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Patriot's Pen Essay Competition Open To Local Students

Published: Sep 24, 2014 12:00 AM

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 308 and its Ladies Auxiliary recently announced that the Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition is open for local students through Friday, October 29. The program was star...

Superintendent Collects 'Big Bets' At Parent/Community Forum

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 22, 2014 12:00 AM

For the first scheduled Parent/Community Forum facilitated by Superintendent of Schools Joseph V. Erardi, Jr, parents and community members were seated in nearly every seat in Newtown High School’s Le...

Newtown Continuing Education Courses Available

Published: Sep 22, 2014 12:00 AM

Newtown Continuing Education announced it has limited openings available in the following classes. Contact Newtown Continuing Education at 203-426-1787 for further information or to express interest i...

SHS Students Find Astronaut Acquaintance Is A Down-To-Earth Guy

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 20, 2014 12:00 AM

During the 2013–14 school year, Sandy Hook School third and fourth grade students had the opportunity to talk, via Skype, with two flight engineers aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and on...

Board Of Ed Receives Update On SERV Grant

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 19, 2014 12:00 AM

The Board of Education was updated on the School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant efforts by Melissa Brymer, the district’s mental health advisor, during its meeting on Tuesday, September 1...

Design Elements Presented: School Board Updated On SHS Progress

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 19, 2014 12:00 AM

Blues, greens, tans, and grays made up the primary colors of the proposed interior and exterior materials for use in the new Sandy Hook Elementary School that were presented to the Board of Education ...

School Board Approves NMS-Based Health Clinic

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 19, 2014 12:00 AM

After hearing several presentations and visiting site locations, the Board of Education unanimously approved a grant-funded school-based health clinic for Newtown Middle School. The school-based clini...

Newtown Continuing Education Courses Available

Published: Sep 18, 2014 12:00 AM

Casting A No Confidence Vote On First Selectmen Capeci

Keith Torreso Running For Police Commission

Elections Have Consequences XV

Michelle Embree Ku For Legislative Council

Supports Walczak

I had the pleasure of working with Renee for years as an Assistant Town Clerk. Everything she states in this letter is true and if I was still a resident of Newtown, I would gladly vote for her. As an Assistant Town Clerk, the only opportunity for advancement is to run for Town Clerk. Renee has proven her dedication to the community and deserves the chance to serve Newtown in that capacity. I wish you the best of luck, Renee! Ann LoBosco

Renee Weimann for Town Clerk

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

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Patriot's Pen Essay Competition Open To Local Students

Superintendent Collects 'Big Bets' At Parent/Community Forum

Newtown Continuing Education Courses Available

SHS Students Find Astronaut Acquaintance Is A Down-To-Earth Guy

Board Of Ed Receives Update On SERV Grant

Design Elements Presented: School Board Updated On SHS Progress

School Board Approves NMS-Based Health Clinic

Newtown Continuing Education Courses Available