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NHS Peer Leadership Conducts Bone Marrow Registry Drive

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 30, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown High School’s Peer Leadership group sponsored a Bone Marrow Registry program on Thursday, May 23. Throughout the day Jennifer St Peter, account executive with the Rhode Island Blood Center, wa...

Seven Weeks Of Summer Camps At The SHACK

Published: May 29, 2013 12:00 AM

(This article has been updated to reflect the costs for full day summer camp sessions.) Have you made plans yet for summer camp? The Sandy Hook Arts Center for Kids (SHACK) has a number of option...

Connecticut Spokebenders Game, Fundraiser Set

Published: May 29, 2013 12:00 AM

The Connecticut Spokebenders, a wheelchair basketball team that is part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, is set to visit Newtown High School on Friday, May 31, at 7 pm, to hold a bas...

Time To Find Newtown's Outstanding Youth

Published: May 28, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown Youth & Family Service is looking for one youth in Newtown to be awarded an Outstanding Youth Award during NYFS’s 2013 Annual Meeting. NYFS annually recognizes a youth who has shown exemplary ...

HEMMA Slates Student Recital, Local Bands Performance

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 28, 2013 12:00 AM

HEMMA (High school Elementary Musicianship Mentoring Association) has scheduled a Sunday, June 9, event for a student recital, dinner, and performances by local bands in Newtown High School’s cafetor...

Musicians Premiere Memorial Composition 'Glorificare'

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: May 24, 2013 12:00 AM

After many rehearsals, Newtown High School’s wind ensemble, orchestra, and choruses took the stage Wednesday, May 22, to perform the world premiere of Samuel R. Hazo’s Glorificare, under the guidance ...

Employment Internship Sites Needed For NHS Transition Program

Published: May 23, 2013 12:00 AM

The Newtown High School Transition Program is in need of student employment internship sites for the 2013-2014 school year. The program allows students with disabilities to learn vocational skills wh...

International Student Group Reflects On Its Growth

By Colleen Francke

Published: May 23, 2013 12:00 AM

The Newtown International Center for Education (NICE) held a highlight night on May 15 at Newtown High School to celebrate the shared experiences this year between students from Newtown and abroad. NI...

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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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NHS Peer Leadership Conducts Bone Marrow Registry Drive

Seven Weeks Of Summer Camps At The SHACK

Connecticut Spokebenders Game, Fundraiser Set

Time To Find Newtown's Outstanding Youth

HEMMA Slates Student Recital, Local Bands Performance

Musicians Premiere Memorial Composition 'Glorificare'

Employment Internship Sites Needed For NHS Transition Program

International Student Group Reflects On Its Growth