Spring lovers will enjoy a chance to see Peg Townsend demonstrate some of the talents that have led to multiple awards in floral designing during this week's Garden Club of Newtown meeting.
Kind Works is inviting the public to attend its annual Celebration of Kind Works, an evening dedicated to bringing the community together to support kindness-based programs across the region.
Readers of all ages are invited to roll up their sleeves and join Newtown Forest Association next weekend for a morning of fresh air, teamwork, and giving back to a local green space.
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.
