Newtown High School’s boys’ volleyball team defeated visiting Bunnell of Stratford 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-23) on April 24 and prevailed 3-2 (25-14, 25-21, 18-25,...
Newtown High School’s baseball team showed plenty of fight but could not overcome the visiting Immaculate of Danbury Mustangs in a 5-4 setback on April 26. Down...
Newtown High School’s girls’ lacrosse team bounced back from a 19-8 loss to visiting Ridgefield on April 25 with an 18-6 victory at Pomperaug of Southbury on Ap...
Newtown Historical Society will host its May Open House on Sunday, May 5, from noon to 4 pm, at The Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street.
This month’s Open Hou...
To the Editor:
I have only been within the boundaries of Sandy Hook once, but it was a memorable trip and visit.
I was living in my Mom and Dad’s house in Merid...
To the Editor,
I don’t live in town anymore, but I have been following the news about the pedestrian bridge removal in Sandy Hook with a bit of a heavy heart. T...
To the Editor:
This past Monday the Legislative Council unanimously passed a new proposed Board of Education Budget to send to the voters for a second referendu...
To the Editor:
I am worried that there are a number of eligible voters who are thinking of using their precious vote to protest. That is — don’t vote! This is a...
To the Editor:
There needs to be scrutiny of the BOE budget and a focus on reading. Why does the Newtown school’s website have outdated information? What is the...
To the Editor:
Many citizens did not understand the Motion to Vacate that was brought against the former Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, and now looms over Speaker Mik...
Penny,
Thank you for sharing Jack's and your life story. We were moved,Jack was an exceptional person.
Lots of love to you and your wonderful family.
Pat and Julie D'Onofrio
Thank you! BOE budget items lurk in the shadows. Many programs we fund are often dreamed up by the State and pushed down to the districts to implement.
Schools could be consolidated here as enrollment decreases. And some 'luxury' programs should be trimmed. Downsizing administrators and support staff should be considered as well. And a 'few hundred' dollars on top of inflation is a bridge too far.