What do you think makes people turn out to vote?
Jim Larin: It’s hard to think of a reason not to vote.
Carole Polcyn: A major issue.
Jenny Hubbard and Catherine Hubbard, right: The issues.
Larry Cavanaugh: They want to reduce the taxes.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
April 22, Tyler Harrison, Age 8
April 26, Thomas Daigle, Age 10
April 27, Nate Wheeler, Age 9
April 28, Benjamin Paley, Age 9
April 28, Ethan Paley, Age 9
April 29, Mia Kapur, Age 4
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Hawk Golfers Edged By Bunnell, Beat Immaculate
Newtown High School’s golf team was edged by visiting Bunnell of Stratford on Monday, and defeated visiting Immaculate of Danbury on Tuesday — both at Rock Ridge Country Club. The...
Critical Of School Administration–
Council Cuts $1 Million From The Budget
By Kendra Bobowick
Is the “arrogant and short-sighted school administration” to blame for the recent budget failure? During an hourlong dis...
Hearing Set On
New Housing Rules
By Andrew Gorosko
Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) members have scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, May 3, on a set of proposed zoning rules known as the Multiple Housing Development (MHD) regulations. The ...
Respite For Parents, ‘FUN’ For Kids
Families United in Newtown (FUN), a recreation program for families experiencing Autism and Autism Spectrum issues held in memory of Tyler Jones is holding its sixth meeting of the year Apri...
Gail Oparowski has made every day Earth Day along Obtuse and Currituck Roads. Gail, who travels those roads on her way from Pheasant Ridge to town, noticed how much litter accumulates on the roads. Rather than continue complaining about it, she took ...
Children’s Programs
*Theater Games: Acting teacher and director Twyla Hafermann-Kessler will lead children in a variety of short games and creative activities. Learn techniques to build confidence and improve your observation and listenin...
Correction
Fran Denninger was one of three women from Quota International of Candlewood Valley, Inc, who recently made a donation to FAITH Food Pantry during the organization’s recent Quota Cares Month outreach. In addition, the group cu...
It’s Time For Ice Cream
By Nancy K. Crevier
Partners Mike Coppola and Jason Rabatin opened Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop at 51 Church Hill Road for the season March 23, and are looking forward to their third year as owners of the Newtown insti...
