Over the objections of a woman who lives nearby, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on April 26 unanimously approved the construction of a one-million-gallon water storage tank by the Aquarion W...
The Board of Education learned of new transportation proposals at its May 1 meeting when Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue shared alternative 2018-19 school morning procedures following the...
The Board of Education learned of new transportation proposals at its May 1 meeting when Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue shared alternative 2018-19 school morning procedures following the...
The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission (SHPMC) conducted a special meeting on April 30, to continue its discussion of a new chairman and to create a short list from the top 13 memorial designs p...
Traffic Stop
Police report that at about 9 pm on April 29, they stopped motorist Arturo Ramirez-Perez, 27, of Monroe near 301 South Main Street to investigate.
Police charged him with improper us...
Mark Barden and Nicole Hockley whose children were killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have announced they are not running for Congress.Associated Press content was used i...
Approving a lease proposal for a brewpub Monday, April 23, the Fairfield Hills Authority moved to send the proposal to the Board of Selectmen, Authority Chair Ross Carley said.
Regarding a lease for S...
On Saturday, April 21, one day after the second national school walkout of 2018 and 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) hosted the annual SAVE Youth Summit, "Promise 2...
State Representative Mitch Bolinsky (R) and US Representative Elizabeth Esty (D) both participated in efforts to discuss school safety.Information from an Associated Press article, "Parkland parents u...
It’s disappointing to see Newtown move forward with the so-called “Save-As-You-Throw” program—let’s be honest, it’s really Pay-As-You-Throw. Most families will end up paying more just to throw out their trash, despite the high taxes we already pay.
While the swap shop and free bulky waste disposal are nice ideas, they don’t offset the added cost and inconvenience of having to buy special blue bags—up to $4.40 each. It’s especially frustrating to see threats of $500 fines and policeenforcement tied to something that used to be a basic service.
This isn’t about sustainability—it’s about shifting more costs onto residents. I hope the town will reconsider and find a more reasonable and affordable approach. I have already heard discussions about purchasing backyard incinerators as a work around. What's next, is the town going to discontinue curb side recycling?
Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!
The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification.
Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective.
Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.
