Joan Beatrice Friedsam Belmont, age 89, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 25, 2020. Born in New York City on January 18, 1931, to ...
Douglas J. Mahoney, 76, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020, following a brief illness. Born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., Doug resided for many years in Ri...
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As Governor Ned Lamont ordered mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing at every state nursing home, residential community, and assisted living agency, the Newtown Hea...
As soon as The Newtown Bee’s presses finish printing this week’s print edition this afternoon, it will be available for readers to purchase curbside at 5 Church...
Andrew Willie, 89, of Newtown, was called to join his beloved Rita Hevesy-Comito Willie in life-eternal on May 29, 2020, following a brief and valiant struggle ...
The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts (TBTA) has canceled this week’s Virtual Thursday program.
The weekly experiences have been offered since April 23, with view...
Thomas J. Siczewicz Of Williamsville, N.Y., entered into rest on June 3, 2020.
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The following statement, dated June 3, 2020, has been received from members of Newtown Interfaith Council, in response to the May 25 death of George Floyd.
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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.