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People connected with a project to build a storage shed for Boy Scout Troop 370 and Cub Scout Pack 170 gathered at groundbreaking ceremonies on November 2 at Newtown United Methodist Church in Sandy Hook Center. From left, Phil Clark, Claris Construction; Jason Almeter, Scout Master Troop 370; Bob Rice, Newtown Methodist Church; Rob Sibley, Troop 370 and Newtown United Methodist Church; Elaine Landau, Newtown United Methodist Church trustee chairwoman; Joanne Albanesi, Newtown United Methodist Church; Peter Andrew, Troop 370; Rob Bazuro, Pack 170; George Silver, Troop 370; Lori Miller, Senior Pastor of Newtown United Methodist Church; Bob Sibley, Newtown United Methodist Church; Steve Agnew, District Council Chairman & Charter Representative of the Boy Scouts of America. —Bee Photo, Gorosko

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Shed Planned To Store Scouts’ Gear

Boy Scout Troop 370 and Cub Scout Pack 170, which are affiliated with Newtown United Methodist Church at 92 Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook Center, plan to construct a shed on the church grounds.
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People connected with a project to build a storage shed for Boy Scout Troop 370 and Cub Scout Pack 170 gathered at groundbreaking ceremonies on November 2 at Newtown United Methodist Church in Sandy Hook Center. From left, Phil Clark, Claris Construction; Jason Almeter, Scout Master Troop 370; Bob Rice, Newtown Methodist Church; Rob Sibley, Troop 370 and Newtown United Methodist Church; Elaine Landau, Newtown United Methodist Church trustee chairwoman; Joanne Albanesi, Newtown United Methodist Church; Peter Andrew, Troop 370; Rob Bazuro, Pack 170; George Silver, Troop 370; Lori Miller, Senior Pastor of Newtown United Methodist Church; Bob Sibley, Newtown United Methodist Church; Steve Agnew, District Council Chairman & Charter Representative of the Boy Scouts of America. —Bee Photo, Gorosko

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Shed Planned To Store Scouts’ Gear

Boy Scout Troop 370 and Cub Scout Pack 170, which are affiliated with Newtown United Methodist Church at 92 Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook Center, plan to construct a shed on the church grounds.
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Scott Young is shown kneeling between two uniformed Newtown Police officers on January 21, 2017, the night he reported to police that an armed robbery had occurred at his store, the former Rooster Wines & Liquors on South Main Street. Young was found guilty this week of first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, and insurance fraud in connection with that incident.  (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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Southington Man Sentenced In Package Store Arson

In Connecticut Superior Court on November 5, Scott B. Young was found guilty of three charges related to a January 2017 fire at the former Rooster Wines & Liquors on South Main Street. The state did not prosecute five additional charges to which Young pleaded not guilty.
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Scott Young is shown kneeling between two uniformed Newtown Police officers on January 21, 2017, the night he reported to police that an armed robbery had occurred at his store, the former Rooster Wines & Liquors on South Main Street. Young was found guilty this week of first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, and insurance fraud in connection with that incident.  (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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Southington Man Sentenced In Package Store Arson

In Connecticut Superior Court on November 5, Scott B. Young was found guilty of three charges related to a January 2017 fire at the former Rooster Wines & Liquors on South Main Street. The state did not prosecute five additional charges to which Young pleaded not guilty.
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Veterans Day will be honored on Sunday with an 11 am ceremony at VFW Post 308. Because it is a day to honor the nation's veterans, flags will not be lowered on Sunday, November 11, or even Monday, November 12, when the national holiday will be observed.  (Bee file photo)

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Veterans Day Holiday Closings

Veterans Day on Sunday, November 11, will have an effect on local offices and businesses. Many entities will be closed on Monday, November 12, in observance of the federal holiday.
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Veterans Day will be honored on Sunday with an 11 am ceremony at VFW Post 308. Because it is a day to honor the nation's veterans, flags will not be lowered on Sunday, November 11, or even Monday, November 12, when the national holiday will be observed.  (Bee file photo)

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Veterans Day Holiday Closings

Veterans Day on Sunday, November 11, will have an effect on local offices and businesses. Many entities will be closed on Monday, November 12, in observance of the federal holiday.

