Education

Song Of Kindness Resonates With RIS Singers

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: Dec 08, 2013 12:00 AM

An excited but respectful group of sixth grade chorus and concert choir members crowded onto risers in the practice room at Reed Intermediate School (RIS) on Tuesday, November 26, the first of multipl...

Music Mentoring Program Kicks Off Second Year At NHS

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Dec 05, 2013 12:00 AM

During the first day of this year’s High School Elementary Musicianship Mentoring Association (HEMMA) program, founder and Newtown High School senior Grace Clark said the program has grown since it be...

Newtown Schools Announce Winter Concert Dates

Published: Dec 02, 2013 12:00 AM

Students in the Newtown Public School’s Music Department are tightening strings, tuning instruments, and readying vocal chords for soon-to-be performed Winter Concerts scheduled for each school. The f...

Newtown Schools Announce Winter Concert Dates

Published: Dec 02, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown Connections In A Hawaiian Classroom

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Dec 01, 2013 12:00 AM

Elizabeth O’Brien, a former Newtown resident who now lives and works in Hawaii, received an e-mail from a co-worker on Tuesday, November 19. The coworker had attended a conference over the previous we...

Newtown Connections In A Hawaiian Classroom

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Dec 01, 2013 12:00 AM

NMS And Reed Interact Clubs To Sell Christmas Trees

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Nov 21, 2013 12:00 AM

As a fundraiser for both the Newtown Middle School and Reed Intermediate School Interact Clubs, donated trees will be sold starting Saturday, December 7, for $40 each. According to NMS Interact Club A...

Annual KLAP Walk for Dogs

By Alissa Silber

Published: Nov 21, 2013 12:00 AM

The Third Annual Kids Lend A Paw (KLAP) dog walk was held under clear skies Saturday, November 16, at Fairfield Hills. Reed intermediate School sixth grader Maddie Stites started the walk three years ...

Resident To Celebrate Publication Of New Poetry Collection

Dems Talk Town Topics During Senior Center Lunch & Learn

Edmond Town Hall Launches Taylorville Concert Contest With Sweet Local Prizes

The Way We Were

Cindi Broughton

Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process. Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses? I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.

Democrats To Run Walczak For First Selectman

I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials. In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.

There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.

We Need A First Selectman Who Cares

I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.

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Song Of Kindness Resonates With RIS Singers

Music Mentoring Program Kicks Off Second Year At NHS

Newtown Schools Announce Winter Concert Dates

Newtown Schools Announce Winter Concert Dates

Newtown Connections In A Hawaiian Classroom

Newtown Connections In A Hawaiian Classroom

NMS And Reed Interact Clubs To Sell Christmas Trees

Annual KLAP Walk for Dogs