In a new partnership with Newtown United Methodist Church, Newtown Parent Connection will present “A Spotlight On Addiction,” Sunday, September 30, at 11:30 am, at the church.
Newtown's 25th Annual Health and Public Safety Fair will be Saturday, September 22, and organizers are reaching out to invite the community and anyone interested in optimizing their health.
After multiple heat-related early dismissals and religious holiday closures, Newtown students are safely settling into something of a daily school routine. But elsewhere across Connecticut, there have...
Having opened in September 2013, The Resiliency Center of Newtown has for five years provided free and confidential services, programs, and events to assist in the healing process for anyone in the greater Newtown community impacted by the events of 12/14.
The Resiliency Center of Newtown (RCN) invites Newtown residents to stop in on Monday, September 24, for an open house.
Having opened in September 2013, RCN has for five years provided free and confid...
A local grassroots support organization for families with children on the autism spectrum has scheduled its first few activities of the 2018-19 season, and it all begins with ice cream.
By John Voket
Newtown Health District Director Donna Culbert was notified by state officials on August 28 that at least one West Nile virus (WNV) infected mosquito had been recently trapped in Newtown...
The Visiting Nurse Association of Newtown (VNA Newtown) has been observing its centennial this year, and members are really ready to celebrate.
The public is invited to the Alexandria Room of Edmond T...
It is that time of year again where the yogi community gives a welcoming "Namaste" to the sixth annual Newtown Yoga Festival. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, August 25, at the NYA Sport...
I agree with your point, Tom.
However, the sheer volume of Trump's false statements and claims -- vs. anyone else -- is astonishing and noteworthy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements_by_Donald_Trump
President Biden, too, has claimed “inflation was 0%,” when in fact prices remained elevated. He told us his Afghanistan withdrawal was a “success,” even though Americans and allies were left behind and 13 service members lost their lives. He promised not to build another foot of border wall, but later quietly restarted construction. These examples matter just as much as Trump’s because they show that political dishonesty isn’t unique to one side.
The point is not to excuse Trump or Biden—it’s to recognize that truth matters, and voters deserve accountability from all leaders. Singling out one politician while giving others a free pass only fuels division.
It’s important to put the 8-30g application into context. The reason developers in our town resort to Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute is precisely because obstructionist voices, led by Mr. Ackert, have repeatedly opposed reasonable housing proposals through local zoning channels. When projects are delayed or denied outright under the guise of “protecting character,” developers have little choice but to pursue the state-level remedy.
Mr. Ackert portrays 8-30g as a loophole being abused, when in fact it exists because communities that resist creating diverse housing options need accountability. If our town had a stronger record of working collaboratively to meet housing needs, developers wouldn’t feel compelled to bypass local boards in the first place.
Regarding wetlands and Inland Wetlands Commission review, it’s worth remembering that these processes are not ignored or hidden from the public. Applications that impact wetlands must comply with environmental regulations, and developers are subject to oversight. Suggesting otherwise unfairly discredits both the staff and the commission, who follow established procedures.
The public certainly deserves transparency, but it is misleading to imply that this project was pushed through in secret. The broader issue is that continued “Not In My Back Yard” obstructionism drives applicants to use 8-30g, ensuring that local zoning boards lose the very control residents claim to want preserved.
If we truly want more local say in how projects are shaped, then we need to stop reflexively opposing housing and start working constructively with applicants. Mr. Ackert’s campaign of resistance has only created the exact conditions he now complains about.
It's certainly good news that a temporary patch to rationed water in Newtown is in effect. But taking a year to come up with a patch is concerning. Where is the sense of urgency to get this permanently fixed?
Getting an endorsement from Jinm Gaston is one of the biggest compliments any candidate can get, and Chris certainly deserves the high marks. He has served us well and will in the future.
