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Ray Corbo Receives 2026 Mary Hawley Public Service Award

Newtown Hook & Ladder Chief Ray Corbo (second from right) smiles as he is honored as the 2026 Mary Hawley Public Service Award recipient on Thursday, September 24. The award celebrates individuals who have made a meaningful and lasting impact through their community service and leadership. Seated from left are award committee members Dan Rosenthal and Bronson Hawley, and on the right, Newtown Police Department Chief David Kullgren.—Bee Photo, Visca

The Lightfoot Band: Gordon Lightfoot’s Touring Band Heading To Edmond Town Hall

Among the members of The Lightfoot Band there are almost 150 collective years of playing with Lightfoot. Limited tickets remain for the band’s show at Edmond Town Hall on October 8. —photo courtesy The Lightfoot Band

Board Of Selectmen Reviews $13.5 Million 2027 Capital Plan

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On National Newspaper Week And Freedom Of The Press

Editorial ink drops on freedom of the press.

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Board Of Selectmen Reviews $13.5 Million 2027 Capital Plan

The Board of Selectmen began its review of the town's $13.5 million Capital Improvement Plan.

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Public Works & Transfer Station Post-Storm Woes

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Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Tomorrow For Connecticut DOT Employee Elvin Hernandez

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Seniors Discuss Housing, Parking, ALPRs, Budgets, And More Over Brews With Bruce

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BOE CFF Discusses Building Projects Tracker, Transportation Update, And More

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This week’s photo is another from the cache of glass plate negatives recently found in our office, and we don’t have any notes about this scene. We would love to hear from anyone who recognizes this very impressive building and its view. Send notes to shannon@thebee.com, with our thanks. —Bee file photo

The Way We Were

Newtown news of 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 years ago, from the archives of The Newtown Bee.

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Theater Review: An Unconventional, And Very Enjoyable, Dickens Story At TheatreWorks New Milford

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Top Of The Mountain

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Ray Corbo Receives 2026 Mary Hawley Public Service Award

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The Lightfoot Band: Gordon Lightfoot’s Touring Band Heading To Edmond Town Hall

Sports

Jonah Kaiser sprints with control of the ball as Chase Rio looks on during Newtown’s 3-0 win over visiting Brookfield on September 24. —Bee Photos, Hutchison

Good Luck Charm(s) And Solid Play Boost Hawk Booters En Route To First Victory

Coach Tony Viscuso credits players, a Hawk overhead, and Coach Michael Svanda for his first NHS win.

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Volleyball Team Overcomes 2-0 Deficit To Defeat Green Wave Before Hard-Fought Loss To Masuk

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Girls' Soccer Blanks Brookfield, Ties Bethel

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Triple Option Trouble: Nighthawk Football Team Defeated By Pomperaug

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NHS Athletics Announces Inaugural Hall Of Fame Class With Luncheon Planned For November 8

Today's Events

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“The Great Art-Doors” (extended and relocated)

October 02, 2026 12:00 am

An Evening for Blue: Honoring James Gaston, Esq

October 02, 2026 06:00 pm - 08:30 pm

"The Importance of Being Earnest" opening night (Town Players of Newtown)

October 02, 2026 08:00 pm

3DR Presents: That 70’s Show

October 02, 2026 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm

“The Great Art-Doors” (extended and relocated)

October 03, 2026 12:00 am

Community CPR Class

October 03, 2026 09:00 am - 10:00 am

Pickleball Fun Day

October 03, 2026 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

NHS Band and Guard Monthly Bottle and Can Drive

October 03, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Third Annual Potters’ Path: Newtown

October 03, 2026 10:00 am - 05:00 pm

Big Blue Blocks Open Play

October 03, 2026 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm

Newtown Chess Club

October 03, 2026 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Smells Like Nirvana

October 03, 2026 07:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Performance of "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Town Players of Newtown)

October 03, 2026 08:00 pm

“The Great Art-Doors” (extended and relocated)

October 04, 2026 12:00 am

Newtown Record Riot

October 04, 2026 10:00 am - 04:30 pm

Third Annual Potters’ Path: Newtown

October 04, 2026 10:00 am - 05:00 pm

Third Annual Potters’ Path: Newtown

October 04, 2026 10:00 am - 05:00 pm

Matinee performance of "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Town Players of Newtown)

October 04, 2026 02:00 pm

Our Country’s 250th Anniversary: A Music Event

October 04, 2026 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm

“The Great Art-Doors” (extended and relocated)

October 05, 2026 12:00 am

“Where Beauty Lingers”

