Readers are invited for a rare opportunity to hear an evening of Joni Mitchell’s best-loved songs with her own original arrangements, including her orchestration, performed live by local musicians.
A broad coalition of Newtown organizations gathered at the community center on January 15 for the first planning session on how the town should commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Newtown Historical Society has been offered a chance to buy two outstanding manuscripts relating to the town’s history. One is a 104-page account book kept by Thomas Toucey (also spelled Tousey), the ...
Newtown Senior Center and Newtown Suicide Prevention Initiative invite readers to join them for an introduction to the spring session of Tea @3, an intergenerational program where a 55+ senior is partnered with a college student for weekly talks over tea.
Hearts of Hope-Newtown Chapter will again collaborate with American Legion Post 202 to host the first Paint With A Purpose event of 2026, this month at Newtown Community Center.
Following the appearance of journalist and television host John Quiñones on January 15, Edmond Town Hall is proud to announce the continuation of its Spring 2026 Newtown Talks Speaker Series.
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.
