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Newtown Prevention Council Hears Substance Abuse Survey Results

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Oct 14, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown Prevention Council (NPC) heard a summary last month of the 2013 Youth Survey Report by Archie Swindell of Quantitative Services. The news received during the September 19 was mixed. The survey...

NMS Elects Student Council Representatives

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Oct 11, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown Middle School students voted for the school’s 2013-14 Student Council after contenders for the different council positions gave prepared speeches on Friday, October 4. Competing for the positi...

Grasso Festival Highlights Local Marching Bands And Guards

Published: Oct 11, 2013 12:00 AM

It was “standing room only” on Saturday, October 5, as Newtown High School hosted the 17th Annual Joseph P. Grasso Marching Band Festival, which featured nine competing bands and the 123-member Newtow...

Scarecrows To Return To Queen Street

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Oct 11, 2013 12:00 AM

This year’s My Favorite Scarecrow Contest will mark the 17th year of the annual event, according to Newtown Middle School art teacher Claudia Mitchell. Each year eighth grade student groups are challe...

Glenna Orr Visits St Rose School

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Oct 10, 2013 12:00 AM

St Rose of Lima School students were visited by author Glenna C. Orr on Tuesday, September 24. Ms Orr is also a reading specialist who has two masters degrees and has taught school in five states and ...

NHS Chinese Teacher Meets Holocaust Survivor

Published: Oct 10, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown High School Chinese teacher Xiafeng “Fosfor” Wang visited with a Holocaust survivor recently thanks to a connection between the survivor and his Newtown host Rita Frost. Mr Wang has been a par...

NICE Prepares For 2013-14 School Year Endeavors

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Oct 10, 2013 12:00 AM

Students set to travel to China, France, and Spain this year through Newtown International Center for Education (NICE) programs had a chance to meet in Newtown High School’s Lecture Hall on Tuesday, S...

Students Plan A Tree Nursery At NFA Preserve

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: Oct 08, 2013 12:00 AM

The Newtown Forest Association (NFA) is working with parent Nancy Dunn and a group of eighth grade students on a science project, the Holcombe Hill Tree Nursery, which will establish a pilot tree nurs...

Resident To Celebrate Publication Of New Poetry Collection

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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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Newtown Prevention Council Hears Substance Abuse Survey Results

NMS Elects Student Council Representatives

Grasso Festival Highlights Local Marching Bands And Guards

Scarecrows To Return To Queen Street

Glenna Orr Visits St Rose School

NHS Chinese Teacher Meets Holocaust Survivor

NICE Prepares For 2013-14 School Year Endeavors

Students Plan A Tree Nursery At NFA Preserve