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40th Anniversary Annual Book Sale Continues Through Wednesday

By Austin Fimmano

Published: Jul 14, 2015 12:00 AM

Doors opened for the Friends of the C. H. Booth Library’s 40th Anniversary Annual Book Sale on Saturday, July 11, as volunteers welcomed event goers. The book sale is running through Wednesday, July 1...

Hawleyville Retail Center Under IWC Review

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Jul 12, 2015 12:00 AM

The Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) is reviewing the environmental protection aspects of a proposal to construct an approximately 4,400-square-foot retail center on an undeveloped 1.12-acre site at 1...

Selectmen Consider Charging Station, OK Van For NHS Band & Guard

By John Voket

Published: Jul 12, 2015 12:00 AM

It may be a while before electric vehicles can pull off the road in Newtown for a free “top-off” at a public charging station. But the Newtown High School Marching Band & Guard will be shuttling its e...

Residents Sought For Commission Posts

Published: Jul 12, 2015 12:00 AM

First Selectman Pat Llodra is seeking residents to fill several opening on local appointed boards and commissions. In some cases the appointments are required to be affiliated with a specific politica...

Annual Newtown Rabies Vaccine Clinic

By Taylor Gallagher

Published: Jul 11, 2015 12:00 AM

The Canine Advocates of Newtown and Mt Pleasant Hospital for Animals held the annual vaccination clinic in Edmond Town Hall on Saturday, June 20. “Today we are having our annual rabies clinic for the ...

Sandy Hook School 'Topping Off' Completed, Architects Short Listed For NHS Auditorium

By John Voket

Published: Jul 11, 2015 12:00 AM

The design and construction team for Sandy Hook Elementary School released the next series of images from the building site to The Bee July 8, including images from the “topping off” ceremony that was...

Jury Trial Postponed In Steroids Trafficking Prosecution

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Jul 10, 2015 12:00 AM

HARTFORD — Jury selection, which had been slated to start on July 14 in the federal prosecution of 11 men indicted as an alleged drug trafficking ring, has been rescheduled to October 13. Among those ...

Police Arrest Man On Five Felonies In Sex Assault Case

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Jul 10, 2015 12:00 AM

Police said they arrested a prison inmate on July 7 on five felony charges stemming from his allegedly having had illegal sexual contact with a female under age 18 in Newtown. Police said they went to...

Town Advertises Police Chief Opening

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Jul 10, 2015 12:00 AM

The town is advertising a job opening for the position of police chief in seeking a person to replace Michael Kehoe, who announced last month that he would retire as police chief in January. This week...

Ready For a Super 40th Anniversary Book Sale

Published: Jul 10, 2015 12:00 AM

The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library are ready to welcome thousands to the 40th Anniversary Annual Book Sale, the largest book sale in New England. The sale runs Saturday, July 11, from 9 am to 5 pm,...

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FONS Celebrates Advocacy With 'A Night To Remember'

Suzuki Music School Of Newtown: Looking At 49 Years Of History And Gearing Up For The Future

BOE CFF Discusses Building Projects Tracker, Transportation Update, And More

Endorses Embree Ku

The author's comment "And last, Michele understands that our state needs to control what is built and where." says everything voters need to know. Land use decisions belong to Newtown residents through our local elected and appointed land use commissions who actually live here—not bureaucrats in Hartford. Local control matters, and we shouldn't elect a representative who will cede our town's future to state mandates. Just one more reason to support Mitch.

Vote For Michelle Embree Ku

A quick fact check easily debunks the claims in this letter. Rep Bolinsky was instrumental in getting Exit 11 fixed which has greatly alleviated traffic at our most previously most dangerous intersection. He worked to get the light put on 34 at Bennetts Bridge which has prevented many accidents. He has pushed DOT for many of the bridge widening and onramp improvements we have seen on the highway, along with advancing legislation for 84 traffic studies, rear-seat seat belts laws, DUI legislation, wrong way signaling, distracted driving and more - working with Vision Zero, CTDOT, NTSB and AAA. He also opposed tolls on 84 which would have shifted even more congestion from the interstate onto local roads. He has been a champion of public transportation efforts for our seniors. Mitch was instrumental in passing the 2017 bipartisan budget with fiscal reforms that protected Newtown's funding, the loss of which would have been passed onto property tax payers. He has proudly never supported a tax increase and opposed and killed many "bad bills" that would have worsened the issues the author is focused on. We can and should hold our representatives to account, but lets be factual when making such claims.

Another police search in a Newtown neighborhood. Did I miss the notification from the First Selectman’s office, or are we still using the “read about it afterward” emergency communication system? I raised this same concern after the April police search. How many times do residents have to ask for timely information? At this point, perhaps it’s the First Selectman’s office that needs a welfare check. Anybody home, Bruce? Thank you to Newtown Police for doing their job. Wake up, Bruce. Keeping residents informed is part of yours.

Driver Arrested After Fleeing Crash Scene

This strikes me as a pretty one-sided assessment. Let me add some context. You highlight that his opponent has lived in Newtown for only two and a half years, yet leave out that Rob Blanchard moved here in July—roughly two and a half months ago. If residency matters, apply the same standard to both candidates. Isn't there a name for someone who moves to a town to run for election? Something like a rug or carpet, something? I also question the mortgage-struggle framing in advertisements he approved and appears in. The public payroll figures put his household gross earnings at roughly $300,000—nearly twice Newtown’s median household income of $155,110. That doesn’t mean they have no financial pressures, but it is fair to question how closely that portrayal reflects the circumstances of a typical Newtown household. Both candidates deserve scrutiny. Highlighting one candidate’s short residency while overlooking the other’s much more recent arrival is a double standard.

Vote For Rob Blanchard For State Senate

An incredible event... again. Thanks so much to Leslie and the entire gang who make this gathering of friends, family and classmates happen every year! And thanks to Devery Stickles for his generous support. This event is truly the Heart & Spirit of Newtown!

Dozens Enjoy Annual Panacea Labor Day Weekend Concert

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40th Anniversary Annual Book Sale Continues Through Wednesday

Hawleyville Retail Center Under IWC Review

Selectmen Consider Charging Station, OK Van For NHS Band & Guard

Residents Sought For Commission Posts

Annual Newtown Rabies Vaccine Clinic

Sandy Hook School 'Topping Off' Completed, Architects Short Listed For NHS Auditorium

Jury Trial Postponed In Steroids Trafficking Prosecution

Police Arrest Man On Five Felonies In Sex Assault Case

Town Advertises Police Chief Opening

Ready For a Super 40th Anniversary Book Sale