Organizers of Designer Bag Bingo, a new event coming in October to raise funds for Newtown Community Center, are seeking volunteers to help with the fundraiser.
SHERMAN — The Sherman Players will present a production of Faith Healer by the acclaimed Irish playwright Brian Friel (Dancing at Lughnasa, Philadelphia Here I Come), September 19 to October 5. Perfor...
Newtown Congregational Church will host a Sing for Peace and Unity Open Mic, one of thousands of similar events being planned around the world for September 26.
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.
