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Let our Budget Votes be Guided by Facts
From the Newtown Bee, 2/27/2025“Information, Not Finger Pointing On Budget“ To the Editor: When I was a child, and something went wrong, we would all point fingers at each other: it wasn’t my fault, they did it! It’s easy to look for someone to blame when something goes wrong. But blaming doesn’t help us solve…
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Newtown and Curbside Recycling
From the Newtown Bee, 2/27/2025“Complex Problems Need Thoughtful Solutions“ To the Editor: Newtown has a complex budget process; before residents get to vote in the April referendum, the budget has to go through all three of our town’s governing boards. With the budget problems we’re facing this year, it’s a good thing there are many…
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Jahana Hayes Delivers House Democrats’ Education Message
Donald Trump wants to close the Department of Education, likely costing Connecticut (and Newtown) substantial funds that will show up in your budget as higher property taxes. Our U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-5), in the Weekly Democratic Address, discusses how House Democrats are fighting back to ensure every child gets the high-quality education they deserve.
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Podcast with Jordana Bloom
The Two Guys with a pint (and maybe an Irish whiskey) talk with Jordana Bloom, Strategic Project Manager at the C.H. Booth library and Newtown Legislative Council member, D-2.
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Dumplings for Democracy!
A Fundraiser with Attorney General William TongThursday, March 27 at 6:00 – 8:30 pmLocation: Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson StreetTickets: Below or Here (More phone friendly)
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Jim Allen, Rock This Democracy
Audio excerpt with transcript of Jim Allen speaking at “Rock This Democracy” at Edmond Town Hall on Feb. 22. Photo Page from the Event
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2025 Budget Information
UPDATE: April 22, 9: 30 p.m. The votes are counted and WE DID IT! The municipal and education budgets and all capital improvement projects on the ballot today PASSED. And it wasn’t close. Town Budget – 2479 Yes – 1777 no School Budget – 2432 Yes – 1838 no Library – 2780 Yes – 1481…
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Board of Selectmen Report Feb. 13, 2025
Submitted by Michelle Embree Ku Newtown Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen The board authorized the First Selectman to sign an agreement with the railroad companies for a public pedestrian grade crossing of the railroad near the old Batchelder site. This is in preparation for creating a parking lot for a rails-to-trails entry point. The…
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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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Upcoming Events
Full town calendar available at: https://www.newtown-ct.gov/calendar/month Public Schools District Calendar: https://www.newtown.k12.ct.us/calendar C.H. Booth Library Calendar: https://chboothlibrary.libcal.com/ Cultural Arts Commission: https://newtownartscommission.org/events/ ***
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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…