Education

An Educational Summer For Three NMS Teachers

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 05, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown Middle School eighth grade social studies teacher Susan Lang has been applying for grants through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) off and on for a few years, but this year she ...

NHS Teacher Raising Funds To Help Restore School Auditorium

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Sep 05, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown High School applied technology teacher Tom Swetts is hoping to raise money to improve the NHS auditorium before he retires at the end of this school year. When he started working at the school...

Cub Scout Pack 170 Slates Ice Cream Social

Published: Sep 05, 2013 12:00 AM

Cub Scout Pack 170 invites all boys entering first through fourth grade, and siblings, to an ice cream social slated for Thursday, September 12, in the pavilion at Treadwell Park, 39 Philo Curtis Road...

Family Picnic At Dickinson Park For Incoming Fifth Graders

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Aug 29, 2013 12:00 AM

Incoming fifth grade Reed Intermediate School students, family members, and friends were welcomed at Dickinson Park on Monday, August 26. The event was coordinated by the school’s Parent Teacher Assoc...

NHS Class Of 2017 Welcomed During Orientation

By Colleen Francke

Published: Aug 29, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown High School opened its doors a week early for the incoming Class of 2017 on Wednesday, August 21, for a day of icebreakers, tours, questions and answer sessions, and opportunities to voice any...

'City Of Bones' Fans Hold Pre-Premiere Party At Booth Library

By Colleen Francke

Published: Aug 29, 2013 12:00 AM

Cassandra Clare fans of all ages congregated at C.H. Booth Public Library on Tuesday, August 20, to celebrate the upcoming release, on August 21, of the City of Bones film, based on the author’s book ...

Classrooms Open, Buses Roll For The 2013-14 School Year

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Aug 29, 2013 12:00 AM

Students across the district stepped onto buses for the first time of the 2013-14 school year Tuesday, August 27, while teachers and school staff waited to welcome them. “By all reports, people were e...

Local Girl Scouts Collecting For 'Bedtime Bundles'

Published: Aug 29, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown Girl Scout Troop 50859 members Maria Ringes and Diana Kirkman, both students at Immaculate High School, are hoping to provide “Bedtime Bundles” for children who stay overnight at Yale New Have...

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.

Democrats To Run Walczak For First Selectman

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.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

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