For those who are curious about how the US Supreme Court’s recent decisions could affect them — particularly Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health — one state representative will visit Newtown next week to address that topic.
In an exclusive chat this week, singer/songwriter Amy Helm said she is very much looking forward to opening the 2022 Newtown Arts Festival with a headline show at Edmond Town Hall Friday night.
Connecticut Choral Society this month will unite singers, renowned soloists, and instrumentalists in a “Vigil for Peace,” a benefit concert to support Ukrainian relief efforts.
Newtown Arts Festival, now in its tenth year, returns September 17-18 to the large playing fields at Fairfield Hills. An opening night concert is also planned at Edmond Town Hall.
Newtown authors Andrea Zimmermann, Sydney Eddison, and Nancy Crevier are planning an evening of discussion and readings of their recent works, Thursday, September 15, at C.H. Booth Library.
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will present Jim Laurino painting a landscape in oil on Wednesday, September 14, at 7:30 pm, at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown (at ...
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.
