Newtown High School's baseball and boys' volleyball team posted season-opening wins on April 5.
The volleyball team went to Kolbe Cathedral in Bridgeport and defeated the Cougars 3-0 (25-19, 25-12, 25...
The only thing competitors on the Newtown High School girls' golf team know when it comes to the South-West Conference is championship success. This is the program's third year at the varsity level, a...
The two-time South-West Conference boys' golf champions from Newtown High School know returnees to the lineup will have to turn up their level of play to be in contention for a three-peat. The Nightha...
Only two years removed from her successful run as head coach of Newtown High School's girls' lacrosse team, Maura Fletcher is back the helm, and the Nighthawks are striving to get back to the pinnacle...
Newtown High School's boys' lacrosse team followed up a hard-fought 10-9 loss to Fairfield Prep in the season opener, on April 1, with a resounding 19-3 triumph over Immaculate of Danbury, on April 3....
Newtown High School's boys' tennis team will look to get back to the South-West Conference Tournament under the direction of a new coach as Mike Stedronsky takes the reins with enthusiasm and high exp...
Practice makes perfect, or at least bolsters a team's chances of having success. It is the hope of Newtown High School boys' volleyball Coach Sandy Doski that her squad's offseason training in the Miz...
A key to success for the two-time South-West Conference champion Newtown High School softball team, in addition to the on-field skill among players, has been an ability to overcome losses to injury.
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First-year Newtown High School Baseball Coach Ian Thoesen may bring a new face to the program, but he also brings in familiar philosophy: Small ball leads to big success.
"The little things are going ...
I agree with your point, Tom.
However, the sheer volume of Trump's false statements and claims -- vs. anyone else -- is astonishing and noteworthy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements_by_Donald_Trump
President Biden, too, has claimed “inflation was 0%,” when in fact prices remained elevated. He told us his Afghanistan withdrawal was a “success,” even though Americans and allies were left behind and 13 service members lost their lives. He promised not to build another foot of border wall, but later quietly restarted construction. These examples matter just as much as Trump’s because they show that political dishonesty isn’t unique to one side.
The point is not to excuse Trump or Biden—it’s to recognize that truth matters, and voters deserve accountability from all leaders. Singling out one politician while giving others a free pass only fuels division.
It’s important to put the 8-30g application into context. The reason developers in our town resort to Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute is precisely because obstructionist voices, led by Mr. Ackert, have repeatedly opposed reasonable housing proposals through local zoning channels. When projects are delayed or denied outright under the guise of “protecting character,” developers have little choice but to pursue the state-level remedy.
Mr. Ackert portrays 8-30g as a loophole being abused, when in fact it exists because communities that resist creating diverse housing options need accountability. If our town had a stronger record of working collaboratively to meet housing needs, developers wouldn’t feel compelled to bypass local boards in the first place.
Regarding wetlands and Inland Wetlands Commission review, it’s worth remembering that these processes are not ignored or hidden from the public. Applications that impact wetlands must comply with environmental regulations, and developers are subject to oversight. Suggesting otherwise unfairly discredits both the staff and the commission, who follow established procedures.
The public certainly deserves transparency, but it is misleading to imply that this project was pushed through in secret. The broader issue is that continued “Not In My Back Yard” obstructionism drives applicants to use 8-30g, ensuring that local zoning boards lose the very control residents claim to want preserved.
If we truly want more local say in how projects are shaped, then we need to stop reflexively opposing housing and start working constructively with applicants. Mr. Ackert’s campaign of resistance has only created the exact conditions he now complains about.
It's certainly good news that a temporary patch to rationed water in Newtown is in effect. But taking a year to come up with a patch is concerning. Where is the sense of urgency to get this permanently fixed?
Getting an endorsement from Jinm Gaston is one of the biggest compliments any candidate can get, and Chris certainly deserves the high marks. He has served us well and will in the future.
