C.H. Booth Library invites readers to spend part of the evening of Wednesday, June 25, at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard, where “Verses in the Vineyard” will be presented.
Trinity Episcopal Church will host a recital by its 2024-25 Organ Scholar, Elijah Morris, on Sunday, June 22, at 3 pm.
The concert will take place at the church, 36 Main Street.
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After 15 consecutive rainy weekends and one postponement, Newtown Forest Association will present its third annual SpringFest at Holcombe Hill Saturday, June 14 rain or shine.
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.
