News
New Documents From Sandy Hook Shooting Released
Documents from the investigation into the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut are shedding light on the gunman’s anger.
According to the state Department of Transportation (DOT), work is “substantially complete” on its project to replace an antiquated bridge on Sugar Street (Route 302) and widen that roadway, north of Ram Pasture. On November 30, a stream carried water under the new bridge from The Pleasance to Ram Pasture. —Bee Photos, Gorosko
Multiple Road Projects In Town Create Driving Challenges
Driving through town has been more complicated than usual during recent months as a half-dozen road projects have been underway, creating challenges both for those doing the road work and for motorists traveling through the construction areas.
According to the state Department of Transportation (DOT), work is “substantially complete” on its project to replace an antiquated bridge on Sugar Street (Route 302) and widen that roadway, north of Ram Pasture. On November 30, a stream carried water under the new bridge from The Pleasance to Ram Pasture. —Bee Photos, Gorosko
Multiple Road Projects In Town Create Driving Challenges
Driving through town has been more complicated than usual during recent months as a half-dozen road projects have been underway, creating challenges both for those doing the road work and for motorists traveling through the construction areas.
NSB Staff, Customers Embracing New Power Of Local Branding
Newtown Savings Bank President and CEO Ken Weinstein is seeing his team and customers celebrating an ambitious new branding campaign that touts its small town roots and hyper-local focus.
NSB Staff, Customers Embracing New Power Of Local Branding
Newtown Savings Bank President and CEO Ken Weinstein is seeing his team and customers celebrating an ambitious new branding campaign that touts its small town roots and hyper-local focus.
Proposed Skating Rink Slips Nicely Into NYA Facility
There is a new plan in place for a proposed skating rink to be added to the NYA Sports & Fitness complex at Fairfield Hills. Rink developers, as well as NYA representatives, are hopeful of groundbreaking in April and for the rink to be in operation by the end of July.
Proposed Skating Rink Slips Nicely Into NYA Facility
There is a new plan in place for a proposed skating rink to be added to the NYA Sports & Fitness complex at Fairfield Hills. Rink developers, as well as NYA representatives, are hopeful of groundbreaking in April and for the rink to be in operation by the end of July.
Additional Bell Ringers Sought
A handful of bell ringing opportunities have opened up for the Newtown chapter of Salvation Army, including two for tomorrow.
Additional Bell Ringers Sought
A handful of bell ringing opportunities have opened up for the Newtown chapter of Salvation Army, including two for tomorrow.
Features
Noted Artist, Sandy Hook Resident First Brookfield Craft Center Artist In Residence/Education Director
The board of Brookfield Craft Center is announcing that noted artist and teacher Ben Rosecrans has joined the staff of Brookfield Craft Center Inc. in the newly created position of Artist in Residence/Education Director.
Horses & Hounds: Farrier Or Blacksmith — Do You Know The Difference?
Every three months, like clockwork, the mailman delivers an invoice to my home for the care and maintenance of my horses. The...
Horses & Hounds: Farrier Or Blacksmith — Do You Know The Difference?
Every three months, like clockwork, the mailman delivers an invoice to my home for the care and maintenance of my horses. The...
Holiday Weekend Event — Children Prepare For Christmas With Crafts And Wish Lists
Families with children taking part in the multi-faceted 33rd Annual Holiday Festival were invited to visit the C.H. Booth Library to write letters to Santa and make crafts.
Holiday Weekend Event — Children Prepare For Christmas With Crafts And Wish Lists
Families with children taking part in the multi-faceted 33rd Annual Holiday Festival were invited to visit the C.H. Booth Library to write letters to Santa and make crafts.
Holiday Weekend Event: Sing-Alongs With Familiar Faces At Kids Tea
At the annual Holiday Festival, characters from the Peanuts Gang and the Grinch joined Mrs Claus on stage for sing-alongs during the Kids' Tea on December 2.
Holiday Weekend Event: Sing-Alongs With Familiar Faces At Kids Tea
At the annual Holiday Festival, characters from the Peanuts Gang and the Grinch joined Mrs Claus on stage for sing-alongs during the Kids' Tea on December 2.
Holiday Weekend Event: Annual Festival of Trees Lights Up The Library
During Newtown’s 33rd Annual Holiday Festival, the C.H. Booth Library housed the Festival of Trees portion of the event throughout two of its rooms on December 2.
