Newtown Hikers, an open group welcoming anyone interested in hiking, has announced its winter 2023 schedule. The first hike of the new season is planned for next Saturday morning.
Bringing hope to the new year, the Right Reverend James E. Curry and Reverend Matthew Crebbin will co-host a Swords To Plowshares transformational experience at Newtown Congregational Church next month.
Social media content creator and former Newtowner Brett Boles is continuing to expand his musical influence by launching The M Tea Songwriting Studio in spring 2023.
What is winter sowing, and what is the benefit of this form of gardening? C.H. Booth Library will host a 90-minute hands-on workshop covering that on Monday, January 9.
Byrd’s Books will welcome illustrator and longtime Newtown resident Bruce Degen for a program highlighting his newest book, "Scoot: A Tiny New York Bird with a Great Big Idea," Saturday morning, December 17.
The Newtown Bee is hosting an opportunity for our young future community members and leaders to share what they LOVE about Newtown - with the possibility of qualifying for up to $500!
Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown and Congregation B’nai Israel of Danbury are pleased to announce a joint Hanukkah celebration to mark the first night of the holiday on Sunday, December 18, in Newtown.
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.
