Flagpole Photographers Camera Club will kick off its 2026-27 season with an ice cream social and a special program exploring the art of color photography on Thursday, September 10.
Riding the momentum of three consecutive years of record audience growth, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 season, which will include a three-performance return to Edmond Town Hall in Newtown.
Newtown Lions Club will bring color, creativity, and community spirit to the Fairfield Hills campus next month when it hosts the Second Annual Chalk‑the‑Walk Sidewalk Art Contest.
Real Food CT, a Newtown-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity across Connecticut, will host its sixth annual “An Evening at the Farm” fundraiser two weeks from today.
A student organization at Newtown High School is planning its inaugural Golf Tournament, with proceeds to benefit local veterans and American Legion programs.
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.
