Brian and Gavin release an episode early so everyone can have time to listen to returning guest and Selectperson Michelle Embree Ku discuss the upcoming Newtown budget referendum being held on Tuesday April 22nd.Recorded: Sunday April 13th, 2025.Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin HartgravesTwo Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLCCH Booth Library Trivia Night⁠⁠Earth DayNewtown puts $12M in renovations up for vote along with budget plan that would raise taxes 6.7%https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/newtown-taxes-budget-referendum-vote-projects-mill-20250218.phphttps://www.newtownbee.com/04102025/the-referendum-questions-are-important-this-year/?q=budgethttps://www.newtownbee.com/04042025/council-begins-budget-review-public-defends-education-budget/?q=budgethttps://www.newtownbee.com/03192025/finance-board-cuts-town-school-budgets/?q=budget

Brian and Gavin talk with Natalie Griffith and Wendy Devereaux, Newtown's Human Service Director and Senior Center Assistant who talk about all the services they provide to the town and and our wonderful seniors.Recorded: Sunday April 6th, 2025.Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin HartgravesTwo Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLChttps://www.newtown-ct.gov/social-serviceshttps://www.newtownbee.com/01172020/snapshot-natalie-jackson/https://www.newtown-ct.gov/senior-centerhttps://www.newtownearthday.org/

Brian and guest host Erin talk with Strutt Your Mutt coordinator Bianca Harlacher about a wonderful event to raise money for Newtown's dog park. Find out what animal Bianca would really like to strut through Fairfield Hills!Recorded April 8thMedia by Erin Hartgraves and Gavin ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraveshttps://www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation/pages/14th-annual-strutt-your-mutt-event

Gavin and Brian avoid jail time after having a great conversation with Chief Dave Kullgren. We talked about current state mandates for the police, town initiatives and how the chief does an incredible hawk sound. . .well . . .sort of.Recorded: Thursday April 3th, 2025.Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin HartgravesTwo Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLChttps://www.newtownbee.com/02072025/selectmen-do-not-cut-recycling-pickup-approve-higher-bottom-line/?q=Police%20Department%20budgethttps://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Newtown-s-new-police-chief-a-20-year-veteran-16806047.phphttps://www.newtown-ct.gov/newtown-police-departmenthttps://www.newtownbee.com/01252022/kullgren-named-new-police-chief/

Brian and Gavin talk with Peter Schwarz of the Newtown Planning and Zoning where we talk about planning and zoning. . .did I really need to explain that? Recorded: Sunday March 23th, 2025.Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin HartgravesTwo Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLChttps://www.newtownyouthandfamilyservices.org/Special-Events/mental-health-awareness-month-fundraiser/https://www.eventbrite.com/e/question-persuade-refer-qpr-training-tickets-1268728784949?aff=oddtdtcreatorhttps://www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation/news/spring-fling-ages-55-friday-april-4https://www.newtownbee.com/02202025/borough-zoning-approves-castle-hill-with-stipulations/https://www.newtownbee.com/03272025/discusses-affordable-housing-2/https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/newtown-vote-to-approve-homes-taunton-pond-20228377.php#:~:text=A%20clustered%20development%20of%2099,two%20lawsuits%20and%20two%20appeals.https://www.newtownbee.com/03202025/attitudes-toward-aging-and-why-they-matter-panel-discussion-planned/

In this episode, Gavin and Brian talk to Suzy DeYoung and Lee Shull about the Newtown Speaker Series hosted at Edmond Townhall. Recorded: Sunday March 16th, 2025.Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin HartgravesTwo Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLChttps://www.edmondtownhall.org/https://www.newtownbee.com/02272025/newtown-talks-series-to-continue-with-acclaimed-author-tara-westover/?q=Newtown%20Talkshttps://www.newtownbee.com/10192024/newtown-talks-to-launch-with-sebastian-junger/?q=Newtown%20Talks%20Serieshttps://www.newtownbee.com/09132024/edmond-town-hall-to-host-new-series-newtown-talks-conversations-on-culture-society-and-change/?q=suzy%20deyoung%20newtown%20talks

Our first return guest! Jennifer Heaton-Jones from the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority gives us an update on the Save As You Throw program at the transfer station. Then we dive deep into Gavin's recycle bin to find out what he's doing right and what he's doing wrong. We might also talk about Gavin's underwear. . .briefly (see what I did there??).Recorded: Sunday March 9th, 2025.Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin HartgravesTwo Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLChttp://hrra.orgSurvey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9U0QrL2fM0mjVfyEU6YEU3RFtQdSw8RGtrzgScD14VtUN0dBWERCRDJZMDRJMUE2UzhPSzE0VDZMRC4uhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/question-persuade-refer-qpr-training-tickets-1268728784949?msockid=0cd6b4efcef16cf51093a1accf966d32&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3nLg3wImSo8FRfu2oJl2ipOZstt6qhJE7B9Mq__60iKTdHCx57grItZso_aem_jF0KNFWTTcSwmckge_gwTw

Gavin and Brian chat with Mark Tambascio and Sharky Lennon (no relation to John) about My Place, New Sylum and fun things coming up on St. Patrick's Day.Recorded: Sunday March 2nd, 2025.Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin HartgravesTwo Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLChttps://www.ctinsider.com/connecticutmagazine/food-drink/article/Newtown-s-NewSylum-Brewing-Co-is-a-pandemic-17045473.phphttps://www.newsylumbrewing.comhttps://www.newtownbee.com/07242021/newsylum-brew-pub-putting-extra-space-to-good-use/?q=Mark%20Tambasciohttps://www.newtownbee.com/09182019/greetings-from-newsylum-brewing/?q=Mark%20Tambasciohttps://www.newtownbee.com/05032019/asylum-brewpub-promises-safe-harbor-and-delicious-beer/?q=Mark%20Tambascio

Special Edition Public Service Announcement: Gavin and substitute guest host Erin Hartgraves (yes, she's my daughter) join Friends of the Edmond Townhall member Julie Brunelle. They talk about what the Friends of the ETH do and the upcoming Gala on March 29th. Recorded: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.Social Media: Erin HartgravesPhotography: Carolyn ArnethResearch: Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin Hartgraveshttps://friendsofeth.orghttps://app.galabid.com/friendsgala/widgets/960c7191-99cb-41d1-b48d-18588cf9a598

Brian and Gavin find inner peace with master yoga instructor Aline Marie of Newtown Yoga Center.Recorded: Sunday February 16th, 2025.Media by Erin Hartgraves and Carolyn ArnethResearch by Denise Tramposch2GAAP Logo Design: Erin HartgravesTwo Guys and a Pint is a production of Two Guys and a Pint LLChttps://www.newtownbee.com/01162015/snapshot-aline-marie/https://www.thenewtownyogacenter.com/teachershttps://www.newtownbee.com/05052017/business-buzz-the-newtown-yoga-center/https://truthnconsequences.com/2024/04/26/trauma-aware-yoga-with-newtown-instructor-aline-marie/https://threemovers.com/safeguarding-your-physical-health-during-the-emotional-journey-of-relocating/https://www.newtownbee.com/01212021/a-business-with-community-in-mind/?q=aline%20mariehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIR5wwptHCI