The 2023 Lions Mustang Raffle continues a 32-year tradition as the Club’s primary fundraiser for Lions Charities.
In 2022, after 31 years raffling vintage Mustangs (and one Harley-Davidson motorcycle)...
UPDATE: Due to the weather, the tours of Tammy's Garden have been postponed to Sunday, June 25. || Protect Our Pollinators will hold garden tours of Tammy’s Garden on Saturday, June 24.
Newtown Historical Society is sponsoring History Camp for children ages 8-10 again this summer. A tradition spanning 19 years, the program offers an immersive experience of Newtown and American history with a variety of hands-on activities.
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.
