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Published: May 21, 2026 at 03:27 PM
To The Editor:
I’m writing to wholeheartedly support Michelle Embree Ku for Connecticut State Representative in the 106th House district. Newtown needs steady, experienced leadership that puts outcomes first — and that’s exactly what Michelle brings...
Published: May 21, 2026 at 03:26 PM
To The Editor:
I am very grateful to have had the privilege to see Michelle Ku's dedication and work ethic in action over the last 14 years as she has involved herself in all aspects of life in Newtown. You have read her resume plenty of times, you ...
Published: May 21, 2026 at 03:26 PM
To The Editor:
Who knows our town better than Michelle Embree Ku! The evidence is clear that she has fought for issues important to all Newtowners since she and her family moved here 16 years ago. My short list for supporting Ms. Embree Ku:
Governm...
Published: May 21, 2026 at 03:23 PM
As mentioned in our page A1 story, the referendum for the 2026-27 town and school budgets passed on May 19 by exceedingly narrow margins. This represents a bit of a conundrum for town officials as they move forward into the next budget year and beyon...
Published: May 21, 2026 at 03:22 PM
To The Editor:
This year’s budget vote was a wake up call.
The 2026–27 budget passed by the slimmest of margins: the $50,982,035 town budget passed 1,938 to 1,891 (47 votes), and the $95,561,919 school budget passed 1,938 to 1,897 (41 votes). Toget...
Published: May 21, 2026 at 03:22 PM
To The Editor:
I have a request for this Memorial Day. I am asking people to refrain from using the term
have a 'Happy Memorial Day'. There is nothing Happy about Memorial Day. It is a National
Day of mourning. We are remembering 1.3 to 1.4 millio...
Published: May 21, 2026 at 03:21 PM
To The Editor,
Elinors House of Newtown is looking for others who understand that not all people who live in our town are affluent.
When an emergency arises, sometimes it takes a community to help people get back on their feet. The Newtown communit...
Updated: May 21, 2026 at 08:57 AM
At 197 Huntingtown Road, right on the Newtown-Monroe line, lies Sticks and Stones Farm. The property is unlike any other in town: 60 acres of open space filled with quiet cabins, a mile and a half of winding roads, and trees that tower over fields of...
Published: May 21, 2026 at 07:00 AM
It has been a strong spring for the Newtown High School boys' lacrosse team. The Nighthawks went on to earn the No 4 seed and a quarterfinal-round home game in the South-West Conference Tournament and advanced to face defending SWC champ and No 1 see...
Published: May 21, 2026 at 06:55 AM
Newtown High School's boys' volleyball team defeated host New Milford 3-0 (25-10, 25-14, 25-18) on May 14, then lost 3-0 (25-22, 25-11, 25-9) at Staples of Westport on May 15, 3-1 (22-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-9) to visiting Woodstock Academy on May 16, a...
