Cultural Events

Strutt Your Mutt Returning To Fairfield Hills, May 18

Published: May 09, 2013 12:00 AM

The 4th annual Strutt Your Mutt event will be Saturday, May 18, from 11 am to 4 pm, at Fairfield Hills. Organizers are encouraging all dog owners to “grab the leash and join us.” The entry fee is $5 p...

A Mother's Day Card For Sandy Hook Mothers; Green Eggs & Ham For Everyone

Published: May 09, 2013 12:00 AM

Sandy Hook Promise, the nonprofit organization created by community members of Newtown in the aftermath of 12/14, launched a Mother’s Day campaign on May 9 asking the public to make a promise to help ...

Softball Teams To Support First Responders

Published: May 09, 2013 12:00 AM

The Newtown and Brookfield high school softball teams will hold Pack The Stands Night when the teams meet at Treadwell Park for a 7 pm first pitch on Wednesday, May 15. The game will serve as a fundra...

Stand Up For Newtown: Free Tickets Available For Comedy Show

By Shannon Hicks

Published: May 08, 2013 12:00 AM

Treehouse Comedy Productions will present "Stand Up For Newtown," a comedy show at Edmond Town Hall on Friday, June 7. Showtime is 9 pm, and admission is free for Newtown residents, teachers and schoo...

Flagpole Radio Café Return To Feature Christine Lavin

Published: May 08, 2013 12:00 AM

UPDATE (May 14): Flagpole Radio Cafe Co-Producer Martin Blanco has announced that Christine Lavin will preside over a knitting circle at 6 pm May 18, before the show. “Be sure to bring your need...

Updates From HealingNewtown Arts Center

Published: May 08, 2013 12:00 AM

Newtown Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC), Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, and The Connecticut Office of the Arts have come together to create HealingNewtown Arts Space at 5 Queen Street. The ...

Juggling & Circus Arts Club, Saturday In Sandy Hook

Published: May 08, 2013 12:00 AM

The Newtown Juggling & Circus Arts Club will be meeting from 3 to 5 pm on Saturday, May 11. The club will be at the park next to the Pootatuck River in Sandy Hook Center, behind 5 Glen Road Any last m...

"Because of 26"- Southington Mothers Planning Special Event For June 15

Published: May 08, 2013 12:00 AM

SOUTHINGTON — Erin Furniss and Lisa Wrubleski are friends, neighbors and Southington residents, and both have 6-year-old daughters who attend Plantsville Elementary School in Southington. In response ...

Letter Carriers' Annual Food Drive Is May 11

Published: May 08, 2013 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations...

Flagpole Radio Café Getting Ready To Return

Published: May 03, 2013 12:00 AM

The Flagpole Radio Café will return to the Edmond Town Hall on Saturday, May 18, marking the first presentation in nearly a year. The Flagpole Radio Café is an engaging show created by Jim Allyn, Mart...

Local High Schooler Created Pottery, Donated Vases To Cancer Patients

Family Of Long Time Chintz-N-Prints Employee Returns For Book Talk

Collaborative Newtown 250 Events 'Coming Together'

HOM Students Honored For Completing Nutmeg Challenge

Newtown Lions Bring Another Blood Drive To Town

Mr. Ackert’s letter leaves out an important point: many of the legal expenses he references exist because of the legal challenges and complaints he and his facebook group has chosen to pursue. It is not fair to blame the Borough Zoning Commission Chair for costs that were driven, in large part, by Mr. Ackert’s own actions. Taxpayers should understand that litigation and FOIA complaints do not appear out of nowhere. They are initiated by individuals who decide to take those matters forward. Public officials should absolutely be held accountable, and the Borough should follow proper procedures at all times. But accountability should run both ways. If someone repeatedly challenges the Borough through legal channels, then points to the resulting legal bills as proof of poor leadership, the public deserves that context. Reasonable people can disagree about zoning decisions, development, and procedure. However, turning every disagreement into a legal fight has consequences, and those consequences are paid for by Borough taxpayers. Before assigning blame for legal expenses, Mr. Ackert should acknowledge his own role in creating them.

What’s Going On In The Borough?

And Chris Gardner, if anybody is Mr. Newtown, it’s you! Not only do I deeply appreciate all the support you gave me throughout this campaign, but I look forward to joining you in the Lions Club. I know it sounds silly, but truly one of my highlights this year was helping to raise the summer flag on the flagpole alongside you! I know we’re going to be great friends well into the future.

Leading By Example, For Unity And For Newtown

I didn’t have enough word count to thank my full team the way they deserve, so I’m doing that here! My debt of gratitude is enormous and I’ll never be able to repay it fully. Laura Miller and Peter Schwartz, you two were my incredible sounding boards through this entire campaign. And Laura, you kicked off my campaign launch with a speech so full of energy and humor that it set exactly the right tone from Day 1. I cannot thank you both enough for being with me from the very beginning. Jordana Bloom, this town is so, so lucky to have you! You know absolutely everyone, which honestly is a testament to how much people around Newtown adore you. And you’re one heck of a fighter! Thank you for being such a wonderful friend, such a selfless person, and for sharing your heart so generously with us. Arnie Berman, you were basically my campaign consigliere lol. Having you as a core part of this team made us so much better, no question about it. You’re doing great things on the Legislative Council, but I think we need you in Congress one day! Aidan Music, it was so great to have not just another young guy on the campaign, but someone so fired up about winning and willing to put in the work to make it happen. I lost count of how many times you rushed home from work just to make a campaign meeting. I owe you a drink, or a few, anytime you’d like! Michelle Assante, thank you so much for being so devoted to our mission and for being willing to give so much insight and feedback on the best way to accomplish our goals. Not only do I have you to thank, but I have Violet and Willow to thank too! They brought so much energy to the campaign and I am so indescribably appreciative of everything you've all done. Beth Young, you are so deeply valued, not just on our campaign but in our town and on the Board of Finance. Thank you for letting me plant that giant, gaudy sign in your front yard lol, for all your help making calls, and for being committed from the very start. And a huge thank you to your daughter for starring in one of our very first campaign videos! You both are the absolute best.

Leading By Example, For Unity And For Newtown

I’m not sure I would call this a victory lap. The contentious relationship between the NIMBY crowd and local builders has not served Newtown well. In fact, this kind of obstructionist approach is part of what leaves us with worse outcomes. We have already seen projects like the cinder block row housing on Oakview pushed through in ways many residents were unhappy with, and it is only a matter of time before a company like Vessel Technologies decides to block up an area like Castle Hill if we continue down this path. We need to learn how to work with builders, not meet every proposal with lawsuits, angry Facebook groups, and organized opposition. That does not mean residents should stay silent or accept every plan as presented. It means we should engage constructively, negotiate for better outcomes, and work toward development that fits Newtown rather than spending everyone’s money fighting until there are no good options left. Let’s learn to work together.

Castle Hill Victory Lap Costs Borough Residents 13% More

"Think about women seeking reproductive healthcare." In which state does Brandon think he's running for office? If that's your moral imperative to run for office, move to Texas and insert yourself in their culture wars. Campaigns like this one choose the very odd "but Trump" angle because they have no other leg to stand on. Mitch has represented Newtown with integrity in Hartford, and it is evidenced by the complete lack of criticism of his record in the statements above.

Democrats To Choose Candidate For 106th District

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