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Newtown High School Hosts Midyear Graduation Ceremony

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Feb 13, 2015 12:00 AM

Students and family members gathered in Newtown High School’s cafetorium on Tuesday, February 3, to celebrate 23 students who have completed graduation requirements. A reception, with food provided by...

Season Begins For Newtown Winter Guards

Published: Feb 12, 2015 12:00 AM

The three Newtown Winter Guard divisions, comprised of fifth and sixth grade juniors from Reed Intermediate School, the Newtown Middle School and Newtown High School junior varsity, and Newtown High S...

Season Begins For Newtown Winter Guards

Published: Feb 12, 2015 12:00 AM

Middle Gate Family Movie Night At ETH Featured A Special Showing Of 'Willy Wonka'

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Feb 12, 2015 12:00 AM

Middle Gate Elementary School students and their family members were huddled in line in Edmond Town Hall’s lobby last Friday night, just before a special private showing of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate...

Middle Gate Family Movie Night At ETH Featured A Special Showing Of 'Willy Wonka'

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Feb 12, 2015 12:00 AM

Academic Olympics At St Rose Of Lima School

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Feb 09, 2015 12:00 AM

St Rose of Lima School Principal Sister Colleen Therese Smith opened the Academic Olympics event at her school on Friday, January 30. Behind her students stood in groups of five to face off in an even...

Two Hour Delay Tuesday For Newtown Public Schools

Published: Feb 09, 2015 12:00 AM

All Newtown Public Schools will run on a two hour delay on Tuesday, February 10. The announcement came Monday, February 9, around 6 pm. Schools were also closed on Monday, due to the weather.

Academic Olympics At St Rose Of Lima School

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Feb 09, 2015 12:00 AM

Rockin’ The Hook Returning Next Saturday

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The Way We Were

Top Of The Mountain

‘Virginia Woolf’ Opening Delayed, Performances Added; ‘Country House’ Auditions Planned By Town Players

When you need hard hitting facts, look no further than citing Wikipedia...(heavy sarcasm for the people who struggle detecting it)

Top Ten Lies Told By Trump

I agree with your point, Tom. However, the sheer volume of Trump's false statements and claims -- vs. anyone else -- is astonishing and noteworthy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements_by_Donald_Trump

President Biden, too, has claimed “inflation was 0%,” when in fact prices remained elevated. He told us his Afghanistan withdrawal was a “success,” even though Americans and allies were left behind and 13 service members lost their lives. He promised not to build another foot of border wall, but later quietly restarted construction. These examples matter just as much as Trump’s because they show that political dishonesty isn’t unique to one side. The point is not to excuse Trump or Biden—it’s to recognize that truth matters, and voters deserve accountability from all leaders. Singling out one politician while giving others a free pass only fuels division.

It’s important to put the 8-30g application into context. The reason developers in our town resort to Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute is precisely because obstructionist voices, led by Mr. Ackert, have repeatedly opposed reasonable housing proposals through local zoning channels. When projects are delayed or denied outright under the guise of “protecting character,” developers have little choice but to pursue the state-level remedy. Mr. Ackert portrays 8-30g as a loophole being abused, when in fact it exists because communities that resist creating diverse housing options need accountability. If our town had a stronger record of working collaboratively to meet housing needs, developers wouldn’t feel compelled to bypass local boards in the first place. Regarding wetlands and Inland Wetlands Commission review, it’s worth remembering that these processes are not ignored or hidden from the public. Applications that impact wetlands must comply with environmental regulations, and developers are subject to oversight. Suggesting otherwise unfairly discredits both the staff and the commission, who follow established procedures. The public certainly deserves transparency, but it is misleading to imply that this project was pushed through in secret. The broader issue is that continued “Not In My Back Yard” obstructionism drives applicants to use 8-30g, ensuring that local zoning boards lose the very control residents claim to want preserved. If we truly want more local say in how projects are shaped, then we need to stop reflexively opposing housing and start working constructively with applicants. Mr. Ackert’s campaign of resistance has only created the exact conditions he now complains about.

Discusses P&Z Application On Affordable Housing Apartments

It's certainly good news that a temporary patch to rationed water in Newtown is in effect. But taking a year to come up with a patch is concerning. Where is the sense of urgency to get this permanently fixed?

Newtown Connects Fairfield Hills Water Supply To Aquarion, Ending Water Res

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Newtown High School Hosts Midyear Graduation Ceremony

Season Begins For Newtown Winter Guards

Season Begins For Newtown Winter Guards

Middle Gate Family Movie Night At ETH Featured A Special Showing Of 'Willy Wonka'

Middle Gate Family Movie Night At ETH Featured A Special Showing Of 'Willy Wonka'

Academic Olympics At St Rose Of Lima School

Two Hour Delay Tuesday For Newtown Public Schools

Academic Olympics At St Rose Of Lima School