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As Students Settle In, Agencies Post Traffic Safety Reminders

By John Voket

Published: September 15, 2018 8:00 am

After multiple heat-related early dismissals and religious holiday closures, Newtown students are safely settling into something of a daily school routine. But elsewhere across Connecticut, there have...

Resiliency Center Planning Fifth Anniversary Open House

By Shannon Hicks

Updated: September 20, 2018 1:01 pm

Having opened in September 2013, The Resiliency Center of Newtown has for five years provided free and confidential services, programs, and events to assist in the healing process for anyone in the greater Newtown community impacted by the events of 12/14.

Resiliency Center Planning Anniversary Open House

Published: September 14, 2018 8:00 am

The Resiliency Center of Newtown (RCN) invites Newtown residents to stop in on Monday, September 24, for an open house. Having opened in September 2013, RCN has for five years provided free and confid...

Autism Group Invites Newcomers, Regulars Back For 2018-19 Season

By John Voket

Updated: September 11, 2018 9:50 am

A local grassroots support organization for families with children on the autism spectrum has scheduled its first few activities of the 2018-19 season, and it all begins with ice cream.

Navigate The Challenges Of Being A Teenage Girl

Updated: September 20, 2018 12:23 pm

The Resiliency Center of Newtown is offering a new eight-week series for girls in grades 6-8.

Newtown Mosquito Identified As Monroe West Nile Case Verified

Updated: August 29, 2018 4:49 pm

By John Voket Newtown Health District Director Donna Culbert was notified by state officials on August 28 that at least one West Nile virus (WNV) infected mosquito had been recently trapped in Newtown...

VNA Planning Centennial Celebration

By Shannon Hicks

Published: August 17, 2018 10:37 am

The Visiting Nurse Association of Newtown (VNA Newtown) has been observing its centennial this year, and members are really ready to celebrate. The public is invited to the Alexandria Room of Edmond T...

Yoga Festival Headliners Present 'Safe, Practical, And Effective' Yoga

By Alissa Silber

Published: August 10, 2018 12:00 am

It is that time of year again where the yogi community gives a welcoming "Namaste" to the sixth annual Newtown Yoga Festival. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, August 25, at the NYA Sport...

Governor Cautions Residents To Take Precautions During Extreme Heat

Published: August 06, 2018 12:00 am

HARTFORD- Governor Dannel P. Malloy is urging Connecticut residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions during the excessive heat and humidity over the next few days as a ...

New Series Of Krav Maga For Seniors Forming

Published: August 06, 2018 12:00 am

NYA Sports & Fitness Center (NYA) and Friends of Newtown Seniors (FONS) will offer a new series of Krav Maga For Seniors in the autumn. Britt Soden of Connecticut Krav Maga will present six classes, b...

Hearts Of Hope From Newtown Arrive In California

Newtown Choral Society Planning Inspirational Spring Concert

Hawk Laxmen Pull Off A Couple Of Hard-Fought, Close Victories

Life Is Good Playmaker Project Founder To Speak At Edmond Town Hall

Early Playoff Primer: Girls’ Lacrosse Team Tangles With Tough South-West Conference Foes

Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

Discusses Role As Registrar

While I respect the outcome of the referendum, I’m disappointed by the way this budget was presented and passed. A 6.72% tax increase and a mill rate jump to 28.78 may have been framed as “just a few dollars a day,” but for many families in town — especially those already stretched thin — those “few dollars” add up quickly. It’s frustrating to see large increases minimized in this way, and I worry that next year we’ll hear, “It’s only a little more than last year,” as if that justifies an ongoing trend of rising taxes. This year’s combined municipal and education budgets total over $141 million — that’s a significant sum.

Everything Passes: Budgets, Capital Projects Referendum Results In

All of the referendums deserve to be pasted. We have a history of deferring needed maintenance and then paying more years later. These are required to keep our town owned building and roads in working condition.

Vote “Yes” To Question #5 On Referendum

Every vote matters and that’s exactly why it’s important to recognize that voting No on a proposed budget is not a vote against Newtown, but rather a vote for accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. Last year, when voters rejected the education budget in its first round, it wasn’t just a symbolic gesture—it resulted in a reduced spending plan that ultimately passed. That outcome showed that our voices can and do make a difference. Voting “No” is one of the few tools residents have to encourage our town leaders to re-evaluate spending, find creative solutions, and prioritize needs over wants. So yes, please vote on April 22—but don’t be afraid to vote “No” if you believe we can do better. Last year’s vote proved that when residents speak up, real changes can follow.

Get Out And Vote

Breaking the tax increase down to a “cost per day” may make it sound more palatable, but it minimizes the real impact these increases have—especially on those already struggling with rising costs across the board. A dollar here and a dollar there adds up, and for many families, it's not just about the price of a cup of coffee—it's about stretching every dollar to cover groceries, fuel, healthcare, and housing. A 6.72% property tax increase is significant, regardless of how it’s framed. Saying “it’s only $1.13 a day” overlooks the fact that for some residents, every expense matters. Just because costs are rising doesn’t mean the burden should automatically fall on taxpayers without exploring real efficiencies, cost savings, or long-term planning. We need to prioritize fiscal responsibility and find smarter ways to manage our town’s needs without assuming residents can or should absorb another round of tax hikes.

Is Our Community Worth $1.67 Per Day?

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