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Developer Proposes 74-Unit Housing Complex In Sandy Hook Center

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Mar 14, 2015 12:00 AM

The Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) is reviewing a request for sanitary sewer service at an 11.8-acre site at 10 through 22 Washington Avenue in Sandy Hook Center, where a local developer/builder propo...

Families Of 12/14 Victims Suing Lanza Estate

By Associated Press

Published: Mar 14, 2015 12:00 AM

BRIDGEPORT/DANBURY (AP) — The families of eight people killed in the Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school shooting have filed lawsuits against the estate of the gunman's mother. The lawsuits conten...

$1 Million Raised For Fairfield County Nonprofits During 2015 Giving Day; $39,151 For Newtown Groups

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Mar 14, 2015 12:00 AM

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) Giving Day, held March 5, raised more than $1 million for nearly 400 nonprofit organizations in a 24-hour period. Donations last Thursday totaled $960,99...

Parents Protest Cuts In Voluntary Services Program

By Eliza Hallabeck

Updated: Jan 14, 2021 02:57 PM

Newtown residents Christine Rowan and Kerri Williams spoke before the state’s Appropriations Committee on Friday, March 6, sharing concerns, private stories, and fears regarding the proposed 2016 and ...

P&Z To Consider Hawleyville Sewers, Open Space Proposals

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Mar 13, 2015 12:00 AM

The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) is scheduled to consider a range of topics at its March 19 meeting, including the planned Hawleyville sanitary sewer system expansion project. The panel also i...

Children's Department At C.H. Booth Library Reopens

Published: Mar 13, 2015 12:00 AM

Nine-year-old twins Emily and Laura Delp were among the first young visitors to the Children’s Department, Friday, March 13, and happy to see the department (where mother Valerie Delp works) reopened ...

Questions Raised About Senior Center And Community Center Plans

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: Mar 13, 2015 12:00 AM

Plans for a community center, which would begin with a Phase I senior and aquatic center construction, are cause for concern to former Commission on Aging chairman Ross Carley. Plans to accept a G...

Opponents Charge Proposed Multifamily Complex Poses Environmental Threat

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Mar 13, 2015 12:00 AM

Opponents of a large multifamily housing complex proposed for a 35-acre site near Exit 10 of Interstate 84 are urging the Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) to reject a developer’s dual requests to provide...

Local Voting Officials Oppose Plan To Eliminate Elected Registrars

By John Voket

Published: Mar 13, 2015 12:00 AM

Newtown’s two registrars of voters were unable to catch the “Checks and Balances Express,” a bus full of Fairfield County registrars and voting rights supporters, as it carried opponents of a proposal...

Robert Geckle Honored As United Way Hometown Hero

Published: Mar 12, 2015 12:00 AM

DANBURY — United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) hosted its second annual Hometown Heroes Benefit Dinner at the Ethan Allen Hotel, Saturday, March 7. The event honored local businesses and community...

Evelyn Weber Watts

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.

Vote For Michelle Embree Ku

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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