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Judy Beers, president of The Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown, on the left, shakes hands with Peggy Townsend, president of The Garden Club of Newtown. Members of the garden clubs made their respective presidents very proud recently, having earned multiple awards during The 89th Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Inc Awards Meeting & Luncheon.  (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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Newtown Garden Clubs Do Very Well At State Awards Meeting & Luncheon

The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc hosted its 88th Awards Meeting & Luncheon on October 24 at Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, and two of Newtown's garden clubs did very well during the ceremony.
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Judy Beers, president of The Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown, on the left, shakes hands with Peggy Townsend, president of The Garden Club of Newtown. Members of the garden clubs made their respective presidents very proud recently, having earned multiple awards during The 89th Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Inc Awards Meeting & Luncheon.  (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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Newtown Garden Clubs Do Very Well At State Awards Meeting & Luncheon

The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc hosted its 88th Awards Meeting & Luncheon on October 24 at Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, and two of Newtown's garden clubs did very well during the ceremony.
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Newtown Police Officer Matt Hayes is wrapped with Quilt of Valor by Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard Major James Marrinan, left, and Newtown Officer Felicia Figol, at the Western Connecticut K-9 Challenge, at Fairfield Hills, earlier this fall. Also pictured is Jane Dougherty, Connecticut State Coordinator for Quilts of Valor, who presented the quilt.

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Officer Hayes Honored For His Military Service

 

Military veterans are honored, and some are remembered, on November 11 each year.

Newtown Police Officer Matt Hayes, who served in...

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Newtown Police Officer Matt Hayes is wrapped with Quilt of Valor by Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard Major James Marrinan, left, and Newtown Officer Felicia Figol, at the Western Connecticut K-9 Challenge, at Fairfield Hills, earlier this fall. Also pictured is Jane Dougherty, Connecticut State Coordinator for Quilts of Valor, who presented the quilt.

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Officer Hayes Honored For His Military Service

 

Military veterans are honored, and some are remembered, on November 11 each year.

Newtown Police Officer Matt Hayes, who served in...

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Dueling divas Athena Sinclair (Suzanne Powers, third from left) and Claudia McFadden (Deborah Carlson, right) find themselves in close quarters during the run up to a USO-type performance in Suite Surrender, the season finale for The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts. Among those pulled into the fracas are Athena’s assistant Murphy (Ashley Brundage, left), a bellhop named Francis (Sam Bass, second from left), and gossip columnist Dora Del Rio (Monica M. O’Brien, second from right), all seen in a scene from the current production.  (Stephen Cihanek photo)

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Theater Review: True Ensemble Work Brings Brookfield’s Season To A Strong Conclusion

Closing out the impressive Brookfield Theater for the Arts 2018 season is a fetching bit of farce. Michael McKeever’s "Suite Surrender," well directed by Marilyn Olsen, opened last Friday to a fully satisfied audience.
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Dueling divas Athena Sinclair (Suzanne Powers, third from left) and Claudia McFadden (Deborah Carlson, right) find themselves in close quarters during the run up to a USO-type performance in Suite Surrender, the season finale for The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts. Among those pulled into the fracas are Athena’s assistant Murphy (Ashley Brundage, left), a bellhop named Francis (Sam Bass, second from left), and gossip columnist Dora Del Rio (Monica M. O’Brien, second from right), all seen in a scene from the current production.  (Stephen Cihanek photo)

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Theater Review: True Ensemble Work Brings Brookfield’s Season To A Strong Conclusion

Closing out the impressive Brookfield Theater for the Arts 2018 season is a fetching bit of farce. Michael McKeever’s "Suite Surrender," well directed by Marilyn Olsen, opened last Friday to a fully satisfied audience.
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Newtown Troop 770 Boy Scout Baxter Page will be conducting a two-day collection for the Saint Vincent De Paul Mission in Waterbury. He will be stationed in front of C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, on Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 pm each afternoon.  (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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Boy Scout Seeking Public Support This Weekend With Eagle Scout Project

Newtown Troop 770 Boy Scout Baxter Page, who is working on his Eagle Scout project, will be conducting a collection for the Saint Vincent De Paul Mission in Waterbury, this weekend in front of C.H. Booth Library.

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Newtown Troop 770 Boy Scout Baxter Page will be conducting a two-day collection for the Saint Vincent De Paul Mission in Waterbury. He will be stationed in front of C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, on Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 pm each afternoon.  (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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Boy Scout Seeking Public Support This Weekend With Eagle Scout Project

Newtown Troop 770 Boy Scout Baxter Page, who is working on his Eagle Scout project, will be conducting a collection for the Saint Vincent De Paul Mission in Waterbury, this weekend in front of C.H. Booth Library.

Sports

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Rugby Clinic Sunday

The Aspetuck Valley Rugby Club will hold a clinic on Sunday, November 18, from 8:30 to 10 am. All ages and genders are welcome. After the clinic, AVRC will host a BBQ and touch rugby games organized by age groups.

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