An Opportunity To Rebuild Trust
To the Editor:
The Newtown Bee reported last week that there is an open position on The Fairfield Hills Authority. Donald St...
What about football? Is it a sport or a concussion?
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Adopt Alley
Alley is among many cats available for adoption through The Animal Center.
ALLEY is a 14-week-old kitten who was rescued from a dumpster and has...
Masquerading As Libertarians
To the Editor:
Republican versus Democrat, Got choice? The banking cartel that stole our money with the bailouts to enrich themselv...
Commentary—
Record Bank Profits And
The American Dream Foreclosed
By Mike Prokosch
JPMorgan Chase & Co. launched the 2010 Wall Street Bonus Sweepst...
Healing Hearts Hosting Grief Workshop
DANBURY — Valentine’s Day can be a particularly difficult time for someone who has lost a loved on...
Three Vehicles
Police report a three-vehicle accident on southbound South Main Street at its intersection with Mile Hill Road about 4 pm January 19.
Southb...
Sara Principi
Principi is freshman on Newtown High School’s varsity cheerleading team. She has been a cheerleader for three years.
Favorite part...
On Deer Cull Issue—
Panel Advised To Be Patient
By Kendra Bobowick
From several experts came the advice: both time and acceptance are critical. The ...
NHS Boys’ Basketball Wins Fourth Straight—
Hawks Defeat Immaculate And Bethel
By Andy Hutchison
The Newtown High School boys’...
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.