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Newtown Continuing Education Courses Available

Published: Sep 12, 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...

Rose Ceremony Marks 25th Year At Waldorf School

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 12, 2014 12:00 AM

A traditional Rose Ceremony marked the start of the 25th academic year at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School on Wednesday, September 3. During the ceremony eighth grade students act as mentors for first...

Parent Community Forum Slated For September 18

Published: Sep 11, 2014 12:00 AM

On Thursday, September 18, at 7 pm, Superintendent of Schools Joseph V. Erardi, Jr, will be facilitating an hour conversation focusing on the following question: What must take place for your son/daug...

Prevention Groups Hosting Annual Family Fun Night

Published: Sep 11, 2014 12:00 AM

Newtown Parent Connection and the Newtown Prevention Council are set to offer the annual Make Mealtime Matter — Family Fun Night on Friday, September 26, from 6 to 8 pm, at Reed Intermediate School. T...

Cub Scout Pack 170 To Host Ice Cream Social And Registration Event

Published: Sep 11, 2014 12:00 AM

Cub Scout Pack 170 of Sandy Hook is set to host an Ice Cream Social/Pack Registration event on Monday, September 15, at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, from 6:45 until 8 pm. The event will be ...

New Stories For Newtown Contest Still Open For Submissions Through October

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 05, 2014 12:00 AM

Entries for the “New Stories for Newtown: Words and Images” contest are due by October 31, and, according C.H. Booth Library staff and committee members, more entries are being sought. New Stories for...

Sandy Hook School Picnic Welcomes New School Year

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 04, 2014 12:00 AM

A back-to-school picnic was held for Sandy Hook School students and family members during the evening on Thursday, August 28. The event celebrated the start of the new school year just days before and...

Foundation, Schools Partner On Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Published: Aug 29, 2014 12:00 AM

As teachers headed back to school in Newtown this year they are better equipped to respond to specific students in need after participating in the first phase of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) ...

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Wheel It Forward Comes To Newtown October 1

BOE Listens To Presentations On NHS SmartPass System

New York Giants Chaplain Visits Middle School

Continued Support For My Husband

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 Continuing Education Courses Available

Rose Ceremony Marks 25th Year At Waldorf School

Parent Community Forum Slated For September 18

Prevention Groups Hosting Annual Family Fun Night

Cub Scout Pack 170 To Host Ice Cream Social And Registration Event

New Stories For Newtown Contest Still Open For Submissions Through October

Sandy Hook School Picnic Welcomes New School Year

Foundation, Schools Partner On Youth Mental Health First Aid Training