2017 was a year filled with celebrations, giving, and learning in Newtown Public Schools.Spring 2017 School Year
2017-18 School Year Gets Underway
National Champions
From learning through STEM ...
Newtown's three private schools - Fraser Woods Montessori School, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, and St Rose of Lima School - each had an eventful year in 2017.Fraser Woods Montessori School
Hou...
There was a good amount of movement in the school district for administrators in 2017.
Then-Superintendent of Schools Dr Joseph V. Erardi, Jr, shared an e-mail with the Board of Education and Newtown ...
Almost a year ago, the Board of Education was waiting on news for when the Newtown High School auditorium renovation project would begin. Since then, the project has been building to its conclusion, n...
The Board of Education looked at a number of topics in 2017, from sleep and transportation to searching for a new superintendent.Transportation And Finances
Like every year, 2017 began with looking a...
Artwork created by Newtown High School students in this year's first semester Art Portfolio class is on view in the Meeting Room at C.H. Booth Library until January 3, when a closing reception will be...
Reed Intermediate School Principal Anne Uberti introduced I Survived series author Lauren Tarshis to an assembly at the school on December 8 by telling her students, "We have such a wonderful presenta...
Head O' Meadow Elementary School kindergarten students sorted through prepared gift bags to find just the right presents for their loved ones, on December 13. The school's annual Holiday Giving Shop a...
The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love.
We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year.
I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.
I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way.
It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed.
Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.
The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."
Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.
