Sandy Hook native Shirley Ferris will offer readings from her recently published memoir, "The Silver Bridge is Silver Again (But Somebody Tore Down Bill's Hot Dog Stand)," Tuesday afternoon at Newtown Senior Center.
Historian and podcast icon Mike Allen will present his lecture and presentation, “The Greatest Showman on Earth: P.T. Barnum,” on Sunday, November 19, at C.H. Booth Library.
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. || Newtown Nonprofit Council is announcing an exciting and valuable opportunity for the Newtown community to engage with newly elected Newtown and state government officials.
“Newtown and Beyond,” a photographic exhibit by Flagpole Photographers Camera Club, is on view at The Newtown Municipal Art Gallery through December 28.
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.
