NMS Preparing To Stage ‘Beauty And The Beast Jr’

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Madeleine Talluto, left, as Belle, and Nicholas Williams, as Beast, rehearse a scene on March 14 from Newtown Middle School’s upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. —Bee Photo, Hallabeck

Trio Brings Dedication And Professionalism To The Newtown High School (Scorer’s) Table

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Public address announcer Jason “J” Edwards, clock operator Jennifer Huettner, and scorekeeper Jim Casagrande do their work at the scorer’s table during a girls’ basketball playoff game at Newtown High earlier in March. Players waiting to check into the game are, from left: Shea Murphy, Emma Magazu, and Sarah Nowacki. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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‘Bee’ Part Of The Conversation: Community Buzz

The Newtown Bee is seeking residents to take part in semi-regular conversations throughout the year. Five to six people will be selected for each session of The Community Buzz, responding to a single-subject question selected by our newsroom and sharing thoughts on that subject with each other.
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Staunch Local Vaccine Supporter Sorry For Swearing

A Sandy Hook resident and state registered lobbyist told The Newtown Bee he has apologized to a Woodstock woman and her 10-year-old son for directing a profanity-laced comment toward the pair around 12:15 pm on March 13 while dining in the State Capitol cafeteria.
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Staunch Local Vaccine Supporter Sorry For Swearing

A Sandy Hook resident and state registered lobbyist told The Newtown Bee he has apologized to a Woodstock woman and her 10-year-old son for directing a profanity-laced comment toward the pair around 12:15 pm on March 13 while dining in the State Capitol cafeteria.
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WSA Updates Water Pollution Control Plan

Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) members have unanimously approved an update to the town’s Water Pollution Control Plan, the document that describes the town’s strategy for controlling surface water and groundwater pollution.
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WSA Updates Water Pollution Control Plan

Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) members have unanimously approved an update to the town’s Water Pollution Control Plan, the document that describes the town’s strategy for controlling surface water and groundwater pollution.

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Newtown Historical Society docents, pictured from left, Ralph Stein, Gordon Williams, Ella Wanzer, Kerri Rivera, Tina Benhardt, and Barbara Wilson, gather by the kitchen hearth at the Matthew Curtiss House on March 17. —Bee Photos, Silber

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Newtown Historical Society Docents Host Open House At Matthew Curtiss House

The Newtown Historical Society hosted a free open house, from noon to 4 pm, at the Matthew Curtiss House on March 17....

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Newtown Historical Society docents, pictured from left, Ralph Stein, Gordon Williams, Ella Wanzer, Kerri Rivera, Tina Benhardt, and Barbara Wilson, gather by the kitchen hearth at the Matthew Curtiss House on March 17. —Bee Photos, Silber

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Newtown Historical Society Docents Host Open House At Matthew Curtiss House

The Newtown Historical Society hosted a free open house, from noon to 4 pm, at the Matthew Curtiss House on March 17....

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Newtown Health District staff members, from left, Ed Knapik, Suzette LeBlanc, Director Donna Culbert, and Maureen Schaedler stand beside a National Nutrition Month display they created in the lobby of the Municipal Center for the month-long celebration of nutrition and its importance. While supplies last, residents can visit the display and pick up a free “portions plate” to help kids identify and measure proper portions of their daily dinner. — Bee Photos, Voket

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Officials Say Newtown Is Blessed With Countless Good Food Options

March is National Nutrition Month, and local health officials say that Newtown residents are blessed with loads of options to access good, fresh, healthy food — from its farms and markets to the wide variety of food establishments that work to source as much as possible of what they serve from local providers, 365 days a year.
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Newtown Health District staff members, from left, Ed Knapik, Suzette LeBlanc, Director Donna Culbert, and Maureen Schaedler stand beside a National Nutrition Month display they created in the lobby of the Municipal Center for the month-long celebration of nutrition and its importance. While supplies last, residents can visit the display and pick up a free “portions plate” to help kids identify and measure proper portions of their daily dinner. — Bee Photos, Voket

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Officials Say Newtown Is Blessed With Countless Good Food Options

March is National Nutrition Month, and local health officials say that Newtown residents are blessed with loads of options to access good, fresh, healthy food — from its farms and markets to the wide variety of food establishments that work to source as much as possible of what they serve from local providers, 365 days a year.

