The Newtown Bee has one more edition before the November 3 election, and we expect to receive many letters to the editor endorsing candidates and addressing issues of importance to voters.
The Board of Education listened to presentations covering the strategic goals of Newtown Public Schools’ elementary and intermediate schools at its October 20 meeting.
The Board of Selectmen moved a CIP item for the turf replacement at Treadwell field from the 2027-28 year to the 2026-27 year following the failure of the field's turf.
The Board of Education announced the members of the Building Committee, which is charged with looking into the possibilities of building a new middle school.
Seems like for all his education, Jim must slept through civics class when they were covering Federalism. Mitch holds state office, Michelle Ku serves in our municipal government, and the President, who is not on the ballot this cycle, heads the Executive Branch in Washington DC.
Also, Mitch was cross endorsed by the Independent Party in recognition of his bipartisan legislative success. Jim Gaston endorsed Ku’s opponent in the primary because “Newtown’s Democratic leaders trust Brandon Moore” (clever double entendre with his last name.)
Just the facts.
Jeff, look no further than our own first selectman. “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center is included with membership, but according to the Bee’s own reporting, everyone else must purchase a day pass to attend.
Apparently, paying taxes gets you a town government, but having a conversation with its leader requires an admission upgrade.
Unless, of course, the intent is to hear only from a preferred audience. A room full of agreeable voices may be comfortable, but a first selectman represents the entire town—including residents who might ask inconvenient questions. Public access should not come with a cover charge.
