The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard is inviting local craftsmen, artisans, and area businesses to share their talents, products, and goods and services at the 2GHG annual Fall Festival.
Newtown Historical Society invites readers and members to attend its upcoming Open House on Sunday, when they will host a special collaboration with The Garden Club of Newtown.
Readers should be prepared to laugh and even cry at the theatrical event “Twists and Turns,” coming to The Little Theatre. Connecticut playwright Stuart Brown will have seven of his 10-minute plays st...
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.
