The Newtown Bee has been informed of vandalism at the Commerce Road post office. Anyone with any information or concerns should contact the US Postal Inspection Service as soon as possible.
Having received a list of the equipment that is required to upgrade the Sandy Hook Center sewage pump station, the town will be acquiring that gear with the goal of completing the improvements before the end of the year.
Due to a delay in formally notifying nearby property owners of an upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) public hearing on a proposed dance studio, that hearing has been postponed to mid-May.
While countless Americans and supporters line up behind former Vice President Joe Biden for his political capital, Newtown’s Bridget Sclafani is hoping to align with now presidential candidate Biden over his efforts to research and discover cures for cancer.
Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) members have approved some design changes to the Pleasant Paws Pet Center construction project at 94 South Main Street (Route 25), thus allowing work to resume at the 2.06-acre property.
Following a public hearing during which nearby residents voiced both opposition and support, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Naugatuck couple’s proposal to develop a winery/vineyard on a hillside along Pole Bridge Road in Sandy Hook.
What seemed a few months ago like a destined-to-be-completed ice rink project to be retrofitted into the existing NYA Sports & Fitness building within Fairfield Hills is no longer in the cards.
Thank you so much for your support, Dan!! I am so thrilled to hear that I have earned your trust, and I will work like heck to earn the trust of residents all across Newtown. Lots of work ahead but I'm looking forward to every minute of it!
It is music to my ears to hear you say "I want to hear more from both Michelle Embree Ku and Brandon Moore before I decide who I think is the best candidate."
I take my responsibility very seriously as a candidate to be as open, available, and transparent as possible. It is fundamental to our democracy for voters to be able to hear directly from those seeking their support. I'm really looking forward to every future opportunity to speak to you, Kathy, as well as all Newtown voters! Thank you for such a thoughtful letter!
I look forward to hearing about RTD's to be scheduled protests over the following public hearing controversies during the most recent legislative session. Or does it only matter if the person has an (R) next to their name?
(1) Emergency Certifications: The Democratic supermajority for used "emergency certification" for bills—such as those on election security or worker protections—which allows them to bring legislation directly to the floor without a public hearing.
(2) Midnight Cutoffs: During a March 2026 Public Health Committee hearing on vaccine mandates, Democratic leaders voted to end the hearing at approximately 12:15 a.m., which resulted in hundreds of residents who waited all day to speak losing their opportunity to testify in person.
(3) Limiting Testimony: Democrat-led committees, such as the Education and Public Health committees, imposed time limits or capped public testimony on highly contentious bills related to vaccines, parental rights, and homeschooling.
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