Newtown High School's gymnastics team began the regular season with a strong showing in the Pomperaug Invitational, in Southbury on January 5. Newtown, with a team score of 126.750, placed fourth.
This was a good week for Newtown High School’s wrestling team. First, on January 3, Newtown went to Pomperaug of Southbury and defeated the Panthers 40-24. Then came participation in the East Haven Du...
Newtown High School's track and field teams competed in a South-West Conference developmental meet at Wesleyan University, in Middletown, on January 6. Ally McCarthy turned in of the many Nighthawk highlights by setting the school record in the 800 meter dash.
In addition to racking up goals on the ice, hoping they add up to wins and playoff success, Newtown High School's hockey team is looking to earn points through various challenges and tasks on and off the ice as part of the Blue & Gold Cup Challenge, this winter.
Newtown High School's boys' basketball team defeated visiting Daniel Hand of Madison 75-55 on January 2, in what was senior captain Shea Talbot’s last high school game before getting shoulder surgery. The Nighthawks improved to 6-0.
Newtown Hikers, an open group welcoming anyone interested in hiking and the outdoors, has announced its winter 2019 schedule. The first hike of the new season is planned for Saturday, January 5.
Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team carries a hot start to the campaign into the New Year. The Nighthawks jumped out to a sizable early lead, withstood a second-quarter Pomperaug of Southbury run, and pulled away for an 82-56 triumph in the Staples Holiday Tournament opener in Westport on December 27. Newtown won the tourney championship two days later with a 55-44 comeback victory over the hosts.
Newtown High School’s girls’ basketball team defeated Mansfield, Mass., 43-37 on December 28, then bested Cromwell 44-36 on December 29, both in the Threes For Charity event, at NHS.
Led by Ayden Kasbarian’s 138-pound weight division championship, Newtown High School’s wrestling team placed fifth among 16 schools in the Ryan Sabbagh Holiday Tournament in Danbury on December 29.
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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love.
We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year.
I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.
I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way.
It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed.
Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.
The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."
Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.
