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BOE Celebrates District Musicians, Tech Awardees

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Apr 28, 2017 12:00 AM

The Board of Education highlighted a number of recent district student achievements on April 18 during the Celebration of Excellence portion of its meeting. All of the Newtown students who participate...

NHS Names The Top Students Of The 2017 Graduating Class

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Apr 28, 2017 12:00 AM

Newtown High School's top demi-decile students of the 2017 graduating class were announced at the school on April 19. "You represent the top five percent of the graduating class of 2017," said NHS Pri...

NHS Names The Top Students Of The 2017 Graduating Class

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Apr 28, 2017 12:00 AM

BOE Celebrates District Musicians, Tech Awardees

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Apr 28, 2017 12:00 AM

Change Of Plans For 'Screenagers' Events: One Screening, May 18, At Town Hall Theatre

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Apr 27, 2017 12:00 AM

After two local groups unintentionally planned special screening events of the award-winning documentary Screenagers, to be offered within two weeks of each other, Pathways Homeschool Learning Coopera...

Change Of Plans For 'Screenagers' Events: One Screening, May 18, At Town Hall Theatre

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Apr 27, 2017 12:00 AM

Head O' Meadow Students Vote For Books

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Apr 25, 2017 12:00 AM

Head O' Meadow Elementary School students took part in a voting lesson on April 24, the day before Newtown's annual budget referendum was held. The students voted on new books for the school library w...

Head O' Meadow Students Vote For Books

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Apr 25, 2017 12:00 AM

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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BOE Celebrates District Musicians, Tech Awardees

NHS Names The Top Students Of The 2017 Graduating Class

NHS Names The Top Students Of The 2017 Graduating Class

BOE Celebrates District Musicians, Tech Awardees

Change Of Plans For 'Screenagers' Events: One Screening, May 18, At Town Hall Theatre

Change Of Plans For 'Screenagers' Events: One Screening, May 18, At Town Hall Theatre

Head O' Meadow Students Vote For Books

Head O' Meadow Students Vote For Books