Newtown multi-talent Kate Katcher is celebrating the release of her debut novel. She has a pair of public events planned during the upcoming week, including an appearance at her hometown library.
Newtown Community Center has launched its annual back-to-school supply drive, supporting families and students in Newtown. The collection is done in collaboration with Women Involved in Newtown, Newto...
Newtown Cares-Suicide Prevention Initiative (NSPI) announces the cancellation of a presentation about Tea @ 3 due to a schedule conflict.
Tea @ 3 is an intergenerational friendship initiative designed...
State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky and Martin Foncello will hold "open legislative coffee & conversation hours" on August 7 for residents to discuss state government issues.
Seems like for all his education, Jim must slept through civics class when they were covering Federalism. Mitch holds state office, Michelle Ku serves in our municipal government, and the President, who is not on the ballot this cycle, heads the Executive Branch in Washington DC.
Also, Mitch was cross endorsed by the Independent Party in recognition of his bipartisan legislative success. Jim Gaston endorsed Ku’s opponent in the primary because “Newtown’s Democratic leaders trust Brandon Moore” (clever double entendre with his last name.)
Just the facts.
Jeff, look no further than our own first selectman. “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center is included with membership, but according to the Bee’s own reporting, everyone else must purchase a day pass to attend.
Apparently, paying taxes gets you a town government, but having a conversation with its leader requires an admission upgrade.
Unless, of course, the intent is to hear only from a preferred audience. A room full of agreeable voices may be comfortable, but a first selectman represents the entire town—including residents who might ask inconvenient questions. Public access should not come with a cover charge.
