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Board of Selectmen Report Feb. 13, 2025
Submitted by Michelle Embree Ku Newtown Board of Selectmen The First Selectman has tentatively scheduled a forum at the Community Center on Feb. 23 to answer questions about 8-30g and dense development. The time and speaker have not yet been set. The board authorized the First Selectman to sign an agreement with the railroad companies for a…
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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/ *** Inland Wetlands Commission Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – 7:00pm Newtown Municipal Center Democratic Town Committee Thursday, Feb. 13 -7:00pm Edmond Town Hall Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Thursday, February 13, 2025 – 7:00pm…
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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…
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Successful Rally on May 30th!
Thank you Newtown for standing up against censorship and book banning. Together we strengthen our kids First Amendment’s rights. Thursday is the vote. Let’s continue our support for the experts, our teachers and our kids. On Thursday, make it clear to BOE that THERE IS NO PLACE FOR CENSORSHIP AND BOOK BANNING IN NEWTOWN! If…
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IT’S A NATIONAL TREND
THE BOE MAJORITY IS PLAYING RIGHT INTO IT. BOOK BANNING WILL BRING EXPENSIVE LAWSUITS TO OUR TOWN “Children in a democracy must not be taught that books are dangerous. The freedom to read is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.” Write a letter to the Newtown Board of Education: newtownboe@newtown.k12.ct.us Put this in the subject line:…
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Newtown BOE Update
Support Our Students, Schools, and Educators! Thank you to all who attended yesterday’s rally (May 16th, 2023) at Newtown High School. A very special thank you to our wonderful speakers @Michelle Ku, @Jim Gaston, @Keith Alexander, @Teresa O’Sullivan, @Tim Stan, @Trent Harrison. We solidly stood as one in support of the experts and against censorship…
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April Pints and Policy
We had a good turnout and discussion April 26th at our second Pints & Policy gathering at Perfusion Bar in Newtown. We’re grateful for Jennine from Congresswoman Jahana Hayes’ office who joined us. We need your help too. Please email the BoE ASAP and put this in the subject line: IN OPPOSITION TO BOOK BANNING…
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Rally Against the Book Ban
What: Rally to support the unanimous decision of the Special Committee. Let your voices be heard that book banning has no place in Newtown! When: May 16 Where: Newtown High School, Right hand side lower parking area. When: 5:30pm This rally is directly before the Board of Education meeting which has been moved to the…
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March Pints & Policy Recap
Thank you to State Representatives Sarah Keitt of Fairfield/Trumbull and Anne Hughes of Easton for leading legislative discussions and answering relevant questions that impact Newtown at our first Pints & Policy forum. Also, thank you to Perfusion Bar for graciously hosting our event. It was well attended with important discussions regarding: Be on the lookout…