Education

Reed Students 'Lunch And Learn'

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jan 22, 2017 12:00 AM

The Reed Intermediate School counseling department organized a "Lunch and Learn" program for the fifth and sixth graders at the school, for students to learn about different career choices from volunt...

Head O' Meadow Kindergarten Students Learn About Animals And Nature

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jan 22, 2017 12:00 AM

Teacher-naturalist Colleen Noyes from the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield visited with the different kindergarten classes at Head O' Meadow Elementary School on Monday, January 9. Ms N...

Connecticut Historical Society Offers Lesson On State Government For Hawley Students

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jan 21, 2017 12:00 AM

Hawley Elementary School fourth grade students were treated to a lesson on the state government when Connecticut Historical Society Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs Corinne Swanson visited the...

NHS Announces 'Evita' As Spring Musical

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jan 21, 2017 12:00 AM

This year's Newtown High School spring musical is promising to be like no other. With the NHS auditorium project ongoing, preparations need to be made to make sure the production is more like a tourin...

NHS Announces 'Evita' As Spring Musical

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jan 21, 2017 12:00 AM

Connecticut Historical Society Offers Lesson On State Government For Hawley Students

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jan 21, 2017 12:00 AM

Bakes N' Cakes Cafe Putting The Icing On The Birthday Cake

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jan 20, 2017 12:00 AM

For roughly 11 years, Tony Posca, longtime former owner of Andrea's Bake Shoppe in Newtown, offered a free birthday cake for one lucky local child through The Newtown Bee's weekly drawing. Now as the ...

NHS Student Art Work Selected For Scholastic Show

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Jan 20, 2017 12:00 AM

Artwork created by three Newtown High School students will be part of the 2017 Scholastic Art Awards Exhibit, which opened January 15 at the Silpe Gallery at the Hartford Art School, 201 Bloomfield Av...

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

Nighthawk Track And Field Teams Compete At Blue & Gold Stadium

The Way We Were

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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Reed Students 'Lunch And Learn'

Head O' Meadow Kindergarten Students Learn About Animals And Nature

Connecticut Historical Society Offers Lesson On State Government For Hawley Students

NHS Announces 'Evita' As Spring Musical

NHS Announces 'Evita' As Spring Musical

Connecticut Historical Society Offers Lesson On State Government For Hawley Students

Bakes N' Cakes Cafe Putting The Icing On The Birthday Cake

NHS Student Art Work Selected For Scholastic Show