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Homegrown National Park is a national grassroots approach to conservation that starts in yards as envisioned by entomologist and author Doug Tallamy. A public kick-off on the local initiative is planned for Saturday, April 29, at Newtown Congregational Church.
On Sunday, April 16, Newtown Historical Society and C.H. Booth Library will co-host “The World Undone: A Conversation About WWI” by Alfred Hunt, professor emeritus of history at SUNY-Purchase.
FrogWatch USA, the national community science project focused on inspiring conservation through education, will return to Newtown on Wednesday, April 12.
The third program in the Newtown Authors Reading Series, a collaborative effort between Friends of Newtown Seniors and C.H. Booth Library, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19.
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.
