyard" as dismal. The Bees terminology of "undesirable zoning" shows a concerning lack of understanding of how critical this issue is.
