New Website Offers A Systemic Vision For Teaching And Learning

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Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue, speaking, second from left, unveils a new website she created to share a “systemic vision for teaching and learning” at the Board of Education’s February 19 meeting. —Bee Photo, Hallabeck

World Read Aloud Day Celebrated In Newtown

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Newtown Middle School student Angel Colon reads to a class at Hawley Elementary School on February 1, World Read Aloud Day. —Bee Photo, Hallabeck

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Low Bid For Air Conditioning Project Wins BOE Approval

A combined air conditioning project for Hawley Elementary School’s multipurpose room and Newtown Middle School’s cafeteria gained momentum on February 19, when the Board of Education approved hiring a contractor for the project.
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Low Bid For Air Conditioning Project Wins BOE Approval

A combined air conditioning project for Hawley Elementary School’s multipurpose room and Newtown Middle School’s cafeteria gained momentum on February 19, when the Board of Education approved hiring a contractor for the project.
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Alex Jones Lawsuit May Move To Waterbury

BRIDGEPORT (AP)— Infowars host Alex Jones, who is being sued for calling the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax, may face a Waterbury jury.
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Alex Jones Lawsuit May Move To Waterbury

BRIDGEPORT (AP)— Infowars host Alex Jones, who is being sued for calling the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax, may face a Waterbury jury.
A Newtown police officer walks toward a Subaru Forester that went off Great Quarter Road and struck a tree before rolling onto its passenger side around 10:15 am, Wednesday, February 20. An unidentified male driver had reportedly been traveling west when he lost control of his vehicle just west of Andras Road. Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue firefighters also responded to the accident, which closed the roadway for a short time. The driver was checked for injuries but

A Newtown police officer walks toward a Subaru Forester that went off Great Quarter Road and struck a tree before rolling onto its passenger side around 10:15 am, Wednesday, February 20. An unidentified male driver had reportedly been traveling west when he lost control of his vehicle just west of Andras Road. Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue firefighters also responded to the accident, which closed the roadway for a short time. The driver was checked for injuries but did not require transport to a hospital. Additional details were unavailable as of press time February 21.   (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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Police Reports | February 7-19, 2019

Police reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of February 7-19, 2019.
A Newtown police officer walks toward a Subaru Forester that went off Great Quarter Road and struck a tree before rolling onto its passenger side around 10:15 am, Wednesday, February 20. An unidentified male driver had reportedly been traveling west when he lost control of his vehicle just west of Andras Road. Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue firefighters also responded to the accident, which closed the roadway for a short time. The driver was checked for injuries but

A Newtown police officer walks toward a Subaru Forester that went off Great Quarter Road and struck a tree before rolling onto its passenger side around 10:15 am, Wednesday, February 20. An unidentified male driver had reportedly been traveling west when he lost control of his vehicle just west of Andras Road. Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue firefighters also responded to the accident, which closed the roadway for a short time. The driver was checked for injuries but did not require transport to a hospital. Additional details were unavailable as of press time February 21.   (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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Police Reports | February 7-19, 2019

Police reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of February 7-19, 2019.

Features

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Theater Review: ‘Venus’ In Sherman Definitely Worth Seeing

In David Ives's two-person drama "Venus in Fur," audiences are challenged to consider: Can simply acting a part make it real? In Director Katherine Almquist's rendition of the play-within-a-play, currently on the stage at Sherman Playhouse, the answer is yes.
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Theater Review: ‘Venus’ In Sherman Definitely Worth Seeing

In David Ives's two-person drama "Venus in Fur," audiences are challenged to consider: Can simply acting a part make it real? In Director Katherine Almquist's rendition of the play-within-a-play, currently on the stage at Sherman Playhouse, the answer is yes.

Sports

Jack Mulligan goes up for two points as Tucker Garrity joins the play during Newtown's 65-52 SWC tourney quarterfinal game loss to host Bunnell of Stratford, on February 22. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Boys’ Cagers Battle Bulldogs Tough But Fall In SWC Quarters

Not surprisingly, Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team gave host Bunnell of Stratford all it could handle for the better part of their South-West Conference tournament quarterfinal contest, on February 22. Ultimately, Bunnell’s accurate 3-point shooting helped pave the way to a 65-52 win.

