Newtown Parks & Recreation, with support from The Borough of Newtown, will celebrate the 41st annual tree lighting at Ram Pasture on Friday, December 12.
Newtown residents will be among those celebrating the launch of Connecticut Master Chorale's silver anniversary season when the group performs its Holiday Prelude Concert Sunday afternoon.
Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity has announced the return of its Adopt A Lamppost fundraiser, illuminating Sandy Hook Village with festive lights and hometown spirit this holiday season.
Sandy Hook resident Matty Dos Santos, a New York Red Bulls II players, will be taking pictures and signing autographs at Boost Bowls on Saturday, November 15.
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.
