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Warden Jay Maher, Senior Burgess Chris Gardner, and Burgess Peter Schwarz listen to Maher read his letter to the Police Commission into the record. —Bee Photos, Cross

Registrars Encourage Community To Vote In Upcoming Election

With election season right around the corner, Republican Registrar Erica Canfield (left) and Democratic Registrar LeReine Frampton are encouraging Newtown residents to stay informed and vote later this fall.—Bee file photo

Panacea Brings Music And Good Times For Labor Day Weekend

Local legend Panacea performed its annual reunion concert on August 31 at Dickinson Memorial Park to scores of enthusiastic listeners and dancers. —Bee Photos, Glass

Record-Setters! NHS Boys’ Golfers Set New School Standard On The Course

Newtown High’s golf team set a school record, carding a score of 141 in a win over Stratford at Rock Ridge Country Club on September 8. Pictured are, from left: Coach Shawn Tierney, Jamie Piccuillo, Quinn Kull, William Lokey, Tanner Smith, Jack Wishneski, Ben Cocozza, Aiden Andreotta, Henry Laughlin, and Nate Pickard. —photos courtesy Maria Souza and Sofia Thoesen

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Registrars Encourage Community To Vote In Upcoming Election

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Newtown Connects Fairfield Hills Water Supply To Aquarion, Ending Water Restrictions

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Planning & Zoning Commission Denies Cold Spring Preserve

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Local legend Panacea performed its annual reunion concert on August 31 at Dickinson Memorial Park to scores of enthusiastic listeners and dancers. —Bee Photos, Glass

Panacea Brings Music And Good Times For Labor Day Weekend

Local legendary band Panacea rocked the pavilion at Dickinson Memorial Park for their reunion over Labor Day weekend.

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Snapshot: Kevin Keohan

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Record-Setters! NHS Boys’ Golfers Set New School Standard On The Course

Nighthawk golf team scores 141 in win over Stratford at Rock Ridge Country Club.

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Football Team Defeated By New Canaan In Season Opener

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Boys’ Booters Blank First Three Opponents

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Field Hockey Team Logs Road Victories In Nonconference Clashes

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Girls’ Swimmers Have Individual And Relay Race Success In Opening Meet

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“Wendy Devereaux: Pet Portraits”

September 15, 2025 08:30 am - 04:30 pm

Antique Miser Purse Collection

September 15, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

SCAN Summer Art Show

September 15, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

Vintage Baseball Memorabilia

September 15, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games

September 15, 2025 12:30 pm - 03:00 pm

Commission on Aging meeting (agenda posted)

September 15, 2025 04:00 pm

Life Skills

September 15, 2025 05:30 pm - 07:00 pm

Book Buzz: 2025 Fall and Winter Preview

September 15, 2025 06:00 pm

“Ageism Unmasked” Book Discussion Series: Chapter 8, “Elderhood” — A Timeless Newtown event **LOCATION UPDATED**

September 15, 2025 06:30 pm - 07:45 pm

Board of Selectmen hybrid meeting (agenda posted)

September 15, 2025 07:30 pm

“Wendy Devereaux: Pet Portraits”

September 16, 2025 08:30 am - 04:30 pm

Antique Miser Purse Collection

September 16, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

SCAN Summer Art Show

September 16, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

Vintage Baseball Memorabilia

September 16, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

Mother Goose on the Loose

September 16, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Animal Control Advisory Board special meeting (agenda posted)

September 16, 2025 11:00 am

Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games

September 16, 2025 12:30 pm - 03:00 pm

Newtown Farmers Market

September 16, 2025 02:00 pm - 06:30 pm

C.H. Booth Library Finance Committee meeting

September 16, 2025 03:00 pm

Board of Education Curriculum & Instruction/SEL Subcommittee meeting (agenda posted)

September 16, 2025 05:30 pm

Adult REC Club

September 16, 2025 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Board of Education CFF/CIP Subcommittee meeting (agenda posted)

September 16, 2025 06:00 pm

Community Center Commission meeting

September 16, 2025 06:00 pm

Therapy Dogs Visit

September 16, 2025 06:00 pm

“A Taste of Honey: What It Is and Who Makes It”

September 16, 2025 06:30 pm

Goodspeed Musicals Presentation

September 16, 2025 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm

Board of Education meeting

September 16, 2025 07:00 pm

Economic Development Commission meeting (agenda posted)

September 16, 2025 07:00 pm

Legislative Council Ordinance Committee special meeting (agenda posted)

September 16, 2025 07:00 pm

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Association meeting

September 16, 2025 07:30 pm

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Perhaps I can provide some clarity here at least as far as Herbert Hoover's thoughts on Hitler. On pages 73-74 of Herbert Hoover's book entitled The Challenge to Liberty (published in 1934) he states that: "Despite its name, Herr Hitler's party is violently anti-socialistic. It is not only extremely nationalistic, but extends its vision beyond national borders to extreme racialism, from which arises the inhumane persecution of the Jews."