The NHS girls' basketball team celebrated winning the SWC championship after a 52-32 win over Bethel, at neutral site Pomperaug High in Southbury, on February 21. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Conference Champs! Girls’ Basketball Team Captures Title

They say defense wins championships and – and that good things come to those who wait – and you won’t get an argument from members of the Newtown High School girls’ basketball team.

The NHS girls' basketball team celebrated winning the SWC championship after a 52-32 win over Bethel, at neutral site Pomperaug High in Southbury, on February 21. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Conference Champs! Girls’ Basketball Team Captures Title

They say defense wins championships and – and that good things come to those who wait – and you won’t get an argument from members of the Newtown High School girls’ basketball team.
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Jack Petersen goes up for two points against Weston. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Boys’ Cagers Will Get Second Chance Against Bunnell Bulldogs In SWC Playoff Opener

Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team saw the host Bunnell Bulldogs of Stratford overcome a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter for a 78-75 regular-season finale victory on February 19. The good news for the Nighthawks is that they won three quarters and will get a second chance at taking care of business — with a lot more on the line.
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Jack Petersen goes up for two points against Weston. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Boys’ Cagers Will Get Second Chance Against Bunnell Bulldogs In SWC Playoff Opener

Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team saw the host Bunnell Bulldogs of Stratford overcome a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter for a 78-75 regular-season finale victory on February 19. The good news for the Nighthawks is that they won three quarters and will get a second chance at taking care of business — with a lot more on the line.

Carlie Smith and the Nighthawks defeated Kolbe 44-26 in the SWC tourney semifinals, in Newtown, on February 18. The Hawks will take on Bethel, at neutral site Pomperaug of Southbury, in the title game on February 20, beginning at 7 pm. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Headed To The Title Game: Girls’ Basketball Team Avenges Loss To Kolbe, Wins In Semis

Newtown High School’s girls’ basketball team defeated visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport 44-26 in the South-West Conference tournament semifinals, on February 18.

Carlie Smith and the Nighthawks defeated Kolbe 44-26 in the SWC tourney semifinals, in Newtown, on February 18. The Hawks will take on Bethel, at neutral site Pomperaug of Southbury, in the title game on February 20, beginning at 7 pm. —Bee Photo, Hutchison

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Headed To The Title Game: Girls’ Basketball Team Avenges Loss To Kolbe, Wins In Semis

Newtown High School’s girls’ basketball team defeated visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport 44-26 in the South-West Conference tournament semifinals, on February 18.

Today's Events

  • Newtown Hikers: Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farm
    Edmond Town Hall (lower rear parking lot), 45 Main Street Free Meet group to carpool to hike site in Woodbury, children welcome accompanied by adults, dress for weather including…
  • Matinee screening of "A Star Is Born"
    1-3:25 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Tickets $3 Screenings of multiple Oscar-nominated drama-romantic musical starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, et al, rated R and released…
  • “Fruit Tree Pruning” workshop
    1-3 pm The Victory Garden at Fairfield Hills, Washington Square Free Two-hour outdoor workshop (dress appropriately, BYO bypass pruner), learn proven techniques for pruning several…
  • Matinee screening of "A Star Is Born"
    4-6:25 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Tickets $3 Screenings of multiple Oscar-nominated drama-romantic musical starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, et al, rated R and released…
  • Screening of "A Star Is Born"
    7-9:25 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Tickets $3 Screenings of multiple Oscar-nominated drama-romantic musical starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, et al, rated R and released…
  • Screening of "A Star Is Born"
    9:30-11:55 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Tickets $3 Screenings of multiple Oscar-nominated drama-romantic musical starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, et al, rated R and…

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Toilet Paper: Under (opening under/against the wall) or Over (opening over/away from the wall)?

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