Take a breath of fresh air out in the wild with Two Coyotes Wilderness School and experience the power of nature. The group is giving children ages 5 and 14 the...
Janice Paula Ryan of Danbury died unexpectedly on April 7, after a brief illness. She was born in London, the daughter of the late Rose and Geoffrey John Lyons....
Catherine "Cathy" Hickey-Williams of Newtown died April 3, surrounded by her family and friends. The daughter of Eleanor Ferris and Francis Hic...
To the Editor:
On April 25 Newtown voters will go to the polls to vote on the town budget for the coming year. Among the items to be voted on is a long-term bon...
Jochen Deman, 82, of Arizona, formerly of Newtown, died peacefully April 3. He was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1967.
He worked as an ...
Sandy Doski, coach of Newtown High School's boys' volleyball team, said during preseason that her goal was for a .500 or better campaign and a state playoff ber...
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With prom and graduation season around the corner, it's time to ...
The early part of the campaign has had a postseason feel to it for Newtown High School's softball team. The Nighthawks defeated a pair of nonconference foes in ...
Alan Thomas Fletcher, 41, of Newtown died peacefully April 10 at Danbury Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Norwalk, on December 23, 1975.
Mr Fletche...
NOTE: This is an updated version of a story originally posted on Tuesday, April 11.
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An accidental fire that started in the basement of a single-s...
Collections Underway For Flags To Be RetiredAhead of Flag Day, State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.Ahead of Flag Day, State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.The US Flag Code specifies that old American flags no longer in service must be properly disposed, and the lawmakers are offering this service free of charge.On Saturday, June 8, from 8:30-10:30 am, the legislators will join members of Newtown Scout Troop 270 for in-person collection at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street.The Newtown state legislative delegation has also arranged five regional drop-off locations. Through June 8, flags may be dropped off at library; Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street; and the lobby of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street; and Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, and Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Road/Route 25.Readers are reminded that flags can be dopped off year-round at VFW Post 308 on Tinkerfield Road, and the office of The Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road. Flags can be dropped off at either location for proper disposal.For additional information call 800-842-1423.
This is such a wonderful and fitting tribute to Moe, a tremendous life force. I'm so grateful our paths on this planet intersected if only for a short four years. I am certainly the better for it.
If the NIMBYs don't want anything built on the land then they should band together to purchase it from the land owner. There is a steady trend in Newtown where a small, but vocal group of residents seek to dictate how private land owners can use their property.
In between growth and decline is status quo. The town certainly needs to anticipate that the state and certain developers will push for their particular requirements through any means necessary. This does not mean that the town should rush to embrace a 'growth' strategy. We must be prepared to push back against unwarranted and unwanted development.
Good call! Thank you for the correction, I had mistaken his opinion as a statement from a committee but now I realize he is just speaking for I guess a facebook group. Kind of a confusing name, but yes, I should have caught it. Thanks!
It's inspiring to see young people taking proactive steps to learn crucial skills like CPR and first aid through programs like the Child & Babysitting Safety Program. Instructor Terrance Burroughs' interactive approach, including games like "Hazard Hunt," not only engages participants but also reinforces important safety principles. It's heartening to know that these future babysitters are enthusiastic about making spaces safer for children and are eager to apply their knowledge in hands-on exercises, such as swaddling and feeding. Burroughs' dedication to teaching these skills shines through, and it's clear that his efforts are making a positive impact on the community. I'm on maternity leave at the moment, but I'm starting to looking for a babysitter and I think that it's a mandatory requirement for them to go through such training. I would also like to know your opinion regarding contracts with babysitters, are they required? I mean, should we immediately make a contract to outline ban of smoking, substances, alcohol?