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Parks And Beach Update As Reopening Begins

Published: May 19, 2020 04:52 PM

The Town of Newtown offers guidance as parks and beach open up.

Finance Board Permits Tapping BOE Fund For Hawley HVAC Project

By John Voket

Updated: May 19, 2020 02:05 PM

In a 5-1 vote at its latest meeting with member Matthew Mihalcik opposing, the Board of Finance agreed to permit the School District to tap its nonlapsing fund to cover the cost of the engineering phase of the Hawley School HVAC project.

A Victim Of Coronavirus: Annual Friends of C.H. Booth Library Summer Book Sale Canceled

Published: May 19, 2020 11:00 AM

The annual Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Sale has been canceled for 2020.

Prevalence Surveying Pushes Newtown’s COVID-19 Cases Count Over 200

By John Voket

Updated: May 19, 2020 04:25 PM

The latest release of state testing data on positive COVID-19 cases was something Newtown Health District Director Donna Culbert was not anticipating when she checked in May 18 and learned local positive virus cases had spiked to over 200.

Be Smart, Be Prepared As Newtown Parks Reopen

Updated: May 17, 2020 08:39 AM

Treadwell and Dickinson Parks will reopen to the public on May 20, though playgrounds will remain closed.

Rare Children’s Illness Has Links To Novel Coronavirus

By Nancy K. Crevier

Updated: May 18, 2020 10:41 AM

UPDATE:

State Early Childhood Office Launches CTCARES For Family Child Care

Published: May 15, 2020 10:29 AM

HARTFORD— The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood has announced that it has launched “CTCARES for Family Child Care” to provide support to licensed family child care providers during the COVID-19 pu...

Updates, Local Information

Published: May 15, 2020 10:00 AM

Updates and cancellation information as of May 15, 2020.

Fire Reports | May 7-13, 2020

Updated: May 15, 2020 08:04 AM

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of May 7-13, 2020.

Ambulance Reports | May 7-14, 2020

Updated: May 15, 2020 08:04 AM

Ambulance reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of May 7-14, 2020.

Resident To Celebrate Publication Of New Poetry Collection

Dems Talk Town Topics During Senior Center Lunch & Learn

Edmond Town Hall Launches Taylorville Concert Contest With Sweet Local Prizes

The Way We Were

Cindi Broughton

Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process. Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses? I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.

Democrats To Run Walczak For First Selectman

I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials. In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.

There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.

We Need A First Selectman Who Cares

I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.

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