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Not Sexy

Published: October 20, 2022 3:00 pm

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‘Fire Won’t Wait — Plan Your Escape’

Published: October 13, 2022 3:00 pm

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It’s National Newspaper Week - Embrace The News!

Published: October 06, 2022 3:00 pm

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Time For More ‘Standing O’s And Oh, Nos!’

Published: September 29, 2022 3:00 pm

This week we offer the latest installment of our occasional Editorial Ink Drops feature we titled “Standing O’s And Oh, Nos!”

Your Hometown Paper’s Tiny Role Supporting Global Democracy

Published: September 22, 2022 3:00 pm

This September 28, The Newtown Bee will join hundreds of other news and media organizations, reinforcing the roles these colleagues and our own hyperlocal publication play in sustaining democracy. Also, a clarification on last week's Editorial.

Is It Time To Consider Consolidating Newtown And The Borough?

Published: September 15, 2022 3:00 pm

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Suicide Awareness And Prevention Is Everybody’s Business

Updated: September 08, 2022 3:43 pm

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Celebrating Labor Day — And Gender Equality

Published: September 01, 2022 3:00 pm

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Why We Do What We Do

Published: August 25, 2022 3:00 pm

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R. Scudder Smith, 1935-2022

Published: August 18, 2022 3:29 pm

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Fire Reports | April 10-15, 2025

Police Reports | April 3-13, 2025

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Dorothea O’Byrne

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?

Let’s have the library present a 20-year, 40-year, and 60-year OPEX/capital investment plan to determine whether this is truly a sustainable investment or just another sunk cost fallacy. Two of the items we’re voting on next week were originally framed as “donations,” yet they continue to cost this town more money over time. It’s time to say no, and force a serious reevaluation of how we approach these decisions.

Quiz Time

Such a loss. A wife, mother and dear friend. Judy and Richard Pesce

Nancy Martin

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