The public is invited to attend a program, "The Opioid Crisis: What you need to know," to be hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 29, from 11 am until 12:30 pm.
John D'Eramo, president ...
Visitors to the Newtown Municipal Center on April 13 may be immersed in an atmosphere of blue and green as town employees and school district staffers join Executive Assistant Susan Marcinek, who is h...
Ten large teal ribbons were wrapped around poles and trees near the center of town earlier this week. They were put into place by a volunteer from The Women's Center of Greater Danbury (WCGD), to remi...
Evening passersby on Main Street may have noticed that Edmond Town Hall has taken on a blue cast, and a colorful banner hanging over the front door explains the reason why.
April is Autism Awareness M...
MONROE - Newtown American Legion Post 202 is supporting the Sippin-Winspur American Legion Post 176 of Monroe in sponsoring the Third District Walk-A-Thon for Connecticut Children's Medical Center (CC...
CORRECTION (Wednesday, April 4, 2018): The spelling of Kelly McLachlan Rudis's name has been updated. It was incorrect in the initial post of this feature.
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The Visiting Nurse Association ...
The Avielle Foundation Brainstorm Experience has announced the next two guests in its speaker series. The nonprofit's year long program features a diverse group of thought lead...
The Resiliency Center of Newtown (RCN) was recently awarded two $15,000 Community Impact Grants from New York Life. The funding will help the community service nonprofit formed in the months after 12/...
The second installment of The Avielle Foundation's Brainstorm Experience speaker series nearly sold out the Edmond Town Hall theater February 27 as Golden Gate Bridge suicide survivor Kevin Hines took...
The Resiliency Center of Newtown (RCN) announces a new offering: Mind-Body Medicine Skills Group.beth@resiliencycenterofnewtown.org.resiliencycenterofnewtown.org for additional information about this ...
The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love.
We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year.
I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.
I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way.
It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed.
Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.
The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."
Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.
