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Fire Reports | April 18-24, 2019
A 2013 Toyota sedan lies on its passenger side on a wet Toddy Hill Road about 225 feet north of its intersection with Button Shop Road just after 3 pm on April 18. Police said motorist Aamir Waliyuddeenchu Kadeem, 23, of Stratford was driving the Toyota southward on a curving section of on Toddy Hill Road in rainy conditions, when the vehcile's transmission malfunctioned and Kadeem steered into the northbound lane to avoid striking a southbound vehicle in front of him, but lost control, drove off the left road shoulder, and then struck a large boulder on a slope, resulting in the auto rolling onto its side. There were no injuries. Police issued Kadeem a misdemeanor summons for failure to have automotive insurance and for traveling too fast for conditions. (Bee Photo, Gorosko)
Police Reports | April 8-23, 2019
A 2013 Toyota sedan lies on its passenger side on a wet Toddy Hill Road about 225 feet north of its intersection with Button Shop Road just after 3 pm on April 18. Police said motorist Aamir Waliyuddeenchu Kadeem, 23, of Stratford was driving the Toyota southward on a curving section of on Toddy Hill Road in rainy conditions, when the vehcile's transmission malfunctioned and Kadeem steered into the northbound lane to avoid striking a southbound vehicle in front of him, but lost control, drove off the left road shoulder, and then struck a large boulder on a slope, resulting in the auto rolling onto its side. There were no injuries. Police issued Kadeem a misdemeanor summons for failure to have automotive insurance and for traveling too fast for conditions. (Bee Photo, Gorosko)
Police Reports | April 8-23, 2019
Rep Sredzinski and Sen Kelly Hosting Monroe Budget Forum
Rep Sredzinski and Sen Kelly Hosting Monroe Budget Forum
Senior Center Membership Continues To Grow
Since the start of 2019, the Newtown Senior Center has seen a rapid increase in membership attributed to its incorporation of new...
Senior Center Membership Continues To Grow
Since the start of 2019, the Newtown Senior Center has seen a rapid increase in membership attributed to its incorporation of new...
Ten days after walking off the job over failed contract negotiations, union employees of Stop & Shop supermarkets in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island reached a tentative deal on Sunday, April 20. As a result, Stop & Shop in Sand Hill Plaza — and all other stores in the tri-state area — were scrambling to reopen and restock their shelves Monday morning.
Stop & Shop Strike Ends, ‘Tentative’ Agreement Reached
Ten days after walking off the job over failed contract negotiations, union employees of Stop & Shop supermarkets in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island reached a tentative deal on Sunday, April 20. As a result, Stop & Shop in Sand Hill Plaza — and all other stores in the tri-state area — were scrambling to reopen and restock their shelves Monday morning.
Stop & Shop Strike Ends, ‘Tentative’ Agreement Reached
Features
Who's That Bee: Eliza Hallabeck
Eversource and Lewis Tree Service members volunteered during a Day of Service, April 12. The group spent the morning clearing overgrowth and invasives at Nettleton Preserve on Castle Hill Road and spent their lunch break at Holcombe Hill Preserve at 55 Great Hill Road, which offers panoramic views from the gazebo. The Day of Service volunteers provided their help to the Newtown Forest Association (NFA), which owns the two properties. Among those gathered were NFA President Bob Eckenrode, center leaning on the post; NFA member Harvey Pessin, second from left; and Dave Boyle with Lewis Tree Service. (Bee Photo, Bobowick)
Nettleton Sees TLC On ‘Day Of Service’
Eversource and Lewis Tree Service members volunteered during a Day of Service, April 12. The group spent the morning clearing overgrowth and invasives at Nettleton Preserve on Castle Hill Road and spent their lunch break at Holcombe Hill Preserve at 55 Great Hill Road, which offers panoramic views from the gazebo. The Day of Service volunteers provided their help to the Newtown Forest Association (NFA), which owns the two properties. Among those gathered were NFA President Bob Eckenrode, center leaning on the post; NFA member Harvey Pessin, second from left; and Dave Boyle with Lewis Tree Service. (Bee Photo, Bobowick)
Nettleton Sees TLC On ‘Day Of Service’
Newtown Girl Scout Creates Library ‘Abilities With Possibilities’ Group For Gold Award Project
Newtown Girl Scout Creates Library ‘Abilities With Possibilities’ Group For Gold Award Project
The local grassroots autism support group Families United in Newtown (FUN) hosted one of its most well-attended monthly meetings April 7, where more than two dozen young people on the spectrum along with parents, grandparents, and siblings mixed with FUN volunteers at the United Methodist Church in Sandy Hook. All youths in attendance were able to participate in Easter-related crafts and card making, and enjoyed desserts, refreshments, DJ dancing, and an egg hunt.
