Religion

Adath Israel Announces 12/14 Memorial Service

Published: December 02, 2015 12:00 am

Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown will mark the third anniversary of 12/14 with a memorial service on Friday, December 11, at 7:30 pm. As part of the synagogue’s regular Kabbalat Shabbat service, g...

Interfaith Gathering Planned For 12/14 Anniversary

Published: December 02, 2015 12:00 am

Saturday, December 5, 2015: This story has been updated to reflect the correct location of the gathering. An Interfaith Gathering for Prayer and Comfort at Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Stree...

Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering Finds Common Ground In The Golden Rule

By Shannon Hicks

Published: November 24, 2015 12:00 am

This year it was Newtown United Methodist Church’s turn to host the Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering. An annual event presented by members of Newtown Interfaith Clergy Association, the November 22 se...

Newtown Residents Lend A Hand To Haitian Villages

By James Dietter

Published: September 29, 2015 12:00 am

Count the villages of Furcy and Les Cayes in Haiti as two more places that have friends and allies in Newtown. Newtown United Methodist Church members have been lending a hand to these villages since ...

Newtown Residents Lend A Hand To Haitian Villages

By James Dietter

Published: September 29, 2015 12:00 am

VBS At GFC, August 10-14

Published: July 27, 2015 12:00 am

Grace Family Church, 174 Mt Pleasant Road, is offering SonSpark Labs Vacation Bible School during the week of August 10-14. Sessions will run from 9 am until 12:30 pm daily. The program is open to chi...

'Unity In Diversity' Programs Preview

Published: July 25, 2015 12:00 am

Unity in Diversity can be viewed on Charter Community Vision (Channel 192) each Monday at 12:30 pm and again on Wednesday at 5:30 pm. This program features interviews with prominent pastors, rabbi...

#NewtownRisingForCharleston Draws Faithful To Evening Vigil

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: June 30, 2015 12:00 am

Grace, hope, love, change, solidarity, and forgiveness were recurrent themes as members of Newtown’s interfaith community addressed a crowd of approximately 175 people at the #NewtownRisingForCharlest...

'Unity In Diversity' Programs Preview

Published: June 18, 2015 12:00 am

Unity in Diversity can be viewed on Charter CommunityVision (Channel 192) each Monday at 12:30 pm and again on Wednesday at 5:30 pm. This program features interviews with prominent pastors, rabbis...

Holy Smoke: Burning The Church Mortgage

By Shannon Hicks

Published: June 03, 2015 12:00 am

Nearly 100 members of Newtown Congregational Church shrugged off the rain last weekend to celebrate a decidedly American custom: a mortgage burning party. While some congregants stepped outside the ch...

Mother’s Day Tribute To Support Migrating Birds At Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary

Sourdough Class At St Rose, May 4

Interfaith Council Learns About Local Substance Abuse Recovery Efforts

Hearts Of Hope From Newtown Arrive In California

Newtown Choral Society Planning Inspirational Spring Concert

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?

<< Apr 2025 >>
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
30	31	1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	1	2	3

Log In

Adath Israel Announces 12/14 Memorial Service

Interfaith Gathering Planned For 12/14 Anniversary

Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering Finds Common Ground In The Golden Rule

Newtown Residents Lend A Hand To Haitian Villages

Newtown Residents Lend A Hand To Haitian Villages

VBS At GFC, August 10-14

'Unity In Diversity' Programs Preview

#NewtownRisingForCharleston Draws Faithful To Evening Vigil

'Unity In Diversity' Programs Preview

Holy Smoke: Burning The Church Mortgage