Cultural Events

Ladies Auxiliary Planning Paper Shredding Fundraiser

Published: Sep 30, 2021 08:00 AM

The Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary is planning a rain or shine fundraiser for Saturday morning.

2021 Halloween Walk Planned For Sandy Hook Center

Published: Sep 28, 2021 08:00 AM

The Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity is planning its 2021 Halloween Walk.

Hometown Stars: Father And Son Begin ‘Joyful, Amazing’ Journey On The Voice

By Alissa Silber

Updated: Sep 28, 2021 08:04 AM

After Jim and Sasha Allen stepped foot onto that iconic stage of "The Voice," they talked exclusively with The Newtown Bee about how their journey of preparation and dedication to their craft was years in the making.

Next Hearts Of Hope Paint With A Purpose Event October 20

Published: Sep 27, 2021 08:00 AM

All are invited to join Hearts of Hope-Newtown for its next painting party.

Second Annual Scarecrow Contest Announced

Published: Sep 27, 2021 07:45 AM

Newtown Parks & Recreation has announced the Second Annual Scarecrow Contest.

Historical Society Planning Tag Sale; Donations And Volunteers Sought

Published: Sep 25, 2021 08:00 AM

Newtown Historical Society is planning a tag sale for next weekend. Donations are being accepted until then.

Newtown Hikers Fall Schedule

Published: Sep 24, 2021 08:00 AM

Newtown Hikers has opened its 2021 fall season of weekly hikes.

This Weekend: Newtown Days At Quassy

Published: Sep 24, 2021 08:00 AM

Newtown residents and Town of Newtown employees will receive discounted admission to Quassy Amusement Park this weekend.

Newtown RTC Events Planned

Published: Sep 24, 2021 07:45 AM

The Newtown Republic Town Committee has two public events planned in upcoming weeks. The first is a Republican Candidate Meet & Greet, scheduled for Saturday, September 25, from 9 am until noon. Candi...

NewArts ‘A Christmas Carol’ Auditions Scheduled

Published: Sep 24, 2021 07:00 AM

Newtown’s NewArts is scheduling auditions for a holiday production of A Christmas Carol.

Fire Reports | October 22-28, 2025

‘Newtown & Beyond’ To Open November Offerings By Flagpole Photographers

COA Talks About Transportation Funding Plan, Senior Services Budget

Newtown’s Post Office Wraps Up Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Local Skaters Raise Funds For Newtown’s Annual Skate Park Fundraiser

Well said. Sometimes we can get carried away a bit, so good to be encouraged to stay kind and enjoy the campaign.

On Being Good Sports In Politics

Perfect message, thanks Newtown Bee.

Get Out And Vote, And Urge Others To As Well!

Bruce’s letter paints a picture of runaway development, but the real story is the collapse of local cooperation — not the rise of §8-30g. That law has been on the books since 1990. For decades, towns and developers worked together to shape projects that made sense: added sidewalks, deeper setbacks, fewer units — genuine compromise. What’s changed isn’t the law, it’s the politics. A loud social media mob has made any compromise politically toxic. The “no growth” crowd demands nothing be built anywhere, ever, and bullies anyone who suggests otherwise. Planning and zoning boards no longer negotiate; they hunker down, hoping to appease the Facebook comment section. But here’s the irony — when compromise dies, developers stop compromising too. Once a project triggers §8-30g, the town can fight it, but state law ensures the developer will eventually win. So instead of working out a reasonable design, everyone heads to court. The developer doubles the unit count to pay for the lawyers, and the town burns taxpayer money trying to lose more slowly. That’s how we end up with the very projects the NIMBY mob fears — because they made reasonable development impossible. If people truly care about Newtown’s character, they need to stop the performative outrage and start engaging in real planning again. Screaming “no” to everything isn’t preservation — it’s self-sabotage.

On 8-30g Affordable Housing

I’m honestly surprised Bruce had to look up what an “agreement in principle” means. After years of business experience and managing 200 people, I would have expected that term to be familiar by now. Hard to believe it’s a new concept at this stage in his career. Although rest assured Newtown, vote row A and when times get tough, we have Google to help the selectman.

Housatonic Railroad Agrees to Pootatuck River Restoration Plan

I asked AI what does agreement in principle mean An "agreement in principle" is a preliminary, non-binding understanding reached between two or more parties that outlines the fundamental terms of a future contract. It is considered a stepping stone toward a formal, legally enforceable agreement. This type of agreement is used to establish mutual intent and a basic framework for negotiations before the parties commit to a detailed, final contract.

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