Newtown High School will host a special Veterans Day Assembly & Lunch on November 11 to honor and recognize local veterans for their service and sacrifice.
The public is invited to Newtown United Methodist Church next month, when meatloaf dinners that will also include mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, tossed salad, and dessert will be served.
Sandy Hook Promise is encouraging students and educators to participate in Start With Hello Week, an annual call to action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.
Newtown Historical Society will open its 2026-27 season with two consecutive weekends encompassing three free public events. || UPDATES: The September 26 event has been postponed and the September 27 open house has been canceled ahead of expected inclement weather.
Newtown Historical Society invites people to a 19th Century educational experience at The Little Red Schoolhouse open house on September 27. || UPDATE: Ahead of expected inclement weather, this event has been canceled.
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.