Holiday Weekend Event: Annual Festival of Trees Lights Up The Library
During Newtown’s 33rd Annual Holiday Festival, the C.H. Booth Library housed the Festival of Trees portion of the event throughout two of its rooms on December 2.
Sports
Girls’ Basketball Team Tips Season Off With Victory
Newtown High School’s girls’ basketball team withstood a Danbury comeback effort, then pulled away to defeat the Hatters 54-41 at neutral site St Joseph in Trumbull in the season-opener on December 10.
Boys’ Basketball Team Looks To Be In The Mix Among Title Contenders
Last season ended with a tremendous run to the Division II State Tournament semifinals and ended with a furious comeback that fell short. Returning members of Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team and their coaches are excited to get back out on the court and — if all goes well — take care of some unfinished business.
Boys’ Basketball Team Looks To Be In The Mix Among Title Contenders
Last season ended with a tremendous run to the Division II State Tournament semifinals and ended with a furious comeback that fell short. Returning members of Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team and their coaches are excited to get back out on the court and — if all goes well — take care of some unfinished business.
Girls’ Cagers Plan To Utilize Deep Roster By Pushing The Tempo
Don’t get caught celebrating your basket when you do score against the Nighthawks. Newtown High School’s girls’ basketball team might just answer with a hoop at the other end before opposing team member’s high-fives are complete.
Girls’ Cagers Plan To Utilize Deep Roster By Pushing The Tempo
Don’t get caught celebrating your basket when you do score against the Nighthawks. Newtown High School’s girls’ basketball team might just answer with a hoop at the other end before opposing team member’s high-fives are complete.
Boys’ Swim And Dive Looks To Overcome Graduation Losses And Set Records
Despite having lost half of last year’s State Open qualifiers to graduation and a small roster of 20, Newtown High School’s boys’ swimming and diving team has high hopes for another strong campaign.
Boys’ Swim And Dive Looks To Overcome Graduation Losses And Set Records
Despite having lost half of last year’s State Open qualifiers to graduation and a small roster of 20, Newtown High School’s boys’ swimming and diving team has high hopes for another strong campaign.
Is The South-West Conference Wrestling Title Up For Grabs?
With three-time South-West Conference champion New Milford having been hit hard by graduation, the wrestling title could be for the taking among several strong squads, Newtown Coach Ron Chivinski believes.
Is The South-West Conference Wrestling Title Up For Grabs?
With three-time South-West Conference champion New Milford having been hit hard by graduation, the wrestling title could be for the taking among several strong squads, Newtown Coach Ron Chivinski believes.
Today's Events
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Newtown Bridge Club games, 10 am, Edmond Town Hall (Alexandria Room), 45 Main Street, $10 ($8 members), club hosts ACBL-sanctioned duplicate games, play also Mondays (12:30 pm),…
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Kevin’s Community Center Open, 1-5 pm, KCC, 25 Commerce Road, free, primary health care clinic for residents of Newtown, Bridgewater and Roxbury, age 18 and older, who are uninsured,…
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4:15-5:30 pm Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street Donations accepted 75-minute class for children K-5 to create gingerbread houses and decorate with all the trimmings, also…
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6-9 pm (and earlier by chance) Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue main station, 18-20 Riverside Road Balsam and fir trees, also kissing balls, cemetery boxes, pine roping and…
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6-7 pm Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street Donations accepted Meditative relaxation (no yoga postures) led by Joy Hoffman, ages 12 and up invited for 60-minute class on…
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Newtown Community Center Membership Committee meeting 6:30 pm Town Hall South (lower level, conference room), 3 Main Street agenda posted
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6-8:30 pm The Villa Restaurant, 4 Riverside Road $25 ($10 members; cash bar for all) Annual evening of networking, gift basket raffles and (optional) Yankee Swap, those who opt to…
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7-8:45 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Tickets $3 Screenings of family adventure-fantasy film based on short stories of E.T.A. Hoffman, starring Mackenzie Foy, et al, rated PG…
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Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street This meeting has been canceled.
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C.H. Booth Library (lower meeting room), 25 Main Street Free Few short presentations by members about their best Christmas memories, also annual raffle of related items, light…
