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Runners Enjoy Cool Weather In Rooster Run

By Andy Hutchison

Published: June 23, 2018 12:00 am

Cool-for-late June weather conditions, with temperatures in the upper 50s, provided ideal running conditions for competitors in the 44th Annual Rooster Run events, at Fairfield Hills on June 23.Platt ...

Runners Enjoy Cool Weather In Rooster Run

By Andy Hutchison

Published: June 23, 2018 12:00 am

Cool-for-late June weather conditions, with temperatures in the upper 50s, provided ideal running conditions for competitors in the 44th Annual Rooster Run events, at Fairfield Hills on June 23.Platt ...

Registration Continues For Saturday's Rooster Run

Published: June 21, 2018 12:00 am

Rooster Run June 23 The Newtown Rooster Run to benefit the Newtown Scholarship Association will take place at the Municipal Center at Fairfield Hills on Saturday, June 23 at 8 am. The 44th Annual...

Golfers Support Scholarship Association In Annual Tournament

By Sherri Baggett

Published: June 20, 2018 12:00 am

What could make a golf tournament more fun and challenging than blowing cross winds on every hole on a beautiful sunny day? The wind was an obstacle above and beyond the bunkers and sand traps, but go...

Admirals Pile Up Wood Bat League Wins

By Andy Hutchison

Published: June 20, 2018 12:00 am

The Bethel Admirals 19U American Legion Baseball team won four of its first five games in summer wooden bat league Zone 5 play. The Admirals comprise players from Bethel and Newtown and play their hom...

Final Run Of Sandy Hook 5K To Take Place July 21

By Andy Hutchison

Published: June 18, 2018 12:00 am

This year's change for the Sandy Hook 5K - as announced in April, a shift from spring to summer for its presentation - will alsoÃÂ be the last. The final Sandy Hook 5K race will take place this ...

Crebbin And Swierbut Represent Hawks In Nationals

Published: June 18, 2018 12:00 am

Newtown High School track and field team standouts Carly Swierbut and Zach Crebbin represented the Nighthawks in the New Balance High School Outdoor Nationals, at Aggie Stadium, in Greensboro, N.C., J...

Freshmen Stepped Up To Assist In Newtown High Boys' Lacrosse Team's Winning Ways

By Andy Hutchison

Published: June 18, 2018 12:00 am

A pair of concussions, a knee injury, two wrist injuries, a torn ACL - the list goes on. Injuries piled up from preseason through the regular campaign for Newtown High School's boys' lacrosse team thi...

Final Run Of Sandy Hook 5K To Take Place July 21

By Andy Hutchison

Published: June 18, 2018 12:00 am

This year's change for the Sandy Hook 5K - as announced in April, a shift from spring to summer for its presentation - will alsoÃÂ be the last. The final Sandy Hook 5K race will take place this ...

Freshmen Stepped Up To Assist In Newtown High Boys' Lacrosse Team's Winning Ways

By Andy Hutchison

Published: June 18, 2018 12:00 am

A pair of concussions, a knee injury, two wrist injuries, a torn ACL - the list goes on. Injuries piled up from preseason through the regular campaign for Newtown High School's boys' lacrosse team thi...

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?

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