After extensive and sometimes emotional discussion December 2, and reviewing the details of three firearms ordinances submitted for consideration by the Newtown Action Alliance (NAA), the Legislative Council voted to look more closely at just one of the proposal

The Legislative Council’s Charter Revision Interview Committee and Charter Revision Charge Committee conducted back-to-back teleconferences on the evening of December 1. Members elected chairpersons for each committee and discussed the responsibilities of both groups.

There is plenty to read at newtownbee.com, but so much more information to be found in print.

Newtown Public Schools will continue utilizing the remote learning model through December 23 and will return to the hybrid model for January 4.

The local branch of the Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to sign up for bell ringing this holiday season.

The question of constitutionality and enforceability are both on the table Wednesday, December 2, as the Legislative Council gathers at 7:30 pm to consider whether to take up a trio of firearms ordinances.

Here is a roundup of the week’s top five stories, based on the number of page reads.

The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) met over Zoom on November 19 to continue the public hearing for Application 20.09 by Paul Hilario for a special exception and site development plan for property located at 135-139 Mount Pleasant Road.

An interfaith gathering to commemorate the eighth anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook School will be take place online this year.