Features

Theater Review: 'Farragut North' A Fitting Piece During Political Season

By Elizabeth Young

Published: Sep 16, 2016 12:00 AM

RIDGEFIELD - Political savvy and youth are the heady mix inherent in Stephen, the central character in Beau Willimon's Farragut North, the season opener at Ridgefield Theater Barn. Tightly directed by...

The Top Of The Mountain

Published: Sep 16, 2016 12:00 AM

I hear there are going to be some fancy cowboy boots stomping up a storm at the annual Rooster Bash, this Friday evening, September 16. They'll be dancing in the moonlight - that's for sure. Not only ...

The Way We Were, for the week ending September 16, 2016

Published: Sep 16, 2016 12:00 AM

October 4, 1991 A group of residents in the area of Great Ring Road is opposing the Connecticut Light and Power Company's proposal to build an electric power substation off Great Ring Road. The s...

Inn At Newtown Closed But Not Forgotten

By Eliza Hallabeck

Updated: Oct 17, 2019 03:14 PM

The flag on Main Street rippled in the air on the morning of Friday, August 26, up the street from the Inn at Newtown, where a handful of people entered and mingled between antiques and items on displ...

Gardeners And Farmers Have Success Despite Weather-Related Obstacles

By Andy Hutchison

Published: Sep 10, 2016 12:00 AM

A late-winter warm spell that led to early flower buds, followed by a harsh spring frost, then drought-like summer conditions have combined to make for a challenging growing season for home gardeners ...

Next Free Movie Night At ETH Will Feature 'Ghostbusters' Reboot

Published: Sep 09, 2016 12:00 AM

The next free movie at Edmond Town Hall to be sponsored by Ingersoll Auto of Danbury will be the 7 pm screening of Ghostbusters on Saturday, September 10.Ghostbusters franchise was released in July. B...

Panacea Reunited To Perform At Dickinson Park Labor Day Weekend

By Alissa Silber

Published: Sep 09, 2016 12:00 AM

Newtown High School alumni band Panacea performed to a packed crowd at the Dickinson Memorial Park pavilion on Sunday, September 4.To learn more about Panacea and stay up to date on their next reunion...

The Way We Were, for the week ending September 9, 2016

Published: Sep 09, 2016 12:00 AM

September 27, 1991 The controversy surrounding the security and notification procedures at the Western Substance Abuse Treatment Unit has spurred action on both levels. The warden at WSATU indica...

The Top Of The Mountain

Published: Sep 09, 2016 12:00 AM

September is underway, and these cooler days are just right for settling in with a good book. You know who has an amazing collection of books in town? Our own C.H. Booth Library. Just your luck, Septe...

Parade From Above

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: Sep 09, 2016 12:00 AM

Newtown resident Julie Vanderkroef has provided The Newtown Bee with photographs of the 2016 labor Day Parade - from a bird's eye view. While paradegoers watched at ground level, Ms Venderkroef's regi...

Lower Turnout Results In Two Budget Defeats

The ‘Me’ Generation

Says Budget Was Not In 'Best Interest'

'Rejection Of Business-As-Usual Budgeting'

Says Voters Sent Clear Message

Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

I am glad to see First Selectman Bruce Walczak engaging the electorate. Mark your calendars, folks — apparently, communication from Town Hall is possible after all. But where was Bruce two days ago, when Connecticut State Police requested assistance from Newtown Police after two individuals fled on foot from an I-84 crash? As a manhunt went through town, police were stationed at our schools, and many residents checked their car doors, deadbolted their houses, and armed themselves (Thank you James from Port Conway). That sounds like exactly the kind of situation where residents would expect timely communication from town leadership. Parents, neighbors, and residents in the affected area should not have to piece together information after the fact while police are actively searching the community. The issue is not whether our police did their job. They did. The issue is whether Town Hall is doing its job when it comes to keeping residents informed during real-time public safety situations. If the First Selectman can write to residents about the importance of showing up for the budget, he should also show up when residents are looking for clear, timely information during an active police incident. This kind of communication was promised during the campaign. Unfortunately, Bruce Walczzzzak is starting to look like just another politician: campaign on change, criticize the last guy, ask taxpayers for more staff, and then tell residents the job still cannot be done.

The First Selectman On The Budget

528 more feet of broadsheet paper ... we have passed the dump ... as for the details, it is worth pointing out that Merrimack's coal plant shifted to two (2) 4 oil generators. I wonder if this is why crude oil production hit record highs in July...

Elections Have Consequences XXV

Where was our CodeRED? For over 4 years Newtown has a CodeRED system. The town tells residents it exists for emergencies and points to things like missing persons, wildfires, and criminal activity as the kinds of incidents it is meant to address. Yet we had no CodeRED for Kateri Doty, no CodeRED for the brush fires, and no CodeRED for yesterday’s manhunt with police and tracking dogs moving through our backyards. That is not one oversight. That is a pattern. Under sleepy Bruce Walczak, the town has an emergency notification system that never seems to get used when actual emergencies happen. Whether or not Bruce physically sends the alert himself is beside the point. If the system is not being used, if residents are left hearing about dangerous situations from Facebook and the neighbors’ kids instead of from their own government, then that failure belongs to him. Newtown residents should not have to guess when there is a public safety issue unfolding around them. If Bruce Walcz"zzz"ak cannot make sure an emergency alert system is used for emergencies, then what exactly is he doing?

State Police Seeking Two Evading Responsibility For Incident

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