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Hello & Welcome to the Newtown Voices Rising Newsletter Edition 1
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Newtown Voices Rising
Weekly Newsletter: embrace community, act collectively, step up and make noise where it matters
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Why is it important to Vote Yes on April 22? Well, read on for some interesting information that you may not have heard…
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Tough Choices. Smart Moves. Here’s What’s Up With Newtown’s Budget.
This year’s budget wasn’t easy. Rising health insurance, energy costs, and drops in revenue made it one of the toughest in years. Still, the Legislative Council approved a plan that protects what matters most—our schools and town services. The education budget goes up $4.3 million (that’s 4.96%). The town services budget? Up $2.2 million (5.69%). But to keep it all in check, the overall tax rate (Mill Rate) will likely rise to 28.78—about a 6.7% increase.
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What didn’t make the cut? Full-year curbside recycling, road repairs, a second paramedic, and 26 school staff roles got trimmed to balance the books. And unless voters approve the budget, even deeper cuts could hit—think bigger class sizes, less security, lost school programs, and even freshman sports gone. It’s a tough call, but your voice matters. Want schools to stay strong and services to run well? So, on April 22, Vote YES on the budget. Grab an absentee ballot. Let’s protect what makes Newtown home.
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Invite a friend
Contact one person you know who cares about the future of our town and personally invite them to get involved. Share this newsletter with your network. Attend a meeting. We can’t wait to meet you in person.
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Get involved
Tired of yelling at the news? Do something about it! Join us and help create real change—right where you live. It’s not just politics, it’s your voice, your values, your future. No experience needed—just your passion and a little time.
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New perspectives on national issues
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- Meidas News aims to cut through the noise, delivering sharp insights and powerful perspectives. Whether it’s deep dives into policy, fact-checking misinformation, or holding power to account, our mission is simple: Keep you informed, engaged, and empowered.
- Chop Wood, Carry Water Jessica Craven to elect great Democratic candidates, teaches Activism 101 workshops, and creates political content for social media
- The Ink with Anand Giridharadas, asking hard questions about politics and culture, money and power. Brings you regular interviews with writers, thinkers, doers, artists, political leaders, movement builders, and others whose ideas you need to engage with.
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Paid for by Newtown Democratic Town Committee, John Fletcher, Treasurer
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