News
Eversource Schedules Flyovers For Damage Assessment
Eversource will begin flyovers of Connecticut for post-storm review/damage assessment of transmission and distribution lines, beginning Wednesday, January 23.
Food Pantry Closed Due To Icing
FAITH Food Pantry will be closed Tuesday, January 21, due to an unsafe amount of ice near its entrance.
Food Pantry Closed Due To Icing
FAITH Food Pantry will be closed Tuesday, January 21, due to an unsafe amount of ice near its entrance.
Town Issues Update To Storm Outages, Safety Tips
The Town of Newtown issued a report noting that as of 10 am, Monday, January 21, “roughly 5 percent (600 homes) of our community” remained without power, down from a high of 2,300 the night before.
Town Issues Update To Storm Outages, Safety Tips
The Town of Newtown issued a report noting that as of 10 am, Monday, January 21, “roughly 5 percent (600 homes) of our community” remained without power, down from a high of 2,300 the night before.
Revised Water Pollution Control Plan Slated For Hearing
Following the town attorney’s review of proposed revisions to the Water Pollution Control Plan, Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) members have decided to submit the document for comments at an upcoming public hearing.
Revised Water Pollution Control Plan Slated For Hearing
Following the town attorney’s review of proposed revisions to the Water Pollution Control Plan, Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) members have decided to submit the document for comments at an upcoming public hearing.
WSA Reviews Need For Expanded Pumping Capacity
Water & Sewer Authority members are reviewing a 67-page report prepared by the agency’s consulting engineers on the need to expand sewage pumping capacity at the Sandy Hook Center sewage pump station at 5-A Glen Road.
WSA Reviews Need For Expanded Pumping Capacity
Water & Sewer Authority members are reviewing a 67-page report prepared by the agency’s consulting engineers on the need to expand sewage pumping capacity at the Sandy Hook Center sewage pump station at 5-A Glen Road.
Features
A Family With Feet In Two Countries
For one Newtown family, living in Thailand is offering a wealth of educational and experiential opportunities. Part-time resident Peter Gold reached out to The Newtown Bee recently to share an update about his family.
Grant Miller, president and CEO of BlueCrest, addresses employees who, on January 11, put together 25 bicycles at BlueCrest’s Build A Bike Challenge to benefit the Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski (CMAK) Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation for the Race4Chase Kid’s Triathlon program. Pictured are, from left, Mr Miller; parents of Chase Kowalski, Rebecca and Stephen; CMAK Executive Director Kevin Grimes; and First Selectman Dan Rosenthal. —Bee Photo, Hutchison
Race4Chase Kid’s Triathlon Program Benefits From BlueCrest’s Team-Building Challenge
Grouped in teams of four or five, employees from global technology company BlueCrest in Danbury worked in teams to put together children’s bicycles at BlueCrest’s Build A Bike Challenge inside the company’s headquarters at 37 Executive Drive, on January 11.
Grant Miller, president and CEO of BlueCrest, addresses employees who, on January 11, put together 25 bicycles at BlueCrest’s Build A Bike Challenge to benefit the Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski (CMAK) Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation for the Race4Chase Kid’s Triathlon program. Pictured are, from left, Mr Miller; parents of Chase Kowalski, Rebecca and Stephen; CMAK Executive Director Kevin Grimes; and First Selectman Dan Rosenthal. —Bee Photo, Hutchison
Race4Chase Kid’s Triathlon Program Benefits From BlueCrest’s Team-Building Challenge
Grouped in teams of four or five, employees from global technology company BlueCrest in Danbury worked in teams to put together children’s bicycles at BlueCrest’s Build A Bike Challenge inside the company’s headquarters at 37 Executive Drive, on January 11.
Winter Programs For Children At The C.H. Booth Library
The C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, is offering a variety of winter programs for children this season.
Winter Programs For Children At The C.H. Booth Library
The C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, is offering a variety of winter programs for children this season.
Snapshot: Kevin Burland
Occupation: I was a radio announcer/program director for WINE AM/FM until the mid-1980s. During this period, I also worked as a club...
Snapshot: Kevin Burland
Occupation: I was a radio announcer/program director for WINE AM/FM until the mid-1980s. During this period, I also worked as a club...
Top of the Mountain
Newtown, from a cat's point of view.
Top of the Mountain
Newtown, from a cat's point of view.
Sports
All Three Relays Break Pool Records As Hawk Swimmers Come Out On Top
Each of Newtown High School’s boys' swimming and diving relay teams broke pool records in the team’s 111-45 win over visiting Bunnell-Stratford, on January 22.
Boys’ Cagers Dominate Notre Dame, And Girls Fall To Lancers
Newtown High School’s girls’ and boys’ basketball teams squared off with South-West Conference foes Notre Dame-Fairfield on January 18. The boys were home and topped the Lancers 80-48.
Boys’ Cagers Dominate Notre Dame, And Girls Fall To Lancers
Newtown High School’s girls’ and boys’ basketball teams squared off with South-West Conference foes Notre Dame-Fairfield on January 18. The boys were home and topped the Lancers 80-48.
NHS Hockey Team Wins Third Straight One-Goal Contest
Newtown High School's hockey team won its third consecutive one-goal game, and played its fourth straight nail-biter with a 4-3 overtime win over visiting East Haven, at Danbury Ice Arena on January 16.
NHS Hockey Team Wins Third Straight One-Goal Contest
Newtown High School's hockey team won its third consecutive one-goal game, and played its fourth straight nail-biter with a 4-3 overtime win over visiting East Haven, at Danbury Ice Arena on January 16.
Gymnasts Win Second Consecutive Meet
Newtown High School's gymnastics team won its second consecutive meet, coming out on top in a visit to Pomperaug of Southbury, on January 15.
Gymnasts Win Second Consecutive Meet
Newtown High School's gymnastics team won its second consecutive meet, coming out on top in a visit to Pomperaug of Southbury, on January 15.
Nighthawks Outlast Barlow On The Boys’ Hardwood, Stay Unbeaten
Every time visiting Joel Barlow of Redding made a run in the second half, Newtown High School answered in a boys’ basketball clash, at NHS, on January 15. The end result was another one in the win column for the Nighthawks, who improved to 9-0 (3-0 in the South-West Conference) with a 64-51 triumph over the Falcons.
Nighthawks Outlast Barlow On The Boys’ Hardwood, Stay Unbeaten
Every time visiting Joel Barlow of Redding made a run in the second half, Newtown High School answered in a boys’ basketball clash, at NHS, on January 15. The end result was another one in the win column for the Nighthawks, who improved to 9-0 (3-0 in the South-West Conference) with a 64-51 triumph over the Falcons.
Today's Events
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Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane Free student performances, snow date January 29.
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Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road Free Competition among club members in subjects of “Long Exposure Landscapes,” also Open Digital, Open Color and Open Monochrome, nonmembers…
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Newtown Municipal Center (Council Chamber), 3 Primrose Street. agenda posted
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Town Hall South, 3 Main Street. This meeting has been canceled.
