A Heartwarming Show Of Caring
To the Editor:
I cannot sufficiently thank those friends, coworkers, associates, acquaintances, residents of Newtown, and other co...
Wasserman Way
Police report a two-vehicle accident on Wasserman Way about 7:08 pm March 30.
Motorist Hamilton S. Farias, 42, of Bethel, who was driving a 2...
Forman School Slates Open House
Litchfield — The Forman School in an independent co-educational college preparatory school for boarding and day stud...
Hanging By A Thread
To the Editor:
Well, it’s another budget season and it’s time to, yet again, hack away at the educational system in ...
Council Proposes Tax Increase Of Just Under One Percent
By John Voket
After a move to have no tax increase, which failed by consensus, and several motions to re...
Bethel High School Gymnasium Named In Honor Of Newtown’s William Swanson
By Andy Hutchison
It will be a big night for Newtown’s William...
Union Position Speaks Volumes
To the Editor:
Dear fellow citizens of Newtown: It is time that we stood up to the powerful Board of Education and teachersâ€...
‘Source And Surrender’
Will Combine Finished And Interactive Art At The Blue Z
By Nancy K. Crevier
Paint, sculpture, light, journaling,...
Newtown
Support Groups
Friday, April 3Â Â Â Â Â Â
AA, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 8 pm, beginners meeting, open discussion.
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We all would like nothing to change, but look at how much this proposed property will add to the grand list. The eastern lot is currently assessed at $352,000 which brings in just under $10k in property value. I appreciate you taking note that the new houses will be $1,000,0000 EACH! This means the property, including club house, pickleball courts, skeet range, putting greens could be assessed at 117 million which would collectively bring in over $3,000,000 in tax revenue. This could also mean over 200 new luxury cars which brings in over $300k in additional revenue. Let's be honest though, they will register out of state. Either way, let's be honest here, if we had 3 MILLON more tax revenue the school wouldn't have to worry about canceling Spanish classes for kindergarteners.
Lets get it passed!
Leave the 'Rich" alone. 50% of this country pay no taxes. And many get money back. The taxpayers on the 'Gold' coast here in CT keep Hartford and Bridgeport afloat. Run them out of town and see what happens.
Yes, she did say that. Why would any bureaucrat publicly admit they made a mistake or recommended violating policy? Yet others, including board members, acknowledged naming the vendor for the routing services as All Star was "a mistake" and likely poisoned the well to other bidders (as was explicitly specifying the fuel type of the rolling stock.) While the members knew they did not get a competitive response to the RFP, they awarded the contract anyway... to the same vendor who got a no-bid contract in 2017. That means Newtown's ~$4.5M annual bus contract has not been put out to bid in 10 years, something to consider when asking why our PPE is so high.
They clearly didn't get the message ! CUT THE BUDGET by 20% , not raise it ! Newtown spends $2,500,000.00 every week now ! It will be $2.6m if you approve it ! Who are these people not paying attention to the cost of living? Throwing money at the school administration will not make your kids any smarter ! We are at $22K per kid per year, that is insane ! CUT THE BUDGET ! Go show up and VOTE, because 1200 people who voted yes will show up again, and it's the 1200 people who decide your cost of living for years to come. 51% voters turnout should be mandated to approve the budget, not pathetic 15% of voters. Stop these nonsensical referendums and send everyone a card in the mail so we have a true outcome what people actually want.