The Rotary Club of Newtown is hoping to give all ages a jump-start to their weekend, when it hosts the club’s 64th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday.
Two dancers from Newtown's Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance were recently selected from hundreds of elite level applicants the nation to perform with the world renowned Riverdance in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet & Voice is ready to once again present 'The Nutcracker Suite' as part of the annual Holiday Festival supporting Newtown Youth and Family Services.
Newtown will again host three tree lighting celebrations this holiday season. Fundraisers are underway for two of them, offering the public a way to support the efforts.
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.
