Rollover Accident
Police report motorist Andrew J. Grossman, 41, of 86 Main Street, who was driving a 1993 Ford Explorer westbound on Mt Pleasant Road abou...
TOPS Is Moving
DANBURY — The Connecticut chapter #134 of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is moving to a new meeting location, effective immediately....
Primaries Add Relevance To NHS Government Classes
By Jeff White
As Newtown residents went to the polls March7 to vote in the primaries, the 2000 presidential ca...
Rosenthal Concerned About Possible Expansion Of Garner
By Steve Bigham
First Selectman Herb Rosenthal this week voiced concern that state officials may be eyein...
Lysaght And Police Commission Should Work It Out
To the Editor:
The arbitrator’s report in the case of the Newtown Police Commission vs Chief James ...
Commentary —
Taking On The Secrecy Of ‘Personnel Matters’
By Chris Powell
A welcome blow has been struck against the worst n...
Fairfield Hills Panel Poised To Make Recommendations
By Steve Bigham
The Fairfield Hills Advisory Committee will officially vote next week to recommend that the...
Brendan and Jacquelyn Boland of Newtown announce the birth of their second child, Emma Cady Boland, little sister to Zachary.
Emma was born February 20.
The mat...
Registration For Waldorf Spring Programs
BROOKFIELD — Registration begins Monday, March 6 for “Wading into Waldorf Education,â€	...
Collections Underway For Flags To Be RetiredAhead of Flag Day, State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.Ahead of Flag Day, State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.The US Flag Code specifies that old American flags no longer in service must be properly disposed, and the lawmakers are offering this service free of charge.On Saturday, June 8, from 8:30-10:30 am, the legislators will join members of Newtown Scout Troop 270 for in-person collection at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street.The Newtown state legislative delegation has also arranged five regional drop-off locations. Through June 8, flags may be dropped off at library; Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street; and the lobby of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street; and Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, and Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Road/Route 25.Readers are reminded that flags can be dopped off year-round at VFW Post 308 on Tinkerfield Road, and the office of The Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road. Flags can be dropped off at either location for proper disposal.For additional information call 800-842-1423.
This is such a wonderful and fitting tribute to Moe, a tremendous life force. I'm so grateful our paths on this planet intersected if only for a short four years. I am certainly the better for it.
If the NIMBYs don't want anything built on the land then they should band together to purchase it from the land owner. There is a steady trend in Newtown where a small, but vocal group of residents seek to dictate how private land owners can use their property.
In between growth and decline is status quo. The town certainly needs to anticipate that the state and certain developers will push for their particular requirements through any means necessary. This does not mean that the town should rush to embrace a 'growth' strategy. We must be prepared to push back against unwarranted and unwanted development.
Good call! Thank you for the correction, I had mistaken his opinion as a statement from a committee but now I realize he is just speaking for I guess a facebook group. Kind of a confusing name, but yes, I should have caught it. Thanks!
It's inspiring to see young people taking proactive steps to learn crucial skills like CPR and first aid through programs like the Child & Babysitting Safety Program. Instructor Terrance Burroughs' interactive approach, including games like "Hazard Hunt," not only engages participants but also reinforces important safety principles. It's heartening to know that these future babysitters are enthusiastic about making spaces safer for children and are eager to apply their knowledge in hands-on exercises, such as swaddling and feeding. Burroughs' dedication to teaching these skills shines through, and it's clear that his efforts are making a positive impact on the community. I'm on maternity leave at the moment, but I'm starting to looking for a babysitter and I think that it's a mandatory requirement for them to go through such training. I would also like to know your opinion regarding contracts with babysitters, are they required? I mean, should we immediately make a contract to outline ban of smoking, substances, alcohol?