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The Top Of The Mountain

Published: Dec 27, 2019 07:00 AM

Newtown, from a cat's point of view.

Annual NHS Art Portfolio Exhibition On View At Community Center

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Dec 26, 2019 09:00 AM

Ten Newtown High School students were busy installing the annual NHS AP Art Portfolio Exhibition last week, presenting 50+ original works of art in the southeastern corridor of Newtown Community Center.

Local Pediatrician Expands New Practice With CT Children's Colleagues

By John Voket

Published: Dec 23, 2019 06:00 AM

Longtime Newtown pediatrician Dr Richard Auerbach is firmly settled into his new practice in the Village at Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road.

A New Space For Seniors’ Annual Holiday Party Elicits A Festive Mood

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Dec 22, 2019 08:00 AM

Local senior citizens enjoyed a festive holiday mood on Sunday, December 15, when they gathered in the large activity room at the Newtown Community Center for a holiday party, this year jointly hosted...

Here Comes Santa Claus, Here Comes Santa Claus: Fourth Annual Santa Hook Run Brings Holiday Cheer To Newtown

By Alissa Silber

Published: Dec 20, 2019 04:40 PM

Twas the Friday before Christmas when all through the town not a creature was stirring… except for more than 50 people dressed as Santa Claus, elves, and a snowman running through the streets for the ...

Snapshot: Wendy Holden

Published: Dec 20, 2019 08:00 AM

Occupation: I have been a paraeducator in special education for 12 years. This is my eighth year in Newtown Middle School, and prior to that, I worked in Sandy Hook School. I chose to become a par...

The Top Of The Mountain

Published: Dec 20, 2019 07:00 AM

Newtown, from a cat's point of view.

Theater Review: ‘Wonderettes’ Is Simply Marvelous At Theater Barn

By Elizabeth Young

Published: Dec 20, 2019 07:00 AM

"The Marvelous Wonderettes" is the perfect name for not only the show but also the performers currently featured at Ridgefield Theater Barn.

Supporters Rally Again To Benefit Free Medical Clinic

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: Dec 19, 2019 07:48 AM

Music, Merlot, and Mums event attendees raised funds for Kevin's Community Center earlier this month.

A Little History, A Little Holiday

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: Dec 15, 2019 08:00 AM

In tenor tones, Tim McKee sang, “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas,” filling an antique kitchen with holiday cheer at the Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street. Welcoming guests to enjoy an open house...

Semiquincentennial Community Concert, October 4

Newtown Restaurant And Business Appreciation Week October 16-25

Newtown High School To Host 2026 Veterans Day Assembly Lunch

Home & Garden Fall 2026

Fire Reports | September 9-15, 2026

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

Michelle Embree Ku raises valid concerns about local property taxes, but ignores a basic political reality: Representative Mitch Bolinsky serves in the minority in a legislature dominated by a single-party supermajority where minority-party proposals are routinely sidelined. Suggesting that a single minority representative could rewrite the state's ECS formula is politically unrealistic and disingenuous to Newtown voters. Despite those odds, Mitch’s CGA track record speaks for itself. He led the charge to protect special education funding, preserve Drug-Free School Zones, safeguard school safety drills, advance science-based structured literacy, and defend homeschooling choices for families. If Ms. Ku knows how to fix the ECS formula, what has she done to convince her own party—the same party that controls the House, Senate, and Governor’s office? If the supermajority has the votes to fix ECS today, why hasn’t it happened during the 13 years she cites? Adding another seat to a supermajority that made Connecticut one of the highest-taxed states won't help Newtown taxpayers. If the current majority hasn't delivered relief with absolute power, expanding that majority won't change the outcome. Newtown’s interests are best served by keeping Mitch in the House and increasing Republican margins to provide real checks and balances. When one party holds every lever of power, accountability disappears. Strengthening the minority ensures our town’s voice is heard, not drowned out.

ECS Funding Debate Should Focus On Results

The idea that a freshman Democrat would be able to stand up to the special interests and prioritization of urban districts that are the base of that caucus to deliver results for Newtown is laughable - especially someone who could not even build the "relationships, coalitions, and the support necessary" to garner the endorsements of her fellow Democrat Council members ahead of Newtown's local caucus this spring. More likely Newtown would see something akin to Leeper in Fairfield, performative actions after vote counting, while privately advancing their party's interests over their community's.

Dear Alyssa, Kelela, and Brandon, We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We will also keep you in our prayers asking our Lord to grant you comfort and peace. With love, Vince and Sandy Venitelli

Cheryl Ghent

Bruce, your advice that voters should “read, listen, and engage” would be much more persuasive if you practiced it yourself. You campaigned on openness and responsiveness. You declared that “evasive answers or silence are unacceptable in government” and promised to answer constituent inquiries within two days. Yet you never answered my straightforward public question about Main Street demonstrations, traffic disruption, pedestrian safety, and the effects on local businesses. After taking office, meaningful public engagement has largely been replaced by “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center—requiring reservations and, for some residents, a day pass. That is not accessible, townwide engagement. Previous first selectmen held open coffee hours and walk-and-talk sessions that any resident could attend. Then came the failed storm communications, your apology, and another promise to communicate better—followed shortly afterward by more silence while multiple police agencies conducted a significant search near Saw Mill Road. You now tell voters to examine what candidates say and “how they say it.” I would suggest going one step further: compare what politicians promise while seeking office with what they actually do after winning. Your record presents a stark contrast. You told voters exactly what they wanted to hear to get the job, then failed to live by those promises. Whether that is dishonesty or simply indifference, it is the same familiar, two-faced politics you once claimed you would replace.

Encourages Consideration Of State Candidates

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The Top Of The Mountain

Annual NHS Art Portfolio Exhibition On View At Community Center

Local Pediatrician Expands New Practice With CT Children's Colleagues

A New Space For Seniors’ Annual Holiday Party Elicits A Festive Mood

Here Comes Santa Claus, Here Comes Santa Claus: Fourth Annual Santa Hook Run Brings Holiday Cheer To Newtown

Snapshot: Wendy Holden

The Top Of The Mountain

Theater Review: ‘Wonderettes’ Is Simply Marvelous At Theater Barn

Supporters Rally Again To Benefit Free Medical Clinic

A Little History, A Little Holiday