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Newtown Youth Wrestling Association coaches who received the Dalton Award for contributions to the wrestling community, at the Youth New England Wrestling Tournament are, from left, front: Tom Maurath, Curtis Urbina, Chris Bray, Tino Candullo, and Jack Cotter; and back: Chris Stites, Tony Gioffre, James Monroe, Angelo Bodetti, Dom Smeraglino, and Cory Fisher. Not pictured: Chris Manfredi, Felix Malitsky, Michael Kroha, and Jeff Peduto.

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Youth Wrestling Program Stands Out On And Off Mat At New England Level

The Newtown Youth Wrestling Association (NYWA) had quite a showing at the Youth New England Tournament, in Salem, N.H., March 9-10. Newtown had several place winners, including a pair of champions, and the program was honored for its efforts.
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Among the many volunteers who keep the Newtown Youth Basketball Association running smoothly are, from left: Jon Da Silva (5/6 grade director), Top Martinez (president), and Okan Akbas and Greg Fodor (7/8 grade co-directors). —Bee Photos, Hutchison

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The Volunteers Behind The Scenes Of Newtown Youth Basketball

Throughout the winter, girls and boys competed on the youth basketball hardwood in Newtown Recreation and travel league play. Behind all of the smiles that came with baskets scored and friendships made was a lot of devotion to make this learning, fun-filled, and competitive atmosphere for rising athletes possible.
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Among the many volunteers who keep the Newtown Youth Basketball Association running smoothly are, from left: Jon Da Silva (5/6 grade director), Top Martinez (president), and Okan Akbas and Greg Fodor (7/8 grade co-directors). —Bee Photos, Hutchison

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The Volunteers Behind The Scenes Of Newtown Youth Basketball

Throughout the winter, girls and boys competed on the youth basketball hardwood in Newtown Recreation and travel league play. Behind all of the smiles that came with baskets scored and friendships made was a lot of devotion to make this learning, fun-filled, and competitive atmosphere for rising athletes possible.
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Four Newtown skiers were part of Southington’s ski team, which won the state title this year. They are pictured along with Southington skiers, beginning third from left in the front row as follows: Kyle Fralley, Andrew Jacobs, Matt Jacobs, and Nick Jacobs.

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Newtown Skiers Part Of Southington Team State Championship Success

Nick Jacobs, Matt Jacobs, Andrew Jacobs, and Kyle Fralley are all students at Newtown High School with a passion for ski racing for Stratton Winter Sports (SWSC) club in Stratton, Vt., on weekends. However, what they wanted to do was race for a team at the high school level.
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Four Newtown skiers were part of Southington’s ski team, which won the state title this year. They are pictured along with Southington skiers, beginning third from left in the front row as follows: Kyle Fralley, Andrew Jacobs, Matt Jacobs, and Nick Jacobs.

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Newtown Skiers Part Of Southington Team State Championship Success

Nick Jacobs, Matt Jacobs, Andrew Jacobs, and Kyle Fralley are all students at Newtown High School with a passion for ski racing for Stratton Winter Sports (SWSC) club in Stratton, Vt., on weekends. However, what they wanted to do was race for a team at the high school level.
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Jack Petersen dribbles in the paint in Newtown’s visit to Naugatuck. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Boys Can’t Catch Greyhounds Despite Valiant Effort

Greyhounds are pretty hard to catch. Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team found this to be the case, but they almost got the job done after falling far behind against its Division III state playoff second-round opponent on March 7. The host and sixth-seeded Naugatuck Greyhounds staved off a resilient 11th-seeded Nighthawk squad that nearly erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit. Naugatuck prevailed 66-60.
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Jack Petersen dribbles in the paint in Newtown’s visit to Naugatuck. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Boys Can’t Catch Greyhounds Despite Valiant Effort

Greyhounds are pretty hard to catch. Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team found this to be the case, but they almost got the job done after falling far behind against its Division III state playoff second-round opponent on March 7. The host and sixth-seeded Naugatuck Greyhounds staved off a resilient 11th-seeded Nighthawk squad that nearly erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit. Naugatuck prevailed 66-60.

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