The Newtown Senior Center celebrated its popular Senior Highlights series with a presentation by Newtown resident Jaynis Pixley on May 22. Her artwork will be o...
Although Borough property taxes will rise in the 2018-19 fiscal year, that tax hike will not be nearly as steep as had been proposed by the Borough Board of Bur...
The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:
Wednes...
Newtown High School announced its top demi-decile students of the 2018 graduating class at the school on May 24.
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue, I...
NEW HAVEN - Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) held a ceremony on May 4 to mark the dedication of a remembrance garden and memorial to honor the four ...
Odyssey Impact and its production company, Transform Films has announced a series of awards, upcoming films, and growth leading into the summer. One of the comp...
A Ben's Bells mural has been installed at Head O' Meadow Elementary School. Members of the school community worked to create the tiles, paint the tiles, and cre...
The 31st Annual Sandy Hook LobsterFest will be presented next weekend
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will offer the event, one of its annual fundrai...
Looking back on the 2018 legislative session, Newtown's 106th District State Representative Mitch Bolinsky had mixed emotions.
While he was pleased about a rela...
Newtown High School senior Zachary Demeglio and Newtown Middle School eighth grader Sam Staubly represented a group of students who worked after school on a pro...
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?