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Yikes, talk about not doing a basic level of research. As my kids would say, "bruh, aren't you embarrassed?" James Buchanan (its not spelled Bucannan, Steve), the guy who put a black family back into slavery was -- wait for it -- A DEMOCRAT. Abraham Lincoln, the fella that ended slavery, was A REPUBLICAN. Herbert Hoover, a Republican, did not unilaterally cause the Great Depression. The stock market crashed within the FIRST year of his presidency. The imposition of his tariffs sought to help American industry, when there was little work to be had. Yes, FDR, a Democrat, led us out of the Great Depression, but with a heavy assist from the war-based economy in the run-up and through World War 2. And yes, Herbert Hoover did meet with Adolph Hitler in 1938 - A FULL 5 YEARS AFTER HE WAS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. It was done as a diplomatic courtesy on the 20th anniversary of the end of World War I. Steve, if I were you, I'd ask the Bee to pull this Letter to the Editor.

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Your statement: "The EPA is now telling us there is no Climate Change", I believe is incorrect. Can you provide documentation for this? The The fact that there is climate change, I believe is a generally accepted consensus by all sides of the climate debat. What's driving this climate change and it's ultimate impact on society, is where the consensus fractures. I do appreciate your pointing out President Nixon's role in creating the EPA. Nixon is also responsible for signing into law both the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Respectfully, James Swift

Discusses Smog

Jeff, thank you for setting the record straight and for focusing on facts over speculation. It’s clear you’re working collaboratively, in the open, and always with Newtown’s best interests at heart. As a First Selectman, you’ve shown that leadership is about results, not partisanship, political slogans, or bashing the other guy. That’s the kind of honorable, steady, experienced, and community-focused leadership this town needs — progress that actually works for everyone, not just a political agenda.

The People Of Newtown Deserve Facts, Not Speculation

Looks like someone is getting the politics 101 course and is leaning heavily on the “status quo” and “stagnation” talking points, the reality is that our current First Selectman is only completing his first term in office. Hardly the entrenched, decades-long politician Bruce suggests. In fact, in just this one term, the current selectman has delivered meaningful progress — addressing core infrastructure, keeping budgets responsible, and ensuring that Newtown remains a strong and vibrant community. That’s not “stagnation.” That’s steady, thoughtful leadership in action. If Bruce were truly ready for a challenge, he would have answered my July questions on how to would handle large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole? Our current First Selectman put forward an option for positive change, and was met with shouting from the mob. What would Bruce do differently? And just how responsive and open to real change will he be when facing that same kind of pressure, or would it not matter when clearly Bruce wants to play the partisan line?

Bruce Walczak On Leadership

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Borough Board Of Burgesses Continues Traffic Safety Discussion, Cultural District

Registrars Encourage Community To Vote In Upcoming Election

Panacea Brings Music And Good Times For Labor Day Weekend

Record-Setters! NHS Boys’ Golfers Set New School Standard On The Course

Fire Reports | September 3-9, 2025

Borough Board Of Burgesses Continues Traffic Safety Discussion, Cultural District

Registrars Encourage Community To Vote In Upcoming Election

Newtown Connects Fairfield Hills Water Supply To Aquarion, Ending Water Restrictions

Planning & Zoning Commission Denies Cold Spring Preserve

Panacea Brings Music And Good Times For Labor Day Weekend

The Way We Were

Top Of The Mountain

Weather Predictions, Health Benefits Of Honey, And More: ‘The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2026’ Review

Snapshot: Kevin Keohan

Record-Setters! NHS Boys’ Golfers Set New School Standard On The Course

Football Team Defeated By New Canaan In Season Opener

Boys’ Booters Blank First Three Opponents

Field Hockey Team Logs Road Victories In Nonconference Clashes

Girls’ Swimmers Have Individual And Relay Race Success In Opening Meet

Back-To-School 2025

For Better Health - Spring 2025

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Guide To Newtown 2025

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