Special events for the period of May 21-September 18, 2025, tied in to the “Timeless Newtown” series being presented by C.H. Booth Library, Commission on Aging, and Friends of Newtown Seniors.
State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky and Martin Foncello, in cooperation with Troop 270 of the Boy Scouts of America and the VFW Post 308 in Newtown, are encouraging Newtown residents to dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way ahead of Flag Day.
Next week's meeting of the Genealogy Club of Newtown will feature a program by Nick Sheedy, who has been the lead genealogist on the PBS program "Finding Your Roots" with Henry Louis Gates Jr for the last five seasons.
Newtown-based dance school Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance recently sent two dancers to Dublin, Ireland, where they competed in the World Irish Dancing Championships.
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.
