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Newtown FREEDOM RALLY Feb. 22
Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 7 p.m. in Newtown: Rock This Democracy will feature live music, compelling speakers, self expression and civic engagement in a Freedom Rally, for all ages. There is no admission fee. Our message: We defend democracy and reject authoritarianism. The rally will be held in the gymnasium at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main…
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Murphy, Hayes Town Meetings
Two major Democratic events in Connecticut today. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep Jahana Hayes, D-5, are both holding Town Hall meetings, Murphy in Hartford and Hayes in Cheshire. Chris Murphy 12:30 p.m. https://youtube.com/@senatorchrismurphy?si=nVwl0Ge_cGemlZY0 Jahana Hayes 2 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ADGiTqaqB/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Upcoming Events 2/6 — 2/14
Full town calendar available at: https://www.newtown-ct.gov/calendar/month Cultural Arts Commission Thursday, February 6, 2025 – 7:00pm Planning & Zoning Commission Thursday, February 6, 2025 – 7:00pm This in-person meeting can be viewed, live stream, at https://vimeo.com/event/729428 Public Hearing Application 24.16, by Vessel Technologies, Inc. and Vessel RE Holdings LLC, for a Site Development Plan, located at…
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Sen. Murphy Opposes Trump Shutdown of USAID
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Monday joined a press conference in front of the shuttered United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to raise the alarm about how President Trump’s decision – at the behest of Elon Musk – to illegally shut down the agency will…
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“Pay-as-You-Throw” — Trash Disposal Facts
By Michelle Embree Ku Newtown Board of Selectmen There are a lot of questions floating around about the “pay-as-you-throw” trash program at the transfer station. Here are some quick answers: I have participated in the orange bag program since it’s inception and figure that my family would spend about $100/yr for bags – about…