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...
Interstate DUI
State police report that while on patrol about 3:35 am on April 23, they spotted a motorist traveling on Interstate 84 whom they decided to stop for an investigation.
State police ...
On Saturday, April 28, Newtown's Kovack family will be headed to Windsor to participate in the annual Blue & Green 5K and Walk, which raises awareness and honors organ donors' selfless acts that have ...
Excellent forum hosted by these young college students. They posed difficult but very important questions, especially about the increasing costs of living in Newtown; what qualifications and qualities Brandon Moore, the candidate for CT State Representative that appeared for the forum, brings; the candidate's ability to lead; and the ability to make difficult choices. Brandon Moore was impressive. He was on point and focused on improving the quality of life of Newtown residents. My husband and I were huge opponents to his candidacy, believing some of the things that have turned out to be untrue, but thankfully we asked a lot of questions and observed a lot behind the scenes, and Brandon Moore is a solid, knowledgeable, honest and strong candidate.
What a time to be alive! Thanks for the alert, David. I'll have to make a point to follow this issue here in Newtown, it's been something I've been following for some time on the national level. FYI- I think Canada had to put on hold their plans to reduce their mental care liabilities via state-assisted murder until 2027 because they had a hard time drumming up support. It's deeply ironic and sick that the advocates struggle to keep their momentum pushing this thru at state levels because once they find their loophole they promptly end their lives (and their advocacy). Praying this doesn't become a reality here in CT but other forces seem to be hard at work here.
The group of college students reached out to both candidates. One appeared and one did not. The DTC had plans for one not to appear and that was coordinated. I knew before anything was released to the public, of one non appearance being coordinated. Why is a forum such a concern? Why so much promotion of rumors and so many moving over toward the candidacy of Brandin Moore. Including me. The lack of transparency has to end. The manipulation of residents as well. I saw it firsthand and pulled away from the campaign. Nothing sus here just lack of information.
Death is not anathema. We all must come to it. It is as sacred as life. Western medicine has given us many benefits. We can cure disease and injury that used to cut life short. We can support healthy aging, giving us more years to enjoy life. But western medicine has its dark side. It tends to make death the enemy, something to be postponed, avoided, fought against regardless of the cost. Quality of life is sacrificed for quantity. Our doctors fight heroically for life, and their commitment is admirable. But they do not always know when and how to step back from the fight. Often, the medical system itself will not allow them to step back from the fight. Medical aid in dying is in part a response to that problem. Many people who seek it are alive because of previous medical intervention that was seen as good at the time. My mother lived many years past the point she wished to be dead. At 96, she stopped eating and drinking. That is not a good way to die. Not good for the one dying, not good for the family present for the dying. Medical aid in dying was not available for her. A dear friend lived with metastasized bone cancer for many years. Despite the pain, he managed with dignity. He lived independently which was essential to his sense of self-worth. At 90, he could no longer care for himself and was ready to die. Unlike my mother, he had access to medical aid in dying. Those of us who loved him were grateful.
Proposals for medical aid in dying should be considered seriously. Such a proposal is not a "twisted thing." This kind of legislation arises from compassion and is intended to address a significant societal problem. I applaud our local Commission on Aging for engaging with the issue.
