Edmond Town Hall will experience a thrilling eight seasons in one afternoon on Sunday, November 5, when Waterbury Symphony Orchestra returns to Newtown.
Members of Newtown United Methodist Church were so pleased with the response to September’s hybrid Spaghetti Supper, and the coffee house that followed, that they’re well into planning another.
Famous for the voices and sounds he created for the long-running National Public Radio staple “A Prairie Home Companion,” Fred Newman will be the guest artist when The Flagpole Radio Café returns to the stage just in time for the holidays.
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.
Newtown Forest Association extends an invitation to all who are interested in touring the area around Deep Brook Farm to join members next Saturday morning.
The Garden Club of Newtown will present a program titled “Discovering Moths: Nighttime Jewels in Your Own Backyard” on Tuesday, October 24, in the meeting room of C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street.
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Embark on a musical journey through time as The Klezmer Institute proudly presents “Trampled Manuscripts: The Lost Klezmer Music of the An-sky Expeditions Concert,” Saturday afternoon at C.H. Booth Library.
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.