October 05, 2026 08:00 am - 04:30 pm

Music Monday with Principal Al

October 05, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Newtown Bridge Club Open & Limited Games

October 05, 2026 12:30 pm - 03:30 pm

Big Blue Blocks Open Play

October 05, 2026 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm

Nonfiction Book Club

October 05, 2026 01:00 pm

C.H. Booth Library Art & History Subcommittee meeting

October 05, 2026 05:00 pm

Journey Into the World of Tea

October 05, 2026 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Fall Garden Tips for Spring Garden Sanity

October 05, 2026 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

Newcomer Bridge

October 05, 2026 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

Board of Selectmen hybrid meeting (agenda posted)

October 05, 2026 07:30 pm

Special Editions

Home & Garden Fall 2026

Back-To-School 2026

For Better Health - Spring 2026

Home & Garden Spring 2026

Guide To Newtown 2026

Holiday Gift Guide 2025

For Better Health - Fall 2025

The Newtown Bee's Special Edition, 12/14/12

The Way We Were

Theater Review: An Unconventional, And Very Enjoyable, Dickens Story At TheatreWorks New Milford

Top Of The Mountain

Ray Corbo Receives 2026 Mary Hawley Public Service Award

Newtown Restaurant & Business Appreciation Week Kicks Off With Inaugural ‘Sip & Savor’ Event

Do you really think people who are going to commit violent crime care at all about gun laws? They may however, think twice about committing said violent crime if they fear a violent response...

Look At The Record

I read Jim Gaston’s letter supporting Rob Blanchard and found the way Mr. Blanchard’s connection to Newtown was presented somewhat disingenuous. Mr. Gaston repeatedly describes Mr. Blanchard as a “neighbor” and emphasizes his connection to “our communities” and his decision to put down “permanent roots” in Newtown. But the relevant context is that Mr. Blanchard is a very recent Newtown resident. Frankly, I have food in my refrigerator that has been in Newtown longer than he has.

Rob Blanchard For State Senate

Also -- Joseph Gormley, a Republican from Newtown, was a state senator in the late 1940s/early 1950s. Rob Blanchard has lived in the 28th Senate District for five years -- longer than has your preferred candidate.

Newtown Hasn’t Held This Seat In 100 Years

Um. Saying she has "lived in Newtown for years," is an interesting attempt to make a longtime resident out of someone who has been in town two years. C'mon, Steve.

Newtown Hasn’t Held This Seat In 100 Years

There has been plenty of vetted research conducted on the correlation between the states with strict gun laws and those same states having the lowest rates of gun violence, death and injury….including Connecticut. Strong gun laws work. And law abiding citizens still get to legally have their guns, with no more difficulty that it is to obtain a drivers license or register a car.

Look At The Record

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Ray Corbo Receives 2026 Mary Hawley Public Service Award

The Lightfoot Band: Gordon Lightfoot’s Touring Band Heading To Edmond Town Hall

Board Of Selectmen Reviews $13.5 Million 2027 Capital Plan

On National Newspaper Week And Freedom Of The Press

Board Of Selectmen Reviews $13.5 Million 2027 Capital Plan

Public Works & Transfer Station Post-Storm Woes

Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Tomorrow For Connecticut DOT Employee Elvin Hernandez

Seniors Discuss Housing, Parking, ALPRs, Budgets, And More Over Brews With Bruce

BOE CFF Discusses Building Projects Tracker, Transportation Update, And More

The Way We Were

Theater Review: An Unconventional, And Very Enjoyable, Dickens Story At TheatreWorks New Milford

Top Of The Mountain

Ray Corbo Receives 2026 Mary Hawley Public Service Award

The Lightfoot Band: Gordon Lightfoot’s Touring Band Heading To Edmond Town Hall

Good Luck Charm(s) And Solid Play Boost Hawk Booters En Route To First Victory

Volleyball Team Overcomes 2-0 Deficit To Defeat Green Wave Before Hard-Fought Loss To Masuk

Girls' Soccer Blanks Brookfield, Ties Bethel

Triple Option Trouble: Nighthawk Football Team Defeated By Pomperaug

NHS Athletics Announces Inaugural Hall Of Fame Class With Luncheon Planned For November 8

Home & Garden Fall 2026

Back-To-School 2026

For Better Health - Spring 2026

Home & Garden Spring 2026

Guide To Newtown 2026

Holiday Gift Guide 2025

For Better Health - Fall 2025

The Newtown Bee's Special Edition, 12/14/12