The country's mind has been in the toilet the past few weeks - that is, which toilet who should use, where. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory's decision to sign a law, in March, that requires public...

Memorial Day is an opportunity to honor the men and women who have died in service to this country, protecting the freedoms we prize. It is an opportunity that is squandered by many. Every year, the V...

Come 5 am this Sunday, hundreds of bleary-eyed people will be packing up booths, overnight supplies, games, and sneakers and rubbing their tired tootsies as they pour out of NYA Sports & Fitness Cente...

One reason why Newtown is so attractive - both scenically and socially - is that generations of its citizen/servants have planned ahead for the public interests of their town and have guided its growt...

Americans have had thrust upon them - and embraced - countless standards that improve safety. Research has identified hazards in homes and industries, leading to employee and family safety. The safety...

It is useful to remember, as we assess the shortcomings of our local government, that the whole operation is run largely by volunteers. With the skilled assistance and administration of some expert hi...

This story has been updated from the April 22 print edition, regarding information on the budget advisory question. Voters next Tuesday will decide if the proposed $114,182,379 budget ($73,665,0...

On March 30, the Legislative Council voted to reject an earlier recommendation by its Municipal Operations Subcommittee to reduce a budget allocation for salaries and benefits for two school security ...

Leading off the full lineup of financial and political decisions Newtown voters will face this year is the April 5 referendum to authorize or reject $9.55 million in spending and another $5 million in...