Area residents are preparing for the January 8 US Postal Service rate increase, the first in four years, by supplementing their 37 cent stamps with two cent s...
Mildred Anne Barago
Devoted Mother And Wife
Mildred Anne “Millie” (Kocet) Barago, 75, died January 2 in Newtown after a long battle...
Whether you receive a flu shot or not, there are some other steps you can take to avoid the flu this year and stay healthy:
*Avoid close contact with people who...
Shocked By Your Electric Bill?
Those looking for promising signs for a prosperous 2006 this month should probably avoid looking at their electric bill. On New Y...
Thelma L. Dudley
Quilter, Knitter,    Gardener, And Bird Watcher
Thelma L. Dudley, 80, a longtime resident of Newtown, died January 2 at her home. She...
Sisters Donate To
Locks Of Love
Sisters Sydney and Jillian DiMartino recently donated their hair to the nonprofit organization Locks of Love, which provides ha...
Whistle Blowing In The Wind––
The Last Phantom Train Through Botsford Station
By Dottie Evans
Few people know it, but there is a long-un...
Colleen Gantnier and Westley Thompson
Mr and Mrs Kevin Gantnier, Sr, of Newtown announce the engagement of their daughter Colleen Gantnier to Westley Thomp...
McLaughlin Layup Lifts Newtown Past Staples
By Kim J. Harmon
Sometimes it’s all about going out on a high note and the Newtown High School boysâ...
Daytime Book Discussions Planned
DANBURY — The next Danbury Library Daytime Book Group discussion will concern In the Time of Butterflies by Julia A...
I commend our volunteers for being such assets to the town, and as a happy customer of Mitchell I'm not the least bit surprised they were well equipped to help with this situation. God bless each of you.
Property tax increases are a way of life as long as uncontrolled expenses are permitted. And there will never be a property tax roll back due to 'tax base expansion'. And as the deluge of New Newtowners are bidding up the cost of houses in town we can expect a nice bump in the next valuation cycle. Not to mention the disaster coming to Fairfield Hills which we will pay for through infrastructure improvements to support tenants and their children and cars.
