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Share Your Story with Sen. Murphy
A letter to any and all of us, from U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-CT: Over the past six weeks, the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE have sowed chaos and […]
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Social Media Feeds
A lot of people post on social media. A lot of people get their news, or some of it, from social media. And it’s hard to keep track of it […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 & […]
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Thanks for Celebrating our Fall Campaign Kickoff!
Thanks to all who came out on one pretty rainy night! We packed the Nest and even had Congressman Jim Himes join the fun in a pleasant surprise! Check out […]
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Meet the Candidates – October 13, 2013
NEWTOWN DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE PRESS RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2013 MEET THE CANDIDATES Castle Hill Farm, 25 Sugar Lane, Newtown Sunday, October 13th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The truly […]