(Bee Photo, Voket)
Autism Awareness Month Offers FUN Festivities, More Blue
The local grassroots autism support group Families United in Newtown (FUN) hosted one of its most well-attended monthly meetings April 7, where more than two dozen young people on the spectrum along with parents, grandparents, and siblings mixed with FUN volunteers at the United Methodist Church in Sandy Hook. All youths in attendance were able to participate in Easter-related crafts and card making, and enjoyed desserts, refreshments, DJ dancing, and an egg hunt.
(Bee Photo, Voket)
Autism Awareness Month Offers FUN Festivities, More Blue
Guitarist and songwriter Martin Barre (left) will celebrate 50 years of Jethro Tull — and perhaps a sample or two from his new solo album Road Less Traveled — when he performs at The Ridgefield Playhouse Wednesday, April 24. In a chat with The Newtown Bee ahead of the show, Barre said he is bringing in a seven-piece band featuring Tull alumnus Dee Palmer (center) and Clive Bunker, a multi-media presentation, and more than two hours of Tull’s classic hits.
Concert Preview: Jethro Tull's Martin Barre Time Tripping Into Ridgefield
Guitarist and songwriter Martin Barre (left) will celebrate 50 years of Jethro Tull — and perhaps a sample or two from his new solo album Road Less Traveled — when he performs at The Ridgefield Playhouse Wednesday, April 24. In a chat with The Newtown Bee ahead of the show, Barre said he is bringing in a seven-piece band featuring Tull alumnus Dee Palmer (center) and Clive Bunker, a multi-media presentation, and more than two hours of Tull’s classic hits.
Concert Preview: Jethro Tull's Martin Barre Time Tripping Into Ridgefield
Sports
Baseball Team Blanks Panthers, Walks Off Against Cougars, And Topples Mustangs
Run4Hunger To Benefit FAITH Food Pantry On May 11
Run4Hunger To Benefit FAITH Food Pantry On May 11
Softball Team Back To Winning Ways With 24-Run Outburst
Softball Team Back To Winning Ways With 24-Run Outburst
Volleyball Team Keeps Rolling Along
Volleyball Team Keeps Rolling Along
Hawk Laxmen Pull Away Late In Victories
Hawk Laxmen Pull Away Late In Victories
Today's Events
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5:30-7 pm Middle Gate Elementary School, 12 Cold Spring Road.
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6-7:30 pm 46 Church Hill Road (southeast of St Rose of Lima Church sanctuary) Nonecumenical pantry available to help residents with food and toiletries (one visit per month),…
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6:30-8 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Free Public invited to Distracted Driving Month event moderated by State Senator Tony Hwang, panelists to include researcher Neil…
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Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road Free Members will be competing in categories of Flowers, Open Digital, Open Color and Open Monochrome, nonmembers welcome to view entries and…
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Newtown Municipal Center (Council Chamber), 3 Primrose Street agenda posted
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8-8:45 am Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, community invited to join team of local bicyclers departing for Tree of Life synagogue on ride of peace, hope and love, this year…
