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Proposed Assisted-Living Zoning Regulations Slated For Hearing

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Feb 16, 2017 12:00 AM

The Borough Zoning Commission (BZC) has scheduled a public hearing for March 8 on a set of zoning regulations proposed by a developer on allowing an assisted-living housing complex as a permitted land...

Finance Officials To Weigh Purchasing Agent Pitch

By John Voket

Published: Feb 15, 2017 12:00 AM

For the first time in many years, if ever, the leaders of Newtown's municipal government and school district came together requesting the Board of Finance add funds to their collective budget request,...

Fostering Genius: Budding Creative Finds An Accepting Home In Newtown

By John Voket

Published: Feb 15, 2017 12:00 AM

For a large segment of foster parents, the prospect of supporting and helping pluck a child from the grips of a family crisis is compelling. But more often than not, it is the older children coming un...

Rochambeau Woods Update: Borough Zoners Approve 29-Unit Condo Complex

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Feb 14, 2017 12:00 AM

Following review at a February 8 session, Borough Zoning Commission (BZC) members approved a special permit and a site development plan for Rochambeau Woods, a controversial planned 29-unit condominiu...

Fire Reports | February 2-8, 2017

Published: Feb 13, 2017 12:00 AM

The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders: Thursday, February 2: 2:41 pm, alarm, 46 Winto...

Two Hour Delay For Newtown Public Schools Monday

Published: Feb 13, 2017 12:00 AM

Newtown Public Schools will have a two hour delay Monday, February 13, due to the weather. The district made the announcement early Monday morning.

Police Reports | January 23-February 8, 2017

Published: Feb 13, 2017 12:00 AM

Credit Cards Stolen Police report that at about 11 am on January 23, a person entered NYA Sports & Fitness Center, 4 Primrose Street, at Fairfield Hills, and then stole two credit cards from with...

Llodra 'Struggling Even To Grasp' Possibility Of Malloy Budget Cuts

By John Voket

Published: Feb 11, 2017 12:00 AM

This report was updated at 12:45 on February 11 correcting a mis-quote from Rep. Mitch Bolinsky Upon being contacted for reactions to Governor Dannel Malloy's 2017 Budget proposal that was floate...

Winter Storm Niko Blows Through Newtown

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: Feb 10, 2017 12:00 AM

Residents awoke to a white-washed world Thursday, February 9, and the occasional rumbling wasn't a returning snowplow, but thunder. Since the early morning hours before sunrise, winter storm Niko's fi...

Two Hour Delay For Newtown Public Schools Friday

Published: Feb 10, 2017 12:00 AM

Newtown Public Schools will have a two hour delay on Friday, February 10. The school district made the announcement early Thursday evening.

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NAFC Youth Group Creates Juneteenth Project

Seniors Encoraged To 'Be Safe, And Your Own Personal Advocates' During Lunch & Learn On Proper Drug Disposal, Substance Abuse Measures

Snapshot: Mary Thomas

Save-As-You-Throw Program Coming To Transfer Station July 1

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!

Borough May Look At E-Bike Regulation, Is The Rest of Newtown Next?

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.

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Newtown voters show be allowed to decide this issue with a referendum question. That would allow all the details to be fully vetted.

6 Commerce – Walking Away from Millions in Town Revenue

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Proposed Assisted-Living Zoning Regulations Slated For Hearing

Finance Officials To Weigh Purchasing Agent Pitch

Fostering Genius: Budding Creative Finds An Accepting Home In Newtown

Rochambeau Woods Update: Borough Zoners Approve 29-Unit Condo Complex

Fire Reports | February 2-8, 2017

Two Hour Delay For Newtown Public Schools Monday

Police Reports | January 23-February 8, 2017

Llodra 'Struggling Even To Grasp' Possibility Of Malloy Budget Cuts

Winter Storm Niko Blows Through Newtown

Two Hour Delay For Newtown Public Schools Friday