The public is invited to join Hearts of Hope-Newtown when its hosts its next in-person event on Wednesday, February 8, with special support this month from American Legion Post 202.
The public is invited to join Newtown resident and award-winning artist Roberta Shea to learn why the motto for New Britain Museum of American Art is “Where Art Meets Life.”
Newtown High School’s Unified Theater program is set to perform an original show called “Forward to the Past” this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15.
Newtown Congregational Church is welcoming light and nurturing hope in the new year by hosting a “Guns to Garden Tools” demonstration on Sunday, January 8.
It may be the first of the year, and less than a month into winter, but the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers is definitely thinking spring and warmer weather thanks to some great news this week.
Readers are invited to support the annual Trees for Trout collection event co-hosted by Candlewood Valley Trout Unlimited and Pootatuck Watershed Association, one week from today.
The Newtown Bee is looking for the first child born to Newtown parents in 2023, continuing a tradition now in its 65th year. The newspaper is also continuing to seek students hoping to capture some cash if they are chosen as finalists in the "Why I LOVE Newtown Essay Project."
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.
