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Ram Pasture Tree Lighting Scheduled

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Nov 09, 2015 12:00 AM

The Newtown Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a fundraising drive for the 31st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and luminaria display that will be part of the annual tree lighting at Ram Pasture. This ye...

Ana Grace Project Planning 'Love Wins' Events For Town, Trauma Responders

By John Voket

Published: Nov 09, 2015 12:00 AM

“This is how love wins.” That was the parting sentiment from Nelba Marquez-Greene following a Newtown Bee interview with her and husband Jimmy Greene, founders of The Ana Grace Project, a multifaceted...

3D Printers Are Not Just Kid Stuff

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: Nov 09, 2015 12:00 AM

This story was updated November 16 to clarify information on the acquisition of the 3D printers. The chbMakers will offer their next Open House on Saturday, November 14, from 8 am to 5 pm, throug...

Newtowner Nate Hapke Debuting Local Film At New Haven Film Fest

By John Voket

Published: Nov 07, 2015 12:00 AM

Former Newtown resident Nate Hapke will be winging his way back from his day job as a production manager on the set of General Hospital to debut his award-winning short film Thom & Gerry at the New Ha...

Supporters Rise To The Great Pumpkin Challenge

By Eliza Hallabeck

Updated: Oct 06, 2020 03:38 PM

With a record number of donations and pumpkins, The Great Pumpkin Challenge creator Mackenzie Page called this year’s campaign “so much fun" and "amazing.”

The Hit Men Are Aiming To Make Musical Memories At Ridgefield Playhouse

By John Voket

Published: Nov 07, 2015 12:00 AM

RIDGEFIELD — So you really LOVE the vintage Rock and Roll tones of Tommy James & The Shondells, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, or The Critters. What about the silky smooth sounds of Carly Simon o...

The Way We Were

Published: Nov 06, 2015 12:00 AM

November 9, 1990 Two Newtown High soccer teams brought home Western Connecticut Conference championships last week. The boy’s team beat Bethel in the semifinals and then Joel Barlow in a fierce t...

Snapshot: Casey Diminico Ragan

Published: Nov 06, 2015 12:00 AM

Occupation: I am a computer teacher at Rockwell K-3 School in Bethel. I get to teach the fun stuff — computer programming, robots — all the stuff kids enjoy. Family: My husband, Ryan, is a tea...

The Top of the Mountain

Published: Nov 06, 2015 12:00 AM

So what was the scariest part of the past week? Halloween or Election Day? Hard to believe we are just now getting a photo of this dashing couple of Pumpkin Race Decorating judges. Judges Justin Scot...

Watercolors On View At Library; Opening Reception Saturday

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Nov 05, 2015 12:00 AM

The works of 13 local watercolor artists are on view through November 29 in the Olga Knoepke Memorial Meeting Room at C. H. Booth Library. This is the second time artist and teacher Claudia Mitchell i...

NHS Athletics Announces Inaugural Hall Of Fame Class With Luncheon Planned For November 8

Cross Country Teams Race At Wolfe Park

Two For One: Girls' Swim And Dive Begins Season With Pair Of Wins

First Week Of October Is Mental Illness Awareness Week

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

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

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Ram Pasture Tree Lighting Scheduled

Ana Grace Project Planning 'Love Wins' Events For Town, Trauma Responders

3D Printers Are Not Just Kid Stuff

Newtowner Nate Hapke Debuting Local Film At New Haven Film Fest

Supporters Rise To The Great Pumpkin Challenge

The Hit Men Are Aiming To Make Musical Memories At Ridgefield Playhouse

The Way We Were

Snapshot: Casey Diminico Ragan

The Top of the Mountain

Watercolors On View At Library; Opening Reception Saturday