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Understand People With Disabilities

Published: July 10, 2018 12:00 am

To the Editor: My name is Chad Sinanian. I'm an advocate for persons with disabilities. I have disabilities, and I'm a representative and spokesman for persons with disabilities. I've been employed by...

Road Conditions Are Disgraceful

Published: July 09, 2018 12:00 am

To the Editor:Joseph Skrzypczak's letter to the editor regarding Newtown's roads. I agree with him completely.Update: Ms Baker reports that as of July 10, the pothole on Route 302 has been filled. I ...

A Nation Of Immigrants

Published: July 06, 2018 12:00 am

To the Editor: Every year on the 4th of July, I think about how lucky I am to live in the greatest country in the world. Our country was founded by European immigrants who wanted opportunity without e...

The Longest Day, The Greatest Support

Published: July 03, 2018 12:00 am

To The Editor: On Tuesday, June 19, the Newtown Bridge Club hosted their second annual Longest Day event as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association. Throughout the event, complimentary food was p...

'Meet And Greet' A Chance To Know Candidate

Published: July 02, 2018 12:00 am

To the Editor: Last night [Thursday, June 28], we had the honor of hosting a "Meet and Greet" for Rebekah Harriman-Stites, candidate for Connecticut's 106th State Legislative District. A group of frie...

Oversight Lacking On Road Repairs

Published: July 02, 2018 12:00 am

To the Editor: Is it me, or does it seem like the town has a poor system to fix pot holes? It seems like trucks are dispatched, fill is thrown off the back of the truck - sometimes hitting the actual ...

A Sweet Way Of Helping Girls Become Leaders

Published: June 29, 2018 12:00 am

To the Editor: On behalf of the nearly 30,000 Girl Scouts in Connecticut, I wanted to thank every one of you who supported our young female entrepreneurs participating in the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Pr...

A Sweet Way Of Helping Girls Become Leaders

Published: June 29, 2018 12:00 am

Have A Safe Fourth Of July

Published: June 28, 2018 12:00 am

To the Editor: This Fourth of July, Americans everywhere will toast to our nation's 242nd birthday. Fireworks will light the night sky as friends, families, and communities gather together to celebrat...

A Loss To NFA And Community

Published: June 27, 2018 12:00 am

To the Editor: The Newtown Forest Association has lost a great friend and member in Martha Wright, who passed away this week. Martha was an active board member for more than 27 years, serving as a pas...

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This Weekend At The Little Theatre

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My Backyard Habitat: More Garden Pollinators With 3x3x3 Planting Method

15 For Life Fundraiser Games Scheduled For Lacrosse, Baseball, And Softball In May

No-Hitter! Piccuillo Silences Pomperaug Bats In 2-0 Victory

Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

I am glad to see First Selectman Bruce Walczak engaging the electorate. Mark your calendars, folks — apparently, communication from Town Hall is possible after all. But where was Bruce two days ago, when Connecticut State Police requested assistance from Newtown Police after two individuals fled on foot from an I-84 crash? As a manhunt went through town, police were stationed at our schools, and many residents checked their car doors, deadbolted their houses, and armed themselves (Thank you James from Port Conway). That sounds like exactly the kind of situation where residents would expect timely communication from town leadership. Parents, neighbors, and residents in the affected area should not have to piece together information after the fact while police are actively searching the community. The issue is not whether our police did their job. They did. The issue is whether Town Hall is doing its job when it comes to keeping residents informed during real-time public safety situations. If the First Selectman can write to residents about the importance of showing up for the budget, he should also show up when residents are looking for clear, timely information during an active police incident. This kind of communication was promised during the campaign. Unfortunately, Bruce Walczzzzak is starting to look like just another politician: campaign on change, criticize the last guy, ask taxpayers for more staff, and then tell residents the job still cannot be done.

The First Selectman On The Budget

528 more feet of broadsheet paper ... we have passed the dump ... as for the details, it is worth pointing out that Merrimack's coal plant shifted to two (2) 4 oil generators. I wonder if this is why crude oil production hit record highs in July...

Elections Have Consequences XXV

Where was our CodeRED? For over 4 years Newtown has a CodeRED system. The town tells residents it exists for emergencies and points to things like missing persons, wildfires, and criminal activity as the kinds of incidents it is meant to address. Yet we had no CodeRED for Kateri Doty, no CodeRED for the brush fires, and no CodeRED for yesterday’s manhunt with police and tracking dogs moving through our backyards. That is not one oversight. That is a pattern. Under sleepy Bruce Walczak, the town has an emergency notification system that never seems to get used when actual emergencies happen. Whether or not Bruce physically sends the alert himself is beside the point. If the system is not being used, if residents are left hearing about dangerous situations from Facebook and the neighbors’ kids instead of from their own government, then that failure belongs to him. Newtown residents should not have to guess when there is a public safety issue unfolding around them. If Bruce Walcz"zzz"ak cannot make sure an emergency alert system is used for emergencies, then what exactly is he doing?

State Police Seeking Two Evading Responsibility For Incident

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Understand People With Disabilities

Road Conditions Are Disgraceful

A Nation Of Immigrants

The Longest Day, The Greatest Support

'Meet And Greet' A Chance To Know Candidate

Oversight Lacking On Road Repairs

A Sweet Way Of Helping Girls Become Leaders

A Sweet Way Of Helping Girls Become Leaders

Have A Safe Fourth Of July

A Loss To NFA And Community